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The platform offers its users a variety of shows and movies at affordable subscription rates, further making it a pretty worthwhile investment even as we spend more time at home. Read More: Here Are the New 2021 Netflix Prices in Kenya Following the Digital Service Tax Cognisant to the fact that African markets are a little low in economic power, we have recently seen the giant streaming platform offering African markets a rather cheap, mobile-only plan and you can learn more about that here....

The Nokia 2 comes running the more recent Android 7.1.2 Nougat out of the box with the Google Assistant built-in. Powering the econobox is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 that is known for its power efficiency. The Nokia 2 packs just 1GB of RAM. Early reviews suggest that the performance is generally smooth. It is not a crawl as many ignorantly expect as soon as they look at the specifications. This could be because of the barebones version of Android that Nokia is known to run on their devices....

While addressing staff at the launch at Workers House, NSSF Managing Director, Richard Byarugaba said that the E-learning system will offer NSSF employees with relevant and cost effective programmes, improve performance culture, and enable the Fund create more value for its members. “This system delivers instant learning, enabling us achieve round the clock staff development that is self-led. It will improve personal development through applying focused and relevant learning to our all our employees,” he said....

But why is Bitcoin gaining a lot of traction? Well, you remember Wannacry, the ransomware that hit thousands of computers in well over 70+ countries potentially bringing businesses and government organizations to a halt? The creators of the ramsomware were demanding about $300 worth of ransom from their victims payable via Bitcoin. That incident no doubt has brought Bitcoin to a lot of people’s attention and inevitably had an effect on its overall value....

It comes completely unlocked – no carrier contracts necessary, and an unlocked bootloader – to give users maximum flexibility. It is also the first OnePlus smartphone to be available for purchase at launch without an invite on OnePlus’ e-commerce site. Oneplus 3 Highlights Dash Charge – 60% battery in 30 min Smart Capture – Crisp Images with the 16MP Camera with OIS and EIS Premium Design – Elegant Aluminium Unibody Design 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM – Unlocked & Contract Free No Invites needed to purchase...

Knowing that affordability is one of the primary barriers to Internet access and particular optimal use, the main objective of the focus groups was to obtain qualitative information that reflects the perceptions of female and male Internet users, new users, and non-Internet users from urban and rural locations about how people use the Internet. A 2016 International Telecommunications Union report estimates that only about 25 percent of the population of Africa has access to the internet....

Unlike other designs, the area set for the camera will still be responsive to touch with the manufacturer promising that the display quality will remain at its best. This then goes to oppose reports from journalists that the camera being visible in certain angles or conditions. The company says it’s developed algorithms that are tuned to the hardware in order to address these issues and claims the quality is “on par with mainstream devices,” but we’ll have to see for ourselves what that means once the tech ships on a commercial phone....

A number of proptech (property tech) startups have identified this problem and built a business around it. These companies have built platforms that enable tenants to pay their house rent monthly, just as it should be. This post takes a look at some of these startups and helps you know where to go when you decide you need more flexibility regarding rent payments. Pay Your Rent Monthly in Nigeria 1....

In the past three editions, PIVOT East has drawn applicants from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and The DRC. This year the competition has expanded the scope of applicants to include Ethiopia. The call for applications is currently open atwww.pivoteast.com till the 11th of April 2014. Applicants can apply in five distinct categories which are Mobile Enterprise, Mobile Finance, Mobile Entertainment, Mobile Society and Mobile Utilities. PIVOT East is much more than just a mobile apps competition – it is a holistic platform for mobile startup organizational development and business model refinement ....

Her blog lindaikeji.blogspot.com was taken down on Wednesday by Google following several copyright infringement cases. Her nemesis, Mr.Mukhtar Dan’Iyan, the Editor-in-Chief of US-based The 15 Past Eight Media Group also known Aye Dee on Twitter, reportedly filed a complaint(s) alleging that Linda had on several occasions plagiarized his content. According to PremiumTimesNg, On Thursday, Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, Google’s communication and public affairs manager for Anglophone West Africa had declined to categorically say why it shut down the blog....

How about over Wi-Fi? Well, that seemed like an insurmountable exploit until MTN launched the MTN HotSpot. When my classmate pitched his idea, most of us were skeptical about its feasibility. How was he going to pull it off, knowing the limitations of Wi-Fi to mention a few: range (typically 32 meters to 100 meters), device compatibility, management and interference? Since then there have been some advances to solve some of these limitations such as use of range extenders and Long-range Wi-Fi....

What exactly are they and why can they be more problematic than other types of computer infections? Well, like with a lot of the other threats to your system, the name rootkit reveals a lot. It’s derived from the concept of root access in the operating system. Root access allows a user broad permissions to change files and settings. Related Article: Top 5 file extensions you should be cautious about...

M-Pesa One Tap and Go includes the card, a Wrist band and NFC badge. First launched successfully as a Pilot in Nakuru, M-Pesa 1 Tap will be rolling out country-wide with about 500,000 point of sale (POS) payment points in bars and restaurants, retail shops, fuel stations, among others. This is going to change everything. How M-Pesa Tap & Go payment card works M-Pesa tap and Go uses NFC standard to execute transactions....

This initiative has been done in partnership with parties like Yuvraj TVS, to whom Ricky says SafeBoda is highly indebted. TVS contributed over 500 bags of 5kg maize flour to this cause. This donation activity was administered on July 12th, 2021 at the SafeBoda Academy in Kyebando where drivers were provided with a package of maize flour and beans for themselves and their families. READ ALSO: How SafeBoda is Making Life Easier Amid the COVID-19 Lockdown?...

Excited? Wait. What exactly is IP67? Can one truly immerse the device in water and not risk malfunction their device? IP stands for ‘Ingress Protection’. An IP number is used to specify the environmental protection of enclosures around electronic equipment which are determined by specific tests. The IP number (not to be confused with computer IP numbers that identify computers on the network) is composed of two numbers, the first referring to the protection against solid objects and the second against liquids....

Read more: Airtel Red smartphone: An entry level budget 3G smartphone preloaded with Airtel Uganda services Posted by Airtel Uganda on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 Airtel Uganda currently sales Samsung galaxy S5 at the price of Ugx 1,950,000. The price of the galaxy S5 is likely to drop with the entry of the galaxy S6 whose price Airtel Uganda hasn’t confirmed yet. If you wish to compare the two devices, we already did a specs comparison of the Galaxy S5 vs the S6 so you can make a more informed decision....

Check if your Samsung phone is guine Well, the procedure is actually simple. Using only SMS, you can know the genuineness of the phone you are buying. Simply type check*IMEI Number# and send the text to 6585. You’ll get response that indicates whether or not your device is genuine. Read more: MTN Uganda phones: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 now going for a price of UGX 2.1m Register your Samsung phone After purchasing your new Samsung phone from any of their authorized stores in Uganda such as Simba Telecom, Samsung is also enabling customers to register their devices for 2 years e-warranty....

The Apple Watch 5 has been around since September 20, 2019, while the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 was released on August 6, 2020. Let us now get into the detailed comparison looking at the compatibility, design, battery and so much more. Design The Galaxy Watch 3 looks more like an Analog watch. It is round and has watch arms similar to analog watches. It is made of stainless steel and has a rotating bezel which is aimed at making navigation of the user interface easier....

Microsoft announced last year that it would be discontinuing this line of devices when it discontinued the Android-based Nokia X smartphones. At the launch of Microsoft Lumia 435 and 535 in Kampala, Lilian Nganda Communications Manager at Microsoft confirmed that indeed the devices and services company will no longer be manufacturing the Asha and S40 line of devices. This is so that Microsoft can push its Windows Phone operating system instead which currently lags behind Android and iOS....

In a blog post, the company explains how, with Private Conversations, you can have end-to-end encrypted Skype audio calls and send text messages or files like images, audio, or videos, using the industry standard Signal Protocol by Open Whisper Systems with all the content of these conversations hidden in the chat list as well as in notifications to keep all the information shared private. Give it a try by tapping or clicking the + icon, then select New Private Conversation....