Smartphone Shipment Begins Road To Recovery In 2Q19 Despite Yoy Decline

Read More: Here are the 5G smartphones you can buy in 2019 This might just be a sign that the smartphone market is stabilizing after months of downward skidding smartphone shipment. To an extent, this is fueled by the growth in the Asian market especially India where smartphone shipment has been on a steady climb up quarter on quarter since last year except for Japan and China which only joined this quarter....

December 20, 2022 · 2 min · 391 words · Thelma South

South Africa S Ska Radio Telescope Will Be World S Largest

“Do you ever gaze at the stars and wonder how it all began and whether there is life out there? If so, the answers may come from unexpected quarters,” says Redi at the start of the show, which was broadcasted from Johannesburg, South Africa. “Money is being pumped into space exploration in countries like China and India. And here in Africa, South Africa recently won a bid to co-host the world’s largest radio telescope, a project that could see Africa emerge as a leading global science frontier....

December 20, 2022 · 3 min · 591 words · Jerry Staton

Spotify And Apple Face Off

Read More:Spotify is now Samsung’s new go-to music service provider Coming at a time when tech giants like Apple are under fire from foreign government and personnel like Senator of Massachusetts, Elizabeth Warren who proposed a break up of these big companies. She also proposed that the control of the App Store be taken away from Apple citing that it offers an improper advantage for Apple’s app on the platform....

December 20, 2022 · 2 min · 399 words · Randall Santiago

Stanbic Bank S Instant Money Is Like Mobile Money For Traditional Banks

The recipient can withdraw via the ATM without the need for a card but rather using a voucher number that is sent to them via SMS, and a secret pin which the issuer will receive and share with them. You can send any amount between 0 – 2 million. The charge is tied based on the amount you are sending, the minimum being 1,500/= and maximum being 3,500/=. How to redeem your instant money at the ATM It is a simple and fast step-by-step procedure....

December 20, 2022 · 1 min · 172 words · George Brown

Tecno Boom J8 Review Good Sound Performance Design The New Hios And All You Need To Know About The Boom J8

After spending a month with the Tecno Boom J8, we bring you a comprehensive and unbiased review of the one of the most anticipated phones on the continent. In this review we show you the pros and cons in a feature by feature breakdown. If you are looking for a flagship device for a quarter of the price, just move on – this isn’t for you. But if you are looking for a mid range smartphone that will surpass your expectations, then you are home....

December 20, 2022 · 13 min · 2640 words · Sharon Newcomer

Tecno Pouvoir 3 An Affordable Smartphone With 4 Days Battery Life

Tecno Pouvoir 3 Key features 6.2-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1500 x 720 pixels4G LTEFingerprint scanner and Face Unlock1.28GHz Quad-core MediaTek processor32GB internal storage with 2GB RAM13MP rear camera and a 13MP front camera5, 000mAh non-removable batteryAndroid 8.1 (HIOS) At a glance, this is a decent smartphone with a spec sheet that goes with the price tag. First thing you would probably spot on the smartphone is the cut out notch at the top of the display and is very obvious making it absolutely impossible to miss....

December 20, 2022 · 2 min · 287 words · Patricia Burback

Tecno Spark 3 Will Launch In Uganda Next Week

Elsewhere in the world, the Spark 3 was unveiled alongside a Pro version, the TECNO Spark 3 Pro. The specs have already been seen to make the previous generation Spark 2 look inferior with its bright cameras. The Spark 3 will come with great Design, with looks of the Camon 11. It will also have dual cameras, again, like the TECNO Camon 11. Why so much resemblance to the Camon 11?...

December 20, 2022 · 2 min · 225 words · Mark Fitzgerald

The Best Cheap Smartwatches You Can Get On A Budget In 2022

Since there are a ton of options out there, it can be overwhelming to make the best choice. That’s why in this post, we’ve reviewed some of the best cheap smartwatches you can get for under $100. Keep reading to find out more. 1. Fitniv Smart Watch Key Specifications 5ATM waterproof Compatible with Android and iPhonesHeart rate monitor and sleep tracker24/7 activity trackerSmart notifications and compatibility10-Day Battery useCustomizable Dials...

December 20, 2022 · 7 min · 1380 words · Toni Randall

The Redmi Smart Band Pro Is A Mi Band 6 With A Bigger Display

The Redmi Smart Band Pro in terms of specs and features mirrors the smaller Mi Band 6 launched a couple of months ago. The Redmi Smart Band Pro features a 1.47 AMOLED touchscreen display. That’s as big diagonally as the Mi Band 6’s 1.57 AMOLED screen but a lot wider, something we liked about the Honor Band 6. It also supports always-on display mode which is absent in the Mi Band 6, Honor Band 6 or Mi Watch Lite....

December 20, 2022 · 2 min · 277 words · Craig Coleman

Tivi A Smarter T V Guide Is Coming To Uganda

Do you keep missing your favourite shows? Do you want to find out what’s showing on TV tonight? Are you tired of not having an up to date TV Guide in your newspaper? Then you have to check this TiVi Guide, it’s 100% accurate and up to date. TiVi, will be launching it’s services in Uganda next month (July) exclusive to NTV and WBS. TiVi is Kenya’s 1st interactive TV guide available across all devices and platforms, mobile and desktop....

December 20, 2022 · 2 min · 249 words · Jeremy Raines

Top 5 Tecno Smartphones In Q1 2015

The Phantom Z has received awesome reviews all over. But it’s not without flaws. Some of it’s flaws are that it comes with Android 4.4 Kitkat and we are still not sure about the update to 5.0 Lollipop. However, Tecno at least now supports OTA updates and users should expect an update. The Phantom Z also doesn’t have 4G LTE for those who want speeds faster than 3G+. In Uganda the Phantom Z is going for about Ugx 1,200,000 depending on where you purchase it from....

December 20, 2022 · 4 min · 767 words · Heather Figueroa

Top 7 Alternatives To Google Reader

“There are two simple reasons for this,” wrote Google engineer Alan Green in a blog post. “Usage of Google Reader has declined, and as a company we’re pouring all of our energy into fewer products. We think that kind of focus will make for a better user experience.” Many users were upset with the announcement of the death of Google Reader, with some wondering if the search giants tried to steamroll it with Google+....

December 20, 2022 · 2 min · 253 words · James Chapmon

Top Five Pdf Editors For Windows And Mac

Making an edit to a PDF is something that has always been challenging but thanks to tech, there are apps that make the process extremely easy. Below are the top five PDF editors for Windows and Mac. Adobe Acrobat Pro Adobe Acrobat Pro is an optical character recognition (OCR) system used to convert scanned documents, PDF documents, and image documents into editable/searchable documents. It comes in three versions: Acrobat X Pro, Acrobat XI Pro, and Acrobat Pro DC....

December 20, 2022 · 3 min · 585 words · Boyd Heisserer

Uber Is Considering Adding A Tipping Feature In Its App

The current mobile application system of Uber does not allow users to tip drivers using electronic means. It only allows cash tips and it is not obligatory to offer a gratitude in cash. Upon approval of this policy, the popular ridesharing company would have to integrate a tipping option in its app come July this year. Since last year in April, Uber has stood against any proposals of adding the tipping feature in its app....

December 20, 2022 · 2 min · 232 words · Stefan Horsley

Uganda Newspapers App Aggregates News From Local Newspapers In One Place For You

Easily scroll through the headlines After discovering the App on the Play Store, i immediately downloaded it to my android phone anxiously ready to have a feel of it. The App has the Headlines and Events sections, so I tapped on the headlines. I was really impressed by the format of the story headlines that consists of a story title and a small except from the story which gives you an idea as to whether or not you would like to continue reading the story....

December 20, 2022 · 2 min · 345 words · Andrea Drake

Ugandan Based San Trac App Wins Global Sanitation Competition Award

The San-Trac team members were among over 1,000 mobile app developers who gathered in 40 cities around the globe on December 1 and 2, 2012, for the two-day Sanitation Hackathon event. At the event, civic technologists developed projects that address challenges facing the sanitation sector. TechPost live blogged the one which was held here in Kampala organized by Mara launchpad and hivecolab with Smile Communication and Nokia being the Sponsors in partnership with the World bank....

December 20, 2022 · 1 min · 177 words · John Morris

Understanding The New Mymtn Mobile App

The new design is for the customer experience that needs to be improved at every opportunity. MTN has redesigned the experience and given the App a fresh and modern new look, all based on the feedback from customers and the market. MTN intends to lead her customers into a Bold New Digital World by enabling customers to self-serve or report issues without disrupting their daily routine. Customers in some instances have to memorize USSD codes for loading airtime, data bundles, calling bundles like MyPakaPaka and checking airtime balance....

December 20, 2022 · 2 min · 380 words · Darrel Frankum

Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express Ucie Explained

UCIe stands for Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express and is being backed by all the big names in the tech industry. Does it remind you of PCIe? It should as the concept behind UCIe is quite similar to that of PCIe. As you may know PCIe is a standard that adds to your PC’s functionality using ports and slots. In a similar fashion, UCIe adds to the functionality of a chip with slots for extra chiplets....

December 20, 2022 · 4 min · 852 words · Michael Hadsall

Usb4 Version 2 0 Supports 80Gbps Data Transfer Speeds Twice As Fast As Its Predecessor

Though the fine print with the detailed technical specifications is still being finalized, some key details have been released. The first technical detail we know is the 80Gbps throughput speed we highlighted earlier. Other confirmed key attributes of USB4 Version 2.0 are the use of a USB-C connector and backward compatibility with earlier USB versions. You can also be sure of an increased power delivery specification, support for the latest DisplayPort technology, support for thunderbolt 3 standards, and the latest PCIe specs....

December 20, 2022 · 2 min · 370 words · Larry Mejia

Viber Now On Desktop Skype Gets On The Browser Who Made The Wiser Move

You would think, wait a minute, since Skype is on the desktop, shouldn’t Viber move into that domain too? To answer this question, you’ll need to have followed the evolution of such VoIP-based services over the years, why some have failed and others struggled(including Skype itself). Skype started out on the desktop with the premise of providing free PC-to-PC calls to all Skype users and cheap international calls as long both parties had the software installed on their desktops....

December 20, 2022 · 3 min · 520 words · Talisha Ussery