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Google Duo is headed for android TV, Soon You’ll make those video calls on TV

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Google Duo is headed for android TV, Soon You’ll make those video calls on TV

The expected merge between Google Duo and Meet might have taken all the limelight from the most important development on the video call functionality of the two apps, rumors are strife of an imminent support of android TV, effectively allowing users to make and receive video calls on their television sets.

We expect the two popular apps to merge any time from now; however, Google hasn’t stopped adding features on the apps independently. Soon, android TV owners will be smiling all the way into video conferencing on their television sets. The current pandemic might have had a hand in motivating Google to take a second look into the tools, they’ve literally gained a lot of use amongst users who would have otherwise not known of their existence.

Although we don’t expect the feature to be released to the mainstream public in a few days, rumors indicate beta testers will gain access to the functionality in a few weeks before it’s rolled out to the entire public.

From the blogpost by TJ Varghese, Group product manager, Google meet hardware, referring to the TV display panel, Varghese said the big screen wasn’t meant just for work meetings and they were making it possible to make video calling friends and family possible as well.

Google Duo will allow users to a one on one or group video call with possibility of plugging in a web cam via USB port if one isn’t built in. It should also be noted the company lately has been keen on enhancing the video calling experience in the app, with meet updated to enable making video calls on the TV via Google cast.

Jambojet customers will now pay for domestic flights with Safaricom’s Bonga points

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Jambojet customers will now pay for domestic flights with Safaricom’s Bonga points

Customers hoping to fly with Kenya’s Jambojet planes will now have an option to pay for their flights using Bonga Points. This comes after Kenya’s top mobile service provider – Safaricom forged a partnership with the local airliner that will see customers redeem 33,000 bonga points for a one-way ticket to Kisumu and 67,500 Bonga points for s return ticket.

Bonga Points is a loyalty reward scheme run by Safaricom to reward customers for using its services. For every Ksh.10 spend on Safaricom’s services, a customer earns a Bonga Point that can be redeemed for various goods. Since the corona pandemic took unprecedented toll on Kenyans, Safaricom managed to create partnerships with various vendors to allow Kenyans pay using Bonga Points.

Speaking on behalf of Jambojet, Titus Oboogi who is the head of sales and marketing said the initiate was part of the Airline’s strategy to help households sail through current tough economic times brought by the novel corona virus.

Oboogi further said the company was aware of the strain the current pandemic had put on household’s financials. He noted that there are those who would like to travel but are cash strapped and now they’ll have an option to redeem their Bonga Points for a ticket.

In the initiative, Safaricom customers can purchase air tickets to any of the Airliner’s six domestic routes using their Bonga Points. This includes air tickets to Nairobi, Mombasa, Diani, Malindi, Kisumu, and Eldoret.

How to book Jambojet Air Ticket using Bonga Points

  • On your phone, dial *126#
  • Then select ‘Lipa na Mpesa’ followed by ‘Pay Bill’
  • Then enter Jambojet’s MPESA Business number: 737700
  • And the account number – which is the reference number issued when booking
  • Enter the amount you intent to redeem from Bonga Points
  • You’ll see the total number of Bonga Points needed to redeem the amount

The aviation industry had faced unprecedented times as a result of the pandemic, while Safaricom will be seeking to reduce the loyalty awards backlog that had hit Sh3.94 billion in the year to March 2020, up from the previous year’s Sh3.85 billion.

Safaricom gifts subscribers with free 500MB’s in “Browse Bila Waas” campaign

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Safaricom gifts subscribers with free 500MB’s in “Browse Bila Waas” campaign

Safaricom has unveiled a promo that will reward subscribers who opt in their personalized non expiry data plans with free 500MB’s that expire at the end of the day (mid-night). In the campaign, both postpaid and prepaid subscribers will get free 500MB’s daily upon purchasing their personalized non-expiry data bundle.

The promo, which is dubbed “Browse Bila Waas” and is expected to last until 19th November 2020, subscribers will enjoy more internet for less. Safaricom hasn’t been the option for many Kenyans when it comes to data bundles, their packages are relatively high-priced compared to let’s say Telkom Kenya or Airtel. Its hard to say the impact of this campaign but I can assume current customers will have something to smile about rather attracting new customers on other networks.

Speaking on the launch, Safaricom’s CEO Peter Ndegwa said the Telco’s aim was to connect customers with opportunities presented online with their expanded 4G coverage as well as facilitating acquisition of quality handsets. Ndegwa further said the new data promo cements it’s promise to subscribers to provide more for less.

The latest promo comes barely a month after Kenya’s top mobile subscriber forged a partnership with Google to unveil Lipa Mdogo Mdogo, an initiative that seeks to empower more than one million customers upgrade from their current 2G phones to quality 4G smartphones through a flexible payment plan.

How to enjoy free 500MB’s data bundle with personalized data package on Safaricom

  • On your phone dial *544#
  • Then select option “0”
  • You’ll then be presented with a personalized data package with the amount to pay
  • Select the mode of payment; either Airtime or MPESA
  • Then press “send”
  • Confirm the transaction

The Realme band is now available in Kenya, here are the top features you need to know

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The Realme band is now available in Kenya, here are the top features you need to know

Although the wearable world isn’t as competitive as android phones at the moment, the introduction of Realme band is not guaranteed of any smooth ride either; especially with the presumptive smartwatch killer – the Xiaomi band 5, already rocking our world. But that’s not to say Realme doesn’t have a chance; in fact, there’s a good possibility that most of us would be driven by cost rather than features which pits the Realme Band against the competition in a privileged position.

During a launch event held here in Kenya, the smartphone maker unveiled a range of its latest trendy products in the country that it says offers more than the competition. The online launch revealed the next handsets in the country which included Realme C11, C6 and the smart band.

the band comes with a 2.4-inch panel that’s touted to be big enough to explore relevant information from the device. It also comes with 5 stylish dials within the band that can easily be customized to match your outfit. In case you need more dials, you can easily download from the Realme companion app.

The panel automatically light up when you raise your hand for you to glance at relevant information. Underneath are eight sport modes that include Yoga, Run, Walk, Hiking, Spinning, Cricket, Climbing and Bike. There’s also a PPG heart rate monitor that was designed to track your heart functions and warn of irregular behavior. The inbuilt battery can last up to 19 days with full charge which is achieved in under 2 hours.

Reame Band Price in Kenyan: Ksh.2,999

Realme has unveiled Realme C11 with a 6.5inch and dual rear camera setup for Ksh.9,999

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Realme has unveiled Realme C11 with a 6.5inch and dual rear camera setup for Ksh.9,999

Realme has officially announced availability of its range of products in Kenya in an online launch event that was streamed live on YouTube. During the event, other products were also introduced that include Realme band and the C6. The Realme C11 falls within the mid-range segment with some interesting specs that many Kenyans should find adequate for the price.

During the event, the company described the new mid-range phone as the king of the segment. The company further said the device will effectively set standards for other brands with its affordable price tag and features the company believes will be loved by many Kenyans.

Describing the handsets design as Geometric, the company said the phone will be available in two flavors and had gained popularity within its staff during an informal poll that resulted in many staffers saying it has the best design in any entry level smartphone at the moment.

The phone will be available in two colors; mint green and pepper gray the company says was inspired by the intensity that pepper and mint brought to our food. The design was as a result of special engraving the company says was achieved by a German engraving machine that polishes each phone for three hundred minutes to create a distinctive reflecting effect. This makes it immune to fingerprints and scratches.

Realme C11 specifications

The camera module at the rear comes in a square design and features dual camera setup – 13MP wide angle camera, 2MP depth camera. It also packs a 5000mAh battery that supports reverse charging so you can fill-up any accessories in case they’re out of power. It comes with 32GB internal storage and 2GB RAM. There’s a 5MP front selfie camera and the device has a 6.5 inches panel at 720 x 1560 pixels.

You’ll also get a triple card slot that accommodates dual SIM slot and SD card slot that can take MicroSD Cards of up to 256GB storage.

Price in Kenya: 9,999

Security researchers say Tecno phones were shipped with malware to steal money from users

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Security researchers say Tecno phones were shipped with malware to steal money from users

Some disturbing reports from security researchers indicate that Tecno devices which are popularly used here in Kenya were shipped with money stealing malware. This might come as a shocker to many Kenyans who have over the years preferred the phone maker due to its reasonable pricing and somewhat ideal specifications for the average consumer.

Reports from several top tech websites such as androidauthority, buzzfeed and even techradar indicate that researchers have identified a potential malware in the name of Triada and the xHelper software that would quietly download apps and subscribe users to paid services without their consent. This in turn resulted in unexpected bills and data overages for consumers who mostly come from low income economies.

The irony with all the findings is that politicians from various countries across the world are so focused on Huawei and trying to thwart its services while the main culprits are buzzy selling phones to millions of unsuspecting disadvantaged consumers.

For those who are thinking of doing factory resets, unfortunately the software cannot be removed by just resetting to factory settings. Mostly affected Tecno phones are the W series which have been sold in various countries such as South Africa, Egypt and Ghana. It’s yet to be clear the extend of affected phones but hope those sold in Kenya are not affected.

Tecno’s parent company Transsion, has pinned the malware on an unnamed vendor in the supply chain process. Tecno further says they released software fixes for Triada in March 2018 and xHelper in late 2019. But the problem seems like it hasn’t gone away as security firm Secure-D said it was still blocking Triada and xHelper on Transsion phones through April 2020, and it may simply be dormant.

How to send money from your MPESA account to Western Union using a USSD code

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How to send money from your MPESA account to Western Union using a USSD code

If there’s one feature that brought a whole range of possibilities in MPESA, is the MPESA Global feature, you can easily send money to someone in a different country via western union right on your mobile phone and the recipient should be able to access the funds in a matter of minutes. Ideally, MPESA Global brought some sanity in integrating the most utilized mobile money feature with various platforms across the world.

You can now easily send money from your MPESA account to someone in a different via western union without having to visit a western union agent or having a smartphone. Even with the popularly known kabambe (feature phone), you can move funds to someone anywhere in the world by following simple USSD code prompts.

Requirements to send money from MPESA to Western Union

There are a few precautions to be noted as follows;

  • The service is only available in countries that currently do not have sanctions, this effectively eliminates territories like North Korea and Iran
  • You need to have the destination countries ISO prefix; examples include “KE” for Kenya, “UG” for Uganda, “TZ” for Tanzania and “ZA” for South Africa. You should be able to get respective countries ISO’s with a simple search online
  • Must have an active MPESA line with enough balance

How to send using a USSD Code

  • On your mobile phone, Dial *840#
  • Then Select Western Union Location
  • Choose New Recipient and enter their First, Last and Middle Names
  • Enter Amount you want to send and choose a destination from the next option
  • Type in the two letter Country ISO (Where user selects ‘Other’)
  • Then state purpose of funds
  • Enter source of funds
  • Confirm transaction details and charges
  • Enter M-PESA PIN
  • Customer will receive M-PESA SMS and another SMS with the MTCN from M-PESA Global which should be shared with the Recipient

Vivo smartphone and Jumia partner to introduce the Vivo Y30 handset in Kenya for Ksh16,999

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Vivo smartphone and Jumia partner to introduce the Vivo Y30 handset in Kenya for Ksh16,999

Vivo and Jumia have partnered to unveil the Y30 in the Kenyan market, this comes a few weeks after the smartphone maker introduced yet another handset – Y19 in Kenya featuring some interesting features such as dual selfie cameras and an AMOLED screen. Unlike the previous launch, Vivo Y30 is strictly going to retail via Jumia Kenya which is one of the leading online retailers in Africa.

While Vivo smartphone looks to increase its presence in the country, Jumia has over years become one of the most preferred online retailers in the country having made commendable deliveries since it’s inception. There are several exciting features that users can expect on Vivo’s latest device like impressive photography specs as well as a unique design for the price.

Speaking on the partnership, Vivo Kenya CEO Mr. Arthur Xian, said the move would bring a wide range of choices to Kenyans to enjoy a range of products at an affordable price. Xian further said the company was seeking to offer a variety of high-quality options when it comes to handsets and that Jumia was perfectly placed to fulfill their demands in Kenya.

Kenya has become a lucrative market for handsets with established brands such as Realme and OPPO setting shop in the country. With an expected increase of smartphone penetration in the country with the likes of Safaricom unveiling Neon Ray Pro on credit for Ksh.20 a day, Jumia is set to achieve its vision of driving digital inclusion in Africa from the partnership.

Vivo Y30 specs

The Y30 comes with a 6.47-inch HD+ LCD Ultra O Screen, 5000 mAh battery, the latest and rich funtouchOS 10 running on android 10. It also comes with 4GB RAM, 128 internal storage, AI quad camera setup on the back and an 8MP selfie camera. The handset can be purchased from Jumia Kenya under Vivo smartphone official store.

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