What's New?
October 25, 2026
Snapchat’s Robert Downey Jr. ad is frightening people when they open the app
Snapchat users say a Robert Downey Jr. Specs advert interrupts chats and camera access, with a Skip button appearing later.
October 25, 2026
OPPO Pad Mini expands internationally with an 8.8-inch matte OLED display
OPPO Pad Mini expands into international markets with a matte OLED screen, while official Kenya pricing and availability remain unconfirmed.
October 25, 2026
Honor WIN 2 puts a 10,100mAh battery and two cooling fans into a gaming phone
Honor WIN 2 launches with a 10,100mAh battery, two cooling fans and 185Hz display. China prices and Kenyan listing explained.
October 25, 2026
Samsung’s certified refurbished Galaxy phones arrive on Amazon
Samsung brings certified refurbished Galaxy phones to Amazon US with new batteries and manufacturer warranties. Kenyan buyers face support restrictions.
October 23, 2026
OPPO Reno16 5G vs Reno15 5G: the chip, battery and cameras compared
OPPO's Reno16 5G keeps the Reno15's chip, adds a 50MP ultrawide camera, shrinks the screen
October 23, 2026
Gemini on Android Auto can now answer from your Gmail and Photos
Gemini on Android Auto can answer from Gmail and Photos if you opt in. Kenya isn't on Android Auto's list.
October 23, 2026
Benin, Ghana and Rwanda have tested cross-border digital IDs
Benin, Ghana and Rwanda linked national ID systems and verified identity on made-up records. A controlled pilot targets early 2027.
October 23, 2026
World Bank plans shared AI computing for Africa
World Bank wants governments to rent AI computing instead of building data centres, but names no countries, budget or date.
October 23, 2026
OPPO Find X10 has a 7,150mAh battery in Europe and 8,000mAh in India and the UAE
OPPO Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max have 7,150mAh batteries in Europe and 8,000mAh in India, UAE and Asia.
October 23, 2026
Spotify’s New Family Plan Check: Scan a QR Code in Person Within 7 Days or Face a 12-Month Ban
Family members asked to scan Spotify's QR code have seven days. Missing it bars other Family plans for a year.
