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Vivo V19 is now available in Kenya, goes on preorder for Ksh 40,999

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Vivo V19 is now available in Kenya, goes on preorder for Ksh 40,999

Vivo is definitely in this game for a fair share, despite a flooded market that features some interesting alternatives, Vivo seems to be unstoppable at least here in Kenya and has released some worthy handsets including the latest Vivo V19. In comparison to just a few years back, Kenyans have a wide variety of options when it comes to the android ecosystem and it’ll be naïve to outrightly crown Vivo’s latest entrant. However, given the specs and price point, it’ll be interesting to see how this pans out especially against similarly priced alternatives.  

We’ve so far seen what Vivo considers mid-range from their recent offering; and the V19’s price against the specs, Vivo is definitely in for a slice on the top-end mid-tier segment. Churning out a whole Ksh41,000 for the average Kenyan isn’t something that can be done on a glimpse, it definitely requires some school of thought, and the Vivo V19 has some interesting specs in areas that matter that might just justify this and eventually enjoy a ride in a pool full of android alternatives.

Vivo V19 has launched in the country with some interesting specifications that we don’t see on a daily basis; for once, we get a dual punch-hole selfie camera that is yet to go mainstream on most devices that are available locally. We also get a stunning Super AMOLED FHD+ Ultra O Screen design that should reproduce vivid images, deep blacks as well as crisp text and overall pleasant to look at. In my opinion, if you have that stubborn question as to why this should be your next phone, then the display panel should definitely be your deciding point; we don’t get AMOLED panels this often.

Speaking on the launch, Vivo Kenya CEO Arthur Xian said the company was committed to innovating with the consumer in mind, and the V19 reflected Vivo’s deep understanding of consumers’ needs. Xian further said the handset comes with industry-leading selfie technology, a beautiful design and strong performance, adding the V19 was perfect for young consumers who cared about the camera and entertainment features.

On the front panel, it packs a dual front camera setup that comprises of a 32MP main sensor and an 8MP super wide-angle camera that will enable users take quality selfie moments, regardless of time or place. The selfie shooter can accommodate a wide area of up to 105 degrees and packs a built-in AI algorithm that can independently correct wide-angle distortion between foreground and background for authentic and dazzling shots. Users will also capture Ultra-Stable Selfie Videos on the sensor.

At the rear end, it houses a Quad Camera setup that consists of a 48MP main camera, 8MP super wide-angle camera, 2MP macro camera, and 2MP Bokeh camera. underneath are some software and hardware tweaks that make it possible to utilize AI image and video features, including AI Video Filters, AI Video Editor, and AI Image Matting for professional-grade editable videos.

Vivo V19 Specifications

SPECIFICATIONDESCRIPTION
SCREEN6.44-inch Super AMOLED 2400×1080 (FHD+)
PRIMARY CAMERA48MP+8MP+2MP+2MP
SELFIE CAMERA32MP+8MP
PROCESSORQualcomm Snapdragon octa-core 712
MEMORY8GB RAM, 128GB Internal storage
OSFuntouch OS 10 (based on Android 10)
BATTERY4500mAh
COLORSGleam Black and Sleek Silver

VIVO V19 is available for pre-order at vivo outlets where it will officially go on sale on 2nd July 2020 for Ksh 40,999.

Huawei Y8p and Y6p available in Kenya for Ksh24,999 and Ksh14,999 respectively

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Huawei Y8p and Y6p available in Kenya for Ksh24,999 and Ksh14,999 respectively

Following a preorder period that lasted for a week starting sometimes last week, both Huawei Y8p and Y6p are now officially available for Ksh24,999 and Ksh14,999 respectively. Both devices offer unique price points that reflects their underlying specs targeting Kenyans either looking for a long-lasting battery on the cheaper model or a powerful rear camera on the slightly expensive model. During the preorder period, customers were offered various gift hampers with each purchase that included goodies worth more than Ksh3,000 on the Y6p and Ksh6,000 on the Y8p.

Both devices will be offered with a free Bluetooth headset for the first week and are now available across major electronic retail outlets across the country including online platform – Jumia Kenya. Huawei has increasingly become more aggressive and even went as far as breaking some estimates such as record number sales in wearables despite restrictions from using some of the US tech including Google’s play services. The company unveiled its own AppGallery that avails some of the popular android applications and gives users options to install apps from other sources.

Speaking on the launch, Huawei Mobile Kenya Country Head Jim Zhujie said the Y8p was more than just a middle tier device with its 48MP AI Triple Camera setup, solid performance with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage and an impressive 6.3-inch OLED Huawei Dewdrop Display. Zhujie further said the cheaper Y6p model took a more performance focused approach with its 13MP main camera, 3GB of RAM and a big 6.3-inch HUAWEI Dewdrop display and a large 5000mAh battery.

Huawei Y8p’s standout feature is definitely the rear camera setup which comprises of a 48MP main camera, 8MP wide-angle camera and a 2MP depth camera for bokeh effects. The handset is said to take standout photos in low light shooting courtesy of its support for the Super Night Photography.

The Y6p packs a large 5000mAh battery that’s best suited for those users who do a lot more with their smartphones, requiring them to have a battery that is large enough to last for all their tasks. According to Huawei, the battery is large enough to provide up to 32 hours of video playback or even 20 hours of Internet surfing on a single charge.

5 Most Popular Video Games in Africa in 2020

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5 Most Popular Video Games in Africa in 2020

The African video games industry is taking shape in the hands of many enthusiastic developers. The market value is expected to reach $100 million by 2021, giving hope to countless gamers.

The Top 5 Game You Need to Play in 2020

Let’s check out the top 5 African video games that are popular among the dwellers of Africa.

1.    Mzito

Mzito is Africa’s favorite video game. You have to save Africa from ancient corruption through 15 different locations. The symbols and elements used in the game draw inspiration from the African culture.

You will find old African spirits and characters that make the game more fun. The goal is to help save and unite Africa and earn as many points as you can. 

The game is available for Android and iOS and totally free. You can just download Mzito and give it a go!

2.    FIFA 19

Gamers across the world play FIFA – and would vouch for it with their life. While the game has stiff competition from the likes of PES today, it’s no secret that FIFA still remains the first choice for most sports gamers. African nations like Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and Morocco are also crazy about the game. Africans just can’t seem to get enough of football!

The popularity of FIFA reflects Africa’s love for sports. Cricket, football, tennis, basketball- a number of sports are a regular part of the African lifestyle. People also take part in sports gambling and bet on platforms like Betway.

3.    Poker

Africans love to gamble! Many people in Africa gamble regularly and use it as a way to earn some extra cash. 

Poker is undeniably the most popular casino game Africans play online or on mobiles. The rise of online casinos has contributed to the popularity of poker and other card games. Today, countless Africans bet on live casino with Betway Kenya.

You can also find old folks having a good old game of poker with a real card set. 

4.    Overwatch

Multiplayer games are quite popular in Africa. Among them, Overwatch has attracted numerous players from all over Africa. 

Developed by Blizzard, the multiplayer first-person shooter is available on gaming consoles and PC. You can select from over 30 characters and join your friends in some cool action. 

The game features different modes like rank mode and arcade mode apart from the casual play mode. You get the feel of playing classic multiplayer shooters like the Unreal Tournament.

5.    Tekken 7

The Tekken series has always been popular in Africa. In fact, Tekken 7 was one of the games featured in the Africa eSports Championship (AEC).

Tekken is a world-famous game with spectacular graphics and gameplay. You can get the best arcade game experience thanks to the Unreal engine powering the physics. 

Tekken 7 is supposed to be the final chapter of the game, and African fans are a bit sad, for obvious reasons. 

The video game industry in Africa is growing at a steady pace – which game have you played from this list already?

Safaricom adds The Star and People Daily Newspapers to its e-paper hub for Ksh10

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Safaricom adds The Star and People Daily Newspapers to its e-paper hub for Ksh10

After unveiling a similar initiative with most of Kenya’s popular newspapers including Daily Nation and the Standard newspapers, Safaricom has partnered with Radio Africa Group and Mediamax to include The Star and People Daily Newspapers on its portal. The move will allow subscribers to buy e-papers from the two vendors for only KES 10 per issue. This comes a midst Kenya’s biggest mobile service provider unveiling a digital portal that enables subscribers purchase and access newspapers on the go using airtime.

Speaking on the move, Patrick Quarcoo CEO of Radio Africa Group said, the media house was excited to partner with the Telco for its very first digital edition issue. Patrick further said the company looked forward to providing Safaricom’s customers with unique value adds by utilizing their extraordinary and exclusive breaking news and insights from The Star newspaper’s extensive countrywide network of award-winning journalists and analysts. He added Safaricom customers will be receiving a 50 percent launch offer.

Mediamax CEO Ken Ngaruiya on his part said the organization was proud to be pioneers in the provision of a free daily newspaper in Kenya. Ken acknowledged the company’s milestone of distribution that is surpassing 3.5 million Kenyans daily and were excited to be a part of the Safaricom’s platform that will significantly increase the reach of their newspaper.

Safaricom’s CEO Peter Ndegwa noted how like to be in the know, and emphasized the Telco’s pursuit of technology to provide Subscribers with access to news at their fingertips through the digital newspapers. He further stated they were continuously working with partners to enrich the portal with more publications so that we have something for everyone.

Having inked a similar deal with The Standard group and Nation Media Group, today’s partnership effectively brings the total media partners on the portal to four. Subscribers will have a vast variety of local Newspapers to choose from including; Daily Nation, Business Daily, Saturday, Sunday Nation, The Standard, Saturday & Sunday Standard and The Nairobian including todays additions; People Daily and the Star.

How to buy the Star, People Daily electronic issue for Ksh10 from Safaricom

Subscribers wishing to get the added Newspaper Issues can do so by visiting www.safaricom.com and selecting the “Discover” option followed by “Newspapers”, with no registration, signup or installation of any application required. Additionally, customers can also make a purchase by dialing *550#.

After purchasing a publication, the e-paper will appear below “My Newspaper” tab for 7 days and customers will only need to enable data on their mobile phones as the cost is within the Ksh10 for the issue.

How to use KCB Bank’s VOOMA mobile wallet via USSD and Mobile application

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How to use KCB Bank’s VOOMA mobile wallet via USSD and Mobile application

When Kenya’s biggest financial lender – KCB unveiled the Vooma mobile wallet service, most of us weren’t really clear on how the service was going to operate alongside the popular KCB-MPESA option within our MPESA menu; but as it turns out, the service goes further than just letting users borrow money and lock savings. Kenya is one of those countries that use mobile phones in more than just sending text messages or making phone calls, in fact, we kind of carry out money related transactions using our phones more than any other means. Its therefore prudent to witness financial firms explore ways in bringing services on mobile phones.

VOOMA is described by KCB as a mobile wallet service that lets users pay for goods as well as services, borrow loans and at the same time save money using their mobile phones. The service is available from all mobile service providers in the country – Safaricom, Airtel and Telkom. To make it even more accessible, customers don’t need to have a KCB bank account to use Vooma mobile wallet.

Requirements to join Kenya Commercial Bank’s VOOMA mobile wallet service

As expected, Kenyans hoping to join in on KCB’s Vooma service are required to have a valid government issued identification documents such as a valid National ID, Passport or alien ID plus a registered mobile number from any of the mobile service providers in the country.

Benefits of using VOOMA mobile wallet

  • Vooma users can sent money to both registered and unregistered Vooma users
  • Use Vooma to pay for utility bills such as Kenya Power tokens, Dstv, Gotv, Zuku and more
  • Buy goods by paying for shopping, dining, fueling and so forth
  • Buy airtime credit for Safaricom, Airtel as well as Telkom Kenya
  • Depositing and withdrawing cash from any KCB branches, KCB ATM’s as well as agents
  • Access a loan facility that’s payable within 1, 7, 14, or 30 days at interests starting from 0.2 percent upwards depending on loan duration
  • Transfer cash to any bank account in the country via PesaLink
  • And lastly, users can set standing orders

How to use Vooma mobile wallet

VOOMA Mobile wallet from KCB can be accessed via a mobile app downloadable from Google Play Store for android users and App Store for iOS users as well as using a USSD code: *844#. To use a mobile app, ensure your mobile phone is running latest OS – for android, version 4 and above, then head over to your respective app store and search for “VOOMA”. Otherwise, you can easily access the service via USSD code by simply typing *844# and following prompts.

How to check your Vooma loan limit

Using USSD;

  • On your mobile phone, dial *844#
  • then select “Loans and Savings“
  • Choose “Loans” followed by “Check Loan Limit“
  • Enter your Vooma PIN, you should receive a response via a text message

Using App

  • Open your android or iOS app
  • Choose “Loans” your limit should automatically be displayed

Samsung Galaxy A21s starts selling in Kenya; here is what you need to know before buying

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Samsung Galaxy A21s starts selling in Kenya; here is what you need to know before buying

One of the most interesting devices within the A-series was definitely the Galaxy A21, the handset came with most of the premium features we could only get on superior siblings to the mid-range tier. And now the Samsung Galaxy A21s was supposed to be a better replacement improving on areas where the earlier A21 lacked but as we’ve found out, that could be far from truth. This is not to say the Galaxy A21s isn’t worth it; it still packs several upgrades over the predecessor and will surely appeal to many Samsung fans.

For our editorial, we are focusing on the Galaxy A21s SM-A217FZKGXFE model which is currently available in Kenya with region’s warranty. The handset comes with Dual SIM capability, a superior 5000mAh battery, a bigger camera sensor, but disappoints in screen tech used over the predecessor. In so many ways, the Galaxy A21s resembles the earlier model released last year, but Samsung apparently decided to upgrade only those areas it deemed important to consumers while somehow watering down others.

In my smartphone analysis, I always prioritize the display panel as this is where we interact with our devices most. For those seeking a decent upgrade coming from the Galaxy A20, there are some really important key points to consider before jumping on to the wagon. To be fair, the A20 still remains a solid handset if you’re not that into photography and doesn’t need a heck-lot of battery capacity. The display panel was definitely watered down coming from a Super AMOLED panel to PLS TFT panel. You’ll definitely miss those vibrant deep colors coming from an AOLED panel.

Besides the display panel, most areas that count received some type of an upgrade over the previous model. We now get a juice packed battery that’s now at par with the competition having 5000mAh battery capacity that should last a day or two under normal load. In addition, Samsung responded to content creators and photography fans with a super bump of camera pixels of the main sensor to 48Megapixels. Instead of the two rear cameras, we now get a Quad camera setup that includes a 48MP main sensor, 8MP ultrawide sensor, 2MP macro and 2MP depth sensors.

As earlier mentioned, the display panel is definitely the weakest point on this handset, it doesn’t have the Oomph we expected from Samsung as it uses a normal TFT panel instead of AMOLED and the resolution is somehow inferior with just 720*1600 pixels making up the 6.5inchs. but if that’s not a concern, then Samsung Galaxy A21s is surely a humble upgrade and you’d most probably enjoy using it.

Samsung Galaxy A21s Specifications

SPECIFICATIONDESCRIPTION
SCREEN6.5inch PLS TFT (720*1600) resolution (270) Pixels per Inch
MEMORY4GB RAM, 64GB Internal Storage (MicroSD up to 512GB)
PRIMARY CAMERA SETUP48MP Main, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro and 2MP depth
SELFIE CAMERA13Megapixels
NETWORKDual SIM – 4G
SENSORSFingerprint (Rear mounted)
BATTERY5000mAh
COLORSBlack, White, Blue, Red

Samsung Galaxy A21s Price in Kenya: Ksh 22,000

How to enable on-screen keyboard on an LG smart TV running WebOS

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How to enable on-screen keyboard on an LG smart TV running WebOS

Have you ever found yourself in one of those awkward moments after buying a new gadget but just don’t know where to find those small but important settings? Well, I have. To be honest, there are a couple of things we ought to find out from the user manuals but most of us never get to read those small handbooks included in almost all electronic gadgets. This happened to me recently, after having my LG TV for quite some time, for some reason, I decided to use the built-in web browser which turned out to be quite an adventure I wasn’t prepared to take.

It all looked easy at first, I mean I had a smart TV at my pleasure and judging from LG’s WebOS reputation, everything I needed to do that could be done on a smart TV was possible. At least that’s what I thought until I needed to key in the web browser the address to view. There was literally no keyboard for me to tap the letters of the address I wanted to surf, so as anyone could’ve assumed, I decided to download LG’s ThinkQ remote on my phone but that turned out abysmal.

I couldn’t figure out how LG intended for someone to use the WebOS built in browser without a functional on-screen keyboard, although there was an option to connect a wireless keyboard but wasn’t ready to churn out cash just so I could buy a keyboard that probably wouldn’t need thereafter. After finding no solution from the LG TV app, I resorted to Google my way out, but didn’t really find a viable solution.

However, after doing several rounds here and there within the LG TV settings, I found a small toggle hidden within that comes disabled by default. And now here is how you enable the on-screen keyboard on an LG smart TV running WebOS.

Steps on how to enable on-screen keyboard on an LG smart TV running WebOS

  • First, open the built-in web browser and tap on the address bar
  • If the on-screen keyboard is enabled, you should see it, if not proceed with below steps
  • Next on the browser address bar, tap on the “menu” icon
  • And select “settings” from the options
  • Next look for “Pop-up Blocker”, in my case the toggle came enabled by default
  • Ensure the “Pop-up blocker” option is DISABLED, and that’s it.

Safaricom moves MPESA Till number applications online; here is how to apply

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Safaricom moves MPESA Till number applications online; here is how to apply

Merchants seeking to have MPESA Till numbers for their businesses or individuals looking for a faster means to accept payments or contributions can now apply for the same online without having to visit Safaricom offices. The process has been simplified coming from one that required customers to fill out downloadable forms and present the same to Safaricom offices.

This comes as a boost to many Kenyans especially those in remote areas of the country and complements the Governments directive for social distancing in the wake of the corona virus. The requirements however remain the same and businesses seeking for an MPESA Till will have to provide prerequisite documents with individuals required to upload both the front and back of their national identification cards (ID).

The MPESA for businesses portal from which customers can apply for the Till number, also provides updates on current applications and will come in handy to many Kenyan’s who were skeptic to commute during this time. The Lipa na Mpesa portal will further allow Safaricom representatives to receive applications without having contact with applicants which is a plus in the fight against covid-19.

Recently, Safaricom had to temporarily close some of its shops after staff tested positive for the corona virus, the move to an online system will therefore mitigate safety measures the company has employed to deter the spread of the novel virus.

How to apply for an MPESA TILL online

According to Safaricom, the Lipa Na M-PESA application portal enables businesses and individuals to apply for M-PESA solutions to collect and disburse funds. The portal provides easy step-by step process to apply and track applications.

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