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Google adds tap to share to Quick Share, starting with Pixel

Google has launched a new file-sharing feature called Tap to share, integrated into Quick Share, enabling direct file transfers between Android phones simply by tapping them together.

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tech1d ago

The New Google Pixel Supports Sign Language Translations

Google has launched the Pixel 11 Series, featuring a new sign-language-to-text (SL2T) model that translates American Sign Language (ASL) into written English via the phone's camera.

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tech1d ago

Safaricom has switched on Tap to Pay in the M-PESA Business App

Safaricom has introduced a new "Tap to Pay" feature within the M-PESA Business App, enabling merchants to accept payments directly from customers' NFC-enabled smartphones without a traditional card machine.

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tech2d ago

Pixel 11 series official: higher prices, more storage, less RAM, and a small new light

Google has officially launched its new Pixel 11 series, featuring updated models including the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold, with pre-orders now open and shipping starting August 20.

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tech3d ago

Kenya’s Cyber Café ID Rules: A 2011 Solution to a 2026 Problem?

Effective August 14, 2026, Kenya's Communications Authority (CA) will mandate cyber cafes to collect detailed customer identification and usage logs, aiming to combat cybercrime.

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tech3d ago

Tanzania now requires businesses on social media to display tax numbers on their profiles

Tanzania has enacted new regulations requiring businesses operating on social media to publicly display their tax identification details on their profiles.

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tech3d ago

M-Pesa customers in Ethiopia can now withdraw cash from Bank of Abyssinia ATMs without a card

M-Pesa customers in Ethiopia can now withdraw cash from Bank of Abyssinia ATMs without needing a bank card. This new feature was announced by Safaricom Ethiopia this week, offering a convenient way to access physical cash.

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tech3d ago

Pin Up: Digital Casino Trends and Games in Kenya 2026

The Kenyan digital casino market is experiencing rapid growth in 2026, driven by increased smartphone adoption and demand for localized, high-performance gaming experiences.

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tech5d ago

iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Ultra and more: what to expect at Apple’s September event

Apple is reportedly gearing up for its largest event of the year, expected around September 9th, with an official invitation likely on August 26th. The event is anticipated to unveil new iPhones and potentially Apple's first foldable device.

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tech5d ago

Kenyans lost KES 491.6 million to SIM swap fraud in 2025, INTERPOL report says

Kenyans lost an estimated KES 491.6 million to SIM swap fraud in 2025, a staggering 327% surge in fraudulent SIM card issuances, according to an INTERPOL report.

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tech5d ago

Safaricom launches nine new number prefixes: 0118, 0119, 0140 to 0143, and 0180 to 0182

Safaricom has launched nine new phone number prefixes to accommodate its rapidly growing subscriber base. These new numbers, starting with 0118, 0119, 0140 to 0143, and 0180 to 0182, are now available nationwide.

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tech5d ago

Samsung is testing One UI 9.5 on the Galaxy S26 and the unannounced Galaxy S27 at the same time

Samsung is reportedly testing its upcoming One UI 9.5 software update simultaneously on the current Galaxy S26 series and the unannounced Galaxy S27 Ultra.

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tech4d ago

Pixel 11 launches tomorrow night: 4 Devices, Specs and Prices

Google is set to launch the Pixel 11 lineup tomorrow, August 12th, with expectations of four new devices.

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tech5d ago

5 Elite Online Video Editors Built for High Return Business Marketing

The rise of browser-based online video editors is transforming content creation, offering accessibility and speed for businesses and marketers.

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tech5d ago

Alibaba’s Qwen3.8-Max is the cheaper answer to Kimi K3

Alibaba has launched Qwen3.8-Max, a powerful new AI model that challenges US competitors with significantly lower pricing.

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tech6d ago

AI girlfriends are now illegal for Chinese teenagers.

China has implemented a new regulation prohibiting companies from offering AI "virtual partners" or "virtual relatives" to individuals under 18, effective July 15. Major tech firms like ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent have already begun disabling these features within their applications.

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tech1w ago

TECNO and Infinix phones got more expensive on purpose

Transsion Holdings, the maker of TECNO, Infinix, and itel phones, has intentionally increased prices on its devices, leading to a rise in profits despite selling fewer units.

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tech1w ago

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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tech1w ago

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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tech1w ago

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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tech1w ago

Caroline Wambugu now runs Safaricom’s books, treasury and investors

Safaricom has significantly expanded the responsibilities of Caroline Wambugu, appointing her as the new Group Lead for Finance Controls, Performance and Investor Relations. This broadened role now encompasses financial controlling, reporting, treasury, tax, shared services, and credit collections.

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tech1w ago

Airtel Kenya is waiting on the CA to switch on Starlink satellite calling

Airtel Kenya is poised to launch a groundbreaking satellite calling service for ordinary smartphones, pending approval from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA).

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tech1w ago

Google’s August 2026 Android 17 update excludes Pixel 6 & Pixel 7 series

Google has seemingly ended meaningful software support for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series with its August 2026 Android 17 security update.

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tech1w ago

No new affordable iPhone until 2027

Apple is reportedly set to launch three new iPhone models in September, including a foldable device, but no affordable standard or "e" models until March 2027.

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tech1w ago

KRA is moving cargo clearance to a blockchain platform. Here is what changes on Monday

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is transitioning cargo clearance to a blockchain-based platform, the Trade Logistics Information Pipeline (TLIP), aiming to replace paper documents with a shared digital record.

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tech1w ago

Why I think the iPhone Ultra could be worth the wait

Despite being late to the foldable phone market, the rumoured Apple iPhone Ultra is poised to leverage existing successes and Apple's ecosystem to potentially overcome early challenges.

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tech2w ago

Safaricom doubles monthly data bundles under new Pata More promo

Safaricom has launched its Pata More campaign, doubling data allocations on selected daily and monthly bundles without increasing prices, intensifying the mobile data competition in Kenya.

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tech2w ago

Carrefour, KCB and Mastercard launch a prepaid card for grocery shopping

Carrefour Kenya, KCB Bank Kenya, and Mastercard have launched a new prepaid grocery shopping card. The card, unveiled on 30 July 2026 at Carrefour's East Africa offices in Nairobi, allows users to load funds for spending exclusively at Carrefour stores.

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tech2w ago

Visa hires Airtel Money Kenya’s Anne Kinuthia-Otieno to run its East Africa business

Visa has appointed Anne Kinuthia-Otieno, formerly of Airtel Money Kenya, as its new Vice President and Head of East Africa. She will officially assume the role on August 4, 2026, and will be based in Nairobi, overseeing operations across seven markets.

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tech2w ago

TECNO says it has built the world’s first phone with a true 0mm bezel

TECNO has unveiled a concept phone, the Next-Gen Bezelless Concept Phone, claiming to be the world's first with a true 0mm display border. The device will be publicly showcased at ShowStoppers during IFA 2026 in Berlin on September 3.

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