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Which Gadget Is Best For Online Sports Betting
Online sports betting has become increasingly popular in recent years, and with the rise of technology, there are now countless…
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Redmi 12C Unboxing and First Impressions Review: The perfect budget phone?
Redmi 12C Unboxing: Xiaomi last week announced the official launch of Redmi 12C, its latest entry-level smartphone into the Kenyan market.…
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Redmi 12C With 6.71-Inch HD Plus Display launches in Kenya for Ksh.14,000
Xiaomi on Monday announced the official launch of Redmi 12C, its latest entry-level smartphone into the Kenyan market. Powered by…
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Jumia Tech Week Campaign kicks off today, up to 50% discounts on electronics
Jumia Kenya has today kicked off its annual Tech Week Campaign that will see customers enjoy up to 50% discounts…
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Vendors and consumers turned to entry-level smartphones in 2022, realme
Entry-level smartphones helped some mobile vendors to keep up their shipment numbers in a tough year characterized by a general…
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Gadgets
Global shipment of foldable smartphones to hit 18.5 million in 2023, report
The foldable smartphones market is experiencing amazing growth with the number of units sold raising to new heights each year.…
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MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset supports up to 320MP camera sensors
The MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset is expected to power a number of flagship devices this year. Some of these devices…
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[Interview] MediaTek commits to increasing 5G adoption in Africa with affordable chipsets
Chipmaker MediaTek has announced its commitment to driving increased 5G adoption in Africa. In a recent interview with TechTrends Media,…
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TECNO to introduce the cheapest foldable phone dubbed Phantom V Fold
As foldable smartphones continue to gain prominence in the market, manufacturers are working hard to grab a piece of the…
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realme eyes bigger market share in Kenya with new entry-level smartphones
Demand for entry-level smartphones has begun to rise in Kenya as young consumers go for devices that offer large storage,…
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BUSINESS
Jumia Black Friday 2022 Announced: Date, Discounts, Offers and More
Jumia Black Friday officially kicks off from 4th to 30th November 2022. Jumia Kenya says it expects millions of consumers…
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Google fined $113 million for violating competition rules in India
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a $113 million fine on American tech giant Google, for what it…
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Redmi A1+ Unboxing and First Impressions Review
Redmi A1+ Unboxing: The was launched in Kenya last week. The entry-level smartphone runs Android Go and joins the range…
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Redmi Note 11 Pro Review: Worth Buying
Xiaomi officially launched the Redmi Note 11 series in Kenya back in February. The series comprised three models in total,…
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Chinese Phone Brands Dominate the African Smartphone Market, Report
A report by the International Data Corporation (IDC) shows that Chinese smartphone manufacturer Transsion is the leading seller in the…
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Jumia Brand Festival Campaign Kicks Off on August 30th
E-commerce leader Jumia has unveiled the 2022 Brand campaign to promote authentic brands at discounted prices directly from the manufacturers…
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Oppo Reno7 4G Review
Oppo Reno7 4G Review: This is one of the two Oppo Reno7 series launched in Kenya by Oppo recenlty. The…
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BUSINESS
Telkom and Lipa Later partner to launch device financing plan
Telkom Kenya and Buy-Now-Pay-Later company Lipa Later have today announced device financing that will make it easier for Kenyans to…
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Jumia sells motorbikes for 10 Bob as it Celebrates its 10th Anniversary
Kenya’s leading e-commerce platform Jumia will mark its 10th Anniversary by celebrating consumers and supporting sellers. The company’s anniversary-themed ‘10…
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Samsung to cut down smartphone production by 30 million units
Samsung will reportedly produce 30 million fewer smartphones in 2022, following challenges brought by the Ukraine conflict, rising inflation and…
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Budget Redmi 10A launched in Kenya for Ksh.12,899
Xiaomi has today announced the official launch of its latest budget phone, the Redmi 10A in Kenya. The phone will…
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POCO M4 Pro smartphone launched in Kenya for Ksh. 25k
One of Xiaomi’s sub-brands POCO has announced the launch of the POCO M4 Pro in Kenya. The POCO M4 Pro…
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Jumia Sellers Offer Consumers Exciting Deals for Tech Week 2022
Jumia Kenya consumers will enjoy great discounts during the Tech Week Campaign which started this week. The deals came from…
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Redmi Note 11 Pro Specs, Price and Availability in Kenya
Xiaomi officially launched the new Redmi Note 11 series in Kenya last month. The series comprises three models, the Redmi…
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All-New Redmi Note 11 Series Officially Launched in Kenya
After globally launching the Redmi Note 11 series on January 26, Xiaomi is now officially making these devices available in…
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Jumia consumers to enjoy FREE delivery this Black Friday
Jumia Kenya consumers will enjoy free delivery and pick up this Friday the 12th the whole day from 11AM as…
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[This Week in Tech] Telkom Kenya signs a $100M deal to scale its 4G network and other top stories
Kenya’s 4G subscriptions market share will more than double from 24.2% in 2021 to 53.6% by 2025. Local telcos have…
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Jumia Black Friday Officially Launched, crazy deals up for grabs
Jumia has today launched the 9th edition of its “Jumia Black Friday” campaign. Dubbed Kila siku ni Black Friday (30…
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Google found guilty of abusing dominant position of Android in India
After two years of investigations, which began in 2019, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has found search giant Google…
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Realme Becomes First Brand to Ship 100 Million Smartphones Globally
Realme has become the fastest smartphone brand ever to ship 100 million smartphones globally. This is according to a new…
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Our Three Favorite TECNO Camon 17 Pro Features
The TECNO Camon 17 Pro has been selling in the local market for close to a month now. TECNO Mobile…
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Jumia launches 9th Anniversary campaign, to offer up to 50% off on essentials
E-Commerce platform Jumia has today launched its 9th Anniversary campaign. The company says it will be marking this anniversary by…
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Infinix is working on a 160W fast charging technology for an upcoming phone
Fast charging is one of the tech that we have seen a number of high-end phones from different brands launch…
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Tecno Camon 17 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A32: Who takes the crown?
Tecno Mobile officially launched its Camon 17 series smartphones in the local market about 3 weeks ago. The devices in…
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TECNO Camon 17 Series Officially Launched in Kenya
TECNO Mobile has officially unveiled its new Camon 17 series after a series of teasers on social media. TECNO Camon…
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Samsung Beats Apple to Recapture Top Spot in Global Smartphone Market
Samsung is back to its top spot after shipping more smartphones than any other company in the Jan-March quarter. The…
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BUSINESS
Kenya Launches First Semiconductor Chip Factory
The semiconductor industry is one of the most crucial globally, with almost every device we use having these important chips.…
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Huawei to Invest Over $1 Billion on Car Technology
Electrifying cars has made the vehicle industry exciting, with an increasing number of people making the switch. Carmakers are also…
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Reviews
Infinix HOT 10 Play Review: Could it be your next Ksh 15,000 Smartphone?
Infinix HOT 10 Play Review:: Infinix is one of the popular smartphone companies in Kenya. The company’s main focus on…
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Gadgets
Best Phones Under Ksh 20,000 in Kenya (April 2021)
Budget phones often come with their shortcomings, but there are great phones available under Ksh 20k in Kenya. If you’re…
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Best Phones in Kenya Under Ksh.15,000 (October 2022)
You don’t necessarily need to spend much on a smartphone, thanks to the wide range of options available. And the…
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Gadgets
Best Phones in Kenya Under KES 10,000 [April 2021]
Smartphones aim at different consumers with a wide range of price tags. There is always something for everyone. Some cost…
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All Smartphones on Offer in Telkom Kenya’s Easter Device Promo
Telkom Kenya is offering a variety of devices as part of its Easter Device promo. The devices included range from…
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Telkom Kenya Announces Easter Device Promotion
Telkom Kenya has announced new offers on a variety of devices as part of its Easter promotion. The telco will…
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Apple Dominates Wearables Market Backed by Impressive Watch and AirPods Sales
Although 2020 was a challenging year with the pandemic and a global economic crisis, the wearable and hearable market had…
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Nokia Phones Lead on Software Updates, Counterpoint
Ever since HMD Global, the official licensee of Nokia branded phones, joined Google’s Android One program in 2018, it has…
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BUSINESS
Huawei’s smartphone struggles are also affecting it in China
The ongoing US sanctions on Chinese technology giant Huawei are hitting the company hard. It’s smartphone sales have plummeted in…
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Gadgets
Apple Becomes World’s Biggest Smartphone Maker Again
Due to the disruptions caused by the covid pandemic, smartphone sales declined in the final quarter of 2020, during the…
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This One Feature Makes HMD Global’s First 5G Phone, Nokia 8.3 5G, Stand Out
Last year, HMD Global, the licensed maker of Nokia phones, launched its first 5G capable device, the Nokia 8.3 5G.…
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BUSINESS
Huawei Smartphones Lose Second Spot to Apple
Huawei has had a rough time since My 2019 Sanctions by the US Government. The escalation of the sanctions in…
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BUSINESS
Apple’s iPhone 12 Series Help Secure Global Smartphone Top Spot
Apple had a spectacular quarter towards the end of the year. Canalys estimates the firm sold 81.8 million iPhones in…
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BUSINESS
Huawei Founder Talks of the Company’s Future Following US Ban
After listing the company, together with its affiliates, in the so-called Entity List, Huawei’s definite dream to become the number…
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Samsung Finally Getting Serious About Under-Display Camera Technology
Under-display camera technology is not a new concept. Three smartphone companies OPPO, Xiaomi, and ZTE have been (loudly) working on…
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BUSINESS
Demand for TECNO, Itel and Infinix Phones in Africa Soars
2020 was not a great year for most smartphone companies as the pandemic hit various points of their supply chains,…
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Global Smartphone Production to Reach 1.36 Billion Units in 2021, Report
2020 was a tough year for various industries around the globe owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. The smartphone market wasn’t…
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Reviews
Nokia 2.4 Review: Could’ve Been Better
HMD Global, the company behind Nokia phones, has released several iterations of its budget phones, and one of the latest…
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Gadgets
Wearable Device Market Grows Massively from July to September
Wearables are slowly but steadily becoming part of our daily lives, including fitness bands, smartwatches, and the broad hearable category.…
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TECNO Camon 16s Review: Not enough to stand out
TECNO Camon 16s Review: As smartphones continue to offer more for less, it’s a win-win situation for consumers. That has…
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BUSINESS
Huawei will sell its Honor Smartphone Business for $15 billion, report
Huawei’s troubles with the US government are still jeopardizing its smartphone and telco business. The company shut down its chipmaking…
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BUSINESS
Gadgets Leo, your one-stop eCommerce shop for smartphones
Kenya has one of the most vibrant e-commerce ecosystems in Africa which has been described as the next frontier in…
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Gadgets
Nokia Beats Other Smartphone Companies in Trust Rankings
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has managed to top Counterpoint Research’s 2020 trust rankings for the second consecutive…
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Samsung Smartphone Sales Rebound Reclaiming Top Spot – Report
Samsung has surpassed Huawei to become the top smartphone seller between July and August. The latest data from Counterpoint’s Monthly…
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BUSINESS
Huawei Considers to Sell Part of its Honor Smartphone Business – Report
Huawei is reportedly in talks to sell part of its Honor smartphone business amid the US ban. According to the…
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BUSINESS
Jumia launches Brands Festival Campaign to make quality products more affordable
Jumia Kenya has launched Brand Festival, a new campaign to make quality products more affordable for its customers. The e-commerce…
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Gadgets
The Real Cost of Buying Cheap Chinese Smartphones
It’s apparent that smartphones are getting cheaper by the day, at least in the lower market segment, a trend that’s…
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A Closer Look at ZTE’s Upcoming Under-display Camera Smartphone
ZTE is launching a phone with an under-display camera next month. The phone, ZTE Axon 20 5G, if available commercially,…
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For Ksh.23,000, the Nokia 5.3 is a good buy
The Nokia 5.3 is available for purchase in Kenya for Ksh.23,000. HMD Global launched this device in June this year…
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Realme Preparing to Launch realme C11, realme 6 and a fitness band in Kenya on August 25
Few days after its debut in Kenya, as part of the brand’s global growth and expansion strategy, realme is preparing…
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Social Media
Installs of TikTok Alternatives Grew 155% Following Its Ban in India
Following TikTok’s ban in India together with 58 other Chinese apps over national security concerns, installs of TikTok alternatives have…
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Gadgets
OPPO’s Spinoff Brand, Realme, Hits 40 Million Users Globally
OPPO has been targeting users in developing markets since the beginning. The company opted to make a special subsidiary that…
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Reviews
TECNO Pouvoir 4: Our Three Favorite Features
The TECNO Pouvoir 4 is the latest device from TECNO Mobile’s Pouvoir series to hit the local market. TECNO is…
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Some Nokia Phone Deals You Can Check Out During This Jumia 8th anniversary campaign
Jumia Kenya’s 8th anniversary campaign is currently ongoing. The campaign started on Monday June 22nd and will until July 5th…
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BUSINESS
Africa’s Smartphone Market Suffers Worst Decline Since 2015
It’s apparent that the covid-19 pandemic has negatively affected various industries around the world. For the smartphone market, the latest…
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BUSINESS
Jumia launches 8th Anniversary campaign to support sellers
Jumia is marking its 8th Anniversary by celebrating consumers and communities through tailored campaigns in the exceptional context of the…
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Jumia Has Opened Up Its Logistics Services To External Clients
E-commerce leader Jumia has opened its logistics services to external clients for deliveries. The company will leverage its logistics networks…
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BUSINESS
Global Smartphone Sales Declined 20% in First Quarter of 2020 Due to COVID-19 Impact, Gartner
The Covid-19 pandemic has made the smartphone industry’s quarter performance rather predictable – it’s all about declines. But it also…
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Gadgets
Apple’s iPhone 11 Crowned as the world’s most-popular smartphone in Q1 by Research Firm Omdia
Smartphone sales in Q1 were heavily impacted by the full and partial lockdowns around the world. Despite this, some phew…
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Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy A51 Ranked As The Best Selling Smartphone in Q1 2020
The first quarter of the year hasn’t been kind to the smartphone market due to the coronavirus outbreak. But that…
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Gadgets
Qualcomm Unveils New Snapdragon Gaming-focused Chipset Improving on Raw Performance
Towards the end of 2019, Qualcomm announced Snapdragon 765G, a system-on-chip processor that was focused on gaming. Qualcomm also announced…
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BUSINESS
Global Smartphone Sales Suffer Worst Decline in History Due To Ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic
The global coronavirus outbreak, which is believed to originate from China, has adversely affected economies around the world. In the…
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CYBER SECURITY
Android Vendors Are Making Tangible Progress in Issuance of Security Patches
Android devices, especially non-premium ones, have long been left out of the cold from critical security patches, but that has…
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Gadgets
Vivo Made More Sales In Q1 Than South Korean Tech Giant, Samsung In India
For the first time, vivo has overtaken Samsung’s smartphone sales in India in a single quarter. The list of top…
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BUSINESS
Samsung Galaxy S20 Sales Affected Immensely By Coronavirus Pandemic
Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, many smartphone companies have not been turned away from launching their new phones. Samsung already…
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Gadgets
Smartphones Under Ksh 10,000 Are Most Popular In Kenya
The Kenyan smartphone market is quite diverse, like in other markets. There are many devices spanning across almost any price…
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BUSINESS
Jumia Tech Week Campaign Starts Today, Here’s What To Expect
Jumia Kenya has announced the launch of this year’s Jumia Tech Week campaign. The campaign kicks of today, 16th March…
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Gadgets
Here Are The Top-10 Best-Selling Smartphones Of 2019
2019 was seemingly a good year for Apple, as a report revealed. Despite being displaced as the second-best-selling smartphone company…
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Gadgets
Tecno Camon 15 and 15 Pro Announced, Introducing New Design Trends From Tecno
Tecno has been quiet for some time now – we haven’t seen any new smartphone launch from them in 2020.…
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News
MWC 2020 Is No More: The Aftermath?
The Mobile World Congress 2020 (MWC 2020) show is no more. The show has been around since 2006 and still…
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Gadgets
Huawei Surpasses Apple To Become The Second-Best Selling Smartphone Brand Globally In 2019
Huawei had a rough time in 2019. From the US blacklist that barred the company from trading with its partners…
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Gadgets
Vivo Surpasses Samsung To Become The Second-Best Selling Smartphone Brand In India
It is no secret that Chinese smartphone brands have gained traction in the past decade. Huawei is number two in…
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Gadgets
Samsung Secures Top Spot In The Middle East And African Market, Thanks To Its Galaxy A Series Phones
Samsung Electronics has been ranked as the number one smartphone vendor in the Middle East and African market in Q3…
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Gadgets
Here are the Best-Selling Phones Globally in Q3 2019
The year is coming to an end, and so is the fourth quarter. But Counterpoint Research has some exciting analytics…
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BUSINESS
Huawei To Narrow The Gap With Samsung In The Smartphone Market
Huawei has been ambitious to become the number one smartphone seller by the end of the year. But that changed…
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Reviews
Infinix S5 Review: Worth Considering
Infinix S5 Review: Budget smartphones have been pretty exciting this year. The market has seen a number of these devices…
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Gadgets
Apple Dominates The Wearable Market, As Apple Watch, AirPods, and Beat Headphones Gain Popularity
Apple still is the leader of the wearable market in 2019. According to data from IDC, Apple’s Q3 Shipments surged…
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Gadgets
Make use of your phone while charging via this new Google Assistant feature
After first teasing about the feature in September, Google has provided new and more details on the new Assistant ambient…
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CYBER SECURITY
Pre-installed Android Apps in Phones Can Ship With Security Loopholes – Report
Nobody likes most apps that come pre-installed in Android devices. These apps are not only as good as nothing but…
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Gadgets
Amazon beats Google in Q3 smart speaker market
Although smartphone sales have been dipping quarter after quarter, except in Q3, the smart speaker market has been in the…
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Gadgets
Global Smartphones Shipments increased in Q3, first time in two years
After two years of a continuous slump in sales, the smartphone industry has finally ticked up a little bit. According…
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Gadgets
Redmi 8A Specifications, Price and Availability in Kenya
After Redmi 7A, Xiaomi’s sub-brand is back with another device in the Redmi A series. The “Redmi” sub-brand is Xiaomi’s…
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Reviews
Nokia 5.1 Review: After 6 Months of Daily Use
I bought the Nokia 5.1 back in February and since then I’ve used the device as my daily driver –…
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