Announcements
Stay updated with the latest tech announcements, company news, and key updates from the tech world. This category delivers all the essential information directly from the source
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YouTube is rolling out direct messaging feature on Android & iOS app
Social apps are increasingly blurring the lines between consumption and communication. Just weeks after Spotify rolled out its own messaging…
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WhatsApp users can finally chat with users on other messaging apps
Meta has started rolling out a new feature that lets users exchange messages with contacts on select third-party messaging services…
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Safaricom Plans One Hour Fuliza Upgrade On 17 November 2025
Fuliza will undergo maintenance on 17 November, with intermittent service between 1 am and 2 am.
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Airtel Kenya launches time-based ‘UnlimitedFUN’ bundles w/ up to 3 hrs of unlimited browsing from just KES 19
Airtel Kenya is officially joining the time-based internet bundle race, launching its new UnlimitedFUN Bundles just a couple of months…
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Tanzania’s internet shutdown and X ban have cost its economy over $238 million
Tanzania's recent internet shutdown and ongoing X ban have cost its economy over $238 million, a new report warns.
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Zuku & Simbanet officially have a new owner as AXIAN Telecom’s Yas fully acquires Wananchi Group
AXIAN Telecom has officially completed the acquisition of 99.63% of Wananchi Group (Holdings) Ltd, the parent company behind Zuku and…
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YouVersion Bible App Hits 1 Billion Installs, Reports 18% Daily Usage Growth
YouVersion's Bible App surpassed one billion installs, seeing 18% daily usage growth, largely driven by its "Lite" app in Africa.
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OPPO ColorOS 16 release schedule for global devices
Yesterday, October 28, OPPO officially unveiled ColorOS 16 for the global market. As anticipated, the new software is built entirely…
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Safaricom announces major partnership with Meta on new Oman–Kenya subsea internet cable
Meta is teaming up with Safaricom to expand its global internet backbone with a new high-capacity submarine cable connecting Oman…
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Binance launches direct USD deposits and withdrawals in over 70 countries
Binance is making it easier for users to move between crypto and cash. The company today announced the rollout of…
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Samsung launches Galaxy XR headset with Android XR and Gemini AI at half the price of Apple Vision Pro
Samsung has officially entered the extended reality (XR) space with the launch of Galaxy XR, the first-ever headset powered by…
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OriginOS 6 goes global with Android 16, eligible devices & rollout schedule
Vivo has finally done the thing many global users have been side-eyeing them about for years. OriginOS is stepping out…
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Transsion’s sub-$200 strategy pays off as it tightens grip on East Africa in Q3 2025
If you’ve walked into any phone shop in Nairobi, Kampala, or Addis Ababa lately, you’ve probably noticed Transsion brands are…
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X finally rolls out synced drafts across web and app
After years of user requests, X (formerly Twitter) has introduced a long-awaited feature: synced drafts between its mobile app and…
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X is testing changes to how it handles web links to external sites
If you’ve ever posted a link on X and watched your reach plummet into oblivion, you’re not alone — and…
