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Samsung’s new battery tech will fix swelling issues, improve capacity, and charging speed on Galaxy phones

There’s nothing quite as annoying as reaching for your old phone and finding the back cover bulging like a mandazi…

TikTok TV app to Shut Down on June 15, 2025

If you’ve been bingeing TikTok on your smart TV while comfortably sunk into your couch, we’ve got some bad news—you…

TikTok’s $2.3M Mental Health Fund Lands in Kenya, Nigeria, and More

In a new announcement, TikTok revealed it’s expanding its Mental Health Education Fund to include 31 organizations in 22 countries,…

New Car Tax Rules in Kenya Could Slash Prices or Trigger Chaos, Maybe Both!

Kenya to adopt invoice-based tax system for car imports from July 2025, replacing CRSP with document-verified transaction valuation.

KEMIS to Replace NEMIS, But Critics Say It’s Just Tenders in New Clothing

Kenya launches KEMIS to replace NEMIS, but questions emerge over timing, transparency, procurement, and data privacy.

Honor Claps Back at Samsung with a Thinly Veiled Jab Over Galaxy S25 Edge

The race for the thinnest smartphone just got spicier—and Honor has made sure to stir the pot. Following Samsung’s recent…

Starlink’s Impact? Safaricom Now Sells 5G Routers at Quickmart Nationwide

Safaricom now sells 4G and 5G routers at all Quickmart stores for KES 2,999, with easy activation and flexible plans.

These Samsung Galaxy A series phones have received One UI 7 (Android 15) update

Samsung has already wrapped up its One UI 7 (Android 15) rollout for flagship Galaxy devices, including the S, Z,…

Omniretail, Deimos, Roam Lead 2025 List of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies

Kenya’s Roam and Serena Hotels rank among Africa’s fastest-growing companies of 2025, with Nigeria and South Africa dominating the Financial…

Android 16’s New ‘Advanced Protection’ Mode Is a Lifeline for At-Risk Journalists, Politicians, and Activists

Let’s be honest: if you’re a journalist, politician, activist, or even a public figure in Kenya, your phone isn’t just…

Safaricom and iXAfrica Partner to Launch Kenya’s First AI-Ready Data Centre Infrastructure

Safaricom and iXAfrica launch Kenya’s first AI-ready data centre to power AI, cloud, and enterprise solutions across East Africa.

Samsung’s One UI 8 coming soon, but have you received One UI 7 (Android 15) update yet?

Google just took to the stage at I/O 2025 to confirm what Pixel fans already suspected — Android 16 is…

Microsoft’s Latest Layoffs Affect 6,000 Workers as Long-Term Downsizing Trend Deepens

Microsoft is laying off 6,000 employees globally, continuing a pattern of restructuring to streamline operations and reduce management layers.

Apple’s New Accessibility Features Redefine How Blind, Deaf, and Disabled Users Use Tech

Apple's 2025 accessibility updates include new tools for blind, deaf, and mobility-impaired users across Mac, iPhone, and Vision Pro.

Opera is giving away 3 months of free Spotify Premium – but not to its biggest fans in Africa?

Opera has a sweet treat for music lovers who use its redesigned desktop web browser: three free months of Spotify…

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