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Key Specs and Features 6.2-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1520 x 720 pixels resolutionOcta-core (4 x 1.5GHz cores + 4 x 2.0GHz cores) processor with 2GB RAM32GB built-in storage, up to 64GB with a memory cardDual 13MP + 2MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera4G LTERear Fingerprint Scanner4, 000mAh non-removable battery Samsung is trying to win its budget customer base back from the likes of Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo and so on which is what the Galaxy A-series really represents....

While we can all agree that Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ – released a year ago – is Samsung’s best tablet so far, in 2021, we saw the release of some really cool tablets (from Nokia, Xiaomi, Realme, and Microsoft) that might give Samsung a run for their money. With these brands trying to catch up with Samsung, we expect Samsung to significantly improve the quality of its next iteration of the Galaxy Tab S8 tablet....

For UGX 75,000, one gets the decoder, installation and 1 free month of viewing using Simba TV. However, the Digital Cable TV provider doesn’t specify the number of channels that come bundled for a flat monthly subscription fee at UGX 15,000. Nonetheless do they delve into the details of the internet packages. On the flip side, the technology employed by TVNXT is not easily scalable. To aptly put it, it’s not wireless....

Launched at the International Home + Housewares Show 2017, held in Chicago mid March, Sobro is a 43 x 23 inch coffee table with a tempered glass top. It comes with a 24 bottle refrigerated drawer enhanced with a compressor, to cool and chill drinks and food at a user’s desired temperature; 2 smaller drawers on the right side for storage of small items, such as the TV remote and any short cables for connection; Bluetooth speakers that could play music from a nearby source; 2 USB charging ports alongside dual integrated 110V power outlets for convenient power supply to devices such as laptop, smartphone, percolator (for tea or coffee); and LED lights on the underside....

Stanbic Bank Uganda has unveiled a new offering on Online Banking platform called International payments. With this payment option, you can now make foreign currency once-off Cross Border payments outside Uganda direct from your accounts (both Local and Foreign Currency accounts) 24/7. What are the Benefits of Stanbic International Payments? Lower transaction costsUltimate Convenience as you do not need to travel to the branch to make the payment.Competitive exchange ratesAccess to your account 24/7...

Branding? Defined as a “Name, Term, Sign, Symbol or Design”, or a combination of them intended to find the goods and services of one seller or group of sellers and to differentiate them from other sellers” by the American Marketing Association (AMA). I agree to calling it a combination of all the above. So why Branding? Lets assume, you’re setup for a blind date! How would your prep be like?...

The Taifa A3 isn’t like one of those devices sent from abroad to save poor African kids. The laptop assembled in Kenya sports a 14-inch screen, 2.4GHz Intel Core i3 processor, 4GB of RAM, 500GB hard disk. For connectivity options, the laptop comes with 3 USB ports, one HDMI port and is capable of running for 7 hours on battery according to Techweez, a Kenyan-based website. It’s almost like the laptop am using to write this story, but a little smaller....

Phantom X Key Specifications 6.7-inches Super AMOLED 90HZ display with 1080 x 2340 pixelsAndroid 11 (HiOS 7.6)Octa-core Mediatek Helio G95 processor with Mali-G76 MC4 GPU8G RAM and 256GB internal storageTriple 50MP + 13MP + 8MP rear camera and dual 48MP + 8MP selfie cameraIn-display fingerprint scanner4,700mAh Li-Po battery Related Article: The all-new TECNO Phantom 9 full phone Specs The first thing that was mentioned was the design and size of the Phantom X....

But know this, there will be lots of sparks at least, be sure of that. Tecno has consistently shown that you don’t need to dish out crazy money to have yourself a decent phone with decent specs. On that point, the Tecno Spark 2 ticks off most of the boxes when it comes to the phone requirements of 2018. These include the venerable Face ID, 18:9 aspect ratio with a bezel-less display, 6-inch screen or thereabouts, a good battery and an HD screen....

If you’re looking to upgrade your television set, the good news is that there are inexpensive models that can elevate your room and still offer high-end features. So you don’t need a bottomless bank account to enjoy great picture quality. In this post, we’ll be highlighting the seven best 4K TV you can purchase when you’re on a budget. Keep reading to find out more. 1. TCL 5- Series Roku TV (S535) Key Specifications...

The truth is laptops simply cannot match desktop PCs in terms of performance. One of the reasons for this is their hardware. At first glance, it may appear as though laptops utilize the same pieces of hardware that desktop PCs do. But this isn’t the case even if the names match up. For example, a laptop’s memory modules are physically smaller. You couldn’t take them out and plug them into your desktop PC’s motherboard....

Submissions for participating begin on 22nd September 2017 with the deadline being 6th October 2017. Entry Requirements Applications must be submitted online in English. To participate, you are required to Fill in the Application Form, Upload a summary presentation in PDF format of the project/Application/initiatives being entered including performance, and attach two Reference letters. Applicants may enter in more than one category with an independent application made for each category....

The Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basics model TWSEJ04LS also called Redmi Airdots comes with the latest Bluetooth version 5.0 and supports all modern Bluetooth profiles for listening to music and taking calls. The Bluetooth 5.0 chip brings faster and more stable connections for listening to songs, watching videos, and playing games. The Mi Earbuds have been praised for offering high-quality stereo sound, loud bass, and maintain low latency when playing or making videos....

Marburg disease outbreaks have been recorded in Germany where it was first reported, then South Africa, Kenya, Koltsovo, DRC, Angola and more recently Uganda on September 28th when the first case was reported. Healthcare provider, IMG Kampala has put together a cool infographic about the Marburg Virus in Uganda. Unlike West Africa where Marburg’s cousin Ebola has claimed the lives of up to 3,400 people, analysts believe that Uganda is more prepared and capable of handling the epidermic....

Uganda was selected as the host country for the first of a series of 10 ACTIVATE talks around the world to mark 25 years since the signing of the Convention of the Rights of the Child (CRC). This follows UNICEF’s State of the World’s Children 2014 Report: ‘Innovating for Children, Innovating for Equity’ To kick off a series of global events on innovation, UNICEF Uganda put the spotlight on innovations that help children from pre-birth to adulthood: Malaria, the number one killer of children in Uganda, is detected in a pregnant woman using an android app, without drawing blood, the app is called Matibabu....

Now Android TV 9/10 has a completely different interface than Google TV. Google seems to be abandoning the classic Android TV interface in favor of its new shinny Smart UI in a bid to catch up with Roku and Fire TV which both have great reviews. If you are looking to buy an Android TV-based Smart TV or streaming device, I highly recommend that you get one that runs on the new Google TV....

Unless you really intend to use these features, we suggest you leave these off. They are meant for higher-level (read: techy) Android users but there is still plenty for the average Joe. So you have enabled Developer Options. What (magical) things can you do on your Android device using these advanced settings menu? 1. Window & Transition Animation Scale The first entry in our list is actually a set of two options that let you adjust the speed of transition animations....

Now most telecoms in Uganda are aware of their customers’ work-home balance. Work stays at work so that when Mummy and Dad come home, they can max on family time and eventually sleep as well. Read more: Here’s the missing mobile data promotion guide for all Ugandan Mobile networks you should have But the Telecoms know not everyone respects these boundaries — especially the geeks. So while everyone else is asleep, you can stay up all night from mid-night to 6am and enjoy cheap data you won’t afford during the day....

In the future, Twitter users will also be able to offer exclusive tweets and conversations with a monthly subscription. With Tip Jar, users can give or receive tips on their audio content. Twitter has before worked on a number of podcast-like features to expand the capabilities of its live audio Spaces and this feature is no surprise at all. What are Twitter Podcasts? Twitter podcasts are basically a new way to listen to and learn about the topics you love in a deeper, more nuanced way by letting users listen to full shows through curated playlists based on their interests....

However, fast forward eight months later, Twitter has announced that it is shutting down the feature. Per a blog post, Twitter says it ‘built Fleets to address some of the anxieties that hold people back from Tweeting. A lower-pressure, ephemeral way for people to share their fleeting thoughts’. According to Twitter, things didn’t go as planned. It hoped that Fleets would help more people feel comfortable joining the conversation on Twitter, but since it launched, it has mostly been used by people who are already Tweeting to amplify their own Tweets and talk directly with others....