Braiding Nairobi app: A potential game-changer for my dreadlocks, but too far from my village ... https://androidkenya.com/2025/03/braiding-nairobi-app/
Android Kenya
Braiding Nairobi app: A potential game-changer for my dreadlocks, but too far from my village
I’ve been working from home in a quiet village since last year, a stark contrast to the urban chaos I once knew. For the past 11 years, I’ve proudly worn dreadlocks — a hairstyle that’s become part of my identity. But since relocating to this rural spot,…
Google rolls out Android 14 update for Chromecast with Google TV ... https://androidkenya.com/2025/03/google-rolls-out-android-14-update-for-chromecast-with-google-tv/
Android Kenya
Google rolls out Android 14 update for Chromecast with Google TV
The update, carrying build number UTTC.241218.004, is a sizable 809MB download that moves the device from Android 12 straight to Android 14.
Top Android deals to grab from Safaricom’s March Madness on Masoko ... https://androidkenya.com/2025/03/top-android-deals-to-grab-from-safaricoms-march-madness-on-masoko/
Android Kenya
Top Android deals to grab from Safaricom’s March Madness on Masoko
Safaricom is running a Masoko March madness offer with up to 34% (early birds snagged deals of up to 50%) off on Android phones and tablets.
New Chrome extension threat can steal passwords by mimicking banking apps and crypto wallets ... https://androidkenya.com/2025/03/new-chrome-extension-threat-can-steal-passwords-by-mimicking-banking-apps/
Android Kenya
New Chrome extension threat can steal passwords by mimicking banking apps and crypto wallets
Revealed by SquareX, polymorphic extensions can flawlessly imitate any browser extension, replicating both icons and popup interfaces with precision.
Telkom Kenya’s 4G and 5G network set for a major upgrade as company invests Kshs 568 million ... https://androidkenya.com/2025/03/telkom-kenya-4g-and-5g-network-set-for-upgrade/
Android Kenya
Telkom Kenya’s 4G and 5G network set for a major upgrade as company invests Kshs 568 million
Telkom Kenya is making bold moves in the telecom industry with its latest partnership to develop and test Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) technology. This Kshs 568 million ($4.4 million) project, backed by Rakuten Symphony (Japan) and Airspan Networks…
Vivo Kenya is getting increasingly aggressive with 'Lipa Mos Mos' device financing plans ... https://androidkenya.com/2025/03/vivo-kenya-is-getting-increasingly-aggressive-with-device-financing/
Android Kenya
Vivo Kenya is getting increasingly aggressive with 'Lipa Mos Mos' device financing plans
Vivo Kenya has noticeably ramped up its push for smartphone financing options like Lipa Mos Mos, aiming to capture a larger share of Kenya’s increasingly competitive smartphone market. This comes as brands like Tecno, Infinix, Samsung, Xiaomi, and Oppo continue…
Airtel’s Smarta Bundles is the ultimate hack for beating M-PESA fees ... https://androidkenya.com/2025/03/airtel-smarta-bundles-is-the-ultimate-hack-for-beating-m-pesa-fees/
Android Kenya
Airtel’s Smarta Bundles is the ultimate hack for beating M-PESA fees
For years, Safaricom’s M-PESA has dominated mobile money in Kenya, but Airtel is making an aggressive play to change that. With the new Smarta Bundles, Airtel Kenya isn’t just offering the usual mix of data, calls, and SMS — it’s throwing in some seriously…
Samsung confirms One UI 7 stable rollout from April 7: Here’s when Kenyan Galaxy users can expect it ... https://androidkenya.com/2025/03/samsung-confirms-one-ui-7-stable-rollout-from-april-7/
Android Kenya
Samsung confirms One UI 7 stable rollout from April 7: Here’s when Kenyan Galaxy users can expect it
Samsung has officially announced that the stable rollout of One UI 7 will kick off on April 7, 2025. The new update, packed with AI-driven enhancements and a fresh design, will first land on the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Z Flip 6 before expanding…
Kiswahili now supported on Samsung Galaxy devices ... https://androidkenya.com/2025/03/kiswahili-samsung-galaxy-devices/
Kenyans are turning X into an AI playground with Grok and Perplexity ... https://androidkenya.com/2025/04/kenyans-are-turning-x-into-an-ai-playground-with-grok-and-perplexity/
Android Kenya
Kenyans are turning X into an AI playground with Grok and Perplexity
Kenyans on X are using AI tools such as Grok and Perplexity for political answers, and it’s wild.
Vivo Kenya turns up the heat with new X200 Pro and V50 5G smartphones ... https://androidkenya.com/2025/04/vivo-kenya-turns-up-the-heat-with-new-x200-pro-and-v50-5g-smartphones/
Android Kenya
Vivo Kenya turns up the heat with new X200 Pro and V50 5G smartphones
Vivo Kenya is turning up the heat in the local smartphone arena with the grand entrance of two stellar devices: the Vivo X200 Pro and the Vivo V50 5G. This dynamic duo not only showcases Vivo’s commitment to cutting-edge technology but also signals the brand’s…
OPPO A5 Pro arrives in Kenya priced at Kshs 29,999 ... https://androidkenya.com/2025/04/oppo-a5-pro-arrives-in-kenya-priced-at-kshs-29999/
Android Kenya
OPPO A5 Pro arrives in Kenya priced at Kshs 29,999
While there's a 5G variant of the A5 Pro sold in other parts of the world, Kenyans are getting the 4G model.
Vivo extends V50 5G pre-order window in Kenya ... https://androidkenya.com/2025/04/vivo-extends-v50-5g-pre-order-window-in-kenya/
Android Kenya
Vivo extends V50 5G pre-order window in Kenya
Vivo Kenya just dropped a surprise that’s got us all buzzing – they’ve stretched out the pre-order window for their new V50 5G smartphone. If you thought the deal couldn’t get sweeter, buckle up, because this extension comes with all the juicy perks that…
Stanbic Bank finally adds Airtel Money support to its mobile app ... https://androidkenya.com/2025/04/stanbic-bank-finally-adds-airtel-money-support-to-its-mobile-app/
Android Kenya
Stanbic Bank finally adds Airtel Money support to its mobile app
After what feels like forever, Stanbic Bank Kenya is finally catching up with the times. The bank has now taken a big step forward — or at least half a step — by beginning to tease support for Airtel Money in its mobile banking app. Yes, that means Stanbic…
Vivo V50 5G is now available to buy for Kshs 69,999 ... https://androidkenya.com/2025/04/vivo-v50-5g-is-now-available-to-buy-for-kshs-69999/
Android Kenya
Vivo V50 5G is now available to buy for Kshs 69,999
After weeks of anticipation and a pre-order campaign that drew plenty of interest, Vivo Kenya has officially made the Vivo V50 5G available for purchase across the country. The device, which brings flagship-level features to the midrange segment, is now retailing…
Infinix NOTE 40 series Android 15 + XOS 15 update rolls out in Q2 2025 ... https://androidkenya.com/2025/04/infinix-note-40-series-android-15-xos-15-update/
Android Kenya
Infinix NOTE 40 series Android 15 + XOS 15 update rolls out in Q2 2025
Infinix just dropped a juicy nugget of news for its NOTE 40 series users in Kenya and beyond, and it’s the kind of upgrade that’ll have fans tapping their screens in excitement. The company has officially confirmed that Android 15 paired with the new XOS…
Xiaomi Kenya teases Redmi A5 launch with fresh new 'DECO' design ... https://androidkenya.com/2025/04/xiaomi-kenya-teases-redmi-a5-launch-with-fresh-new-deco-design/
Android Kenya
Xiaomi Kenya teases Redmi A5 launch with fresh new 'DECO' design
Xiaomi Kenya has finally broken its silence on the next entry-level king from its Redmi lineup — the Redmi A5 — and yes, it’s officially coming to Kenya. In a post shared across social media, Xiaomi Kenya teased fans with the announcement in classic cheeky…
TikTok testing Footnotes, a Community Notes-like feature to add context to videos ... https://androidkenya.com/2025/04/tiktok-testing-footnotes-a-community-notes-like-feature-to-add-context-to-videos/
Android Kenya
TikTok testing Footnotes, a Community Notes-like feature to add context to videos
TikTok is spicing things up with a new feature called Footnotes, and it’s giving some serious X Community Notes vibes. Announced yesterday, this feature is all about letting the community sprinkle extra context on videos to make content clearer, richer, and…
Opera Mini rolls out Aria, the new built-in AI assistant, to over 100M users ... https://androidkenya.com/2025/04/opera-mini-rolls-out-aria-the-new-built-in-ai-assistant-to-over-100m-users/
Android Kenya
Opera Mini rolls out Aria, the new built-in AI assistant, to over 100M users
If you’ve ever wished your browser could double up as a research assistant, content summarizer, image generator, and witty AI chatbot — all while saving you data — Opera Mini just made that dream come true. Opera has officially rolled out Aria, its fully…
Xiaomi unveils the Redmi A5 in Kenya, price starts at Kshs 9,499 ... https://androidkenya.com/2025/04/xiaomi-unveils-the-redmi-a5-in-kenya-price-starts-at-kshs-9499/
Android Kenya
Xiaomi unveils the Redmi A5 in Kenya, price starts at Kshs 9,499
After dropping a trail of hints for days, Xiaomi has finally pulled the wraps off the Redmi A5 in Kenya. Priced at Kshs 9,499 for the base model and Kshs 11,099 for the high-end model, the new budget champ is officially available for purchase starting today…