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Thinkpad X1 Fold is the world’s first folding PC from Lenovo, comes with a steep price tag

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Thinkpad X1 Fold is the world’s first folding PC from Lenovo, comes with a steep price tag

Lenovo has finally made true on its promise during this year’s CES to unveil the world’s first foldable PC. The device moves a way from what we’ve come to know as portable computers by introducing a device that has an actual foldable display dubbed Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Fold. The company goes further to promise a new generation of computing with a foldable category it hopes it’ll delight consumers.

A few years back, it was almost impossible to imagine at some point we’d be thrilled to see foldable tech in portable devices. But as some manufacturers have already proven, there are those consumers who will need something exquisite, unique and probably uncommon. Invention in the mobile telephone has almost reached climax with foldable designs now trying to take over from what came to be known as the notch era.

While promising to usher in a whole new segment in portable computers, Lenovo has finally made the Thinkpad X1 Fold available on preorder for now in the United States. The X1 Fold as expected highlights its ability to fold the display which is nothing but high-end in all respects. The panel totals to 13.3-inches and utilizes OLED technology with a resolution of 2048×1536 making sure those text and images pop. Under the hood, the X1 Fold supports Dolby Vision and is powered by Intel’s penta-core i5-L16G7 processor with integrated Intel UHD 11th-gen graphics. Users will get 8GB of LPDDR4X 4,267MHz RAM and up to 1TB of PCIe-NVMe M.2 SSD storage.

Lenovo claims a 50Wh battery underneath to last up to 8.5 hours on a single charge and can be topped up via a USD type – adaptor capable of up to 65W fast charging. In addition, the laptop comes packed with all sorts of connectivity with Wi-Fi 6 headlining the set, WLAN 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.1 and 5G sub-6GHz with 4G LTE (CAT20) completing the options.

At the moment, Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold is up for pre-order in the US starting at $2,499 (about Ksh.263,000) though we expect it to cost way higher if at all it reaches Kenya. Lenovo has promised to start shipping to the rest of the world in the coming weeks. There’s currently no word on when it will be launched in global markets though.

How to subscribe to Airtel Kenya’s Tubonge tariff and enjoy free Airtel to Airtel calls

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How to subscribe to Airtel Kenya’s Tubonge tariff and enjoy free Airtel to Airtel calls

Airtel Kenya has the most affordable calling rates when compared to both Telkom and Safaricom, and while the mobile service provider doesn’t perform well when it comes to data and mobile money transfer services, it has always been my go-to network for those long international calls. We have outlined steps that users can follow to enjoy free airtel to airtel calls on the popular Tubonge tariff which can be accomplished by following some simple USSD prompts.  

Tubonge is basically a voice product from Airtel that subscriber’s can opt-in to enjoy low calling rates across various networks and free airtel to airtel calls. It’s therefore suited for Kenyans looking to make cheaper voice calls to their friends on various networks while enjoying free calls within the network.

Current Tubonge offers;

  • A daily offer for KSHS. 10
  • A weekly offer for KSHS. 50
  • Monthly offer that goes for KSHS. 150.

Some important facts about the Tubonge Tariff;

  • Customers can make Airtel to Airtel calls at no additional costs and enjoy calls to other networks at Ksh. 2 plus taxes
  • Each bundle comes with 100 minutes to make calls within the Airtel network on a daily basis which translates to a total of 3000 minutes per month and 700 minutes every week
  • You’ll still need to top up your line to call other networks, although at reduced rates.

How to subscribe to Airtel’s Tubonge tariff;

  • First, dial *544# on your airtel phone
  • Then choose Tubonge from the menu
  • Select your preferred option; daily, weekly or monthly offers
  • Confirm the subscription and enjoy

New company registration will require a letterbox from Posta Kenya as a requirement

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New company registration will require a letterbox from Posta Kenya as a requirement

If the current proposals from the postal corporation of Kenya are anything to go by, new company registrations will be required to have a letterbox. The world has moved on from days when a letterbox was so essential that companies needed to have one at least to appear legit. We now have emails which are more efficient and generally way better than compared to hard copy letters. Due to these reasons, Posta Kenya has been a victim, losing out to technology in most areas the corporation once used to make money.  

The covid-19 era didn’t make things any better, planes were grounded; meaning, the only remaining source of revenue for the postal corporation which is cargo collapsed rendering the organization without any income. This led the organization to suspend salaries for the employees who until today had gone without their monthly pay. Thanks to government led bailout that has since authorized close to a billion Kenyan shillings for the worker’s pay.

The corporation in their latest push is now recommending the government to compel new company registrations to require a letter box. According to the corporation, this will help in revenue generation and not need assistance from the government to sustain itself.

According to Postmaster General Dan Kagwe speaking to Parliament, he indicated that it’s dwindling fortunes had eroded staff morale, confidence of suppliers, government organizations as well potential customers. Kagwe further said the requirement had the potential to turn around and pay dividends to the government if it approves the letterbox as a compulsory requirement for company registration.

At the moment, new company registrations only require a postal and email addresses of shareholders and directors as well as the physical location of the business. It’ll be interesting if the government adopts these requirements considering technology presently has more efficient and convenient methods of communicating.

Vivo smartphone set to unveil Vivo Y20 with AI triple camera and side fingerprint in Kenya

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Vivo smartphone set to unveil Vivo Y20 with AI triple camera and side fingerprint in Kenya

Vivo smartphone has announced plans to bring the Y20 in Kenya, beefing up its mid-tier offering in the country. The handset will be available in Kenya starting 8th October 2020 and packs some fine features such as a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and a triple rear camera setup. The company says the Y20 is aimed at the youth and has some features which are expected to delight users within this group.

An official statement from the company indicates the Y20 will pack some attractive features including an AI triple camera setup that has sensors supporting bokeh and macro photography expected to boost photos snapped on the phone as well as a large 5000mAh battery capacity that should last up to 16 hours of online HD movie streaming on a single charge – thanks to its power-saving technology. Users will also get up to 11 hours of resource intensive gaming on a single charge, meaning it should last a full day under normal use.

Vivo Y20 comes with a polished design and a large 6.51-inch display panel – the company refers to as a Halo Display. The panel’s resolution maxes out at 1600×720 HD+ which might not be at par with expensive devices but enough to impress consumers within the mid-tier range. Something we’ve come to like about a side mounted sensor is the simplicity and ability to reach without having to raise or turn your phone. I’m sure lots of consumers will appreciate the placement, given that most devices nowadays opt for a rear sensor instead.

While the pricing and availability in Kenya are still unknown, we expect Vivo to stick with its price structure. The handset will be available in two colors and more details will be added as the launch day approaches.

Infinix Hot 10 launches in Kenya with a 6.78-inch display and a 5200mAh battery

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Infinix Hot 10 launches in Kenya with a 6.78-inch display and a 5200mAh battery

The Infinix Hot 10 has finally launched in the country starting at Ksh. 13,999. This comes as an upgrade to the current Hot 9 series and offers some ample hardware upgrades under the hood such a slightly larger display panel and a larger battery. While announcing the device, Infinix Kenya indicated the handset packed newer hardware including a modern trendy design and some intelligent features the company touts to be revolutionary to users.

What you need to know

Infinix Kenya announced two models of the Hot 10 series; the Hot 10 and Hot 10 Lite, with the later costing slightly less at Ksh. 10,499. Speaking on the launch, the company said Hot 10 came with modern touches such as smart features like the smart scanner, Ear sensor receiver and Ulife that are intended to enhance user’s experience. Under the hood, we also get the latest skin based on android 10 – XOS 7.0, which has a newer visual design as well as rich colors to delight users.

The Hot lineup from Infinix usually sit at the lower end of the budget spectrum and are priced as such. If you are looking for a more sophisticated Infinix, then the Zero 8 would be more appropriate at this time. The display panel has a resolution that maxes out at 720×1640 pixels, which is somewhat way below what you’d get on a top tier budget phone and utilizes a punch-hole that house the front selfie camera.

The company also states the back of the phone was bravely designed with a laser engraving that gives an illusion of interlaced light shadow which in turn provides a gradient and an overall premium feel. Consumers will have an option of choosing amongst these colors; Obsidian Black, Ocean Wave, Amber Red and Moonlight Jade.

While my favorite fingerprint placement is usually on the side within the power button, Infinix opted for a back placement which might delight some users.  The rear panel also houses a quad camera setup that includes a 16MP primary sensor, 2MP macro sensor, 2MP depth and an AI lens as well as a quad-LED flashlight for those low light conditions. The front selfie sensor maxes out at 8MP and comes with dual LED flash – something most selfie lovers would find worthwhile especially in low lighting conditions.

As expected, we also get a newer chip underneath with a Helio G70 processor, 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. According to the company, users are bound to experience exceptional speeds when gaming and other task hungry apps thanks to the faster chip which is 123 percent faster in single CPU tests and 64 percent faster in multi-CPU frequency.

There’s also a larger 5200mAh battery with what the company calls a power marathon tech, that includes special hardware backed power-saving technology capable of maintaining a reliable and consistent battery performance regardless of how long they are in-game or binge-watching.

All banks should have a USSD facility for customers to access services on phones

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All banks should have a USSD facility for customers to access services on phones

Accessing various banking services on your mobile phone has become the new norm, partly due to the effects we now face from the current pandemic. Customers can access various services such as transferring cash to different accounts including mobile wallets, paying utility bills in minutes and even opening an account without necessarily having to visit the respective branch office.

And while we can now say mobile banking has become a thing for any bank that wants to get as many customers as it possibly can, there are still some hurdles that needs to be addressed for a full compliance to mobile banking. Access to a mobile phone surely plays a pivotal role in ensuring that we are able to access any service from a financial institution.

There are two main ways that financial institutions such as banks can avail to customers the possibility to almost do anything right on their mobile phones. We have the most used option of a mobile app and what I feel should be a necessity to all customers via a USSD code.

Truth is, each lender has its own way of identifying which method to give preference when it comes to choosing between a mobile app or a USSD code. Just approach any Kenyan and you’ll most likely hear a ton of problems associated with either of the two options from their banks. In most cases, you’ll hear customers saying the app is working but not the code or the code is working but not the app. Its very hard to find a provider with both options actively working 100 percent.

Why each bank should have a working USSD code option

For a start, USSD option can be accessed on any kind of a phone regardless of type or make. You just need to have a cellular network and some airtime to use the USSD option. This is very important, especially in an economy like ours that still has vast majority of customers on feature phones that cannot be installed with an app.

Secondly, there’s no need to have access to the internet whatsoever to use a USSD code. This is particularly important in remote areas that do not have unlimited access to the internet.

Thirdly, some platforms do not have apps from respective institutions. Just recently, we have new devices that utilize KaiOS instead of the top two smartphone operating systems, as such, there’s no app available on those platforms.

Telkom Kenya’s Home Plans, here is what you need to know and how you can subscribe

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Telkom Kenya’s Home Plans, here is what you need to know and how you can subscribe

There is no secret that Telkom Kenya has been for a long time my go to mobile service provider whenever my unlimited fiber internet is misbehaving, or I’m just heading somewhere that doesn’t have any fixed line internet available. Telkom might be lagging when it comes to mobile money – big-up to Safaricom’s MPESA, or attractive call rates – Airtel seems to be exceling here; to be fair, they’ve got some really nice data offering and strongly believe they have the best in the industry.

The mobile service provider has some interesting home data plans you really need to have a look if you are on the market for an overall best fit to supply internet for your needs. Unlike the likes of Zuku, Fiba and liquid Telkom, Telkom Kenya’s home data plans rely on its 4G platform rather than a fixed fiber connection. Safaricom kind of uses both and Airtel Kenya has something they’re MiFi which is closer to Telkom’s technology.

What you’ll need to utilize Telkom home data offers

You’ll therefore need to have some basics to be able to subscribe, such as an active sim card and of course a home-based router. While you may use your own 4G capable router, it’s strongly advised to get the Telkom branded one. Once you’re all setup, you’ll receive 10GB free data valid for one month.

Telkom Kenya home data plans

  • 5GB valid for 30 Days – Ksh. 250
  • 12GB valid for 30 days – Ksh. 1,000
  • 30GB valid for 30 days – Ksh. 2,000
  • 50GB valid for 30 days – Ksh. 3,000
  • Unlimited GB valid for 30 days – Ksh. 4,000
  • 100GB valid for 90 days – Ksh. 6,000

How to subscribe to Telkom home data plans

  • On your phone, dial *222#
  • Then follow prompts

Friendly usage policy for the unlimited plan;

  • Less than 6GB per calendar day – normal speed
  • Between 6GB and 10GB per calendar day – 1MPS reset at midnight
  • More than 10GB per calendar day – 512KBPS reset at midnight

Capped at cumulative usage of 400GB per billing month

How to send someone a “please call me” text message on Safaricom, Telkom and Airtel networks

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How to send someone a “please call me” text message on Safaricom, Telkom and Airtel networks

Mobile service providers in Kenya have a nifty network feature that allows subscribers to alert their friends and family members to call them back through a text message. The feature which is popularly known as “Please call me”, is available on all networks that operate in the country; Safaricom, Airtel and Telkom Kenya.

The Please call me facility is especially useful when you don’t have enough airtime credit on your phone to initiate a call of send a text message, yet you have some important message to communicate. It can also be used in times of emergency when you need help but don’t have enough credit to call or send a text message.

We have come up with a guide that subscribers on the Safaricom, Airtel and Telkom network can follow to send someone a please call me back text message. There are no charges for the facility and can be initiated on any type of mobile phone. You don’t need an app installed or access to the internet.

How to send someone a Please Call Me Back text message on Safaricom network

  • On your phone’s dial pad, press “*130*” followed by the recipient’s number such as *130*0722222222# then press “call”
  • The recipient should receive a text message with the word “Please Call me”.
  • Users can send up to 5 please call me text messages free of charge.

How to send a Please call me text on Airtel Kenya network

  • On your phone, dial *100#
  • Then select “Kopa and other services” from the menu
  • You’ll be requested to put the recipient’s mobile number
  • You should receive a text message notifying you about a please call me request send to the receiver

How to send a please call me text on Telkom Kenya network

  • On your dial pad, press *100#
  • Then choose “Products and Services” from the menu items
  • Proceed to select “Please Call me” option from the items
  • When prompted, enter the recipients mobile phone number
  • You’ll receive a notification that a please call me text has been send to the number
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