And rightfully so, this device packs so so much for its price. It brings everything that was awesome about the Y9 2019 from late last year; we’re talking a big beautiful display, a more refined operating system in form of Huawei’s own EMUI, a huge 4000mAh battery just to mention but a few, and adds so much to the already impressive cocktail with things like a pop up camera, an edge to edge display....
The Note Infinix 4 is a total upgrade from its predecessor, the Note 3 both inside and out. It comes in the same storage option as the Note 3, 2GB RAM +16GB ROM for the base model but with a more powerful and energy efficient MediaTek chip, 4G LTE on the base model and a gorgeous new glass design that comes in an array of colors. It also comes with an updated XCharge technology that provides very quick charging speeds by lowering voltage and increasing efficiency....
One of the best things about the Infinix is that it comes with a functional 12 month warranty with Carlcare where you can get your device worked on for free should it get an issue while under warranty. This is the perfect smartphone for an upgrade from an entry level and mid-range to a high end smartphone on a budget. We spent an entire month with the device and now bring you an in-depth review....
The Infinix S4 continues the company’s S-series trend of offering a potent selfie camera. It comes with a staggering 32MP selfie camera. This is one of the most powerful selfie cameras in Uganda right now (at least according to pixel count). The initial selfies I took looked better than what my Redmi S2 with a 16MP camera could take. However, I will run some further tests in different lighting to see how powerful the camera really is....
Much of its accomplishments can be attributed to Apple’s ability to keep the product competitive throughout the years, with new releases and updates. Apple Event The Cupertino, California-based tech giant typically announces other products alongside the iPhone, including the latest Apple Watches. The company usually releases the new iPhone in stores about a week and a half after it’s unveiled, and Apple is expected to stick to that pattern this year....
Smartphone Display Technologies Explained There are more than four display types used on smartphones, and these displays are relative to the quality of images, colour quality, battery life, and even the price of the device. We explain the tech behind each known display types on smartphones. LCD LCD is an acronym that stands for Liquid Crystal Display and it is one of the most commonly used display by OEMs on their devices....
If you have a number of easily lost items like keychains, luggage, bags, and so on, the SmartTag+ will definitely come in handy. Bonus points for it if you’re a naturally careless person. The Galaxy SmartTag+ is an upgraded version of the Samsung SmartTag. In this post, we’re taking a look at this product and how it works. We’ll also cover the pricing and if we think it’s worth investing in....
The rebrand was so quick that they changed all official names and all their social media platforms have since changed. I believe it is now bigger, better, and more inclusive. The Event: Synopsis Previously known as Kampala Innovation Week, Startup Uganda announced that the event has now scaled up to include participation from across the country, thus, rebranding to Uganda Innovation Week (UIW), with a focus on the entire country....
This first challenge was launched in August 2020 in partnership with UNCDF Uganda and saw the nine teams selected teams underwent an accelerator program with respective partner hubs across Kampala. The issues under the challenge included: Winners from each category will get a chance to move to the last stage of the innovation challenge where they will work with each anchor partner for six months to pilot their businesses in the various areas to find a perfect market fit for their various products and services....
Currently, an AirtelMoney customer can receive money from an M-PESA customer although the amount is not fed into the recipient’s account. The AirtelMoney customer has to go to an MPESA agent with the received transaction confirmation to withdraw the funds. The new system is, for instance, expected to allow an M-Pesa customer to send money, which will be reflected in real time in the recipient’s Airtel Money account. Experts have long viewed mobile interoperability in Kenya as inevitable....
This last call was made by the MTN Chief Executive Officer, Wim Vanhelleputte and the SBG Chief Executive Officer, Joram Ongura in a press conference held today at the Kampala Serena Conference Center. The MTN Initial Public Offer (IPO) was opened on 11th October 2021 and will close in three days’ time on Monday 22nd November 2021. The secondary sale of 4.5 billion shares by the MTN is at an offer price of UGX200 per share with 500 shares being the minimum number of shares an individual can apply for, an implication that one can become an MTN shareholder for as low as UGX100,000....
Last year, her odds changed following a partnership between MTN and fintech platform M-KOPA. She was able to secure a smartphone that she could pay for slowly, for 12 months. Additionally, she gets free mobile data from MTN during the one-year smartphone financing period. Now equipped with a smartphone and free MTN data, she is able to share her work with a wider base of customers. Beyond the availability and affordability of data, digital inclusion requires access to internet-enabled devices that enable people to connect to the internet in order to enjoy the benefits of being online and to use technology confidently to improve their day-to-day lives....
For the first time in Kenya, Nairobi Garage Business Services makes the country’s top professional service providers accessible to startups and small businesses at affordable rates. Nairobi Garage members now have access to Accounting, Legal, and Leadership Coaching packages, offered through specially negotiated partnerships with local professional services firms. The initiative recognises the need for startups to receive more support and better value from service providers, and aims to connect entrepreneurs with the best quality service providers....
Design The design is simple and classy, although, it is quite sizable at 46mm. However, the screen is seamlessly curved and coupled with the round shape, you don’t really feel the big size. There are two dials. on the side, one of which has ‘ONEPLUS’ engraved on it. The standard model which is called the ‘Classic Edition’ watch has a stainless steel finish with different options of the easily replaceable moonlight silver and midnight black rubber strap....
Debit/Credit Cards Many of you may be familiar with Debit/Credit cards. One of your ATM cards is probably a Debit card. In Uganda, we do not have a lot of Credit cards like they do in the US, Europe and Asia. The major difference between a Credit and Debit card, is that the Credit card allows you to purchase goods and services on credit while the Debit card only allows you to purchase goods and services with money you already have on your card....
Oppo A1k More suited for the budget buyers, the Oppo A1k sports a waterdrop notched 6.1-inch LCD screen with a 720 x 1560 pixels resolution and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It can also handle a fair bit of computing with its MediaTek Helio P22 processor and sort out graphics with the PowerVR GE8320 GPU. Also, there is a 32GB built-in storage space as well as 2GB memory space. An 8MP camera is at the back of the smartphone with a LED flash and a 5MP front camera in the notch....
This is because our smartphones have become part of our lives. They have become more involved with most of our daily activities which means increased work, more apps installations thereby putting pressure on our smartphone batteries. All these make users look out for smartphones with great batteries and the fast charging feature. What is Fast Charging? Contrary to popular belief, fast charging doesn’t exactly mean quick charging speed. Fast charge is measured by the number of wattage your smartphone battery can deliver — the higher it delivers, the faster it charges....
Roko emerged winner from a total of 6 companies that were invited to bid for the civil works in a competitive process that started late last year. The two firms formally signed the contracts on Thursday 14th March 2019 at Raxio’s offices in Rwenzori Towers. Representing Raxio were Directors Robert Mullins and Brooks Washington and James Byaruhanga, the Raxio General Manager. Roko was signified by Mark Koehler and Willie Swanepoel the Roko Managing Director and Director....
Battery There’s nothing much to talk about this phone except its super amazing battery. For the whole one one week review period, we never ran out of battery! That’s a far cry when it comes to fancy smartphones that most of us use. User Interface This is the most unique feature about the phone. The Phone is completely translated to Luganda with dialogue boxes having user action buttons like “Iye” meaning “Yes” and “Nedda” meaning “No”....
This increased uptake of Home Internet means that users consume more and more internet content. In a bid to take advantage of an emerging opportunity, Safaricom is introducing a product that is set to enhance the consumption of content by internet users in Kenya, an Android TV Box. This Android box brings support for streaming content from services like YouTube, Netflix, ShowMax, Hulu, and others by connecting it to your WiFi network....
