Author: Kaluka wanjala

When it comes to timely updates on Android, we are used to seeing the mid and high-end devices getting updated first before the entry level phones. Some manufacturers don’t even push the latest updates to their entry level devices at all. When HMD brought back the Nokia smartphones, the company was clear that it would support all the devices with at least 2 major OS updates, something you get from all other manufacturers. So far, HMD has rolled out the latest major release of Android, Android Pie, to the Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 and now the company is pushing…

Yesterday, Samsung officially unveiled its Galaxy S10 series to the world. This is the company’s latest flagship series that is made up of three devices, the Samsung Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10 and the Galaxy S10+. There is also the Galaxy S10 5G but that is a story for another day. The three new smartphones, the Galaxy S10e, S10 and the S10+ are up on pre-order in Kenya for those interested. They are the successors to the Galaxy S9 and S9+ and I am impressed that Samsung will bring them to the country earlier than I had expected. You will be…

Ad blocking has been around and will stick with us as long as those websites with annoying ads exist. For most publishers, ad blocking is one of the worst things web visitors can do and in some cases certain websites will prevent you from accessing them if you have an ad blocker enabled. Opera for Android has just been updated to give users an easier way to block ads on specific websites. Opera has had a similar option for its desktop browser for years and now it will be available to Android users. This new ad blocker is bundled…

Earlier today, Safaricom launched the Shukrani Kochokocho Promo that seeks to reward its customers. Safaricom says this is its largest promotion campaign that will see it give away millions of shillings among during the 10-week campaign period. Since this is a new campaign, I thought I should highlight some of the things you need to know about it. Who’s Eligible? Before you get excited about this campaign, it is good to know if you are eligible or not. The promo is open to all Safaricom subscribers above 18 years. Yes, you have to be an adult to be part of…

afaricom has updated the mySafaricom app (the beta version at least) with new features and one of them lets you reverse M-Pesa transactions using the app. If you have ever sent money to the wrong person, then you know the process of reversing the transaction is not the smoothest one. Over the years, Safaricom has simplified the process that was way too complicated back in the day. From today, if you happen to send money to the wrong person, you can reverse the transaction easily using the mySafaricom App. I am a big fan of this app as I find…

On both mobile and desktop programs, dark mode seems to be one of the popular trends that developers are embracing. Some of them implement it very well but others don’t do it so well. Dark mode is useful for those who use their phones in the dark or when the lighting is not so good. Even with that said, this is not the only way to use it. Some people prefer having dark mode activated all the time as it tends to look better to be honest. On Windows 10 and macOS, dark mode is available system-wide but not all…

If from time to time you find yourself using your notebook to take down notes, you may want to embrace the digital life and check out some note taking applications that you can download on your phone or laptop/desktop right now. There are a ton of note taking applications out there with different features and finding the one the works for you is essential. Out of the many applications out there, here are my favourite note taking application that you should check out. I have included a link to where you can download the listed apps and have made sure…

Telkom Kenya is spicing up its Combo bundle dubbed “Mzito” to give subscribers more data, minutes and free night data. The company has announced this today saying that the move has been advised by growth in Mobile Data consumption mainly driven by millennials. These revised Data and Voice plans come shortly after Telkom announced its KSh 1 Billion investment into the expansion and optimisation of its 4G and 3G networks. The network roll-out will see to the improvement of mobile connectivity, boosting the quality of service to customers. Plan Night Data Price 7 GB and 300 all-net minutes Valid for…

Loon, Alphabet-owned company, is currently working with Telkom Kenya to expand 4G availability to areas with low coverage. Loon uses balloon-powered internet in Kenya in partnership with Telkom Kenya and is planning an official roll out later this year. Loon had earlier indicated that it would start testing its balloon-powered internet in Kenya in early 2019 and true to its word, the company is setting up infrastructure to do so. The company has announced the installation of a new ground station in Nyeri. This is the third ground station by Loon and is a key step towards the deployment of…

Huawei’s latest smartphone, the Y7 Prime 2019 is finally available in retail stores in Kenya. The phone has been on pre-order since the beginning of the month and those who have been waiting for it can get it from both offline and online stores. You can get the Huawei Y7 Prime 2019 online through Jumia, Avechi and Kilimall. The recommended retail price in Ksh 17,999 and this is the price you should get the phone for. The phone is available in three colour options of Aurora blue, Coral red and Midnight black. You can’t go wrong with any colour but…