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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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TECNO is partnering with a top Hollywood movie star for CAMON 17 Launch in Kenya
TECNO Mobile has announced plans to launch its latest device in the CAMON series, the TECNO Camon 17, in the…
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Gadgets
Apple Rolls Out the Latest iOS 14.5 to Everyone
The anticipated iOS 14.5 is finally available for download on all iOS-14 compatible iPhones. iOS 14.5 includes Apple’s most stringent…
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Gadgets
The evolution of Fast-Charging Technology
Smartphones have been a part of our lifestyle for several years now. The year 2012 was the time smartphones became…
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News
Xiaomi Launches Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro in Kenya
Xiaomi Redmi Note series is now available in Kenya. Xiaomi Kenya launched the new devices under the company’s budget Redmi…
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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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Gadgets
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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News
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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Gadgets
Safaricom Launches First 5G Network in Kenya
Safaricom has launched its first public 5G network trials in select parts across the country. Safaricom 5G is now available…
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Gadgets
The Reason Xiaomi Could Increase Its Smartphone Prices
Thanks to the global chip supply shortage, it’s hard to get your hands on some new electronic devices. The most…
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News
Kenya’s First 5G Network Launching This Week
5G is finally coming to Kenya. As expected, Kenya’s biggest telco operator Safaricom will be the first to introduce the…
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Gadgets
Apple Fined $2 Million for Selling iPhones With No Chargers
A Brazilian consumer protection regulator has imposed a two million dollar fine to American tech company Apple. The fine, which…
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Gadgets
Huawei to Charge Smartphone Companies Using Its Patented 5G Technology
Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei will begin collecting royalties from smartphone makers using its patented 5G technology. Huawei charging for its…
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News
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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Gadgets
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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Gadgets
Everyone Should Buy Smartphones with Guaranteed Android and Security Updates
On February 18th, 2018, at MWC in Barcelona, HMD Global, the licensed maker of Nokia branded phones, entered a partnership…
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News
Spotify is now available in Kenya
You must have probably seen or read about this already, yes, Spotify is now available in Kenya. The audio streaming…
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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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Gadgets
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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News
iPhone Users can pay for Goods and Services with Bitcoin
Apple device owners can now pay for goods and services using their crypto wallets. That is courtesy of the new…
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Gadgets
Tablet and Chromebook Demand Soars to New Highs Driven by Pandemic
It’s no secret that the pandemic driven disruption led to more demand for devices best suited for working, learning and…
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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
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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News
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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Apps
WhatsApp Stops Working on Select Phones
WhatsApp is currently ranked among the most popular messaging apps in the world. The Facebook-owned messaging app is continuously updated…
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News
These Industries grew in 2020 despite Covid-19 slowdown
There are a few events in history that have changed the course of humanity and this ongoing Covid-19 pandemic may…
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Tech
Nokia Selected to Lead the EU’s 6G Research Initiative
The 5th generation of wireless technology, or simply 5G, is yet to cement its presence worldwide. Today, few telcos around…
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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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BUSINESS
Apple fined €10m for Misleading Users about the iPhone’s Water Resistance
The iPhone’s water resistance feature has got the company in hot soup in Italy. The country’s competition watchdog has fined…
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News
Qualcomm Granted Permission to Supply Huawei with 4G Smartphone Chips
Huawei’s smartphone business is anticipated to receive a life of breath after a recent license granted to Qualcomm by the…
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BUSINESS
Tablets and Chromebooks Drive Growth in the Global PC Market
The overall PC market, including sales of desktops, tablets, and Chromebooks, has seen immense growth due to shelter in place…
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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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BUSINESS
Huawei’s Revenue on The Rise Despite Business Uncertainty
Chinese tech company Huawei has announced its financial performance in the first three quarters of 2020. According to the company,…
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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
TECNO Camon 16 Premier VS Realme 6: Which one should you buy?
TECNO Camon 16 Premier and Realme 6 (Review) have both been unveiled in the Kenyan market barely a month ago.…
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Gadgets
Huawei AppGallery Boasts 490 Million Monthly Users Globally
Huawei’s annual developer conference saw the company share exciting news on the future of their mobile software business. For Huawei…
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Gadgets
Cheap Smartphones Available in Kenya with FHD+ 90Hz Displays
Smartphones are getting better and better, especially in the midrange category. This is true, thanks to trickling down of yesterday’s…
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BUSINESS
Huawei Forced to Halt Production of its High-end Kirin Smartphones Chips Due to U.S Sanctions
Chinese tech giant, Huawei, is in limbo in the production of its own high-end Kirin smartphone chips. US sanctions imposed…
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BUSINESS
Global Tablet PC Sales Rise as Consumers Scramble for Big Screen Devices
The effects of the ongoing pandemic have been felt throughout many industries and in the technology sector, some categories have…
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BUSINESS
Hotpoint Opens its Largest Outlet In East Africa At Sarit
Hotpoint Appliances Ltd has today opened its new and revamped flagship outlet at Sarit Centre. This according to the premier…
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Gadgets
Apple Shipped 45 million iPhones Globally in Q2, 2020
Apple shipped a total of 45.1 million iPhones in the April to June quarter, says Canalys. The iPhone maker had…
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Gadgets
Huawei Tops the Global Smartphone Market
Huawei has had ambitions to become the number one smartphone seller in the world for some years. And in Q2…
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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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Gadgets
Vivo V19 Officially Goes on Sale in Kenya For Kshs 40,999
Vivo V19 smartphone is officially going on sale in Kenya starting today. The device was launched on 24th June 2020, followed by…
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Gadgets
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
Wireless Earphone Market Estimated to Be Worth $3.41 Billion by 2027
Recently, many smartphone companies are going all-in on the wireless earphone market by making their own earphones. It has majorly…
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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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News
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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News
Huawei’s Patents on 5G means the US will pay despite Trump’s ban – Report
Chinese tech giant Huawei owns most 5G patents than any other tech company, reveals a study done by two firms…
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Gadgets
Nokia Phones Nail it on Software and You Should Care
HMD, the maker of Nokia Phones has been on the roll in the past few years trying to resurrect the…
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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
Harmony OS Can Rival Google and Apple, Huawei Exec Says
Last year after the US banned Chinese OEM Huawei from freely trading with US-based companies, the company went ahead and…
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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
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, And Mi10 Series To Be Launched On Wednesday in Kenya
The dates have been set. Xiaomi Kenya is officially pulling the wraps off the Redmi NOTE 9S on April 29,…
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Gadgets
The Hottest New Gaming Tech Takeaways From CES 2020
The annual CES event for 2020 was recently held in Los Angeles. Arguably the biggest tech event of the year,…
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Gadgets
Qualcomm Partners With BOE To Bring 3D Sonic In-display Sensors To More Smartphones
US-based mobile chip maker Qualcomm has announced a partnership with Chinese company, BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd., the world’s largest…
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Gadgets
Huawei Has Lost Over US$60 Million On Foldable Phones
Like other tech companies using Google’s Android, Huawei joined the run for making foldable devices early to compete with Samsung.…
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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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Reviews
Vivo Y19 Review: Could have been better
Vivo Y19 Review: vivo launched the vivo Y19 smartphone into the Kenyan market in January this year. The device is…
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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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CYBER SECURITY
More than one billion Android devices at risk of hacking attacks
Security updates in the android smartphone world are quite limited. Most smartphone companies have rarely been updating their devices once…
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COLUMNS
The Road To 5G: Understanding What’s New With The Next-Gen Network
In 2019, 5G came to the world. In 2020, it’s going mainstream, and bringing with it an entirely new mobile…
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Gadgets
Oppo Find X2 Series Officially Announced with an Impressive 120Hz QHD+ display and 65W Fast Charging
As previously planned, Oppo has officially announced its new Find series device. The smartphone itself is the Oppo Find X2.…
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News
Safaricom Plans To Launch Device Financing Models For PostPay Customers
After unveiling their new PostPay plans yesterday, Safaricom announced that they plan to bring financing models for smartphones. Through this,…
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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
Oppo Find X2 Will Be Announced Next Week On Friday
Oppo’s next-gen Find series device, Oppo Find X2, will be announced next week. The company announced the new launch date…
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News
Sustainable tech: How to stay green in 2020
The immense level of sustainability challenges our planet faces grows more apparent and pressing by the day. Evidence suggests that…
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Gadgets
Huawei Sold 6.9 Million 5G Devices In 2019
Huawei has announced its 5G smartphone sales for 2019. The Chinese tech giant said it managed to sell 6.9 million…
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Apps
New Mobile App Trends That Will Help Businesses Succeed In 2020
Mobile apps are reshaping all industries and business leaders need to quickly adopt the latest mobile app trends in order…
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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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Gadgets
Apple, Google And Amazon Team Up To Bring Compatibility To Smart Home Devices
In a rare and unexpected move, Apple, Google and Amazon have announced pooling their resources together to bring compatibility between…
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News
VIVO V17 Pro Review: Is It Worth Your Money?
Vivo V17 Pro review: Vivo finally announced their official entry into the Kenyan in November 2019. This official entry was…
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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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Apps
Google’s RCS Messaging is Good, but there’s a dark side too
RCS messaging is the future of messaging on Android. Well, maybe not the future since you can use RCS messaging…
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Gadgets
iPhones May Be Banned From Russia Next Year, Here is Why
Russia has passed a law that bars the sale of certain devices in the country without Russian made software pre-installed.…
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Gadgets
Huawei’s Foldable Phone ‘Mate X’ Officially Goes on Sale in China
Huawei officially launched its foldable device – Mate X, in China. This came just several weeks after its close competitor…
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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
Uber and Little have banned their drivers from using these smartphones
Uber and Little, pretty common ride-sharing apps in the country are banning a number of smartphones from being used by…
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News
Jumia Expects Massive Turn Out For November Black Friday Sale
With Black Friday deals looming, expect massive deals from your favorite e-commerce stores. Kenya’s biggest online retailer, Jumia Kenya, is…
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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
Xiaomi’s Mi Note Line is back – Mi Note 10 To Sport a 108MP Camera
Xiaomi’s Mi Note line, not to be confused with the Redmi Note series, is finally back after a hideous one-year…
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BUSINESS
Jumia partners with Posta Kenya to expand its pickup stations countrywide
Jumia Kenya has entered into a new partnership with Postal Corporation of Kenya to expand its pickup up stations across…
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Gadgets
List of Manufacturers To Ship Android 10 To Their Devices This Year
Android 10 Google’s latest Android version officially debuted on September 10. So far, only a handful of devices have been…
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Gadgets
TECNO Camon 12 Series Available in Kenya Starting Today
The TECNO Camon 12 series is finally here. After teasing for the device since last month, the TECNO Mobile is…
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Gadgets
Rwanda’s Mara Group Has Launched First “Made in Africa” Smartphones
Mara Phones, a subsidiary of Mara Group, recently announced its first Made in Africa phones. At an event held on…
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News
Used hard drives being sold on eBay still contain people’s sensitive personal data, report
42% of hard drives purchased on eBay still contain sensitive data. 15% of these hard drives hold personal information on…
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Gadgets
Google, Xiaomi and Huawei Devices Fall Victim of a Zero-Day Flaw
Researchers from Googles’ Elite bug hunting group, Project Zero, have reported the existence of a bug in Pixel, Xiaomi, and…
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Gadgets
List of hottest top-tier devices selling at Safaricom Shops
Safaricom shops have been known as one of the reputable places in the country to buy gadgets ranging from smartphones,…
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Gadgets
Huawei Unveils Kirin 990, a 5G Integrated Processor to Power Mate 30 Series
Recently Samsung announced the world’s first 5G integrated SoC, Exynos 980. Following that suit, Huawei at IFA 2019 also announced…
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Gadgets
Africa’s mobile phone market declined by 1.8% in Q2 2019
The Africa mobile phone market declined 1.8% quarter on quarter, QoQ, in Q2 2019, according to the latest figures announced…
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Gadgets
Smartphone Sales Dipped Again in Q2 2019, Gartner Report
The latest report from Gartner an analytics firm reveal smartphone sales are still on a slump. The firm stated a…
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Gadgets
Nokia Will Launch Affordable 5G Phones in 2020
It is no secret that available 5G phones are so expensive. Look at the Huawei Mate 20X 5G, Samsung Galaxy…
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Interviews
[Interview] Nokia wants a chunk of Kenya’s smartphone market, but it’s not easy
The Nokia brand is back. At least we will all agree to that led by Finnish player HMD Global. Nokia…
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News
Google Agrees to Let Rival Search Engines Bid to be Default on Android
In a bid to stay in compliance with EU’s scrutiny over the company’s anti-competitive practices, Google is finally letting go…
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