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Play Station 4, PS4 2023 The PlayStation 4 (PS4) is a home video game console developed and produced by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It was first seen on shelves in November 15, 2013, as the successor to the PlayStation 3, which had been in the market since early 2007. The PS4 features improved hardware specifications and a more streamlined user interface compared to its predecessor, some of its competition included the Xbox One and Nintendo WII U. The PS4 is powered by an AMD "Jaguar" octa-core processor and an AMD Radeon GPU, which together deliver improved graphics and processing power compared to the PS3. It comes with a wireless controller called the DualShock 4, which features a touchpad and a built-in speaker, as well as motion sensing capabilities in addition to rechargeable batteries which stock controller comes with. Unlike the PS3 which is backwards compatible, in that you could run play station 2 games on it the PS4 does not have this capability as such inserti...

  In Kenya most if not all have heard of this brands Safaricom and Faiba, the latter is popular for all telocom services that is voice and data including financial i.e. payment solutions as well as light banking. Safaricom was first Incorporated in 1997 currently it is the largest mobile network company in terms of customer base a whopping 35.6 million users, this is approximately 64,5% of the Kenyan market. The company is also the largest in terms of regional network coverage as well as infrastructure one can access Safaricom services from virtually anywhere in Kenya. Faiba on the other hand is a brand under JTL or Jami Telecom founded in the year 2000, not very well known but due to the almost close period of inception there is no issue in comparing its services to those of Safaricom, although JTL also offers voice and data  one cannot just insert a JTL simcard in any mobile phone and they are good to go there are currently over 200,000 users including this blogpost author. ...

The iPhone 11 Pro is Apple's flagship smartphone first seen in stores as at September 2019, in 2023 this is still an amazing device for those looking for a premium experience. Here are some of its highlight  features: Design : The iPhone 11 Pro comes in a sleek and premium design with a matte glass back and a stainless steel frame in silver, space gray, gold and midnight green. It has a 5.8-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a resolution of 1125 x 2436 pixels, which offers a great viewing experience. Performance : The iPhone 11 Pro spots Apple's A13 Bionic chip, which is one of the fastest mobile processors available. It also has 4GB of RAM, which ensures smooth performance in gaming and daily phone use especially in running multiple apps simultaneously. Camera : The iPhone 11 Pro has a triple-camera setup on the back, which includes a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens, a 12-megapixel wide lens, and a 12-megapixel telephoto lens. The camera is great for low-light situations a...

2023 is an amazing year, globally the COVID threat has subsided and a lot is happening in the tech arena. Samsung has already announced its flagship the Galaxy S23 and this will be available in the market as at February 17th 2023. The line up will include Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Ultra, S23 Ultra 5G as flagship, features bumped up are larger battery, more camera megapixel and the snapdragon 8 Gen 2, no exynos this time round. On the budget side we Samsung Galaxy A04, Galaxy A23  5G, Galaxy A74 5G as well as the Galaxy S22 FE among others. The Samsung Galaxy s23 has been recieved well and all features have been bumped up save for the build design, as earlier mentioned Samsungs 2023 flagship boasts the snapdragon 8gen 2, this generally can attain higher clock speeds, good for every day use as well as for mobile gaming enthusiasts. The chip also offers improved battery efficiency and reviewers have illustrated the Galaxy S23 line going toe to toe with is main rival the iPhone 1...

The Samsung Galaxy Note20, is one of Samsung's flagship line released on August 2020 and one of the distinct feature of this phone is the S-Pen. In 2023 the Note20 is a solid bet if you are considering a premium built phone as your daily runner. It spots great specs such as a larger Super AMOLED Plus display at 6.7 inch diagonal, great triple camera with ois (Optical image stabilization), a large battery to last you a full day under normal use and rocks powerful processors that can handle any modern mobile game or task.                                                                                     The highlights Large 6.7 Super AMOLED Plus display - great for consuming media, mobile games and productivity. S-Pen-can be used for sketching, notes and so on Large storage an...

The iPhone XS Max is a smartphone designed and marketed by Apple Inc. It was announced on September 12, 2018, as the successor to the iPhone X. The phone has a 6.5-inch Super Retina OLED display, dual 12-megapixel rear cameras, and a 7-megapixel front camera. It is powered by a Hexa-core Apple A12 Bionic processor and has 4GB of RAM. The phone is available in 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage options. It also features face ID for facial recognition and is water and dust resistant. iPhone  XS Max battery performance The iPhone XS Max has a 3,174mAh battery, which is slightly larger than the battery in the iPhone X. To extend the phones battery life you can adapt the following. Turn off any unnecessary features, such as location services or background app refresh Close any apps you are not using Adjust your display settings to reduce screen brightness or timeout Use airplane mode in low-signal areas Avoid using power-intensive features, such as gaming or augmented reality, for extended ...

Android 13 Smartphone software updates are important to many tech savvy gadget users. this serve one or all of: boost security, outdated features removal, improve stability and iron out some glitches with compatibility in addition to added new features. Google has hyped this update a lot and many mobile phone users on the android platform are waiting anxiously to either know whether their devices meet the cut or not. In this review we look at some of the mobile phones expected to get the update, the focus is mostly on mobile phones manufactured under the Samsung company. Samsung is a popular South Korean company and well established in the mobile phones manufacture as well as in other electronic products. Founded in 1988, their line of products ranges from washing machines,  refrigerators , televisions, mobile phones to lcd panels for both handheld devices such as mobile phones and tablets as well as microchips used by a number of technology companies. Some of the companies that us...

As a hobby I refurbish broken tech and recently I got my hands on a Samsung galaxy S9 plus with a smashed screen and took up a challenge to repair an use it for a while as a buyer comes along this was a relatively easy task and i ended up with a fully working Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus. This is a high-end Android smartphone that was released in 2018. Here are some of its key features:      The pros. -A large 6.2 inch super amoled screen. -Good processor, the US version comes with qualcomm snapdragon feels faster and snappier. -Fair dual rear cameras at 12mp photos are sharp and the optical image stabilization adds to the experience.   -3500 ma battery can last you through the day with some juice to spare if you are not a heavy user. -Wireles charging as well as fast charging support -Comes with USB type C 3.1 port that supports high data transfer speeds. Other interesting features on the Samsung Galaxy 9 Plus include an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, a h...

  Samsung flagships are no push over, I have been using the Samsung galaxy s7 edge for the past 2 weeks and I have to acknowledge that the build quality is still impressive, with a glass sandwich and metal frame, little prone to fingerprint especially if you have sweaty hands. The phone spots a 12 mp main camera with optical image stabilizer and more than average camera focus, a super amoled 5.5 inc display which seemed massive back then but not so now. The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is a smartphone that was released in 2016 by Samsung Electronics. Here are some of its key features: -Display: 5.5-inch Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels. -Processor: Exynos 8890 Octa-core processor or Snapdragon 820 Quad-core processor (depending on the region). RAM: 4GB of RAM. -Storage: 32GB or 64GB of internal storage, expandable up to 256GB via microSD card. -Cameras: 12-megapixel rear camera with f/1.7 aperture and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. -Battery: 3600mAh non-rem...

iPhone 6S In 2018 The iPhone 6s is a mobile phone model manufactured by Apple Inc.  and first released in September 2015. It ships with a 4.7-inch Retina display, an A9 chip with 64-bit architecture, a 12-megapixel iSight camera, and Touch ID for secure authentication. It runs on iOS, Apple's mobile operating system, and is available in a range of storage capacities, including 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB. The iPhone 6s was succeeded by the iPhone 7 in 2016, but it remains a popular device for those who prefer smaller screens or are looking for an affordable iPhone option. For the last one months I have had an iPhone 6s as my daily driver, a while back I made a review on the iPhone 6 in 2018. I did not get the feedback I had anticipated, but I think the article gave those that wanted to try on an affordable large screen iPhone or average screen a try. am going to list some points that you may consider if you are on a budget and want to get yourself an iPhone experience. Design a...

5 Point Check; Sell of used Mobile Phones Once in a while you realize that the alteration of your current smartphone is out, perhaps you were holding on a bit because the launch price for the Samsung galaxy s9 or iPhone x is a little steep for you, after a while the prices decrease by say 15% or even better you can see some used offers that if you stretch your budget upward you may grab one for yourself. Now if you are a parent or older brother or sister chances are that you may 'souvenir' your child or younger sibling. For others selling the iPhone 7 plus or Samsung S8 to trade up for the iPhone x or S9 may seem sensible, if you are the later then this is for you, this is important to avoid being conned and also for your personal positive reviews. Lets say you have found a buyer and you want to arrange on the meetup, below are some of the points you should take into consideration; 1. Meet-up location like the buyers case select a neutral location, malls are perfect, eat ...

The smartphone industry is very dynamic, with the two most popular brands releasing a new flagship alteration on a yearly basis Apple (around September) and Samsung around August. So if you are like most people you may not want to be left behind. My take today is on the iPhone 6, is it a relevant purchase in 2018? The iPhone 6 is a smartphone developed and produced by Apple Inc. It was first released in September 2014 and features a 4.7-inch Retina HD display, an 8-megapixel iSight camera, an A8 chip with 64-bit architecture, and runs on iOS 8 For the most part an iPhone 6 will leave you satisfied, but i will just review some of the things i have experienced while using this phone in 2018; Camera - the phone spots a 8 megapixel, 1/3 inch sensor and a 1.2mp front facing camera. Apple are known to make good phone cameras and this does not disappoint. focusing is quick, average shots in low light and the selfies are good. Note the megapixel count only comes in handy when you want...

Second Hand Phone Purchase. Mobile phones are being manufactured year in year out, and consumers have a lot of options, the pressure to keep up with current trends may be overwhelming. In developed countries not only do consumers get comparatively better wages but Telcom companies have plans where one can purchase a mobile phone and make monthly payments and the overall cost remans considerably lower an example is T-Mobile, AT&T in both US and UK, the case is different in developing countries where average wage is miniscule. The average hourly wage in UK or the US is about $9 for a low skilled work opportunity compare this to a country such as Kenya where a skilled labourer earns about $1.5. The second hand market in Kenya is booming and especially in the mobile phone consumption, although not organised or regulated, its onset has been greatly maximised through the development of online buy and sell platforms, as well as social media that link sellers with buyers. Development of on...