Apps
All articles about apps, what they do, when they’re launched, or updated or reviewed are found here.
- News
Branch and Solv by Standard Chartered Collaborate to Extend Loans to Kenyan MSMEs
Branch and Solv collaborate, offering loans and financial support to empower MSMEs in Kenya with growth and sustainability.
- News
Kenya Mandates Registration of Airbnb, Short-Term Rentals with Tourism Authority
Kenya mandates registration, enhanced safety for short-term rentals, including Airbnbs.
- Opinion
Why is Samsung Good Lock still not available in my region?
Samsung S24 Series launch in Kenya highlights the frustrating unavailability of Good Lock, a key customisation tool, in the region.
- How To/ Explained
Here is how to pay for Showmax 2.0 including Paying with M-Pesa
Showmax 2.0 includes easy payment via USSD, M-Pesa, for affordable, diverse content including Premier League on mobile
- News
Safeboda is coming back to Nairobi
SafeBoda relaunches in Nairobi, reviving its innovative, safe bodaboda services amidst questions of funding, regulation, and industry impact.
- News
Showmax 2.0 Goes Live, Here’s Pricing and What to Expect!
Showmax 2.0 live with Premier League mobile plan, revamped interface, 1080p quality, and competitive pricing, yet lacks 4K streaming
- Opinion
How Does TikTok Access My Contacts Without Approval?
This article questions how TikTok suggests contacts without user permission, stressing need for transparency in data collection for user trust.
- News
Kenya’s Telegram Shutdown in 2023 Cost the Nation $27 Million
Kenya's mysterious Telegram shutdown during national exams potentially cost the nation $27 million, raising questions about government involvement.
- News
Google is Destroying the Google Assistant Experience as We Know It
Google Assistant undergoes major changes, removing many features, affecting multiple devices, following employee layoffs.
- Opinion
Kenya needs to Encourage More Mobile Money Alternatives
The article discusses M-Pesa's overwhelming market share in Kenya, urging diversification and growth of alternative mobile money services
- Announcements
M-Pesa Experiences Major Outage
M-Pesa services down, affecting transactions and banking; Safaricom working urgently on resolving widespread digital payment disruptions.
- Reviews
Is Showmax Worth It in 2024? A Comparison with Prime Video & Netflix
In Kenya, Netflix, Showmax, Prime Video compared for price, content quality, and user restrictions; Prime Video emerges as cheapest.
- How To/ Explained
How to Search and Apply for Jobs on Twitter/X
Elon Musk's Twitter/X now offers job searching, linking to SmartRecruiters for applications, questioning user comfort with data sharing
- Opinion
Why is it so Hard to Activate iMessage When Using Safaricom?
Safaricom users face long waits for iMessage activation, unlike Airtel's swift process, with no clear explanation provided
- Opinion
Debunking Myths About Surround Sound
Debunking three surround sound myths: Subwoofers are essential, speaker placement matters, and more speakers don't mean better sound.
