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Apple names new AI chief amid pressure to catch up
DW News  |  Dec 02, 2025

Veteran Google and Microsoft engineer Amar Subramanya is replacing Apple's AI chief, John Giannandrea, in a shake up of the company's artificial intel...

Apple officially retires first-generation iPhone SE, marking end of an era
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Dec 02, 2025

The move means Apple Stores and authorised repair partners will no longer offer hardware service or replacement parts for the 2016 device.

Apple poised to overtake Samsung as world’s largest smartphone maker
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 28, 2025

Global smartphone demand has increasingly gravitated toward premium models, a segment where Apple has historically dominated.

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.

WhatsApp brings multi-account function to iPhone after months of delay
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 21, 2025

Sources familiar with the development say WhatsApp has been testing this internally for months, with the iOS implementation requiring more safeguards...

Smart ways to free up phone storage without deleting your favourite photos
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 08, 2025

As technology evolves, managing phone storage is becoming less about what to delete and more about where and how to store smarter.

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.

X lets you start a post on your iPhone and finish on desktop with new draft sync feature
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 15, 2025

The draft syncing update, now available on iOS and the web, allows an unfinished post written on an iPhone to be accessed instantly from a desktop bro...

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.

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...

Adobe to release free iPhone version of Premiere to rival CapCut
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 10, 2025

Adobe says the app plans to also incorporate AI.

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...

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...

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...

World’s thinnest foldable phone? Honor’s Magic V5 turning heads
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 06, 2025

The Magic V5 measures just 8.8mm thick when folded shut, shaving off a fraction of a millimeter from rival Oppo’s Find N5.

How to hide apps on your phone: A detailed guide for Android, iPhone users
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 04, 2025

Hiding apps can offer greater privacy, organisation, and peace of mind, especially for those sharing devices with children or co-workers.

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...

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...

Beyond the price tag: 5 key things to look for before buying a new phone
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 25, 2025

Whether you are into content creation, mobile banking, TikTok, or remote work, a good phone needs to go beyond looks.

Clinging to an old phone? Experts say it could be time for an upgrade
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 16, 2025

Holding onto a phone that has been left behind by software updates can feel like trying to run a matatu on a footpath; you are no longer on the same r...

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...

Battle of the giants: Apple vs. Samsung – Which phone will you pick?
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 04, 2025

Packed with cutting-edge technology, both phones offer incredible features that will surely pique the interest of tech enthusiasts and casual users al...

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.

New foldable iPhone to retail at Sh260,000
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 06, 2025

The highly anticipated device is expected to redefine the premium phone market, with a retail price of between Sh 260,000 and Sh325,000 ($2,000–$2,500...

Apple users urged to update their phones after major security breach
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Feb 11, 2025

The US Tech giant said that it is aware of the report and that the issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack, which was targe...

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