About Alvin Wanjala
Alvin Wanjala is a Senior Writer for Android at MakeUseOf and a software developer. As an avid Android user who fell in love with the ecosystem after getting his first device in 2013, he focuses on helping users get the most out of their devices. But being a tech enthusiast who uses multiple platforms daily, he also covers iOS, Mac, Social Media, and other topics in the wide spectrum of consumer technology.
Alvin started writing in 2018 on his personal tech blog and professionally in 2019 at TechTrendsKE, where he covered general technology news and product reviews. Since then, his work has been featured on XDA Developers and several other technology websites.
Aside from writing, he's pursuing a second degree in IT, focusing on software development.
iPhone 13 Pro vs. iPhone 14 Pro: Which Is Better?
The iPhone 14 Pro may be the best iPhone yet, but that doesn't make the older iPhone 13 Pro any less relevant. See how they compare.
What Is SpO2 Measurement and Why Is It Important?
Measuring your SpO2, or blood oxygen, is a way to help understand your overall fitness. Learn how it works and why it's a useful feature on wearables.
How to Remove the Background From Any Image on iPhone
Apple's Visual Lookup feature makes it so easy to remove the messy background from your photos. Learn how to take advantage of it.
Apple Watch Series 8 vs. Series 7: Should You Upgrade?
The Apple Watch Series 8 brings some incremental upgrades, but is it worth paying full price for if you already have the Series 7? Let's find out.
How to Renew Your Spotify Premium Student Discount
Don't miss out on your student discount. Learn how to renew your Spotify Student plan in just a few clicks.
Everything You Need to Know About Netflix’s Basic With Ads Subscription Plan
Netflix's first ad-supported subscription plan is here, and this is everything you need to know about it.
How to Change the Language for Individual Apps on Android
Android 13 allows you to change the language in specific apps without changing it for your system as a whole. Here's how to do it.
What Is Pixel Pass and Is It the Best Way to Buy a Pixel 7?
Pixel Pass bundles Google's latest Pixel phone and a host of services into a single subscription. But is it the cheapest way to buy your new phone?
How to Minimize the Amount of Data Apple Music Uses
How much data does Apple Music use, and how can you reduce the data the service uses? Keep reading to learn this and more.
How to Edit Images in Edge Before Downloading Them
Editing images usually requires downloading them, which can be inconvenient. Luckily, an Edge feature lets you edit images before you download them.
Pixel 7 Launch Event: What to Expect and How to Watch
The next Made By Google event takes place on October 6. Here's what we know about the devices being launched, and how you can watch it yourself.
How to Transfer Apple Music Playlists to Spotify
You can easily switch from Apple Music to Spotify without losing your playlists. This is how.
Why Does Apple Think Samsung Copied the iPhone?
Apple has said time and time again that Samsung blatantly ripped off the iPhone, but what's the company's reason for drawing that conclusion?
How to Check and Update Your Git Version on Linux, Mac, and Windows
Wondering if your git command is as up-to-date as you’d like? Look no further than this simple guide.
Why Is Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip So Much More Popular Than the Galaxy Z Fold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold phones are arguably the best foldable devices on the market. Yet the Galaxy Z Flip phones are by far the most popular.
The 3 Biggest Improvements to the Fitbit Inspire 3
The Fitbit Inspire 3 brings some meaningful improvements to its design, display, and health sensors.
How the Body Response Sensor on the Fitbit Sense 2 Improves Stress Management
With an improved Body Response sensor, the Fitbit Sense 2 gains a major improvement: continuous stress monitoring and notifications to help you relax.
How to Watch Apple’s "Far Out" Event
There are multiple ways to learn about Apple's latest announcements.
How to See Your Wi-Fi Password in iOS 16
Forgot the password for one of your Wi-Fi networks? Let iOS 16 reveal it for you.
How to Batch Edit Photos in iOS 16
Editing your images one by one takes a lot of time and patience, but the Photos app in iOS 16 makes this a lot easier.