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New Device Launches Create User Frustration With Setup Requirements

Huawei unveiled the Pura X Max, a wide-format foldable phone launching April 20, showcasing a design expected from Apple's upcoming foldable. Meanwhile, Safaricom is rapidly deploying updates to its My OneApp following a recent launch, aiming to address user-reported bugs on the Android platform. Additionally, Safaricom's new My OneApp is frustrating users by forcing them to set their Safaricom SIM card in the SIM 1 slot for setup, a requirement that ignores the common use of dual-SIM phones in Kenya.

Huawei Just Showed the World What Apple’s Foldable Will Look Like

Huawei Just Showed the World What Apple’s Foldable Will Look Like

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Safaricom rolling out new My OneApp updates to fix bugs on Android

Safaricom rolling out new My OneApp updates to fix bugs on Android

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My OneApp is forcing users to set Safaricom as SIM 1, and you are right to be annoyed

My OneApp is forcing users to set Safaricom as SIM 1, and you are right to be annoyed

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Murang’a County Launches MyMurang’a App to Put Permits, Bursaries, and Jobs on Your Phone
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Murang’a County Launches MyMurang’a App to Put Permits, Bursaries, and Jobs on Your Phone

Murang'a County has launched the MyMurang'a mobile application, a platform aimed at digitizing various county services, including permits, bursaries, and job listings, to enhance convenience for residents.

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Autopax Launches Cheche Electric Motorcycle in Nairobi with 12 Battery Swap Stations
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Autopax Launches Cheche Electric Motorcycle in Nairobi with 12 Battery Swap Stations

Autopax has launched the Cheche electric motorcycle in Nairobi, featuring a network of 12 battery-swapping stations. This initiative brings together Autopax (Kenya), Kofa (Ghana), and TailG (China) to create an integrated electric transport system.

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TECNO Wants to Put an AI Agent on Your Phone. EllaClaw Is Its First Attempt.
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TECNO Wants to Put an AI Agent on Your Phone. EllaClaw Is Its First Attempt.

TECNO is aiming to democratize agentic AI with the introduction of EllaClaw, an AI agent designed to operate autonomously on smartphones.

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Kenya Space Agency Sends Climate Camera to the ISS in Historic African Space Collaboration
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Kenya Space Agency Sends Climate Camera to the ISS in Historic African Space Collaboration

The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) has successfully sent its AI-equipped Climate Camera (ClimCam) payload to the International Space Station (ISS), marking a significant milestone in African space collaboration.

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Samsung Leads Global Gaming Monitor Market for Seventh Straight Year, but Rivals Are Closing In
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Samsung Leads Global Gaming Monitor Market for Seventh Straight Year, but Rivals Are Closing In

Samsung has secured the top spot in the global gaming monitor market for the seventh consecutive year, however, its market share saw a decline in 2025, indicating increased competition.

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Huawei Just Showed the World What Apple’s Foldable Will Look Like
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Huawei Just Showed the World What Apple’s Foldable Will Look Like

Huawei has unveiled the Pura X Max, a wide-format foldable phone that launches on April 20, showcasing a design expected from Apple's upcoming foldable.

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Safaricom rolling out new My OneApp updates to fix bugs on Android
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Safaricom rolling out new My OneApp updates to fix bugs on Android

Safaricom is rapidly deploying updates to its My OneApp following a recent launch, aiming to address user-reported bugs on the Android platform.

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iPhone Ultra, iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max: Every Leak You Need to Know Before September 2026
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iPhone Ultra, iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max: Every Leak You Need to Know Before September 2026

Apple is rumored to be launching its first foldable iPhone, dubbed the iPhone Ultra, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in September 2026.

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Infinix XOS 16 Rollout Plan: Every Device Getting the Android 16 Update in 2026
tech2d ago

Infinix XOS 16 Rollout Plan: Every Device Getting the Android 16 Update in 2026

Infinix has officially announced the rollout plan for its XOS 16, the Android 16-based custom operating system, which will extend through the end of 2026.

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TECNO’s HiOS 16 Rollout Plan Is Here. Is Your Phone on the List?
tech2d ago

TECNO’s HiOS 16 Rollout Plan Is Here. Is Your Phone on the List?

TECNO has officially announced its rollout plan for HiOS 16, based on Android 16, with a phased release scheduled throughout 2026. The update will be delivered in three waves, beginning in Q2 and concluding in Q4.

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My OneApp is forcing users to set Safaricom as SIM 1, and you are right to be annoyed
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My OneApp is forcing users to set Safaricom as SIM 1, and you are right to be annoyed

Safaricom's new My OneApp is frustrating users by forcing them to set their Safaricom SIM card in the SIM 1 slot for setup, a requirement that ignores the common use of dual-SIM phones in Kenya.

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Mdundo launches native Android app, iPhone version coming as it expands music gaming to Kenya
tech2d ago

Mdundo launches native Android app, iPhone version coming as it expands music gaming to Kenya

Mdundo has launched its native Android app, with an iPhone version expected in April 2026, and has expanded its music gaming product to Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, and the DRC.

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Samsung Confirms Which Galaxy Phones Are Getting AirDrop Support
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Samsung Confirms Which Galaxy Phones Are Getting AirDrop Support

Samsung has officially confirmed a list of Galaxy devices receiving AirDrop compatibility through its Quick Share tool via the One UI 8.5 beta.

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Safaricom My OneApp now requires at least Android 7.0 or iOS 13, locking out older phones
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Safaricom My OneApp now requires at least Android 7.0 or iOS 13, locking out older phones

Safaricom's new My OneApp has updated its minimum software requirements, effectively locking out users with older smartphones.

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Mdundo says it has only 1,500 direct paying subscribers in Africa despite millions of active users
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Mdundo says it has only 1,500 direct paying subscribers in Africa despite millions of active users

Despite having millions of active users, Kenyan music platform Mdundo has only acquired 1,500 direct paying subscribers in Africa since launching its premium tier in late 2025, highlighting monetization challenges.

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Nutanix Introduces NKP Metal, Bringing Bare-Metal Kubernetes to its Platform
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Nutanix Introduces NKP Metal, Bringing Bare-Metal Kubernetes to its Platform

Nutanix has introduced NKP Metal, extending its Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP) to enable Kubernetes deployments directly on bare-metal infrastructure.

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Huawei Donates ICT Equipment to New Mukuru Primary School
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Huawei Donates ICT Equipment to New Mukuru Primary School

Huawei has donated Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment to the new Mukuru Primary School as part of its commitment to digital inclusion in Kenya.

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DTB Launches Contactless Payment Wearables in Kenya in Partnership with Mastercard
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DTB Launches Contactless Payment Wearables in Kenya in Partnership with Mastercard

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has launched DTB Wearables, a new contactless payment solution in partnership with Mastercard and Tappy Pay. This innovative offering allows customers to make payments using NFC-enabled wristbands and rings.

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Samsung Retains No. 1 Position in Global Gaming Monitor Market for Seventh Year
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Samsung Retains No. 1 Position in Global Gaming Monitor Market for Seventh Year

Samsung has announced it has maintained its global leadership in the gaming monitor market, holding the No. 1 position for the seventh consecutive year according to International Data Corporation (IDC) data.

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Samsung Galaxy A36 gets early One UI 8.5 update as A56 crowned best-selling Android
tech3d ago

Samsung Galaxy A36 gets early One UI 8.5 update as A56 crowned best-selling Android

The Samsung Galaxy A series is seeing significant developments, with the Galaxy A36 5G receiving an early beta update for One UI 8.5, a first for the popular mid-range line, while the Galaxy A56 has been crowned the world's best-selling Android smartphone.

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KUCCPS 2026 application window is open: Deadline, eligibility, funding & what students need to know
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KUCCPS 2026 application window is open: Deadline, eligibility, funding & what students need to know

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has opened its 2026 application window for student placement, running from April 7 to May 6, 2026.

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Safaricom is asking users to share feedback on the new My OneApp after a troubled launch: How to submit
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Safaricom is asking users to share feedback on the new My OneApp after a troubled launch: How to submit

Safaricom is actively seeking user feedback on its new My OneApp following a problematic launch marked by widespread user complaints.

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Vertiv to Host AI Data Centre Webinar for Africa on April 15
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Vertiv to Host AI Data Centre Webinar for Africa on April 15

Vertiv will host a virtual AI Innovation Roadshow for Africa on April 15, aiming to bolster data centre readiness across the continent for artificial intelligence.

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Your Home Internet Got Faster This Year, But Faiba Users Got the Most Out of It
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Your Home Internet Got Faster This Year, But Faiba Users Got the Most Out of It

Faiba has significantly outpaced its competitors in Kenya's fixed internet market, ranking as the fastest provider across key performance metrics according to a new nPerf report.

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Liquid C2 Launches Africa’s First Google Cloud-Powered Partner Experience Centre in Johannesburg
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Liquid C2 Launches Africa’s First Google Cloud-Powered Partner Experience Centre in Johannesburg

Liquid C2 has launched Africa’s first Google Cloud-powered Partner Experience Centre in Johannesburg, aimed at enhancing solution development for the African market.

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Google and UpSkill Universe Launch 2026 AI-Focused Hustle Academy
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Google and UpSkill Universe Launch 2026 AI-Focused Hustle Academy

Google, in partnership with UpSkill Universe, has launched the 2026 iteration of its AI-focused Hustle Academy, now open to students, employees, and job seekers across Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Nutanix Accelerates Service Provider Growth with New Cloud Capabilities and Migration Programs
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Nutanix Accelerates Service Provider Growth with New Cloud Capabilities and Migration Programs

Nutanix has launched new cloud capabilities and migration programs to boost growth for its Service Provider Program partners, including a new multitenant cloud solution called Service Provider Central.

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Verto Launches US-Dollar Accounts to Ease Cross-Border Banking Challenges
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Verto Launches US-Dollar Accounts to Ease Cross-Border Banking Challenges

Verto, a cross-border payments company, has launched new US-dollar business accounts aimed at simplifying banking for companies operating between the United States and Africa.

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One UI 8.5 update release date: When Samsung Galaxy phones could start getting it
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One UI 8.5 update release date: When Samsung Galaxy phones could start getting it

A recent leak suggests the rollout of Samsung's One UI 8.5 update could begin soon, with the Galaxy S25 series reportedly receiving it first.

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WhatsApp usernames rolling out to a limited number of users
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WhatsApp usernames rolling out to a limited number of users

WhatsApp has begun a limited rollout of usernames for Android and iOS users, a significant privacy update that allows for communication without sharing phone numbers.

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