Strive Masiyiwa, Chairman and Founder of Econet Wireless Group believes in utmost discretion of ideas. In the recent past, he has taken to social media with a machine-gun-like barrage of motivational and inspirational stories to budding entrepreneurs in Africa. For sure, he has built a legion of followers — over 300k. Now, in one of his posts; he argues that ideas must be jealously protected and never disclosed to the world lest one risks manipulation, extortion or “death” of idea....

Users can launch the app with either their fingerprints or faces depending on the iPhone version they’re operating. For the fingerprint scanning, those with iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8 and below are good to go. Meanwhile, the iPhone X, 2018’s iPhone XS and co are protected with the Face ID. To activate the feature, users will need to update WhatsApp to the version 2.19.20 in Apple’s App Store. Once that’s done, they’ll these steps to fully initiate the extra security:...

The company has stated in a blog post that the web client, that you can access by visiting https://web.whatsapp.com/, is simply an extension of your phone. That is, the web browser mirrors conversations and messages from your mobile device which means all of your messages still live on your phone. However, only users with Android, Windows Phone or BlackBerry can access the service. Whatsapp has said that they are unable to support iOS users “due to Apple platform limitations....

weeks ago. To Wikimedia the challenge is on, the foundation is a San francisco based non profit organisation that operates the famous Wikipedia a free encyclopedia. We have all used this free encyclopedia and i know for such that none of us has been disapointed with the results we received. According to Kat Walsh, What he excepts from an Executive Director is that she or he reports to the Board of Trustees and acts in partnership with the global volunteer community, providing the leadership and setting the strategy for the Wikimedia Foundation, while managing its day-to-day operations and activities....

Over those three decades, there have been some contenders, some serious, like Webp, and others not so serious. But that is all about to change because there’s now a new Sherrif in town; the AV Image Format (AVIF). AVIF is seen by many as the worthy successor to the very reputable JPEG. This is why in this post, we will focus on this very latest image compression codec. We will also highlight how AVIF builds on the shortcomings of JPEG....

The launch follows the signing of a global partnership agreement earlier this year, to enable WorldRemit customers all over the world to send international remittances to MTN’s Mobile Money customers. “This partnership makes sense for both companies, as WorldRemit and MTN share a disruptive approach to innovation and bring impactful services to our customers. Together, we are now providing an instant, fully digital and very affordable solution to send international remittance to Rwanda, Uganda and Zambia....

Update: We have since learnt that Xiaomi unintentionally announced this phone via a blog post on the website(blog.mi.com) which is where we picked the story from. We are not sure when the phone will officially be released again. Redmi 10 comes packed with flagship-grade features for a smartphone of this caliber to deliver performance that exceeds expectations. The value of Redmi 10 offers speaks for itself. Its outstanding 50MP camera for high-res shots is a first of its kind in its category, making cutting-edge photography accessible to all....

There are three variants of the Mi Pad 5 launched which includes the ordinary Mi Pad 5, Mi Pad 5 Pro and the Mi Pad 5 Pro 5G. The last two are the same except that the 8GB RAM variant and 50MP primary rear camera is only available in the 5G model. Mi Pad 5 Series Key Specs and Features The only variant with cellular connectivity is the Mi Pad 5 5G but that is not all it offers though, you get a better camera and more RAM to play with....

With wirelessly-controlled smart lights, the future is indeed bright. Xiaomi’s Yeelights also known as Mi LED Smart Bulb is a safe landing ground for Smart bulb newbies who wish to test the waters without committing much. That’s because a Central Hub/Gateway/Bridge is not required. I have been playing with Xiaomi’s Yeelight bulb or Mi LED Smart bulb for a while now. Yeelight is a sub-brand of Xiaomi and it’s mostly popular in Asia, China, and India....

In this post, we compile a list of 10 mobile apps that you should install once you get a new smartphone. We’ll be putting a couple of factors (like popularity and frequency of use) into consideration. This is also likely to vary per user. READ MORE: 8 Things to Do When You Purchase a New Smartphone Apps for Your New Smartphone 1. Facebook (and Other Social Media Apps) You should install Facebook and some other social media apps to keep in touch with friends & family....

Related Article: Bitcoin and Blockchain are not exactly the same things For the purpose of this article, we will be discussing the 10 things you should know about cryptocurrency before diving in. 1. How is the price of cryptocurrency determined? There are no regulating bodies to determine the price of cryptocurrency, this makes it easy for the users of the currency to drive the price high or low. How this works is that when a big crypto exchange adopts a particular cryptocurrency, there is a high chance of an increase in value....

There is an ever rising need for more storage bandwidth accompanied by faster data transfer. In the advent of 4K videos, VR, 3D graphics and so on there is an undeniable need to have better options at our grasp. Using the new 1TB eUFS, you can now store more 2160p resolution videos, up to 260 of them which is way more than what premium Micro SD card can offer. You can not only store more files, but you can also easily transfer them with the eUFS card able to offer 1000 megabyte-per-second read speed....

1. Google Allo For a product that was announced about three years ago at the company’s developer conference in May 2016, Google will be pulling the plugs on its smart messaging app, Allo. In an announcement made by Google’s Vice President for Consumer Communications Products, the company announced that though it had learned a lot from Allo, it would be investing more in Messages (it’s official app for texting — SMS, MMS & RCS) and Hangouts....

Here, are five applications that will show you detailed specifications about any phone. My Specs With this application, you are able to find latest Tech news, phones and their specs along with compare, filters and reviews. Features Complete specs of your device. This app will automatically notify you about the latest news. Find complete specs of all the phones out there. You can filter the phones with more than 65 filters like never before....

This post compiles 5 Google Search tips that could prove useful in letting users get actual kinds of results they need. More specific. Read on. Also Read: 5 Tips and Tricks to Use Google Docs on Mobile Google Search Tips You Should Know 1. Search for Specific File Types Say you want information on a particular topic, but need it in a specific type of document (e.g. PDF, Word document, etc....

Besides Mac, you also have a wide range of Linux flavors or distros to choose from. Linux has something for everyone. That includes complete computer beginners, enthusiasts, power users right to experts and pros. If you want to try something that’s not Windows or Mac for the very first time, here are your options. //Elementary OS Windows users who have admired Mac OS experience but can’t get themselves a Mac machine will feel right at home with Elementary OS....

Avechi Kenya My go-to storefor everything mobile and accessories in the city is Avechi. Located in Pioneer House, Moi Avenue (above Tuskys Pioneer) 4th Floor Shop 402., Nairobi, they stock genuine products from OEM’s across the globe. From Xiaomi devices to OnePlus, Meizu to Oppo, they really do have everything. Avechi Kenya also operates their e-commerce site, Avechi.com. This platform offers delivery services for products purchased online at a small fee, though if you are in the city, you might wanna drop by and play with the phone you want to buy before putting your money down....

They can be a massive saver of time on your side as they are pretty simple to execute. We shall go through 5 basic YouTube shortcuts you must know. Playing and Pausing the video This can be handy when you receive a phone call or what to read in detail what is written on that screen at that time. Simply tap the Space Bar or the ‘K’ key to pause and resume the video....

Rufus Now, let’s create our first bootable UFD using Rufus, shall we? Follow these steps: With the process completed, simply eject the UFD, insert it into the device you wish to install the OS on, and boot as you normally would. The days of carrying multiple CD/DVDs with you and dealing with lagging installs are drawing to a close with the ubiquitous use of USB drives—and the storage capacity can’t be beat....

Most smartphones in the market come with WiFi standard built-in. The most common is based off IEEE 802.11 b/g/n which transmits on the 2.4Ghz frequency spectrum. It’s capable of boosting speeds between 54Mbps, 450 Mbps or 600 Mbps. These speeds are dependent on the model of your router and how its configured. But now, WiFi 802.11ac is beginning to be the norm. Devices which include wireless routers, tablets, laptops and smartphones that support this wireless standard boast of speeds close to 1 Gbps on 5GHz unlicensed frequency spectrum....