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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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…
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If Nokia Asha had lived on in 2025, this is probably what it would look like
HMD has unveiled a new hybrid device dubbed the HMD Touch 4G, a feature phone dressed in touchscreen clothing, drawing…
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Google expands AI Plus to 6 more African countries
Just weeks after bringing its cheaper AI Plus plan to 40 countries, Google is at it again, this time expanding…
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Safaricom shops to close temporarily starting today for internal staff event
If you had plans to visit a Safaricom shop this week, you might want to reschedule. Kenya’s biggest telco is…
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Sophos Launches Advisory Services to Deliver Proactive Cybersecurity Resilience
Sophos launched Advisory Services: security testing, including penetration and web app assessment, informed by X-Ops threat intelligence to fix security…
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Your Samsung TV is now a gateway to the Tate Modern
Samsung adds 15 new artworks from Tate to its Art Store, bringing masterpieces by artists like Matisse and Dalí to…
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Google Drive Mobile Apps Gain Superpowers with Gemini AI, But There’s a Catch
Scrolling endlessly through documents, switching between files, and piecing together details manually has long been the hidden frustration of Google…
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IEBC Rolls Out Iris Scans in New Voter Registration Drive
When Kenyans head to register as voters ahead of the 2027 General Elections, they will be met with a process…
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Instagram testing ‘Your algorithm’ feature that lets you choose what you want to see more or less
Instagram is quietly working on yet another feature to give users more control over what shows up in their feeds,…
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Google Messages to Bring @Mentions and Redesigned Link Previews
Google is quietly working on some long-awaited upgrades for its Messages app that could make conversations more engaging and easier…
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Unprofitable Tala Bets on New Loan Tech as It Expands to Five Countries
For over 10 years, microlending fintech Tala has been in business without ever turning a profit. Yet, instead of slowing…
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YouTube Premium just got smarter, louder, and a lot more convenient: Here’s what’s coming
If you’ve ever paid for YouTube Premium and wondered what you’re getting beyond no ads, YouTube just rolled out a…
