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At the start of the WWDC 2021 developer conference, Apple presented numerous software innovations, including iOS 15. Although there is no official release date for the next iPhone operating system, Apple only roughly states “autumn 2021” for the final version. But there is already the first public beta version that anyone interested can try out. Techmoran shows how you can already get iOS 15 and presents the novelties. Install iOS 15 now A warning in advance: You should not easily tip an iOS beta over your iPhone....

This news comes from noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has previously reported on Apple’s plans for a ‘mid-cycle’ handset release in March that walks in the shadow of the iPhone SE promising high specs and a low price. The iPhone SE 2 is expected to feature the design of the iPhone 8, which means the larger curved style will be used, rather than the tightly paced and small-screened iPhone 4 design which graced the original iPhone SE....

The new capital will be used to expand the mobile infrastructure of ANKA’s e-commerce SaaS, allowing its retailers to use the platform from anywhere in the world, as well as invest in product development. The funding will also be used to hire additional remote developers and increase talent acquisition across the company’s product, sales, and finance teams. Alibaba’s Executive Vice Chairman Joe Tsai, BESTSELLER Foundation, VestedWorld, Enigmo, Groupe Prunay, and Rising Tide Africa are all part of the new investment....

“For a first institutional investment, we couldn’t have asked for two better partners in 4DX Ventures and Flutterwave,” said Idriss Marcial Monthe, CEO & Co-Founder of CinetPay. “We’ve watched firsthand as thousands of merchants waste crucial time, even up to 6 months, getting their payment systems in order. Now we’ve got the resources to market and sell our optimal solution across the region and we’re excited to ensure that all businesses in our region never miss a sale again....

This follows the introduction of a ticketing product dubbed Jaza pole pole where passengers will be required to make a down payment of as low as Kshs. 2,670 per person and the balance paid in three installments. Passengers using this platform will have up to 2 hours to make any changes to their booking after the initial deposit has been made. “We are continuously innovating to provide our customers products and services that are tailor made to offer flexible, convenient and affordable travel....

The Quantum 910X (Xbox/PC) and 910P (PlayStation/PC) are console versions of the high-end 910 Wireless model. These headsets feature active noise reduction, 360° sound with QuantumSPATIAL 360 technology and head movement monitoring (on PC and console), and large 50 mm transducers. In addition to a USB dongle connection, the 910X/P also has a wired connection and a Bluetooth chip for DualSource operation, allowing users to quickly switch between sources. The microphone is foldable and slightly flexible, and the headset has an impressive 37-hour battery life....

The company which is headquartered in Toronto Canada and Nairobi Kenya pairs its proprietary high-frequency survey capability with the latest advancements in statistics, data analytics and storytelling to inform better decisions on what Africans think, do and why. “Kasi hub is a repository of datasets, a dataset is a summary of our interview responses that can be explored, visualized, and quickly actioned. For example, how did financial freedom meaning changed before and after COVID?...

This collaboration brings together Kenya Airways’ significant expertise in aviation services and Skyports’ drone delivery logistics service – Delivery by Skyports. In the coming three months, the partnership aims to explore the commercial viability and impact of various medical, logistical and inspection use cases alongside Kenya’s leading public and private institutions. The target for the launch of the first drone delivery flights in Q3-Q4 2021. Allan Kilavuka, Chief Executive Officer at Kenya Airways, said: “The partnership with Skyports aligns with our purpose of the sustainable development of Africa as it will support our diversification plans into drone technology application....

From e-commerce sites, retailers, ticketing and county governments the company has been able to facilitate payments over platforms such as physical agency networks, mobile and web. According to Forbes magazine the company is not set for an African expansion. “At present we have presence in Kenya, Tanzania and Senegal.We plan to be in 7 African countries by the end of 2015 and in 14 countries by 2016. Our Uganda office is expected to be up by end of April this year....

Kibanda TopUp was Launched by co-founders Njavwa Mutambo and Emilie Blauwhoff, in February 2021, the company works TopUp allows restaurant owners to order inventory such as grains, beverages, poultry, and beef via app or SMS and receive their orders the next day. According to Mutambo the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak in Africa was a stark reminder of how fragile Africa’s food supply chains are. With half of the African population eating from largely informal restaurants daily, strengthening restaurants’ supply chains is a matter of food security....

Joseph Ndungu, a recent Computer Science graduate of Dedan Kimathi University of Science & Technology just launched an app that aims to help know the movie times from my smartphone on the go. Movie Bot is a brand new essential movie guide application targeted to all the moviegoers in Kenya who enjoy watching their favourite movies in Kenya’s leading cinema theatre. Ndungu says with the Movie Bot users will be able to get a full week’s schedule and showtimes of movies....

Glovo App users can order their favorite local food from any neighborhood in Nairobi and have it delivered for free thanks to the large number of Kibandas connected into the app. Priscilla Muhiu, General Manager Kenya, Glovo says “As Glovo we are aiming to be a catalyst for SMEs around the country through these partnerships with Kibanda owners as we bridge the gap where affordability meets convenience.” “Most owners have noted since joining the App, it has been good for business with sales going up and getting clients that they normally would not get if they fully depended on walk-in clients,” Priscilla adds....

The firm revealed six finalists for the Future Africa: Telling Stories, Building Worlds initiative on Monday, March 14, including Michelle Angawa, a Kenyan film editor and XR developer. Angawa will be entrusted with generating tragicomedy material reflecting a day in the life of a Nairobian boda boda rider, with a budget of Ksh3.4 million (US$30,000). The content is intended to examine desire as well as the difficulties of living in Nairobi....

The 140MW is from two units – one of which has already completed reliability test while the other is expected to complete the test by mid August. The firm also announced that two more units are expected to commence reliability tests in September and October respectively. It is expected that before the end of the year, the entire 280 megawatts will be fully commissioned. The firm said it’s currently implementing the ambitious 280 MW geothermal project in Olkaria aimed at scaling up supply and reducing the cost of electricity....

Do you own a drone? then read on because the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority has been given permission to charge drone operators. The discussion about drones started last year when a drone operator used his drone for a police station in Lamu and since then its safe to say they received enough attention from the Civil Aviation Authority which now have declared that Kenyans who wish to own and operate unmanned aircraft systems known as drones will now pay a KSh 3,000 registration fee....

This challenge is what KiaKia wants to address. KiaKia utilises psychometry, big-data, machine learning and digital forensics for its proprietary credit scoring and credit risk assessment algorithm to provide direct and peered personal and business loans to millions of individuals and SMEs without credit information. Founded by Olajide Abiola in July 2016, the platform makes it possible for business people to receive loan easily, and as the name KiaKia implies, which means ‘quick’ in Yoruba, enables people receive loans as quick possible....

In Kenya, the gaming craze has caught on with a growing number of talented Kenyan professional gamers who initially turned to gaming as a way of socializing. ResearchandMarkets.com estimates that Africa’s gaming market will grow 12 percent by 2025 fueled by the huge youthful population. Demand for gaming consoles and other devices has been rising. Gaming has become an integral part of the metaverse, the collection of alternate digital realities where people work, live, play and socialize in a shared virtual platform....

LinkedIn is the place where every employer and employee has interacted with and with the intent of getting a job or hiring someone. It has connected millions of people to jobs and people have built their careers on LinkedIn by creating engaging profiles where people will want to interact with them and allows people to wow people with their profiles. You can now post stories. Stories on LinkedIn are basically the same like Instagram and Facebook, you get to post short clips of what’s going on around you, add text and even add mentions....

Live audio app Clubhouse will begin introducing a test version of its app to Google’s Android users in the United States on Sunday, the company said, in a potentially big expansion of its market. The app, which spiked in popularity early this year after celebrity billionaire Elon Musk and others appeared in audio chats, has sparked copy cats from startups and larger rivals including Facebook Inc (FB.O) and Twitter Inc (TWTR....