The app will act as a hub for all the users’ Microsoft needs and has been already rolled out to Windows insider testers who can download it and test it to find out its user experience and any bugs if available. Office is modeled after the office.com which is a central hub but for web users. It is free and compatible with any Office variant like Office 365 consumer, Office 2016 and Office online among others....

We at the TechPost like following the event every year because we believe whatever happens in Barcelona directly impacts the Tech landscape here in Africa. So the TechPost team was on its toes ensuring that nothing buzzing in Barcelona passes it by — and here’s what we know. New Smartphone Operating Systems take centre stage This took us by storm. Mozilla’s Firefox OS garnered lots of attention and love from smartphone vendors and carriers alike....

MTN made a statement on their Facebook page urging customers not to re activate bundles in case of delay and promised the customers that whatever data they subscribed for will be credited to their accounts. As we speak currently, some customers say that the service has been restored while others still face the same issue. One of the biggest issues that customers were complaining about was not being able to reach customer care for help no matter how much they tried to call....

In this partnership, MTN Pulse will work with FUZU to support the MTN Pulsers with career guidance, job searching insights and the relevant training as a way of supporting them to identify and nurture successful careers. Under this partnership, MTN Pulsers will get access to a customized fuzu platform with 400 FUZU points which will enable them to get discounts on the array of premium services offered by FUZU including personalized career coaching sessions with FUZU’s professional career coaches who give a holistic support on preparing for the right career opportunities and a professionally curated online curriculum vitae (CV) that improves the candidate’s chances of securing the job interview....

From our review of the Windows 11, it looks like Microsoft is prioritizing productivity. It comes with a couple of features that are designed to boost the productivity of users. The new Virtual Desktop feature is one such feature. It lets you add extra screens to your computer to help improve your work productivity. The feature is similar to the multiple monitors feature in Windows 10, but with new improvements....

If you are in a hurry, here’s what we liked and didn’t like about the Airdots S. TL;DR: Pros and Cons What We Liked Good sound qualityDual-earbud mode supportLow latency game modeGreat price point ($30) What We Didn’t Like Lack of multi-device supportConfusing branding across markets There isn’t much difference between the Airdots and these Airdots S in terms of design and even specs. Xiaomi has made very slight changes to the Airdots S an upgrade is almost not justifiable....

Og Money is the next evolution of digital financial services, going beyond digital payments to provide users with mobile wallet capabilities, banking, merchant and checkout facilities, virtual stores and turnkey dealer solutions. “Og Money serves the banked, under-banked and unbanked with a full suite of mobile and digital financial services. It allows users to receive remittances, wages, and government subsidies, make purchases at stores, provide funds for vouchers and gift cards or pay utility bills and school fees,” One Global Founder and CEO Mohammed Al-Rashidi said....

But they aren’t Hackathons Now before you read ahead, code jams should not be confused with hackathons! While both events share most elements, hackathons are a lot more intensive, time bound(usually 24 hours), once in a while events where developers, business analysts meet sometimes without prior knowledge of each other to develop solutions to specific problems. Code jams aren’t that intensive and aren’t geared towards pushing certain products within a short period of time....

Day 1 of the conference kicked off in high spirits amid full house with pitches from Applications in Mobile Society Category; kytabu, iDaktari, Ecademy Africa, Skoobox and Codevision in the first session. The second session had pitches from Applications in the Enterprise Category; Meka, SchoolMaster Solutions, Mank & Tank, Echorest Technologies and SleepOut. The final session of the day had pitches from applications from the Applications in Entertainment Category; Jooist, Tokelezea, 254Events, Tivi and Matatu....

Pshh! What’s so interesting about another smartphone brand on the market, you ask? Nothing, really. Only that these homegrown Pixan smartphones, powered by Android, are designed by a team of ambitious developers in Uganda. The mere gymnastics it takes to achieve one of the most complex supply chain systems is mind-boggling. More on that in due course. Pixan Corp., in partnership with Fund Africa Inc., is hosting its first ever convention at Innovation Village....

Also, companies like Google have developed a habit of simply announcing products beforehand, thereby killing the rumor mills and grapevine surrounding their upcoming devices. This week, Google is set to unveil its next flagship, the Pixel 7 series of devices. The event is slated for October 6, 2022, and in this post, we shall be quickly looking at what we’re set to see getting unveiled at the event, starting with the new Google Pixel devices and the accessories....

In terms of look and design, the Redmi Airdots 3 pro are similar to their base version the Airdots 3 and even closely resemble the previous version the Airdots 2. Xiaomi just made them slightly more heavier, more oval-shaped and doubled the battery capacity of the Airdots 3. Also new colors have been added including blue, white and pink. The Airdots 3 Pro support IPX4 water and dust resistance. That means it can get into the rain and can handle some sweat splashing making them ideal as a companion for gym and workouts....

Since its launch back in 2007, M-Pesa has grown to amerce over 20 million active users in Kenya and has become the golden goose and principal profit growth driver for the giant telecom since proceeds from traditional voice and text services have basically tapered off. “This is an important milestone for Safaricom,” said Eric Musau, head of research at Nairobi-based Standard Investment Bank. The success or failure of this move into the Ethiopian market hinges on overcoming the challenges with traditional lenders and regulators....

High service charges and taxes are making telecom-based mobile money platforms relatively expensive and people are looking for safe heavens in fintech apps. The launch of its mobile money services positions Safeboda in a sweet spot to leverage its existing user base to be a worthy competition to MTN and Airtel. On top of sending money for free and withdrawing money at an affordable price. Here is a list of services you can enjoy with the Safeboda app; The launch was attended by a wide range of Uganda’s tech, government, and finance community with the chief guest being the head of the Bank of Uganda National Payments (NPS) Systems Mr....

The two will now operate under a joint venture company to be named Airtel-Telkom. In the agreement, Telkom Kenya has the option of holding up to 49 per cent of that shareholding. The merged company will be chaired by Telkom Kenya Limited CEO, Mr. Mugo Kibati while Airtel Networks Kenya Chief Executive, Mr. Prasanta Sarma, will be appointed Chief Executive Officer. Important to note is that the finalisation and closure of the transaction is subject to approval by the relevant authorities....

Related Article: 5G mobile network and 5G Wi-Fi: What’s the difference? 1. Price Compared to their non-5G counterparts, 5G phones often come with an average of extra $500 added to their price tag. You’re paying all that extra money for something that really isn’t going to give you much of a benefit. This is because 5G isn’t really widely available and has very limited coverage at this point, as we shall see in the next point....

At an event to be hosted in Nairobi on October 11 this year, TechCrunch looks to reward the Most Promising Startup within the region with $25,000 and an automatic participation in the Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt San Francisco, come 2018. Despite a diversity in language, culture, politics, technology and living standards; which demand a lot of creativity from entrepreneurs, startups within the region have successfully taken the extra mile in making innovations that reach low-end users....

Unboxing Neatly packed in a sealed white box with good branding, the Tecno H5 comes with an 1800mAh battery, a travel charger, ear phones, a phone cover that fits to the back of the phone, a manual and a 13 month warranty. Unboxing is always exciting as one breaks the seal that Tecno uses to guard against counterfeits revealing the 4.0 Inch Tecno H5 and the accessories provided. Specs Overview The H5 comes with Android Jellybean 4....

But with the increasing demand and use of prepaid meter, purchasing electricity units at designated power centers have become relatively easy. Also, with the advancement of technology, a couple of tech companies are making it even easier to pay for electricity. With any of these platforms, you can pay for electricity units from the comfort of your home and at any time of the day. Buypower.NG Buypower is a utility payment platform located in Abuja, it allows customers conveniently recharge prepaid meter online using either a credit or debit card....

This is why we’ve decided to help you curate some practical and thoughtful gifts that aren’t too inexpensive but still under the $100 budget. Keep reading to get inspired. 1. JBL Tune 510BT Headphones Price: $24.95 Anyone who loves good sounds will definitely have a Sony or a JBL at the top of their list for quality headphones. Unfortunately, most of these headphones cost at least $200. Luckily, we found this model that not only offers pure bass sound but comes in under $100 this season....