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Android users can now share files via Apple’s AirDrop
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 21, 2025

The feature relies on Google’s upgraded Quick Share system, which has been redesigned to detect Apple devices that have AirDrop enabled.

OnePlus 15 launches globally, targets Apple and Samsung dominance
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 15, 2025

With a bold mix of performance, endurance, and design innovation, the 15 is positioning itself as a serious rival to Apple’s iPhone and Samsung’s Gala...

Spotify expands social features with 'Messages' rollout in Kenya
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 15, 2025

The update is designed to make it easier for listeners to recommend tracks, albums, and episodes to friends without leaving the platform.

Samsung SmartThings now works with Siri shortcuts on iPhone, Apple Watch
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 11, 2025

The latest SmartThings iOS app update, rolling out globally this week, adds full Siri Shortcut support for automations created within the SmartThings...

Kenya faces surge in fake iPhones: How to spot clones before you buy
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 05, 2025

With clone iPhones flooding Kenya, experts reveal simple steps to verify authenticity and avoid costly scams.

Spotify brings video podcasts and music videos to Apple TV in major app overhaul
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 28, 2025

Spotify says the Apple TV app has been “rebuilt from the ground up” with smoother navigation, new visual layouts, and faster browsing.

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Atlas, an AI-powered web browser
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 22, 2025

Another standout feature is its Browser Memory, a new opt-in system where your browsing activity forms a persistent, AI-accessible context.

Apple to unveil next-generation devices powered by new M5 chip
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 14, 2025

Apple’s new M5 chip is rumoured to deliver modest speed improvements but major gains in efficiency and graphics performance, particularly appealing to...

Apple watch battery draining before day’s end? Experts reveal 7 easy ways to fix it
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 01, 2025

Customer forums remain full of battery-related reports, with analysts warning that managing power will stay challenging as wearables pack more advance...

Del Monte under fire as senators probe brutality, deaths linked to pineapple theft accusations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 30, 2025

Legislators are demanding answers from security agencies and the company, including details on the number of cases, the perpetrators involved, and mea...

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...

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