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HomeDaily NewsSaturday, August 8, 2026Google AI Plus Offers Free Three-Month Access on TECNO, Infinix Phones - August 2026
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Google AI Plus Offers Free Three-Month Access on TECNO, Infinix Phones - August 2026

New buyers of select TECNO and Infinix phones in Kenya can receive three months free of Google AI Plus, a service typically costing KES 900 per month. This promotional offer comes as other tech platforms announce significant changes to their monetization and incentive structures. X is retiring its Creator Revenue Sharing program on September 7, requiring all creators to reapply for the new Original Content Rewards Program. Meanwhile, rumours circulating on Weibo suggest that Apple might increase the prices of its iPhone 17 models as early as Monday, August 10, following a pattern of Apple raising prices on other products earlier in 2026.

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Google AI Plus FREE for 3 months on new TECNO and Infinix phones

Google AI Plus FREE for 3 months on new TECNO and Infinix phones

New buyers of select TECNO and Infinix phones in Kenya can get three months free of Google AI Plus, a service typically costing KES 900 per month.

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New buyers of select TECNO and Infinix phones in Kenya can get three months free of Google AI Plus, a service typically costing KES 900 per month.

  • The offer includes 2 TB of storage and enhanced AI features, normally valued at over KES 2,700 for three months.
  • Eligible phones include models like the TECNO SPARK 50 series and Infinix HOT 70, purchased between May 14, 2026, and June 6, 2027.
  • A working payment method is required to activate the trial, with automatic billing at the standard rate after the three months unless canceled.
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Apple rumoured to raise iPhone 17 prices before the iPhone 18 lands

Apple rumoured to raise iPhone 17 prices before the iPhone 18 lands

Rumours circulating on Weibo suggest that Apple might increase the prices of its iPhone 17 models as early as Monday, August 10. This potential price hike follows a trend of Apple raising prices on other products earlier in 2026.

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Saturday 2:20 PMTechish Kenya

X is scrapping Creator Revenue Sharing on 7 September. Everyone has to apply again

X is scrapping Creator Revenue Sharing on 7 September. Everyone has to apply again

X is retiring its Creator Revenue Sharing program on September 7, requiring all creators to reapply for the new Original Content Rewards Program.

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Key Highlights

X is retiring its Creator Revenue Sharing program on September 7, requiring all creators to reapply for the new Original Content Rewards Program.

  • Creators must meet new thresholds, including 500,000 verified Home Timeline impressions from Premium subscribers in 90 days.
  • The change affects creators who previously earned from content viewed on X.
  • New exclusions for payment include content featuring Community Notes or discussing monetization strategies.
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Key Highlights

Rumours circulating on Weibo suggest that Apple might increase the prices of its iPhone 17 models as early as Monday, August 10. This potential price hike follows a trend of Apple raising prices on other products earlier in 2026.

  • A potential price increase for the iPhone 17 is rumoured for August 10.
  • Apple has recently increased prices on Macs, iPads, and other devices due to rising component costs, particularly memory.
  • In Kenya, where Apple does not sell directly, local prices are influenced by import costs and reseller margins, with no immediate change expected on Kenyan shelves.