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Free Basics has encountered stiff resistance especially in countries like India. Not quite in Africa. We will think about crossing the bridge, when we get to the bridge. After all, half a loaf is better than none. Considering that most Ugandans and Africans spend a good chunk of everyday on the Facebook, we will see little resistance to this service now and in the near future. Facebook even announced the first successful test flight of their internet-beaming drone, Aquila....

Payway also has an online Kiosk that enables customers using VISA and Mastercard to pay bills. This is especially convenient for those in the diaspora to pay bills for their loved ones back at home or the few who have and actively use VISA cards here. As PayWay continues to flourish, we see competition coming up aggressively. We now have Ezeemoney, NewPay, UG-Mart and Pebuu having recently launched. We can’t wait to see how Fintech companies and startups will shape commerce in the future....

While it’s becoming a very versatile and handy software, you can get lost in figuring out how to achieve a couple of things. With new integrations, tools, and other materials, there’s so much to learn. Because there are so many new features, you need a guide to help you make the most of them. That’s why in this article, we’ll share five features and Canva tips that’ll help you make your design process easier....

This post will throw more light on the major differences between a gift card and a virtual card. And what their applications can be like. You should read through. ALSO READ: Get a Virtual Dollar Card in Nigeria on These Platforms. We’ll be taking a look at the meanings of both forms of cards. What Are Gift Cards? A Gift Card is a prepaid, stored-value money card that can be used payments and purchases, as an alternative to cash....

As this feature rolls out to more and more users, there has always been a looming issue: the lack of end-to-end encryption. This has made users whose devices don’t come with Google’s Messaging app shy away from installing this on their devices and instead, resort to other instant messengers (like WhatsApp and Telegram) that offer encryption. Well, this hurdle that’s been seemingly holding back this ‘iMessage for Android’ is set to be a thing of the past as Google is reportedly working on enabling end-to-end encryption for Google’s RCS....

Normally, the smart AI utilises OCR (Optical Character Recognition) to scan text, shop, discover new places and other incredible stuffs. As it is, the Artificial Intelligence is a powerful tool, and things just got more interesting. The new feature allows you to locate texts in your photos and screenshots by searching for them in the Google Photos library. Not just that, once the texts have been identified in the images, you can use the Google Lens to copy and paste them in whatever form you want, be it a note or document....

The two devices succeed the excellent Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6, bringing several updates in hardware, a refined design, and some exciting new and advanced features. Pixel 7 Specs The new Pixel 7 from Google boasts the following major specs and details; Display: 6.32-inch FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels)RAM: 8GB LPDDR5 RAMStorage: 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1Size: 155.64 x 73.16 x 8.7mmWeight: 195.5 gramsBattery: 4,355 mAh with 30W charging Price: Starting at $599Connectivity: 5G (sub-6GHz and mmWave)SoC: Google Tensor G2OS: Android 13Rear Camera: Dual camera system (See the comparison table below)Front Camera: 10....

Like a messiah, Project Link’s major goal in Uganda was to build a super-fast, high-capacity fiber network to enable any local mobile operator or Internet service provider (ISP) to connect more people in Kampala to a faster, more reliable Internet. This dream seems to have finally come true. In launching Project Link in Kampala today, Google has partnered with Roke Telecom as the first provider to offer Wi-Fi using Project Link hotzones allowing people to log in and access fast internet for their mobile devices....

Services like Telegram wipe the floor with WhatsApp when it comes to support for various operating systems, end-to-end encryption, the richness of the service, and a lot more. WhatsApp has been slowly but steadily improving its service over the years, adding WhatsApp Web that allows users to use WhatsApp on their PCs. WhatsApp vs Telegram feature-by-feature comparison7 Reasons why I Choose Telegram App over WhatsApp In today’s era where we all have multiple devices, it only makes sense to have access to the tools and services we use frequently across all these devices and that is the need that WhatsApp Web came to fill....

After spending time researching the available smoke detectors in the market, we’ve come up with a shopping guide on the best smoke detectors. These detectors listed were evaluated on the ease of installment, battery life, safety features, and other additional advantages. Keep reading to find out more. 1. X-sense Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Key Specifications Auto check5-packElectrochemical and photoelectric dual sensorsBattery-powered10-year battery and sensor life spanPractical LCD Price: $179....

Google Translate is very convenient to use. Simply type in or paste your text and you’ll get immediate and accurate translation to your preferred language. It is also a free tool, you do not need to pay for translation. Related Article: How to use Google Translate app offline without an internet connection Listed below are some of the African languages currently featured on Google Translate. You can translate the languages to other supported languages on Google Translate and vice versa....

Another feature that we’ve all come to love is the voice messaging feature which lets you record audio messages instead of text. This feature is very useful in cases where you are in a hurry or you don’t want your message to be misunderstood or misinterpreted by the recipient. WhatsApp has decided to make this feature even more interesting with the option to preview voice messages before sending them. Before now, WhatsApp users had to long-press the microphone button next to the text box to initiate a voice note and the message would be automatically sent afterward – no option to preview recording....

It is crazy to think that it has been 10 years since the operating system was first unveiled. At the time Microsoft was pulling the plug, millions of computers across the globe still ran on Windows 7. Microsoft stopping support means that these millions of users are now left to their own devices. If you are one of these people, it is time you seriously considered upgrading to one of Microsoft’s newer offers....

You need to understand that anyone can add a place on Google Maps. However, not all additions or suggestions are accepted. All submissions are subject to verification before approval. Moreover, other people can report incorrect information which can sometimes lead to your map addition being rejected. Having that in mind, follow the steps below to add a missing place on your Desktop or smartphone. Adding a Missing Location on Google Maps via Desktop You can visit the Google Maps web portal on your Windows PC or Linux....

The one time I activated recurring data bundles, I ended up depleting my airtime without actually ever using the data bundles. Learn from my mistakes, children. On the plus side, you can cancel recurring data bundles in a few quick steps on MTN, Airtel and Africell Uganda. MTN Uganda MTN subscribers in Uganda can cancel recurring bundles with a simple shortcode. Those who like their network sunny side up have it good, matter of fact....

Here’s how to use WhatsApp built-in tool to check if a number uses WhatsApp or not. NOTE: This feature is presently available only on iOS devices. For Android phones, there seems to be no way to check if a number is available on WhatsApp before adding it to your contact. Launch the WhatsApp app on your iPhone or iPad. Navigate to the Chats section of the app and tap the “new contact” button (i....

This is especially useful if you are using both devices on the same day or want to switch between multiple devices without losing any data or not having access to your Chrome Android apps. Phone hub allows you to connect your Android phone to your Chromebook so that you can respond to your text messages, check your phone’s battery life, and view your phone’s recent browser history, among other uses, all from your Chromebook....

The good news is backing up your Chromebook isn’t as complicated as it seems. You can do this through the cloud or using a physical backup like an external hard drive. In this article, I will walk you through how to back up your Chromebook. What data types back up automatically on a Chromebook? Given that the Chromebook rotates around the Chrome browser, there is data that is backed up automatically....

There are couple of reasons why a would want to find out a computer’s model name. Maybe you want to find out the actual specs online or buying spare parts for the computer. If you are a repairs person, before beginning to work on any computer problems you must find out the model that needs servicing. This guide will show you how to find a computer’s model name if the sticker is missing or unreadable....

GIF images and memes have become a popular way of expressing one’s emotions and opinions online. Here are five websites where you can find funny memes. Giphy Giphy is an online database and search engine that allows users to search for and share short looping videos with no sound, that resemble animated GIF files. Giphy is visited by 100 million people daily and it is by far the largest GIF image repository....