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Apple confirms iPhone 18 Pro Max service fault with replacement as only fix
Some iPhone 18 Pro Max phones on AT&T lose calls, texts and data, and Apple says affected phones need replacement.
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Realme P4s Lite’s HI-RES mode saves 50MP photos from a 13MP camera
Realme says its P4s Lite takes ultra-detailed 50MP photos. The camera is 13MP, and software enlarges each picture to 50MP.
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BOOX firmware 4.3 adds Dual Notes for compatible e-paper notebooks
BOOX firmware 4.3 adds Dual Notes, gesture undo and Memo tools, with model requirements and regional limits for Talk Insights.
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Huawei phones can now connect to an Apple Watch in China, with some limitations
Selected Huawei phones can connect to Apple Watch in China for alerts and device finding, while setup requires an iPhone.
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itel A300+ puts a selfie-preview screen on back of a $140 phone
itel's A300+ has a rear screen for framing selfies with its main camera, plus a 7,000mAh battery and Indonesian pricing.
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Google Pay tap-to-pay isn’t available in Kenya, despite a DTB pilot post
Google Pay already works online in Kenya, but tapping your phone to pay in shops doesn't yet.
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Apple confirms October launch as new HomePod mini, Apple TV, LG Cameras are expected
Apple confirms its New York launch for 13th October as a home display and refreshed smart home devices are expected.
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Africa’s Talking co-founder Sam Gikandi alleges seven months without pay in investor dispute
Africa’s Talking co-founder Sam Gikandi says he has gone seven months without a salary. He accuses the International Finance Corporation…
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Vivo V80 costs more than the V70 and uses older LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage
vivo launched the V80 in India on 6th October with a bigger battery and a 144Hz screen, but every model…
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Spotify Audiobooks go global: what Kenyan listeners get and what we don’t know yet
Spotify audiobooks are coming to Kenya before 2027, mainly through Audiobooks+, a paid add-on. There's no Kenyan price set yet.
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XREAL Aura Android XR glasses start at USD 1,279 with a computer you keep in your pocket
XREAL Aura Android XR glasses cost USD 1,279, about KES 166,000, with a pocket computer; early reservation holders order first.
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Safaricom Home Fibre customers in Embakasi got their questions answered at an estate clinic
Safaricom held a Home Internet clinic in Avenue Park, Embakasi, where it says 70% of homes already use its internet.
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Microsoft wants Windows PCs to build apps with local AI
Microsoft wants Windows PCs to build apps and perform tasks using local AI, with new hardware and staged Copilot upgrades.
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ASUS and TP-Link start selling Wi-Fi 8 routers before phones can use most of it
TP-Link's Wi-Fi 8 router lists at about KES 117,000 in Germany. Most of its gains need a Wi-Fi 8 phone.
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vivo’s OriginOS 7 works with Apple Watch, AirPods and iCloud
vivo's OriginOS 7 works with Apple Watch, AirPods and iCloud, but the watch needs an iPhone and a later update.
