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HomeDaily NewsThursday, August 7, 2025Mobile Technology Product Launches and Updates in Africa - August 2025
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Mobile Technology Product Launches and Updates in Africa - August 2025

The Infinix Hot 60 Pro+ has officially launched in Kenya, offering significant upgrades in design, performance, and camera technology, and is available with flexible payment options via Mogo’s Lipa Mdogo Mdogo plan. Meanwhile, Apple Music has rolled out its 5.0 beta for Android users, achieving feature parity with upcoming iOS 26 updates, addressing previous user frustrations. Despite these new offerings, frustrated Airtel 5G home router users in Kenya are publicly discarding their devices due to persistent connectivity issues and unresponsive customer service, leading to widespread discussion on social media.

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Wednesday 11:28 AMTechish Kenya

Apple Music Just Got a Serious Glow-Up on Android

Apple Music Just Got a Serious Glow-Up on Android

Apple Music has rolled out its 5.0 beta for Android users, finally bringing long-awaited feature parity with the upcoming iOS 26 updates. This marks a significant upgrade for Android users who previously felt like "second-class citizens" in Apple's music ecosystem.

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Apple Music has rolled out its 5.0 beta for Android users, finally bringing long-awaited feature parity with the upcoming iOS 26 updates. This marks a significant upgrade for Android users who previously felt like "second-class citizens" in Apple's music ecosystem.

  • The 5.0 beta introduces a refreshed UI with new pill-shaped buttons and crucial features like Lyrics Translation, in-app Replay data, and the ability to Pin music categories (Songs, Albums, Playlists, Artists) to the top of the Library.
  • The update aims to align the Android experience more closely with Apple's latest design philosophy, even though the Liquid Glass redesign and floating Now Playing controls seen on iPhone are still absent.
  • Users can join the beta program via the Google Play Store to access these new features immediately.
Wednesday 9:23 AMTechish KenyaFirst

Airtel 5G Routers Are Getting Binned as Angry Users Lose Patience

Airtel 5G Routers Are Getting Binned as Angry Users Lose Patience

Frustrated Airtel 5G home router users in Kenya are publicly discarding their devices due to persistent connectivity issues and unresponsive customer service. Social media posts, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), show individuals trashing their routers, prompting a widespread discussion about the network's reliability and Airtel's support.

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Frustrated Airtel 5G home router users in Kenya are publicly discarding their devices due to persistent connectivity issues and unresponsive customer service. Social media posts, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), show individuals trashing their routers, prompting a widespread discussion about the network's reliability and Airtel's support.

  • Over 179,000 views and 230 replies on a single X post depicting a discarded router within 24 hours.
  • Airtel's customer service is being criticized for offering "gaslighting" and "copy-paste" replies leading to no resolution.
  • Many disgruntled users are expressing a desire to switch to Safaricom's 5G router due to better perceived support, despite Airtel's initial price advantage.
Wednesday 12:45 PMTechish Kenya

Infinix Hot 60 Pro+ Price and Specifications in Kenya

Infinix Hot 60 Pro+ Price and Specifications in Kenya

The highly anticipated Infinix Hot 60 Pro+ has officially launched in Kenya, boasting significant upgrades in design, performance, and camera technology. It features a strikingly slim profile and competitive pricing, with flexible payment options available through Mogo’s Lipa Mdogo Mdogo plan.

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The highly anticipated Infinix Hot 60 Pro+ has officially launched in Kenya, boasting significant upgrades in design, performance, and camera technology. It features a strikingly slim profile and competitive pricing, with flexible payment options available through Mogo’s Lipa Mdogo Mdogo plan.

  • Cash Price: Starting from KES 21,999 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB model.
  • Key Feature: Thinnest Infinix phone ever at just 5.95mm, weighing 155g.
  • Camera Innovation: Debuts the 50MP SONY IMX882 Camera Sensor for enhanced photography.
  • Battery & Charging: 5160mAh battery with 45W Fast Charging, reaching 50% in 22 minutes.
  • Payment Plan: Available from as low as KES 126/day with a deposit of KES 5,520 for the 128GB variant via Mogo Kenya.
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