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Also Read: WhatsApp is getting Group Video Calls and support for stickers AndroidPolice staff have been able to make the feature work for them. The feature seems to be enabled on WhatsApp beta 2.18.162, accessible for users on the beta program. However, having this version does not necessarily mean you will have it working for you too. We have tried the said version on a couple of devices to little success of having the feature working....

WhatsApp Web was introduced in 2015, basically to let users mirror their phone conversation on a bigger screen (laptop or desktop). The PC-edition of the instant messenger has, however, proven to be very useful to users. But what do you do when WhatsApp Web suddenly stops working? In this post, we will share steps you can take to fix your WhatsApp Web when it suddenly stops working. How to Fix WhatsApp Web Not Working 1....

This is because these biometric authentications are sleek, fancy, futuristic, and most importantly, fast. But when compared to traditional forms of security (PINS and passwords), fingerprint readers and Face ID suck. And as such, there are times you don’t want to use them to secure your devices. If you have these two biometric instruments as your preferred method of guarding the (purest, darkest and costliest) digital assets on your smartphone, then you might want to turn them off under these instances....

And that’s all understandable. However, Microsoft, which has been the underdog in this camp, has over the years iterated on its mobile OS, offering mobile phone users a plausible alternative to Android and iOS. Here are some of the features on Windows Phone 8 that will tempt you to trade your Droid for a WP8 device; Intelligent Keyboard Blackberry demonstrated that devices like smartphones with a small form-factor can still be enably used to enter long text and sometimes edit long word documents thanks to hard-QWERTY keyboard....

The Taskbar in Windows is the black bar located at the bottom of your display screen when you use your computer. Basically, the taskbar allows you easily locate and launch apps, view programs that are currently open, access notifications, search your computer, access system and network shortcut, etc. The taskbar was first introduced by Microsoft in the Windows version 95 and has since then come with subsequent versions of the Windows OS....

According to Wikipedia, the idea for Inductive Charging (read: wireless charging) began as far back as 1864 by James C. Maxwell before being successfully commercialized by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) following series of research and development. Now, wireless charging has applications across many low-power electronic devices like smartphones, handheld devices, some type of computers, and other high-power electrical products like wireless cars. How does Wireless Charging work? Wireless Charging is based on the Inductive Charging technology....

Fitness trackers are a very interesting proposition for users in the market for an affordable smart wearable. They offer some of the major functionality (fitness tracking and the likes) you would get from a smart-watch without going over-the-top. I have had the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 for a few days now and in this post, I document some of my thoughts and first impressions. First of all, I should mention that while I have seen the Mi Band 4, I haven’t used it....

The fact that there is a bustling ecosystem of third-party watch faces and aftermarket straps to match your style is just the cherry on top. A few weeks ago, we saw Xiaomi unveiling the Mi Band 7, an iterative upgrade over its predecessor, the Mi Band 6. At the launch of the Xiaomi 12S, the company unveiled yet another member of the Mi Band 7 family in the form of the Xiaomi Band 7 Pro....

For the M-PESA section of the mySafaricom app, users had to be redirected to the SIM Toolkit via a pop-up notification that would take a moment or two to pop up, asking for your M-PESA PIN to authenticate a transaction. This meant that you had to have your Safaricom SIM on a device to receive the aunthentication prompt and for you to enter the PIN. But that is changing soon....

According to Investopedia, an initial public offering (IPO) is the first sale of stock by a company. Small companies looking to further the growth of their company often use an IPO as a way to generate the capital needed to expand. There are several pros and cons for IPO, although that’s a topic for another day. Addmaya is a Ugandan Film, TV and Design firm specializing in Brand Identity, Promos, Commercials, Documentaries and Graphics Design across different media platforms....

You would also be getting a semblance of the latest OS even if it’s dialled down to fit the entry-level smartphone. 2018 was marked by a lot of Android Go smartphones, a number of which we will be taking a look at in this post. Nokia 1 One of the early birds parade at the MWC 2018 event comes with a 4.5-inch display having an FWVGA resolution. Also, there is 1GB RAM, Mediatek MT6737M processor, 8GB ROM and a 2 159mAh removable battery capacity....

These, and many others, are some of the offers you should expect starting Monday 19th to Sunday 25th March 2018, in a major opportunity for you to upgrade your phone for less. Jumia Uganda is granting its visitors to the site and mobile app a claim to the largest discounts on mobile phones, tablets and accessories of up to 60% off from brands such as Tecno, Infinix, Samsung, iPhone, Fero and Nokia....

Whenever you are buying a smartphone, always ask about the guarantee and demand a receipt for your purchase. 1. The Tecno Store Tecno Uganda has a wholesale shop with a retail section at Plot No.20 William Street Rene Plaza, Kampala. From here you can find the most recent/all Tecno phones and accessories. Because this is a wholesale store, they do not have experiential tables so you will hardly have a chance to experience the devices before purchase....

This meant residents of the affected cities had to stock up as many grocery and food items as they could afford at the time — since brick & mortar stores would be affected by the lockdown as well. However, not all businesses are affected. The restriction does not apply to businesses offering essential services; stores selling essential items such as groceries, food items, and medicine. If you’re running low on food items, here’s a list of platforms to order food and groceries online in Nigeria....

The average consumer used to be the get-in-type-a-CV-and-get-out kind of person. But of late, things have changed. Suddenly laptops have become affordable. With more alone time to work on blogs entries, coursework, presentations and all that, knowing how to use MS Office expertly comes in handy. One shouldn’t be afraid to explore for curiosity is the mother of invention as they say. Technology is ever changing; one has to keep up or get left behind....

A VPN allows you to hide your IP address in an encrypted manner and gives you access to restricted websites as you can appear to be from any other region of your choice. Getting a reliable one might be a tad difficult, so, we’ll walk you through the 5 VPNs that work in China with ease. So, if you’re on a visit to the mighty Asian country, you can leave out the worries of the Great Firewall of China....

Indeed, social media makes lives better but people’s lives are damaged too. The positive effects of social media cannot cover up for its negative effects which every user should know. Check out these 7 negative impacts of social media on real people that happen every day and you rarely see. 1. No Privacy Every day, bulk loads of personal pieces of information are released on every social media platform. People post their activities online and a complete stranger can access it....

Screen mirroring/Screen sharing brings to mind Apple’s Airplay, Samsung’s AllShare Cast, LG’s Smart Share, and a few others. To their detriment, these features are often proprietary and as such work best in the exclusive cocoon of their own eco-system. Not much help for someone who doesn’t buy the same brands across the board. But there’s hope. Hooking up your smartphone to your TV using an MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) cable is well and good if you have the cable in question, to begin with....

A product of Absa bank, the NovoFX application is a perfect tool to effect and make international payments on the go. The app is equipped with a wide range of currencies to choose from for one to make an exchange and to send friends and family living abroad money. Using the NovoFX app For starters, the app can only be used by an active Absa internet banking subscriber. Though the bank is working on making it usable to non-subscribers as well....

But then its January and as expected, things are a little tight and I though, why not check it out? #ChapaStoriNaBob see subscribers enjoy free Airtel to Airtel calls, as well as KES 1 for calls made to other networks. This effectively makes the offer the lowest we have seen compared to similar promotions offered by rival carriers. Only one that comes close is Safaricom’s celebration of their 18th Birthday which offers subscribers 18 minutes across any network at 18/-....