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Spotify’s new free Managed Accounts finally give kids their own Wrapped
For parents sharing a Spotify account, the struggle is real. You pay KES 669 per month for Spotify Premium Family…
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Airtel Money quietly hikes M-PESA transfer fees to match Safaricom’s rates
For years, one of Airtel Money’s biggest selling points has been its cheaper transaction costs compared to M-PESA. Whether you’re…
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Spotify adds an AI chatbot that lets Premium users talk to the app
Spotify is expanding its AI ambitions with the launch of a conversational voice assistant that allows users to talk directly…
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DCI’s new good conduct system may scan your face & iris for optimum results
We all know how painful getting a Police Clearance Certificate (Certificate of Good Conduct) is in Kenya. You pay your…
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Chrome for Android is finally fixing installed Web Apps’ edge-to-edge annoyance
Last year, Chrome for Android made a big visual leap with Chrome 135 by introducing edge-to-edge rendering, allowing websites to…
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We’re giving away a brand new HONOR CHOICE Watch 2i: Here’s how to get it
We’ve got something exciting lined up for the Techish community. We’re giving away a brand-new HONOR CHOICE Watch 2i, and…
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Xiaomi 17 series stable Android 17-based HyperOS 3 update starts rolling out
Xiaomi has started rolling out the stable Android 17-based HyperOS 3 update to the Xiaomi 17 Ultra in Europe, marking…
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When will Samsung Galaxy S23 get stable One UI 9 update?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 series is entering an important phase of its software lifecycle. Whenever readers ask me when the…
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Safaricom’s quietly launched Akiba Bundles turn data purchases into ZiiDi investments: Here’s how
A few days ago, I received an SMS from the green telco that immediately caught my eye: "More data. More…
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Your KCB app PIN is weaker than you think, but a fix is coming
If you use the KCB mobile banking app, you may want to pay close attention to how you log in.…
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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Is on 22 July: Everything Expected, and What It Means for Your Galaxy
Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked runs 22 July in London, 4pm Kenyan time. Expected: Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, One UI…
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WhatsApp is building its own cloud for backups, and iPhone users are next
WhatsApp is testing its own encrypted cloud backup for iPhone, offering 2GB free and an alternative to Apple's iCloud storage.
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iOS 27 Public Beta Is Out: Every iPhone That Supports It, and What Installing It Actually Costs You
Apple released the first public beta of iOS 27 on Monday, 13 July. Marketing chief Greg Joswiak confirmed it on…
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Court Rules a Correct PIN Is Not a Defence: Safaricom and DTB to Pay KES 4.4M SIM Swap Victim
High Court upholds ruling that Safaricom pays 60% and DTB 40% of KES 4.42 million stolen through SIM swap fraud.
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Anthropic starts pricing Claude in rupees for India. Kenya still pays in dollars, plus 16% VAT.
Claude users in India now see rupee prices. Look closely and they are not actually cheaper. Here is what that…
