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The Hot 8 Lite is one of the two smartphones Infinix has announced for the Kenyan market. These are the successors to the Infinix Hot 7 that was ok but not great. The Hot series is the company’s entry-level series made up of affordable devices, mostly under Ksh 10,000. The Hot 8 is the latest one to make its way to Kenya. With the Infinix Hot 8 Lite in Kenya, the company is targeting those who are looking for a feature-packed smartphone at an affordable price. The Hot 8 Lite shares a lot with the Hot 8 with some key…

By Gerald Muthwale – Technical & Product Manager at HMD Global East Africa Internet-enabled devices like Laptops, Tablets and Smartphones have increased online transactions. From easily transferring money, to placing orders with online stores like Jumia, to ordering food on Uber Eats, Yum deliveries or Glovo, many services can be attained online in Kenya. Online transactions, give us the convenience of not standing in a queue to purchase goods. You just need three things: an internet-enabled device, a reliable Internet connection and your card/account payment information – it is that simple! However, this convenience has come with some challenges. The…

Earlier today, the Infinix S5 was unveiled earlier today in India as the successor to the Infinix S4. I reviewed the S4 a few months back and loved it and the S5 looks like the upgrade we have been waiting for. We have shared some information about the Infinix S5 before and they all have been true. It is the first device from the company to have a punch hole notch/selfie. This notch style has been popularized by Samsung and we are seeing other manufacturers adopt it. The phone has just been announced in India with a retail price…

Cellulant has today announced the launch of Tingg, an all-in-one, multi-functional consumer super app that will include a wide array of payment, commerce and financial services into a single platform that will revolutionize the way customers interact with digital payment services in the continent. Tingg is Cellulant’s solution to the fragmentation in the African digital payments space, particularly in cross-border payments. As a platform that supports payments, financial services and commerce at a local level, Tingg seeks to eliminate boundaries across channels and geographies. This all-in-one app will offer an integrated and efficient user experience that is adapted to local…

Uptake of smart TVs in the country is ever-growing as Kenyans embrace the new era of binge-watching. This has been heavily been influenced by the ever-growing internet connectivity being reported by the Communications Authority to be at 89.4%. Electronic companies are heavily investing in ensuring their consumers get the best streaming experience with their 4K and 8K innovations. Streaming platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Video are leading by example by having their productions follow the trend of quality picture output to be at par with the TV production companies. Within the first three years of shipments, 4K/UHD overshadowed HDTVs…

In Kenya, as the cost of home internet connection from providers such as Safaricom and Wananchi Group drops, we will definitely see the adoption of smart home ecosystems. Leading electronics company, LG, has been spearheading with its deep learning technology that integrates everyday household products to create smart home suites. Appliances are enabled with the ability to learn a user’s habits and tastes over time, for better integration and peace-of-mind. What your Smart Home should comprise of The InstaView Fridge is a complete lifestyle aid. When unsure of what to cook, you can just select an item from the refrigerator…

LG Electronics is expanding its presence in Kenya and its latest move is to the Coastal city on Mombasa where it has opened its first premium electronic shop. The company says that with such moves, it seeks to make its top-tier products available to its growing client base in the country. The new Premium shop in Mombasa will be on the ground floor of Palm Breeze Building on Links road. At the shop, customers will have access to the premium experience zone that will display products that feature LG’s Smart ThinQ and AI technology. Some of these products that LG…

About a month ago, the Samsung Galaxy A10s was unveiled to the world. This is the company’s entry level smartphone that builds up on the Galaxy A10 that has been on the market for a while. The new Galaxy A10s is sort of a refresh to the previous model and you can get it in Kenya from as low as Ksh 12,700 on Jumia. The price will vary depending on where you get it from. One of the key changes with the Samsung Galaxy A10s is in the processor. The company has decided to go with the MediaTek Helio P22…

The Nokia 3.2 is one of the latest budget friendly smartphones from HMD Global to launch in Kenya. The phone was launched in the country back in June and is available in retail stores starting from Ksh 12,500 on Jumia. This is not a bad price for the phone and is an upgrade from the Nokia 3.1 that came before it. The Nokia 3.2 is one of the first devices from the company to come with a dedicated Google Assistant button and LED notification embedded under the power button. As you may have figured out already, the Nokia 3.2 replaces…

Last Week, ASUSRepublic of Gamers (ROG) announced the availability of a new Glacier Blue hue for select Zephyrus and Strix family laptops, a color that reimagines the look and feel of gaming machines for a widening audience of gamers who are also streamers and creative professionals. Internal research at ROG has shown that gamers are using their machines for a wider variety of tasks than ever, from media editing and streaming to game and app development, and ROG is committed to creating machines with the versatility to fill their needs. The bright tint brings new energy to the existing Original…