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Top Tips for Starting a Business

Vivianne Musumba
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Top Tips for Starting a Business

It is a step that more and more people seem to be taking, but don’t be misguided into thinking that starting your own business is easy.

On the contrary, it’s never been more difficult. Sure, the power of the internet means that you could effectively start a business up from your bedroom in record speeds, but making this successful has, and always will be, almightily difficult.

The purpose of today’s article isn’t to replace Forbes or another specialist business publication, but instead to provide some hard and fast tips on what to look out for when you start your business. We won’t overload you with suggestions, but keep in mind the following four and you’ll do the chances of success the power of good.

Keep an eye on cashflow 

The C-word is one of the most crucial elements of a business, but one that so many people forget and ultimately, fall victim to.

In short, you might be doing a grand job of drumming up custom, but if the money isn’t subsequently flowing in you are going to be in all sorts of trouble. Make sure your payment terms are strict and suppliers aren’t taking advantage.

Make sure you have the infrastructure to start with 

We spoke about bedroom businesses in our introduction to today’s guide, but in reality you need to be more prepared for this. Sure, bedrooms might satisfy some types of businesses, but particularly if you are selling physical products or entertaining clients you will need some sort of infrastructure.

In relation to the former, this might be Safestore storage lockups for the stock that you are holding. Or, if you are more of a service-led business, perhaps you’ll need an office to receive clients. Regardless, infrastructure can be important, and without it your business might be on a hiding to nothing.

(This includes your own personal infrastructure) 

When we talk about infrastructure, it can sometimes relate to your own conditions as well. Sure, having an office and storage space is essential, but you also need means to afford this.

This is why it is crucial to have the financial and emotional support before launching your business. In relation to finances, try and ensure that your own personal bank account has enough money in it so you don’t feel the pressure to build profits from day one. A lot of people suggest that you should build this emergency fund up to six months’ worth of expenses (although we would say the longer the better). Then, when it comes to the emotional factors, make sure your family are on board. This will be a testing time, and you’ll need their support for the longer hours if you are going to succeed.

Avoid the build it and they will come philosophy

Finally, a lot of people enter business and think that because they have taken this giant first step, a boatload of new customers are set to arrive.

As it turns out, without a proper marketing plan, this just isn’t going to happen. Even if you have a physical store, you’ll need to tell people that you have launched – they won’t just stumble upon it unless you have placed it in a ridiculously high footfall area.

YouTube Creates A Feature Where Fans Can Now Donate Money To Their Favourite Creators

Vanessa Waithera
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YouTube is testing a new feature where you can donate money to your favourite creators.

Is it really possible to have a fan that likes you so much that would actually donate money? Most people know that once you hit a certain target on YouTube you can start making money, personally I wouldn’t donate money to a YouTube creator because my assumption would be that he/she has more money than me anyways. However, YouTube has created a new option known as ‘applause’ where fans will be able to purchase an applause animation which they could then allocate to approved YouTube videos.

YouTube Applause

Basically when a fan taps on applaud they donate 200 shillings and 70 % of that goes to the creator while YouTube take the rest.

As explained by YouTube:

You may be able to buy Viewer applause on participating creators’ videos and show your support for YouTube channels. When you buy Viewer applause, you’re purchasing a one-time “clapping” animation that will only be shown to you over the top of the video. More than 100,000 channels have received this new applause button and some streams are earning more than $400 per minute as fans reach out to creators to say hello, send congratulations, or just to connect.

So far YouTube has been using Super Chat which helps to monetize your channel through the YouTube Partner Program.

These features let your viewers purchase chat messages that stand out and, in some cases, pin them to the top of a chat feed. The whole idea is to create an additional revenue opportunity for all YouTube creators. However this new feature has not been tested in most places but only certain countries in Australia, Brazil, India, Japan, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, and USA. To make a purchase, a user will need to start watching a video on youtube.com (desktop) and then click Applaud under the video. A popup will appear, showing the cost of the applause in the user’s country or region. The user will then need to complete the purchase by following the on-screen instructions.  No personal details will be shared with the creator or the public about purchases.

However, this all sounds too good to be true. Personally I would never donate money for a simple applause unless it was to get a visitation with my favourite creator, would you buy into this?

 

Qualcomm Powers Up 5G With The X60 Modem

Val Lukhanyu
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Qualcomm Powers Up 5G With The X60 Modem

Qualcomm has introduced its  X60 modem. The Snapdragon X60 will power first 5G phone taking over the current X50 and X55 modems.

The upgrade comes earlier even before carriers around start enrolling to 5G.

The chipsets will be rolled out in premium smartphones in early 2021.

The new modem enables networks to aggregate spectrum across both the faster mmWave 5G band as well as ‘sub-6’. This will basically give you slower speeds but wider coverage.

The new modem chip has also been developed on a smaller manufacturing process (5nm instead of 7nm) so it is much more power-efficient. There should be some positive effect on battery life but obviously that will depend on other aspects of the phone like screen size and refresh rate.

It’s also capable of some impressive download and upload speeds over 5G – 7.5Gbps down and 3Gbps up – though you’ll never recreate this outside of a lab, of course.

Already, UK 5G networks are using sub-6  bands at the moment, but plan to roll out mmWave in cities for higher-capacity coverage in 2020 or 2021.

Many US cities already have mmWave networks but in limited areas, with other US towns and cities using lower-band 5G.

Qualcomm X60 Modem Performance

For average end-users, the new X-series modem lifts the performance floor for global 5G networks. The X60 supports mmWave-sub 6 GHz aggregation, which should allow carriers to bolster 5G service across the spectrum that may not be fully utilized yet.

For mmWave support specifically, the X60 uses the QTM535 module. Like the X60, the QTM535 is the third-generation module in its line, and its main draw is that it’s smaller than the modules that came before. A smaller footprint, in turn, means slimmer or smaller devices.

The X60 also supports frequency division duplex (FDD) and time division duplex (TDD) band types and Dynamic Spectrum Sharing. All of these features essentially mean that the X60 casts a wide net in terms of supporting mmWave, mid-band, and low-band frequencies, with the goal of making the transition between 5G non-standalone and 5G standalone smoother when the time comes.

In addition to the X60, Qualcomm also comes with a new type of radio frequency filter UltraSAW. It offers more performance than bulk-acoustic (BAW) filters operating in the same range – 600 MHz to 2.7 GHz.

UltraSAW offers as much as a 1-decibel improvement over BAW filters, which potentially will allow for “more power-efficient RF paths in 5G and 4G multimode mobile devices.

Google Announces $1m Child Online Safety Fund in Africa

Val Lukhanyu
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Google Announces $1m Child Online Safety Fund in Africa

Google has announced a $1M pan-African Google.org fund to support innovative ideas around privacy, trust and safety for families online across sub-Saharan Africa. This is in the recognition of the Safer Internet Day.

Ordinarily, The Safer Internet Day is celebrated globally in February each year. It seeks to promote the safe and positive use of digital technology for children and young people. It also aims to inspire a national conversation on digital technology.

Additionally, The company also launched its landmark child online safety programme, Be Internet Awesome, in South Africa, the Netherlands and Nigeria.

Be Internet Awesome teaches kids important skills for surfing the internet, like how to recognise potential online scams. Using the internet securely and safeguarding valuable information. How to identify and refrain from cyberbullying. As well, teach them what to do when coming across questionable content on the internet.

“Children are being exposed to the internet at their most vulnerable age. It is important for us. at Google, to ensure that they do so as safely as possible. At the same time. Teachers and parents will have the chance to use these resources in order to support and guide children as they navigate the Web,” continues Mgwili-Sibanda.

Basically, the program aims to help minors explore the internet safely and confidently. The Google.org grant will also provide funding to help develop further programmes that aim to help children be safe online.

“Google is committed to a safe internet for children. We are also passionate about the empowerment of organisations who share this commitment. The fund will be administered by a third-party partner on behalf of Google.org.  and we will be sharing details on application criteria and deadlines soon,” says Fortune Mgwili-Sibanda, head of public policy and government relations at Google Africa.

Google has worked hand-in-hand with the South African Film and Publications Board (FPB) as a key policy partner in implementing the programme locally.

“The FPB has a responsibility to protect children from exposure to harmful content. Thus plays a leading role in creating awareness around the dangers of the internet,” says Abongile Mashele, Acting Chief Executive Office, FPB.

 

 

Tips to make sure that you are getting the best from your oil cartridge

Karani Nyamu
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Today, cartridges prefilled with THC oil are gaining huge popularity day by day, probably due to user convenience as well as the stealth factor; although these options can be categorized in the premium category. However, if in case you have budget issues, you can always make it DIY by refilling THC oil in your e-cig, probably it is not as smooth or tasty as the other version of the same, but it can definitely be the better alternative to the same. If you wish to know how to make oil at the cartridges; then the current write up is intended to make you understand the same. 

 In order to make an oil cartridge, you need to first buy an empty cartridge; which can be readily available at any shop. In fact, some shops also provide empty cartridges, especially for people who like to make their own stuff. If you are one of them then it is extremely easy to fill your e-cig with hash oil; as it can be easily combusted. 

So, we have come up with certain tips that will help you to get the most out of your self-made oil cartridges; if in case you are really annoyed with its faster combustion and wish to get rid of these frustrations. 

  • The storage is important

It should always be noted that while learning how to make oil cartridges; it is also important to keep the prepared oil cartridges in an upright position. Whereas mouthpiece should always keep facing down the word, while always storing them in a cool and dry place; as leaving your oil cartridge in a hot place or near the burner can lead to its easy evaporation. It would always be better if you store your device in a manufacturer’s box that has an in-built cold storage facility; specifically structured in order to keep combustion of oil at the lowest. If you are storing them at home, you can keep them in your backpack, purse or even they can easily fit into your pocket. 

  • You shouldn’t always ask for more

If in case you are traveling to a place that is at a higher altitude, you need to be careful as at higher altitudes; your oil cartridge can always have a faster combustion rate due to increased air pressure. Further to this, chances are there that the performance is significantly altered due to increased leakage at a higher pressure. If you ever wish to take them to higher altitudes, higher quality tanks are better used; which can handle these weather conditions. 

  • Use the right equipment 

Different types of oil cartridges can be prepared with different features, different designs that are prepared from different threads as well as power levels. Thus, at first instance; you should always match your cartridge with the appropriate container. In that case, even if you find that your cartridge is appropriate for branded containers; it will not be wasting your product. Thus, the right equipment will save a lot of combustion of your oil cartridge for better taste. 

  • Leakage free container 

That goes without saying that in order to minimize the oil combustion a leakage-free container should always be preferred. If any leakage is noticed in the cartridge it is always better to replace it with a newer version of the same. 

  • Always keep it clean and well-lit

If at all, the pen is not hitting to the extent you want; make sure that the cartridge is well cleaned. You can also check for any obstruction in the pen, and clean it with the same frequency; by a cotton swab dipped in the alcohol. You should keep this point in mind, particularly if you are sharing your pen with your friends. You should also check that the THC is not too thick otherwise it will not provoke any heating. 

  • The wick should be properly checked

In order to get better vaporization, it is always better than the cartridge is well dipped in the oil. This can be achieved by turning the cartridge tip upside down, which facilitates the running of oil down the weak. This will make sure that you are getting a better hit. 

Thus, you should always keep in mind that you should always take good care of your oil cartridge for a better experience that is long-lasting as well.  You can check terpenes for sale. 

Vivo Y19: Unboxing & First Impressions

Vanessa Waithera
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Vivo Y19: Unboxing & First Impressions

Vivo Y19 was launched in January 2020 and since then it has taken the market by the storm.

The Vivo Y19 joins the Y- series already available in the Kenyan market. At only Ksh26,999, the exclusive Y19 device has a lot to offer.  If you are that techie that appreciates a phone with a lot of features then this is definitely your ideal phone. See the specifications below and decide for yourself.

Inside the box 

  • 1 Vivo Y19 in magnetic blue
  • 1 SIM eject tool
  • 1 clear plastic phone case
  • 1 power adapter
  • 1 USB/MicroUSB cable
  • 1 3.5mm audio jack earpiece
  • 1 user guide

Quick specs

  • 6.53 inch Full HD 1080 x 2340 px display
  • Front camera: 16-megapixel (f/2.0)
  • Rear camera: 16-megapixel (f/1.78) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4)
  • Android 9.0
  • 4GB RAM
  • 128GBGB internal storage expandable via Micro SD card
  • Dual SIM
  • Fingerprint reader
  • 5000 (mAh) battery

Image result for vivo y19 in the box

Design

If you prefer a light phone then this is not the one for you even though it’s made from shimmering plastic that mimics glass. It has a really pretty blue colour which honestly gives it a classy expensive look, if you’re about the looks then this is the right phone for you. The screen size is measured in inches, diagonally from corner to corner. The 6.53 inches IPS capacitive touch screen with 1080 x 2340 px resolution is multitouch capable. If you’re a security junky you’re in luck because this phone has a fingerprint sensor and on the right side is the power button and a SIM tray which holds two SIM cards and the left side has the Micro SD card.

Display

  • Screen size (inches) 6.53
  • Touchscreen: Yes
  • Resolution 1080×2340 pixels
  • Aspect ratio 19.5:9
  • Pixels per inch (PPI) 394

Is Vivo Y19 worth to buy?

Software

The Vivo Y19 runs on Android OS v9.0 (Pie) out of the box, but the Y19’s firmware can be upgraded to a newer version of OS.

Battery

The Li-Ion 5000 mAh, the non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. This is a low maintenance battery. No periodic discharge is needed and charging can be done at random.

Camera

The front camera is a lot better than the back camera. However, the camera of the Vivo Y19 is equipped with autofocus. Autofocus is a camera feature that fine-tunes the focus of the camera, it is a nice feature of this smartphone, this could come in handy if you enjoy a good photography challenge.

In terms of performance, so far the phone has been smooth, however, there are so many features to review. We will continue to review this article as we find out more exciting features.  so we’ll do another review for all the cool features this phone has soon.

 

Reasons You Should Stop Looking For A Relationship Online

Vanessa Waithera
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Reasons You Should Stop Looking For A Relationship Online

Have you been looking for a relationship online?

In the quest for love you can try different things and different places including online. Social media has made it super easy to connect with people worldwide which is a good thing but at the same time it means that you have failed the old fashioned way and you’re trying something new. The problem with the online space is that most people seem to be looking for a quick fix instead of something real. It is easier to obviously communicate with someone online than meet with them physically, but eventually you will probably land in the following problems.

1. It can turn sexual real fast 

There are a lot of men out there that assume the date is just something to get through to get to the sex after. This can happen on any date, regardless if you met online or not. I once joined Tinder for a few days and came out simply because the guys that hit on me wanted a quick fix, especially foreigners who were around for a few days and just wanted to feast on a Kenyan girl then go back.

2. Some people on social media are pathological liars

People lie about whether they’re even single, if they have kids, their job, their looks, you name it. But how are you supposed to know if they’re the real deal? It’s different when you know them from work or your friends. You can always do a little investigating about whether they are in fact single, what they do for a living and so on. That’s very hard to do online. You have no choice but take their word for it, at least for the time being.

3. Long-distance is not easy

You have no idea if anything that person has said about themselves or in their profile is accurate, ie., “loves children” and you also don’t know if that person isn’t having a long distance relationship with someone else or several other people for that matter. Building trust in such a situation is almost impossible because they can even have someone physically with them anyways.

4. People can look real different in person

Even if you post real pictures of yourself in your profile, people can look different in person. The trouble with online dating is that when you do finally decide to meet, there can be so much emphasis on the whole looks thing. Unfortunately human beings are visual human beings, so if you lied about your height, weight or lied that the wig on your picture was your hair, it can be a big problem.

5. It’s a lot harder to sell your personality in an online space

There are so many tutorials that tell you what to say or what to do so that you don’t scare the other person because let’s face it, there are enough weirdos in the online community. It’s a lot easier to try and court someone you’ve seen physically then you can decide if you like their personality than trying to sell yourself. The online dating world sends the message to people that you’re not good enough the way you are.

How To Tell If Someone Is Faking It On Social Media

Vanessa Waithera
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How To Tell If Someone Is Faking It On Social Media

How can you tell if someone is faking it on social media?

We’ve all admired people on social media. You look at their glossy images, their very motivating quotes and captions and think “wow I want to be like them”. But over time I have come to realize that more people are fake on social media than you would actually believe. Living it up for the gram is very popular and especially in our generation where people would rather die than post anything that’s real. You need to remember that people will always give you the edited parts of their life and never their reality.

If you are unsure whether someone online is real, ignore the curated version and follow these five tips:

1. Follow their story

There are people on social media who flaunt their success but never really tell you where they came from and how they gathered all this so called wealth. Most people on social media are hell bent in sharing their best pictures with the best captions but no one really gives you valuable tips unless they actually have a real story to tell. The questions you should be asking are where have they come from? How did they get so successful? Where did they start and what was their journey? Ideally they should be sharing this online as they will have nothing to hide.

2. Look for proof

By this we mean look at their engagement rate, if the brand or person you’re following is influential then it will most certainly show. Some people have over 100k followers but really low engagement, when you look for evidence, testimonials, reviews, recommendations and referrals from others what are you likely to find. The number of followers they have and what people say about the brand or person will tell you a lot.

3. Lurk online

You need to do your own amount of snooping especially if it’s someone who is trying to sell themselves as a certain brand type. Once you start monitoring their content make sure you listen to interviews, articles reading comments from others as well as the social media posts to see if it marries up with all they are saying.

4. Do they share the highs and lows of their life?

Any quality kind of person on social media who is not just doing it for the gram has a way of sharing their highs and lows without necessarily sharing too much. Start monitoring more that their instastories but look out for the whole story. If they can share the lows and highs of their success and business, they are showing the full 360 picture.

5. What kind of people follow them? 

When you try and reach out how do they interact with you? As shady as this may sound, checkout their grammar and see if they are also willing to respond and also interact with you on a person level. If it’s a business does someone get back to you if you email? If they do a live video, do they take the time to say hello? Is there a way you can ask questions and talk to them first? We all need reassurance that a person or brand is real and so there should be a good customer service in place.

2020 Anzisha Prize Opens for Applications

Fredrick Gitaka
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2020 Anzisha Prize Opens for Applications

The 2020 Anzisha Prize–Africa’s premier award and fellowship for Africa’s youngest entrepreneurs has called for applications is now open targeting 20 African entrepreneurs, aged 22 years and younger.

Anzisha Prize will give the entrepreneurs a chance to win a shared prize of US$100,000. The grand prize winner receives US$25,000, the 1st runner-up US$15,000, and 2nd runner-up US$12,500. Every finalist receives US$2,500.

The selected entrepreneurs will also join 120 previous winners and become Anzisha Fellows, receiving business consulting support and coaching services by a team of industry experts. They also gain access to the Young Entrepreneurs Fund – a catalytic matching fund designed to strengthen the credibility of very young entrepreneurs through investment.

“It has been an exciting 10-year journey with some of the continent’s brightest and youngest entrepreneurs. With the help of key partners and those who share in our vision, we’ve been able to support and celebrate very young entrepreneurs who represent the diversity of the African continent; entrepreneurs who tackle youth unemployment with vigour and courage beyond their years,” says, Melissa Mbazo-Ekpenyong, Deputy Director of the Anzisha Prize.

To celebrate the decennial, the Anzisha Prize has planned five regional events across the continent, including South Africa, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, and Kenya. The events end in October with the Anzisha Prize Forum in Nairobi, Kenya where the 2020 winners will be announced.

Young African entrepreneurs between the ages of 15-22 years old, who are running job generative businesses, are encouraged to apply before 31 March 2020.

Past winners of the prize include 2019 grand prize winner, education entrepreneur, Yannick Kimanuka from Democratic Republic Congo (DRC).

Entrepreneurs are advised to download the application guide or apply for the prize at anzishaprize.org/apply.

Lenovo Teases Android Gaming Phones With New Gaming Smartphone

Val Lukhanyu
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Lenovo Teases Android Gaming Phones With New Gaming Smartphone

Lenovo is reportedly launching a gaming smartphone under the brand name Legion that will directly compete with Android’s gaming smartphones.

Legion brand is the centre of Lenovo’s gaming efforts. The company has desktops and laptops that offer a ton of power for gamers on relatively cheaper prices.

Lenovo Legion gaming phone will be operating on the latest Snapdragon 865 and a 5G modem.  Further,  a 144Hz display, DDR5 RAM, and UFS storage.

The phone will be particularly a gaming smartphone with a lot of boosters for the hardware so the device performs well under pressure.

Razer, ASUS, Nubia and Xiaomi have all attempted to release gaming phones in the market. Which Lenovo now joins the challenge with a rather significant brand name that might put it ahead of the rest.

Lenovo already has an established gaming division, with Legion laptops like the Y540-15IRH and Y740-17IRH

The company through teasers on Weibo revealed that the upcoming gaming smartphone will be launched under its Legion branding.

Furthermore, the company has revealed that the smartphone will score more than 600,000 points on AnTuTu, which would be a new record for a smartphone.

Notable Features of Gaming Smartphones

Hardware

Gaming phones are powered by the latest and fastest chipsets along with GPU for graphics. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 and Nubia Red Magic 3 run on Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset paired with Adreno 640 GPU. The RAM capacity is also pretty high with phones offering up to 12GB of RAM.

Lenovo running on the Snapdragon 865 could translate into higher performance than the rest.

Bigger and faster display

Gaming phones come with big displays sized up to 6.5-inches. Other than having high resolution, displays on gaming phones also offer a high refresh rate. Refresh rates are the speed at how much displays update for smoother graphics.

Cooling mechanism

Any smartphone heats up due to prolonged use. One feature common in gaming phones is a dedicated cooling mechanism. This feature keeps the phone from overheating in the times of intensive gaming. For example, the Nubia Red Magic 3 is the first phone to come with an built-in fan in addition to a liquid cooling system. Asus ROG Phone also comes with an accessory for additional cooling.

Everton Football Club ends its partnership agreement with SportPesa

Fredrick Gitaka
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Everton Football Club will end its partnership agreement with SportPesa at the end of the current season.

Everton, through a spokesperson, said: “This has been a difficult decision but one that allows us to best deliver on our commercial plan and to grasp the new opportunities now open to us.

“The Club would like to thank SportPesa for all of the work that has been done together. Our partnership has seen our first team visit Africa on two occasions, as well as former players and Club staff take part in numerous activations in the region. This has allowed us to grow our own footprint in Africa and further strengthen our special relationship with the continent.”

Everton will appoint a new main partner ahead of the start of the 2020/21 season.

SportPesa has been Everton’s main partner since 2017, has agreed to the termination of its contract. The agreement has been reached following a comprehensive review by the Club of its commercial strategy in line with its vision and future growth plans.

SportPesa closed its operations in Kenya after squabbles it had with the regulator over double taxation in the country.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Receives Massive Sales Minutes After Debut Sale

Val Lukhanyu
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Xiaomi Mi 10 Receives Massive Sales Minutes After Debut Sale

The Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro have been officially launched in China, at an online-only event on February 13. The phones come with a range of impressive features and specs.

The global launch of the devices was slated for February 24 to 27th at the Mobile World Congress. The event was later cancelled due to the Corona Virus concerns across the world.

The phones went on sale on Friday but lasted only a few seconds during the debut sale due to high demand for customers who were eagerly waiting.

According to Xiaomi, the flash sale generated over CNY200 million, which translates to about 42,000 and 50,000 units were available.

This implies that the  Mi 10 duo resonated well with the local market and it might enjoy strong sales if Xiaomi is able to keep up with supply.

In China, the starting price of the Xiaomi Mi 10 is CNY 3999 that is approximately $570. The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro starts at CNY 4999 in China approximately around $715. The global prices are yet to be revealed. They mostly will launch a little bit lower or higher than the aforementioned price.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Specifications

The Xiaomi Mi 10 features an impressive 6.7-inches dual-curved, hole-punched AMOLED display. The display also has a peak brightness of 1,120 nits and has an impressive 90Hz refresh rate.

The device is supported by the latest Snapdragon 865 SoC.  which is capable of supporting both standalone (SA) and non-standalone (NSA) 5G modes. The Mi 10 has up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB native storage space. The device is capable to utilize the latest UFS 3.0 technology.

On the rear panel, there is a vertically-aligned quad-camera setup which comprises of a 108 megapixels main shooter. Also comes 13 megapixels ultra-wide lens, 2 megapixels depth sensor, as well as a 2 megapixels macro lens. At the front, it comprises of a hole-punched compartment that houses a respectable 20 megapixels selfie camera.

Some of the key highlights for the rear camera include its support for 8K video recording. It well supports both OIS and EIS.

The device carries a 4,780mAh battery that comes with support for Xiaomi’s 30W flash charge technology. The charge could fuel the device from 0 to 100% within 56 minutes. The device supports 30W wireless charging as well.

 

Top 5 Best 4K Monitors For 2020

Fredrick Gitaka
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4k videos have been around for a while but recently, they have grown so in much popularity that 4K monitors are fast becoming the order of the day. Many YouTubers are already learning about how to edit 4K videos before they upload online for the best viewing experience. In 2020, the 4K monitor market is going to receive a boom which will hence make it very challenging for any individual to pick the very best 4K monitor for themselves.

This is just the best time to take stock of the best monitors with 4k resolutions and hunt down a good deal on your ideal display. This is the time retailers do slash down prices ahead of the winter holiday season, so if you are able to research and shop smart, you will find yourself ending up with a cheap 4K monitor that rightly meets your needs. 

In this article, we have, however, compiled a list of the best 4K monitors you can find on the market. We have not only come up with a list for choosing monitors but also provided enough useful information to help you choose the one that best meets your needs. 

Top 5 Best 4K Monitors For 2020

#1: LG 27UD88-W – a beautiful screen with an affordable price

The LG 27UD88-W 4K monitor is a 24-inch monitor with a high resolution (as high as 2,840 x 2,160). When we talk about buying the best 4K monitor, we definitely must have included which monitor is able to provide the best quality at an affordable price on our list. 

This monitor is a perfect balance between quality and price. Only a few monitors out there can do the same. The monitor covers 99% of the sRGB color space with an exceptionally amazing contrast ratio and response time to display. 

One amazing thing about this monitor is that it is very affordable despite its numerous functions and properties. If you have enough horsepower to drive this monitor, you should go for it because it is definitely among the very best you can find in the market. 

#2: Dell P2715Q – average-sized monitor with excellent image quality

This is also another excellent 27-inch monitor that honorably made our list. The monitor boasts intuitive on-screen controls as well as a fantastic ergonomic stand. It offers UltraHD resolutions and a display that thrives in strong color, wide viewing angles, and deep blacks with a stunning 99% sRGB. 

You can adjust the height of the monitor to your desire and you can also tilt, swivel, and pivot as needed. It has an opening at the base that is specifically designed to help with cable management without anyone noticing them. 

It is suitable for any use and doesn’t come with a pricey cost. If you don’t have enough space in your home for the 27-inch, you can opt for the 24-inch monitor and enjoy the same quality of display. 

#3: Philips Brilliance 328P – brilliant high-resolution monitor

The Philips Brilliance monitor is a 31.5-inch monitor with a 3,840 x 2,160 resolution. As more and more affordable 4K monitors find their way to the market, this monitor stands out among the crowd for its amazing features offers for a little cost. This 4K monitor combines decent HDR performance with a 4K VA panel at a price that won’t break your wallet. 

Although it doesn’t provide that kind of brightness that reaches its lofty HDR 600 rating, it delivers just fine for its price. If you are looking for the best 4K monitors for 2020, then the Philips Brilliance 328P monitor is definitely going to be one of them. 

#4: LG Ultrafine 24MD4KL – more than fine

If you are also a 4K fan, you will definitely find a lot to love in this monitor, especially if you are a videographer or photographer who needs all that prime luxury and real estate high resolution. From its color accuracy and 4K resolution to its decent USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 ports, and lovely buttonless design, this monitor has proved to be just the perfect match for your ultrabook and Mac computers. 

However, this monitor may not be as affordable as some other monitors on this list, it is definitely worth every penny spent on it. You just can’t resist it. 

#5: Acer Predator XB3 – great gaming monitor

This is just the best 4K monitor for gamers who need that high resolution but don’t have so much interest in an ultrawide screen. 

This 24-inch XB3 model monitor is a truly fantastic, HDR, sporting G-Sync monitor that can reach 144Hz when rightly setup. If you don’t need an ultrawide screen for your gaming sessions, this monitor with its multiple adjustment options for both color/brightness and positioning will wow you. 

When it comes to color accuracy and HDR-enabled brightness, this XB3 performs exceedingly well. However, the only downside you need to watch out for in this monitor is that the menu controls, that use a collection of buttons and a joystick, are a bit difficult to reach and use without some prior practice. 

How to Supercharge Growth with Social Media Giveaways

Fredrick Gitaka
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Have a look at the following stats:

  • Up to 70% growth can be boosted in the presence of social media giveaways.
  • For less than seven days, the majority of the social media giveaways run.

I am sure you will not require finding another strategy that can speed up the growth process, and the reason is that giveaways have become highly famous on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook because they work.  

Well, it is not a good thing that huge numbers of brands already have wasted the growth by failing to follow up. Definitely, with a giveaway, you can raise the follower count as well as engagement reach. However, if you need to put those figures in for the long run, then get ready for lots of effort.

Here, you will get to know everything you must do and must not do.  From ad strategy to brand safety, prepping the design to following up, social media policy to stats, it is all here. Let’s dive into it:

Design Giveaways with Right Text, Graphics, and Tags

For useful social media posts, you know that visuals are a principle element. Whether you like photos, videos, text, graphs, charts, gifs, or even animations, the right content can raise the engagement immensely.

According to a report in 2019, content including videos can smash the text or photo posts by up to 59%. Giveaway posts make it to the top 4 post types as well. So, think about how useful a video post could be with a prize giveaway and an attractive question.

Firstly, for a successful social media giveaway, you need the best design. Also, keep in mind that your giveaway post is not about the contest announcement. You will have to collect comments as well as a winner selection. It is highly necessary to get as much reaction as you can.

Since the graphics are much crucial so, try not to overlook the hashtags or post captions. In order to get user attention and algorithms, you need to optimize the written message.

  • Use relevant keywords
  • Keep your message simple and easy
  • Don’t force the users to jump through hoops.
  • Ask an open-ended question to promote comments.
  • Add a legal disclaimer, also add short links directed to terms and conditions.
  • Use industry-relevant hashtags.
  • Start with branded hashtags if you want to run regular giveaways.  

You need hashtag generator to find all kinds of relevant and popular hashtags. 

Sponsored Posts for Better Reach

To run a giveaway, there are two main reasons:

  • Give Incentive to your existing audience.
  • Grab new followers and customers.
  • Your strategy depends on your goal. However, it is always worth supporting your giveaway post.

Have a look:

In a case, you want to grab the attention of new followers, for this promoted and sponsored posts can make palpable sense. On the other hand, if you are not interested in the giveaway to show in your feed, you can use dark posts, so that new people can communicate with them.

In order to support the giveaway post, it might be an offset scheme, if you want to interact with the existing audience. However, some essential reasons are there that you might need to support the post.

Visibility

 Social networks are limiting brand engagement more and more. Don’t forget to use sponsored posts if you really want your followers to see the contest.

Niche

 If you need real and long-run engagement, then it is good to plan for the targeted audience. Choose a niche award and send out particular posts.

Age Limitations

If your brand or service is age receptive, then sponsored posts are the secured way to restrict the audience for the giveaway.

Location Limitations

Several countries have different rules and regulations for online sponsorships. Or else you may have to pay for global transport. Use promoted posts so that local followers can have an opportunity to win the award.

How to Pick a Winner and Finish Up the Giveaway

So, do you have any idea about how you would pick up a winner and finishing the giveaway? Most social media giveaways stay open for a few days only. However, you must continue sharing updates and splashing the contest all the way through that precise space just to maximize reach and interaction.

At your disposal, you must use all the social media tactics. Use Facebook as well as Instagram Stories to run a live countdown. Work on the best replies you got on Twitter. Add a video to the IGTV channel.

To pick up a winner, continue with the social media blitz going on. While commenting, people can yet collaborate with you. The final moment must be as exciting as possible and don’t write a text post or tag the winner. It is all worth doing because nobody can resist using social media giveaways.

Three Celebrities to Star in New Reality TV Show Next Superstar

Val Lukhanyu
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Three Celebrities to Star in New Reality TV Show Next Superstar

‘Next Superstar is the first acting reality show in Kenya launched by Pay Television Company StarTimes. The reality TV show aims to discover the best home-grown actor or actress through a series of nationwide auditions and competitions.

Three celebrities, Raymond Ofula, Neomi Ng’ang’ a and Peter Kamau will star as celebrity judges for the show. Hundreds of aspiring and established thespians and actors who have expressed interest to be the ‘Next Superstar’

The show in the form of casting builds. A platform to discover ordinary people with acting talent. For the youth to realize their dreams as professional actors or actresses while further contributing to their career and belief. It will present the opportunities for the eventual winners to participate in upcoming local and international productions.

It will present an opportunity for the raw talents who may have otherwise not had an opportunity to showcase their talents due to lack of exposure or funds to launch their productions.

The judges have been entrusted with the tough task to screen, inspire and shape the young actors to play strategic roles at the highest level of film productions. Participants will recruit their teams and compete with each other during the show.  which will broadcast on Rembo TV every Monday from 17th February at 7:20 PM. As well, it will air on Sino Drama channel on the same day from 8:00 PM.

In the first round, based on the monologue performance of all the contestants. The three judges will shortlist 24 out of 70 participants and divide them into three groups. The judges will then lead and train his or her group till the next round. After which the contestants will further face a similar shortlisting exercise.

As the reality show progresses. The judges and their groups will usher in the best six shortlisted candidates to participate in the final.

Contestants who will take up the top three positions will have the opportunity to participate in the filming of a Kenyan film. The film will feature in several Kenyan cinemas.

StarTimes Director of Content Mr Michael Mugo notes that the Pay TV platform is committed to supporting the development of local production capacities as there is a lot of potential in the country where lots of talented people are only missing an opportunity to showcase what they can do.

“We, therefore, want to give them this opportunity so here comes the Next Superstar.” Noted Mr Mugo.

Google Cancels Plan to Buy Into Largest African Wind Farm Due to Delay

Val Lukhanyu
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Google Cancels Plan to Buy Into Largest African Wind Farm Due to Delay

Google has cancelled it’s initial plan to buy into the 310 megawatts Lake Turkana wind farm in Kenya. The project was initially set for completion 2017, after which Google had committed to buy a  12.5 per cent stake from Danish Wind Maker, Vestas.

The investment would have marked  Google’s second project into renewable energy in Africa. In 2013 Google invested $12m into the continent’s largest solar PV plant, a 96MW installation in South Africa.

In a blog, Google said it was “as optimistic as ever” about the potential for clean energy. “We’ve continued to see a big opportunity in fast-growing markets with rich renewable energy resources. Where both the need and the potential are great,”

Buying into the project would help Google accelerate the deployment of renewable energy globally. This includes emerging markets like Kenya, where there is an opportunity to have a transformative impact on the energy grid.

However, this project was halted by a number of delays and Google hasn’t commented on the cancellation.

By 2017, The wind farm was ready for launch but has remained inactive majorly due to delays in installing transmission lines needed to get the clean power to the national grid and customers.

Another barrier was due to demands for compensation from landowners along the route surrounding the 428 km powerline. Later the line further delayed after a Spanish firm contracted to build the line went under.

Due to the unending complications, Vestas has recently confirmed that the Vestas agreement with Google was cancelled in 2019.

“Due to delays relating primarily to the transmission line, the Vestas agreement with Google was cancelled in 2019,” said Vestas.

To add on, “ Vestas’ strategy doesn’t include being a long-term wind park owner.  we’re currently in commercial dialogues with other potential buyers of our shares.”

So far Google has invested $2bn in 22 clean energy projects around the world, including investment in rooftop solar and data centres powered by renewable energy.

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Samsung unveils its Galaxy S20 flagship devices in Kenya

Fredrick Gitaka
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Samsung has unveiled the Samsung Galaxy S20 flagship devices in Kenya at Ksh 99,999 for the S20, Ksh 119,999 for the S20+ and Ksh 134,999 for the S20 Ultra.

The Galaxy S20’s camera offers super-high resolution (108MP for the Galaxy S20 Ultra; 64MP for the Galaxy S20 and S20+) to bring out the details with stunning clarity.

With the Galaxy S20’s Space Zoom technology, even when you are far away, you can zoom in close. Use up to 30X zoom on the Galaxy S20 and S20+, or step-up to the S20 Ultra’s revolutionary folded lenses with 10x lossless zoom for 100x Space Zoom. With advanced crop-zoom technology, S20 users can also capture a shot, crop it and edit it more easily, while maintaining the amazing quality.

The Galaxy S20 offers stunning 8K video shooting, so users can capture their world in true-to-life color and quality. Even the bumpiest videos look like they were shot using a gimbal, thanks to Super Steady and its anti-rolling stabilization and AI motion analysis. And when you are done shooting, stream your video to a Samsung QLED 8K TV and enjoy a best-in-class viewing experience.

The Galaxy S20 makes the experience of everything we love to do on our phone, easier and better. With new features and impactful partnerships, inspired by open collaboration, the Galaxy S20 is built for how we use our phones today.

The Galaxy S20 series takes mobile gaming to the next level. With a 120Hz display, you’ll experience incredibly smooth gaming. Later this spring, Samsung partner, Microsoft, will launch its popular Forza Street in the Galaxy Store, marking the first time the game is coming to mobile. Combined with a fast processor, 12 GB of RAM , audio tuned by AKG and game booster, working in the background to optimize settings for peak performance, the Galaxy S20 offers a powerful gaming experience.

Powered by a big, intelligent battery, the Galaxy S20 line comes with a 25W fast charger, while the Ultra supports 45W Super-Fast charging as well; and all are equipped with massive standard storage (128 GB for all three models).

With S20, you can also experience Samsung’s cleanest, simplest, most intuitive interface yet with One UI 2. You can also use the Galaxy S20 to control your smart home with SmartThings, achieve your health and wellness goals with Samsung Health, and more.

With Samsung Galaxy Buds+, you can immerse yourself in your favorite music and podcasts. Galaxy Buds+ feature Sound by AKG, Buds+ feature 2-way dynamic speakers; 3 mics for unparalleled sound and voice quality; and an incredibly long battery life—up to 11 hours from Buds+ and an extra 11 hours in the case. Buds+ app, ‘Galaxy Buds+’, is now iOS compatible, so you can enjoy a great audio experience no matter which device you use. And with the Spotify partnership , listen to the tunes and podcasts you love more easily by hitting play with a single press.

Starting on March 13, 2020, the Galaxy S20 series will be available in various, classic colors.

• Galaxy S20 Ultra: Cosmic Grey, Cosmic Black

• Galaxy S20+: Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cosmic Black

• Galaxy S20: Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud Pink

Pre-Order S20 Ultra / S20+ from 21 February 2020 until 12 March 2020 and get Buds+ and Screen repair voucher for all S20 models.

Andy Rubin’s Phone Company Essential to Close Down

Val Lukhanyu
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Andy Rubin’s Phone Company Essential to Close Down

The essential phone has announced its closure 5 years after it was first launched into the market. The phone brand belongs to Andy Rubin Android’s  Co-Creator.

Essential had planned to release several phones among the project GEM, a smart home speaker and its own operating system. This would rival android OS and iOS but end releasing only one handset.

Reportedly, It had been working on an unusual super-slim smartphone called Gem.

In a statement, the company concluded that In October 2019, they introduced Project GEM. This was a new mobile experience its hardware, software and cloud teams have been building and testing for the past few years.

“Our vision was to invent a mobile computing paradigm that more seamlessly integrated with people’s lifestyle needs. Despite our best efforts, we’ve now taken Gem as far as we can. We regrettably have no clear path to deliver it to customers. Given this, we have made the difficult decision to cease operations and shutdown Essential”.

in the statement, the company noted that the security update realised for PH-1 on February 3 will be the last one from the essential team.

As the company winds down,  PH-1 will remain functional. Essential also notes that they will not be able to provide any additional updates or customer support.

Current Newton Mail users will have access to the service through April 30, 2020. For developer fans, a prebuilt of our vendor image and everything else needed to keep hacking on PH-1 will be hosted on  GitHub.

Essential phone brand joins the Windows phone in exiting the market. Microsoft ceased to produce further devices after losing its market domination to the competitors Android OS and iOS.

Microsoft’s Windows Mobile software was one of the top mobile platforms in the 2000s. The company’s mobile decline began with the rise of the iPhone’s far more intuitive iOS and was cemented over several Microsoft software releases that failed to compete with Apple and Google’s rapidly maturing Android OS.

Recently, TCL as announced the end of their agreement with Blackberry a sign that could indicate  Balckberry is exiting the market as well.

There is no further indication of the sudden closure of the company. But chances are they could be moving into a different space.

Third Edition of the Africa4Future Aerospace Acceleration Programme Opens for Applications

Fredrick Gitaka
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The third edition of Africa4Future, a joint accelerator program between Airbus’ global aerospace accelerator, BizLab and Make-IT in Africa, has opened for applications.

Africa4Future is powered by Airbus BizLab and GIZ, the German agency for International Cooperation. It was first launched in 2017 to encourage and support entrepreneurship in Africa.

Through #Africa4future, Airbus seeks to build bridges between the aerospace industry and the different players in Africa.

For this third edition, the accelerator is open to African start-ups, service providers, software companies that are actively working on solutions in Agriculture and infrastructure sectors that are related to remote-sensing technology. This includes automation, blockchain, artificial intelligence, data analytics, material composites, manufacturing and more. Infrastructure refers to transportation/logistics mapping, water monitoring, waste management, real estate, urban development and other related areas.

To foster and promote the inclusion of sustainable Industry innovation and infrastructure (SDG 9); and Food security, nutrition and agriculture (SDG 2); Airbus BizLab together with its partners will consolidate and make their resources available to the startups to support economic development across Africa (SDG 17).

The 3-month programme will include virtual coaching sessions, expert sessions with Airbus experts in Europe, connection to industry experts locally, access to Airbus technologies, 250,000 up42 credit, showcase events in Africa and Europe.

At the end of the programme, the startups (either standalone or as a consortium) will have the amazing opportunity to pitch a project to the leadership team at Airbus and GIZ for possible collaboration with both organizations. 

The program is implemented by Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB), a Pan-African innovation center with a track record of accelerating the application of social capital and technology for economic prosperity. CcHUB will provide strategic support and practical industry know-how to the startups to engage multiple stakeholders within their ecosystem and facilitate the connection with these global organizations. 

Applications are now open and startups can apply from today until 14th March, 2020. See more information and apply – http://bit.ly/africa4future

Eligibility Criteria

We are looking for startups/solution providers/companies that:

  • Create value in Agriculture and Infrastructure sectors
  • Have the ability to leverage remote sensing technologies
  • Have been running operations for at least 1 year.
  • Have an existing product with traction (customers and/or revenue)
  • Have a strong management team
  • Have experience leveraging partnerships to create impact 

In addition to the above, companies must be registered in Africa and the founder must be a Citizen of any country on the continent. 

We will also host information sessions in 5 countries namely:- Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Senegal and Morocco; If you are in any of these countries, we look forward to meeting with you. Kindly register to attend and get updates here – bit.ly/A4Finfosession Beyond learning more about the programme, these information sessions will also serve as an opportunity to learn more about some of Airbus’ technology and to network with other entrepreneurs with similar interests. 

African startup founders raise USD 100,000 in Nairobi mentorship program

Jean Pierre
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The first African cohort of innovators program started by Antler, an international startup generator firm held their demo in Nairobi, the first in Africa with ambitious plans to implement their business ideas in Kenya and expand across Africa.

On Wednesday, Startups founders who participated in a 6-month program in Kenya pitched their fintech ideas that use digital technologies to improve consumers experience,  giving users convenience among other financial digital solutions showcased their projects in from of the audience of investors and fellow entrepreneurs in Nairobi at the Address.

Antler, one of the biggest startup incubators and accelerators expanded in Africa last year establishing its first entrepreneurship program in Nairobi, Kenya.

According to Antler, during the inaugural program, the firm received more than 1200 applications, selected 37 brilliant founders from 13 countries and invested 100,000USD in 4 startups that were built at the program in the past 6 months. The four startups include AIfluence Inc., Digiduka, ChapChapGo and AnyiHealth. All of these brilliant founders met at Antler earlier this year to build their own company.

“I believe each of the founders has inspiring stories to tell, given they all met during the program, came up with the business idea, validated and turned it into a business that raised 100,000USD in only 11 weeks ,”  said  Selam Kedebe, Director of Antler, East Africa

Antler invests US$100,000 for a 20 percent equity stake in each company selected by its investment committee.

Some of the innovative ideas funders generated  during  the  program  seek to  increase access to  healthcare  insurance in Nigeria and Kenya  by offering digital loans, other founders are involved in online marketing using artificial intelligence  other fintech solutions with hope to tap into the  growing Africa’s digital economy

 Roy Njoka, co-founder of Digiduka, one of four startups that were founded during the inaugural program says the startup allows local kiosks to become a distributor of digital services.

“This is basically important for people who need to pay in cash,” explained Mr. Njoka “despite the success of mobile money in Kenya there are people who completely avoid it because of the high transaction cost,”

According to the startup founders, the platform allows local kiosks to become resellers of digital services while still accepting cash and keeping the cost low for its customers.

The startup says it offers digital and financial services for the cash economy in Kenya through kiosks.

Harriet Kariuki, a tech entrepreneur and Co-founder of AfriJob, a firm that builds teams for African startups who attended the Nairobi Demo said all ideas pitched are innovative and have potential to become successful.

“There are great products out there that have very innovative and energized entrepreneurs who are solving real African problems   ”

For instance one of the companies is using Artificial intelligence to match brands with influencers which as you can imagine the influencers marketing is growing at a very fast rate in Africa, noted Ms. Kariuki

Following its first program completion in Africa, Antler says that it is now, the world largest startup generator.

“The fact that Antler is enabling such high caliber founders to build these amazing companies in less than 6 months is also something we pride ourselves,” said Ms. Kedede adding that they  hope others would follow suit in order to create a dent in the African and global startup ecosystem.

Google Brings Emoji Mashup Stickers to Gboard on Android

Val Lukhanyu
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Google Brings Emoji Mashup Stickers to Gboard on Android

Google has rolled out an  Emoji Kitchen to all Gboard users on Android. The feature allows you to express your emotions through emoji from crying and many more.

There are already hundreds of emoji available to cover every emotion from yawning to being a straight-up drunk weirdo.

Google’s emoji kitchen offers a selection of stickers. They combine two existing emoji to create one with a much more specific vibe.

The emoji kitchen is currently available on the Gboard Beta program. Once you get the feature, you should be able to use it in apps. They include WhatsApp, Messenger, Telegram, Snapchat, Gmail, and Messages by Google.

The concept of emoji mashups was first introduced on twitter with the  Emoji Mashup Bot which releases a free iMessage sticker pack. Later the downloads were available on Android for WhatsApp, Telegram, and Gboard.

However, the current Google’s emoji mashup is a little bit different from the mashup bot. Instead, Google designers have created this set of mashups for Gboard specifically rather having them automatically generated by a bot. Emoji kitchen only works with  Google supports, which are mainly variations on the smileys.

Noting from Google, ” you can tap on any smiley emoji, and then Gboard will suggest a suitable set of mashups based on it”

If you’ve ever felt like there just weren’t enough emoji options to express how you’re feeling, the emoji kitchen has your back.

Google has previously made an announcement that it will be highlighting 62 new emoji that would be coming to Android 11. It was set to be launched towards the end of 2019.

Google and Microsoft in the same period partnered to sponsor a  transgender flag emoji with final candidates for Emoji 13.0 including a polar bear, bubble tea, pickup truck, fondue, teapot, and piñata.

The company also proposed all gender variants for “person in the veil” and “person in a tuxedo,”. As well have a “person feeding baby with a bottle. for emoji 13.0

WhatsApp Records 2 Billion Users as of February 2020

Val Lukhanyu
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WhatsApp Records 2 Billion Users as of February 2020

WhatsApp has reached the 2 billion mark of users as of February 2020. The app allows users to get fast, simple, secure messaging. Additionally, allowing free calling to anyone connected on the app across the world.

It has been made able for People to reach their loved ones no matter where they are. Brothers and sisters can share moments that matter. Coworkers can collaborate, and businesses can grow by easily connecting with their customers.

Since the acquisition by Facebook, the company has gained massive popularity across the world. By February 2018, WhatsApp had about  1.5 billion users worldwide translating of about 500 million in less than 2 years to make it 2 billion.

WhatsApp started with the goal of creating a service that is simple, reliable, and private for people to use. The company remains committed to connecting the world privately and to protect the personal communication of two billion users all over the world.

“Today we remain as committed as when we started. We will continue to help connect the world privately and to protect the personal communication of two billion users all over the world. We know that the more we connect, the more we have to protect. As we conduct more of our lives online, protecting our conversations is more important than ever.”

In the last one year, WhatsApp has introduced so many significant and special moments that take place over and over on improving the App. WhatsApp introduced Private conversations that were once were only possible face-to-face. Users can now take place across great distances through instant chats and video calling.

In the latest upgrade, WhatsApp stopped supporting smartphones running Android version 2.3.7 or iOS 8 and older  Android phones running OS 4.0.3+. The users on these unsupported devices no longer are able to use the app or create accounts.

WhatsApp noted that the move is necessary to ensure the safety of users against hackers. Especially those who might try to exploit loopholes in the older software to steal personal details.

Currently,  every private message sent using WhatsApp is secured with end-to-end encryption by default. Strong encryption acts like an unbreakable digital lock that keeps the information you send over WhatsApp secure. This is helping to protect users from hackers and criminals.

Noting from the WhatsApp blog,” the app is secure and not even WhatsApp itself can listen to users calls or read messages neither is anyone else.

There are so many significant and special moments that take place over WhatsApp.

 

Best Instagram Scheduling Apps You Can Use

Vanessa Waithera
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Best Instagram Scheduling Apps You Can Use

Wondering how to save time on Instagram?

The best way to be able to create content and save time is to schedule posts.  The best thing to do is to get an app on your phone or even your laptop where you can schedule and publish posts easily, some of these apps can even give you report insights for your social media pages.

1. Buffer

The Buffer is a simple Instagram scheduler that can schedule and track your post’s performance on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Google+. It is easy to use, you don’t need to login and you can easily choose when and where to post content. The layout is also very easy to use and also has a very clean look.

2. Hootsuite

A great app for the Android users to manage their business on the social media platforms, Hootsuite has over 15 million users and is free for 3 social network accounts. You can access several different social media accounts and it you can also make social media reports from the analytics it creates for you.

3. Sendible

Monitor, manage and measure your social accounts on the go with Sendible. If you are not a Sendible user, you may register for a 30-day trial and get started. It connects with multiple blogging and social network platforms.

4. Postcron

As any other platform you can manage multiple social accounts and also have predefined schedules at the same time. If you would like your images to have watermarks then you can also have an automatic addition to your images for protection. You can also work with other colleagues in your administration to monitor your social media progress.

5. Later

Later is the leading visual marketing platform. It is an automatic Instagram scheduling tool for businesses on the Insta platform. With Later there’s no notification required, you can directly schedule posts on Instagram.

6. Tailwind

With Tailwind you can schedule and automatically publish posts during the best engagement times. The only problem is that it only works with Pinterest and Instagram, not for all-in-one social media management.

7. CoSchedule

One of the best social media management tool, CoSchedule helps to schedule Instagram posts, manage and edit not only Insta but your entire social media strategy directly from the app.

8. Iconosquare

Iconosquare has over 35,000 users worldwide. It is the leading social media management and analytics suite. The only problem is you cannot influence or observe audience quality using this tool but it’s great for keeping track on social media analytics.

The Benefits of Guarantor Loans

Zainab Ismail
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Debt is one of the most stressful things you can go through in life. It can not only financially debilitate you but can have untold and severe effects on your health, both physically and mentally. The last thing you may want to do is contemplate taking on more debt. That’s even if you felt it was possible to secure the loan you need.

With a guarantor loan, however, things are a little different. In most cases, there are no credit checks and as long as you have a guarantor with a healthy credit history, you can secure a loan for the money you desperately need. If you have dismissed guarantor loans in the past, it may be time to consider them again. Before you make your decision, either way, look at the main ways you can benefit from this type of loan.

Available Even if You Have a Poor Credit History

It can be incredibly hard to get the finance you need if you have a poor credit rating and history. Many of the traditional lenders tend to run strict credit checks before they will offer loans. This is not the case with guarantor loans. You may not be subject to any credit checks at all. Importantly, though, your guarantor will.

More Flexible

There are not as many restrictions on a guarantor loan, particularly not when it comes to the amount of money you can borrow. The reason being it’s the guarantor with good credit who is providing the building society or bank in question who are offering the loan with the security they need that they would not get from the borrower if dealing with him or her directly. You will normally be allowed to borrow the amount of money you feel most comfortable repaying in a period that best suits you. This is in stark contrast to payday loans where there is a stricter and shorter repayment period.

Easy and Quick Process

Compared to other loan application processes, most find that the procedure involved in applying for guarantor loans is a lot simpler and quicker. After you have completed the documentation successfully and with a guarantor in place, it often only takes around one day for it to be completed. There is also the added bonus of security and a safety net an individual can have, knowing that if they get into further debt or financial difficulty, they have someone to shoulder the burden somewhat.

Can Have a Positive Effect on Your Credit Score

If you have a poor credit history and are looking for a way to boost it, you may think that the last thing you should do is take on another loan. However, in some cases, guarantor loans can be just what your credit score needs if your guarantor has a healthy credit score. As long as you both meet the monthly loan repayments, the agencies who conduct credit score reports will receive a report about how you have performed and that you have been paying off the loan as you agreed and your score is likely to receive a boost.

If you are interested in guarantor loans or any other form of financial product, why not use the comparison service offered by Nowloan.

6 Things Proper Social Media Managers Do

Vanessa Waithera
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6 Things Proper Social Media Managers Do

There are several people who don’t understand what social media managers do.

As a social media manager I get asked a lot about what I do because there are people who assume that all we do is sit and post content all day. Some people assume that posts will just generate engagement without really strategizing and I was one of those people as well. I used to assume that all social media managers do is post content and I didn’t consider it a real job until I tried it out myself and was astonished by how much work it actually took. But what exactly does a social media manager do? Here are the top things.

1. Copywriting

There’s no way you can convince anyone to read your content or buy your product if you don’t pay attention to the copy. Copywriting is a fundamental skill for social media marketing (and probably all areas of marketing). Writing good copy is required in many areas of a social media manager’s role, from filling up your social media profile description to crafting tweets and Facebook posts.To drive engagement and clicks, you have to fit a captivating story into your social media post and without great copywriting skills that can be difficult.

2. A creative

When you’re a social media manager you need to understand what works for your audience. Most people like visually appealing content so if you post dull content you’re more likely to not grow an audience. There’s no denying that we have moved away from mostly plain text based updates towards visual content such as images and videos.

3. Public speaker

I know this sounds off but it makes sense because as a social media manager you might have to do live videos or even create videos. live videos are becoming more and more important on social platforms. And marketers have noted this change, with a lot more marketers saying they want to create more live videos. If you’re a social media manager, you need to get used to the sound of your voice. Social media managers have to be confident enough to go live on social media to connect with their audience.

4. Conversational skills for customer service

This highly depends on the type of business you’re in but all in all to grow your community you need to be able to communicate with your audience. As the face of your company on social media and the person who is likely to be responding to at least some of the messages your brand receives on platforms like Twitter and Facebook, it’s important for social media managers to have conversational skills and empathy to help you customers on social media.

5.Spot the trends

If you fail to know what kind of content works for every page then you’re not the best social media manager. It’s basically been able to study your content and see what works best and even know the timings that people engage the most.

6. Can report on insights

A social media manager must understand analytics and be able to report the insights accordingly. A social media manager should be the guiding light in your business when it comes to measuring your performance across various social channels. As such, learning the ins and outs of social media metrics and judging which ones are meaningful for your business is essential for a social media manager.

MWC 2020 Cancelled Due to Corona-Virus Concerns

Val Lukhanyu
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MWC 2020 Cancelled Due to Corona-Virus Concerns

The 2020 Mobile World Congress (MWC) has been cancelled due to the Corona Virus concerns. The event was scheduled to take place from 24th to 27th of February.

The cancellation comes a week after some of the exhibitors and companies have pulled out of MWC.

GSMA CEO John Hoffman in a statement confirmed that the coronavirus outbreak has made it difficult to hold the event.

“With due regard to a safe and healthy environment in Barcelona and the host country. GSMA has cancelled MWC  2020 because of the global concern regarding the coronavirus outbreak, travel concern and other circumstances, make it impossible for the GSMA to hold the event.”

He added, “The Host City Parties respect and understand this decision. The GSMA and the Host City Parties will continue to be working in unison and supporting each other for MWC Barcelona 2021 and future editions. Our sympathies at this time are with those affected in China, and all around the world.”

LG pulled out of MWC earlier this month, and ZTE cancelled a planned press event over coronavirus fears. Ericsson, one of the largest exhibitors at MWC, also withdrew from the show, before Nvidia, Intel, Vivo, Sony, Amazon, and NTT Docomo all followed and cancelled appearances. Cisco, Nokia, BT, and HMD also cancelled appearances this week.

The event would feature a big Chinese phone maker presence, with all of the country’s major smartphone brands set to appear at the show.

The fight against the novel coronavirus continues to be unstable. The number of people diagnosed in Hubei – where the outbreak emerged is stabilising.  Chinese health officials in the Hubei province have reported 242 new deaths and 14,840 new cases of the flu-like virus.

This brings the worldwide death toll to at least 1,357 and the number of confirmed cases to more than 60,000.

The GSM Association (GSMA), which organizes MWC has decided to cancel the show for the sake of the safety of the participants.

The GSMA represents more than 1,200 companies across the mobile ecosystem. Every year, MWC gives a chance to thousands of brands to network or gather for partnerships, deals, and product launches.

MWC has a big economic impact of up to 492 million euros and also generates 14,100 part-time jobs.

Who doesn’t like to be the boss? Everyone, of course

Milcah Lukhanyu
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It is a well-known fact that nothing is more important than earning money. But, you cannot even ignore the fact that working under someone else and waiting for the salary is something that nobody wishes to do until and unless the situation goes worst. So, most people plan for the business, but only some of them succeed.

In today’s world, it has become challenging to start your own business. Even if you start your own business, there is minimal possibility that you will earn a profit. Most of the people want to start something of their own, but due to problems like lack of skills, lack of team, etc. they are not able to. So, in such cases, Incfile works the best.

Incfile Review- All you need to know about

Incfile reviewis a company which comes up with a goal to help entrepreneurs to achieve their goal. It helps you in many ways. You don’t even have to worry about the laws and legal formalities, Incfile takes care of everything.

The company takes responsibility for all your documentation processes, legal formalities, laws, and more.

Let us now see how it helps you.

Making things easier:

Step 1 – Sign up

In the very first step, you need to sign up on the official website of the company. On the site, you will get some options.

You will get such options that will best represent your business, and such options are LLC (Limited Liability Company), S-Corporation, Corporation, or a Non-Profit. This is the very first step, and you need to do this properly. Be careful while choosing the option for your business.

Step 2 – Verification

In the next step, the Incfile will ask you specific questions for the verification process.

It will ask your name and address. As you give your details, it will verify your account by checking all your records.

Step 3 – Filing

This step is most important. Once you select the package and price, you need to submit your details on their official website. Then, Incfile employees will do all your paperwork on your behalf and send it to the government.

Step 4 – Getting the details:

After posting your details, whenever they get any update or post from the government, they will immediately update it on their online portal, and you can easily access them.

So, these were the four most important steps that the Incfile perform to make your business easier.

The Conclusion

So, this was all about Incfile review and incorporate business. Incfile review helps you in almost all the ways to start something of your own.

I tried my best to share each and everything with you about Incfile review and incorporate business. So, if you are also planning to start something of your own, then you must visit Incfile review. 

If you still have any queries or suggestions, feel free to leave a comment below. If you have some more details about the incorporate business or want a detailed Incfile review, definitely tell us. It will be great to have a two-way discussion.

I hope the content was helpful.

YouTube Might Let You Subscribe to Third-Party Video Streaming Services

Val Lukhanyu
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YouTube Might Let You Subscribe to Third-Party Video Streaming Services

YouTube is reportedly thinking about offering offer third-party subscriptions to video streaming services like Netflix, CBS and all.

It will give customers a chance to sign up for a wider range of streaming services from other entertainment companies.

Amazon and Apple already allow their customers to access other services. Amazon through it’s Amazon Channels initiative allows  Prime Video subscribers and Fire TV owners to do this, and Apple too via Apple TV.

The two companies then get a cut of revenue from every sign-up. For instance, in 2019 alone, Amazon made $2.6 billion from channel subscriptions.

Suggestively,  Google  could be working around meeting rival Amazon and Apple on toes, by allowing customers to subscribe to other streaming services.

Google recently revealed YouTube Premium and YouTube Music. It has 20 million paid subscribers, while the TV package has over two million subscribers.

To add on, YouTube has two billion monthly users who watch and upload millions of hours of content for free.

Add it all up, and it certainly seems likely that YouTube would want to develop ways to further entice customers away from the likes of Apple and Amazon while also generating a new, lucrative revenue stream.

It’s a good business that Google is becoming more interested in as its subscription service on the YouTube side grows in general.

From close sources, YouTube has talked with several entertainment companies about adding their services.  However, the status of the talks, held over the past several months, isn’t known.

A good percentage of YouTubers use other streaming services. While people who have access to streaming services, both paid and ad-supported. YouTube has the advantage of being able to lean on its advertising revenue.  And it’s Google’s larger revenue to offset costs and possible losses.

Typically, the idea might take-off based on the fact that YouTube has 2 billion monthly users spending millions of hours watching content.  500 hours of video are uploaded every minute

Samsung Finally Unpacks the Galaxy S20 Series

Val Lukhanyu
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Samsung Finally Unpacks the Galaxy S20 Series

Samsung has finally unpacked the Galaxy  S20 series comprising of the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus and the S20 Ultra at the San Fransisco’s event.

The Samsung Galaxy S20 5G taps into low and mid-band 5G. The standard handset takes the Infinity Display concept further – almost eliminating the bezel. It also switches the punch-hole front camera to the centre.

Samsung has had a great work around the devices, especially on the cameras. The Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra all feature new camera hardware. The S20 and S20 Plus share 12MP main lenses. They also support a 64MP telephoto lenses featuring 3x optical zoom and 12MP wide-angle cameras.

The S20 Plus adds a fourth sensor for depth sensing to assist with Live Focus portrait shots and 3D scanning. All three models include Space Zoom, a combination of optical stabilization and A.I. stabilization that facilitates smooth, non-blurry image capture at 30x zoom in the S20 and S20 Plus models.

The screen sizes of the S20 and S20+ are 6.2- and 6.7-inches respectively, with Quad HD+ (3200 x 1440) resolutions. They also have in-display fingerprint scanners, like their S10 predecessors.

Alongside that, they come with a 120Hz refresh rate for each screen, with triple-lens cameras on both, with the S20+ also getting a Time-of-Flight camera.

Prior go the unpacking, the Galaxy S20 Ultra looked like a real market teaser featuring up to 108-megapixel primary camera, as well as a secondary 48-megapixel camera with 10× zoom, and tertiary 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera.

The s20 sports an SD Card slot, allowing for up to 1TB of expansion and offering internal storage of storage options, including 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB.

The phones also, support largest batteries — 4,000mAh, 4,500mAh, and 5,000mAh respectively — so far crammed into any Galaxy S-series phones. All run Android 10 and all can capture 8K video.

The Galaxy S20 comes in three colour variations, Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud Pink. while the S20+ comes in Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cosmic Black. The Galaxy S20 Ultra comes in Cosmic Grey, Cosmic Black.

The Galaxy S20 cost $999, the S20 Plus is priced at $1,199, and the  S20 Ultra costs $1,399. Earlier,  the prices were projected to cost around the same prices as the S10 series.

Pre-orders start on Feb. 21, and shipping set for March 6. You can buy the S20 Plus and S20 Ultra via AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon.

 

3 Free Online Games Inspired by Traditional Casino Games

Fredrick Gitaka
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3 Free Online Games Inspired by Traditional Casino Games

When we talk about games nowadays, we mostly discuss titles released for gaming consoles or PCs. However, one game type that has been popular much longer than the ones we play using computers is casino games.

In fact, their popularity is so big that the casino industry made an impact on numerous game developers who decided to make titles more or less inspired by casinos. Let’s take a look at some of the online games that resemble casino games you can play for free. Read on!

Free Slot Games

Slots are so popular nowadays that there are literally thousands of available titles you can play on the web. However, the majority of them are only available if you make a deposit and bet real money.

Yet, some game lovers and creators understood that people sometimes play slots not for monetary rewards but for fun. That’s how free slots, such as House of Fun freebies, became available on the web.

The difference between free coin slots and paid ones is not that great. The general rules are pretty much the same — your goal is to make combos by spinning the reels of the slot machine. However, free slots rely on free coins you can use in the game to unlock new features, buy new skins for the game, and more.

Free Bingo Games

Bingo is not a casino game per se, but it definitely involves the gambling factor, as well as the element of luck. Even though not many casinos offer bingo, there are stand-alone sites that focus only on this type of entertainment. 

One of the reasons why bingo is popular in the first place is because it’s focused on building a community. Bingo halls are usually where we play games, but we also go there to hang out with people and have a good time.

That’s why free online bingo platforms, such as Bingo Blitz, pay special attention to the community. All you have to do is connect the platform to your Facebook account and start your bingo journey around the world — literally. 

Bingo Blitz offers several different in-game places where you can play the game, including Catalina, New York, Sydney, and more. If you like meeting new people, this is a great opportunity to hang out with other Facebook users while you play the game you love for free.

Free Poker Games

Nowadays, there are many poker rooms on the web where some people spend more than eight hours a day. That’s because online poker gave birth to a new occupation — professional online poker player. These people are so into online poker that they can play on 10+ tables at the same time.

But many want to play poker without the need to make a real-money bet. Therefore, some poker enthusiasts and developers decided to introduce free poker games.

Some of them, such as Zynga poker, work pretty much the same as the bingo app we discussed. Once you connect your Facebook account, you will be given free money you can use to play cash games or tournaments. The money you earn can be used for playing games with higher stakes — much like in real life, except that you’ll only deal with fake money.

Conclusion: Free Casino Games Are Also Exciting

There are many great casino games out there, such as this one, that offer much more than just an opportunity to win hefty prizes. However, many casino lovers don’t enjoy the fact that they need to make a bet at all, which is why they opt for free games instead. 

These can either be free variants of existing casino games or a completely new game type heavily inspired by casinos. Their beauty lies in the fact that you get to play games for free and have fun without actually having to pay attention to your bankroll. 

Plus, most of these games are social, meaning you get to play them with other people from all over the world. And since they are not considered gambling, they don’t require special licenses, which makes them readily available in many countries.

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