Apple iPhone 17 Stories

Xiaomi 17 series to debut with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, taking aim at Apple’s iPhone 17
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 17, 2025

The confirmation puts Xiaomi squarely in the spotlight as it prepares to go head-to-head with Apple’s much-anticipated iPhone 17 range.

Apple launches global tool to help Spotify users switch to Apple Music easily
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 16, 2025

In the past, users had to rely on paid or limited third-party services to shift their libraries, often facing data losses or incomplete transfers.

Spotify expands free tier with on-demand song playback
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 16, 2025

Until now, mobile users on the free plan were restricted to shuffle mode for most albums and playlists, with limited skips per hour.

How to make delicious Hawaiian pizza at home for friends and family
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 12, 2025

Interestingly, the preference for pineapple on pizza may reflect broader taste habits. People who enjoy it often appreciate contrasting flavours, such...

Spotify launches lossless audio streaming for premium users
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 12, 2025

The introduction of lossless streaming comes after extensive speculation about whether Spotify would gate the feature behind a premium tier subscripti...

IPhone 17 redefines selfies with AI-enhanced front camera and smart framing
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 11, 2025

The selfie camera now supports 4K video at 60fps, along with cinematic stabilization, making it ideal for vloggers, influencers, and remote workers re...

Apple releases iOS 26 with custom icons that sync to MagSafe cases
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 10, 2025

Beneath the elegant surface lies a playful, deeply personalized system that responds to your hardware in real time.

Apple unveils new iPhones, wireless earphone products
XINHUA  |  Sep 10, 2025

Available in 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch sizes respectively, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max deliver Apple's best-ever performance and a significant lea...

Apple’s much-anticipated ‘Awe-Dropping’ iPhone 17 launch - what to watch for
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 09, 2025

Reports point to four models: the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and an all-new iPhone 17 Air.

Apple’s iPhone 17 global launch set for September 9 — What Kenyan fans need to know
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 31, 2025

For users currently on iPhone 13 or earlier, the iPhone 17 Air or Pro models bring significant improvements in camera quality, AI tools, and performan...

YouTube Music marks 10th anniversary with new features, fan badges
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 23, 2025

At the heart of the update is the Taste Match playlist, a smart, collaborative feature that blends the musical preferences of two or more users into a...

Apple Watch could soon feature touch ID in biometric breakthrough
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 21, 2025

A reference to “AppleMesa,” Apple’s internal codename for Touch ID, was spotted in unreleased software build associated with the next-gen Apple Watch...

Police-led Del Monte security team accused of brutality after two deaths in five days
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 14, 2025

On August 8, 31-year-old Michael Murigi died after allegedly being run over by a patrol vehicle. On Tuesday, 34-year-old Stephen Marubu was shot dead.

How to choose the best smartwatch model for your lifestyle, budget and needs
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 13, 2025

Once limited to simple timekeeping and alert notifications, smartwatches have evolved into versatile devices, offering health monitoring, productivity...

Rights groups demand justice after Del Monte guard allegedly kills vegetable vendor
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 12, 2025

KHRC and Ndula Resource Centre say the killing mirrors a wider pattern of intimidation and lethal force by security personnel guarding multinational p...

Your phone is covered in germs: Tech expert explains how to clean it without doing damage
The Conversation  |  Aug 05, 2025

Unlike hands, which can be washed many times a day, phones are rarely cleaned properly – if at all. If you do want to sanitise your phone, it’s also i...

Apple announces it has sold three billion iPhones as CEO Tim Cook outlines AI vision
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 01, 2025

Apple is now pivoting firmly toward the future, with CEO Tim Cook revealing bold plans to embed artificial intelligence at the core of nearly every pr...

Apple weighs using Anthropic or OpenAI to power Siri in major AI shift
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 01, 2025

These models are, however, being evaluated for integration into a new version of Siri, designed to be significantly more intelligent and conversationa...

Apple unveils iOS 26 with bold redesign, on-device AI, and groundbreaking Apple Intelligence features
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 15, 2025

At the core of iOS 26 is Apple Intelligence, a built-in AI system designed to protect privacy while helping users work faster, communicate better, and...

Huawei overtakes Apple as global leader in wrist-worn wearables market
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 12, 2025

The report, released this week, shows that Huawei shipped more smartwatches and fitness bands than any other company in the first quarter of 2025, edg...

iMessage gets major upgrade: Here are five new features for iPhone users
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 10, 2025

Communication across languages is also getting a huge boost, thanks to the Live translation feature in Messages.

Fruit fly invasion: Nairobi homes battle swarms as pests multiply by the hundreds
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 08, 2025

From Eastlands to Westlands, residents are noticing a sharp rise in these tiny pests, which thrive in warm, humid environments and are especially attr...

Snapchat messaging is now on Apple Watch
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 07, 2025

Unlike the photo-heavy experience of the main app, Snapchat’s Apple Watch version is focused on messaging.

Apple set for massive OS redesign, skipping to iOS 26 at WWDC
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 30, 2025

Apple is also expected to skip iOS 19 entirely and jump directly to iOS 26, aligning version numbers with the upcoming year as part of a new naming st...

New iPhones could cost more in Kenya as Apple faces global headwinds
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 19, 2025

However, unlike the popular belief that the increase may be linked to the ongoing US-China trade war, Apple is reportedly seeking alternative reasons...

Apple could soon allow users to scroll using their eyes on Vision Pro Headset
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 15, 2025

The software will allow users to select data or navigate by the user’s eye movement toward the top or bottom of a page.

Beginner’s guide: Connecting your Apple watch to an Android phone
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 12, 2025

Although Apple’s smartwatch lineup has long been designed to work exclusively with iPhones, users have discovered workarounds to pair the device with...

How to tell if your AirPods are fake: Here is what to look out for
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 05, 2025

Apple is known for its high-quality, minimalistic packaging, so if the box looks poorly made, with misspelled words or flimsy material, it is a red fl...

Apple releases iOS 18.5 Beta: What's new
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 05, 2025

The update is available as a developer beta, and compatible devices that have already received iOS 18.4, including the iPhone 13 series and later, iPh...

Leaked iPhone 17 designs: What to expect from new series in September
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 25, 2025

With better cameras, improved performance, bigger batteries, and a sleeker design, Apple is pushing the boundaries of what a smartphone can do.

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