Author: Kaluka wanjala

Over the last couple of years, we have seen some of the top developers release ‘Lite’ versions of their Android applications for those who may want to use their platforms but may not have enough space to download the full version of the app, those with limited data or may just want to use the basic features of the app. We have seen these apps from Facebook, Google and even Twitter. Twitter Lite is the company’s data-friendly platform that it announced back on April 2017. When it was first announced, Twitter Lite was available on the web only until late…

One of HMD’s latest smartphones, the Nokia 5.1, is finally available in Kenya. The company has announced that this phone is available in the country for a recommended retail price of Ksh 19,500. The price may be lower if you happen to get it from platforms such as Jumia or Kilimall. Besides these, the phone should be on the shelves of most offline smartphone shops across the country. The Nokia 5.1 is the latest Android One smartphone from HMD Global and with that brings the purest form of Android. Since it is an Android One smartphone, the Nokia 5.1 is…

I have been Using the Infinix Note 5 for a little over a month now. The phone is meant for those who want more from their phones, be it in performance, camera, reliability etc. As I work on the full review, I though I should do a quick post highlighting the camera of the Note 5 as it is really good. The Infinix Note 5 is not a camera-centric but this camera is so good that I could not just let that go. If you want a smartphone from the company specifically made for those who love taking photos, you…

LG expanded its OLED TV portfolio this year with the addition of new sets in early 2018. The company has been focusing on premium TVs that offer a different experience from what we have on the market. If you have always wanted to know what these new TVs have to offer, below is a look at what they have to offer. Perfect Blacks The new OLED TVs from LG use organic substances that glow when electric current is introduced. This material is crucial in the design of the TV as it drastically reduces the weight and thickness of the TV.…

Two days ago, Samsung officially unveiled its 2018 Note device, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. The company says this is the most advanced smartphone in the world and it hopes you will be excited to the extent of grabbing one when they are available in retail stores. The Note 9 comes with an improved S Pen, the latest processor, upgraded hardware just to name a few. You can read all about the Note 9 here. The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 comes with a massive 6.4-inch display making it the largest Galaxy device so far. Galaxy Note devices have always been…

Samsung is expanding its smartphone portfolio in Kenya and its latest addition is the Galaxy J8 (2018). This new smartphone is available in the country for Ksh 34,000 and joins four other Galaxy J devices the company unveiled a couple of weeks back. Charles Kimari, the Head of Mobile Division at Samsung Electronics noted that the firm would continue sharing the amazing technology on the flagship models with consumers within the mid-tier category. “Over the years, the performance of the flagship devices in our market has been impressive as the technology space continues to open up. And as our research…

Samsung has finally unveiled its 2018 flagship Note device, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. Being the successor to the Galaxy Note 8, expectations were high to see what the Korean giant has been working on and if it is a worthy upgrade for those who already have the Galaxy Note 8 or even the Galaxy S9. Samsung says that the Galaxy Note 9 is the world’s most advanced smartphone. How true this is will depend on your interpretation but the phone is impressive from what we have seen so far. Samsung has said that the Galaxy Note 9 is targeting…

If you are a frequent Google Maps user, you’ve probably already figured out many of its features beyond the basic location services. For instance, you probably know that you can now check how heavy the traffic is on the route you are planning — the redder and darker the color, the heavier the traffic. You have also noticed that Google Maps gives you the estimated time it will take to get from point A to B depending on the route you take. The following are six lesser known tricks and features that are bound to improve your Google Maps experience…

If you know me, then you know that Nova Launcher is one of the apps I install every time I get a new smartphone. With most Android manufacturers pushing their custom UI on our faces, Nova Launcher gives me the clean looks that I have always wanted. If you are like me, then you should know that there is a new update coming your way very soon. This was revealed by the developer of Nova Launcher, Kevin Barry, in a Google+ post a couple of days back when announcing the beta version of the update. Nova Launcher 6.0 will be…

It is not surprise that Snapchat has been on the decline. The application is still relevant but is not attracting people in huge numbers as it used before. With the evolution of Instagram Stories, many users tend to go with Instagram for reasons we will not dive into right now. Instagram Stories seem to be popular as it has a wider reach unlike Snapchat. During the second quarter of 2018, Snapchat lost a whooping 3 million daily active users. This is mind blowing and shows that the platform is not growing as if that were the case, the number would…