Apps
All articles about apps, what they do, when they’re launched, or updated or reviewed are found here.
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TikTok Appeals to Supreme Court in Last-Ditch Effort to Block Looming U.S. Ban
TikTok appeals to Supreme Court to block U.S. ban, arguing First Amendment rights, with decision expected by January 6.
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Kenyans Loved Humor, South Africans True Crime, Nigerians Spirituality: Spotify’s 2024 Podcast Trends
Discover Spotify 2024 podcast trends: humor in Kenya, true crime in South Africa, and spirituality in Nigeria.
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What Did Kenya Search for in 2024? Google Shares the Biggest Trends
Google Year in Search 2024 reveals Kenyans' top trends, including SHA, AFCON, Vybz Kartel, recipes, news, and entertainment.
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OpenAI Launches Sora Allowing Users to Create Stunning 1080p AI Videos
OpenAI launches Sora Turbo, enabling ChatGPT subscribers to create 1080p AI videos in seconds with advanced features and safeguards.
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#YearOnTikTok 2024: Kenyan Creativity, Culture, and Impact in Focus
TikTok 2024 highlighted Kenyan creativity, culture, and business growth, celebrating impactful creators and trends that reshaped communities and industries globally.
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Bien and Wakadinali Lead Spotify Wrapped 2024 Kenya: Top Artists, Tracks, and Podcasts Revealed
Spotify Wrapped 2024 celebrates Kenya's top-streamed artists, tracks, podcasts, and global influence, with Bien leading as most-streamed artist.
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Ziidi Fund Debut Sparks Confusion as Mali Users Face Contradictory Messages on M-Pesa
Safaricom’s Ziidi launch sparks confusion as Mali users face forced migrations, app errors, and lack of official communication.
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Yaga is Like Refurb but for Fashion: Buy and Sell Preloved Clothes in Kenya
Yaga, a secure preloved fashion marketplace, launches in Kenya, offering sustainable, secondhand shopping amid competition from mitumba culture.
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I&M Bank Unveils “Milele Rewards” Program, Offering Card Loyalty Benefits in Kenya
I&M Bank launches "Milele Rewards," offering 1:1 point-to-shilling conversions, cashback, travel, shopping, and flexible redemption options.
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MultiChoice is Bleeding Subscribers: Kenya, Zambia, Nigeria Lead the Decline
MultiChoice faces a 19% subscriber decline in Kenya due to price hikes, outdated practices, and rising competition.
- Announcements
Google Gemini App Arrives on iPhones
Google's Gemini AI app launches on iPhone, offering interactive features like Gemini Live, premium subscriptions, and seamless integration with iOS.
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Free Data on Uber Apps for Kenyans as Safaricom Zero-Rates Access
Uber and Safaricom’s partnership zero-rates the Uber apps, providing free data to enhance accessibility, reduce costs, and boost digital inclusion.
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Instagram is Intentionally Lowering Your Content Quality
Instagram lowers video quality for low-engagement posts to manage resources, reserving higher quality for popular content, sparking creator concerns.
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Netflix Moments Finally Lets You Share Movie Clips with Friends
Netflix's new Moments feature lets users bookmark, rewatch, and share favorite scenes, enhancing social engagement and personalized viewing experiences.
- Announcements
Spotify Introduces Offline Backup to Keep Music Playing Without Internet
Spotify introduces *Offline Backup* for premium users, automatically caching recent songs to play offline, catching up with YouTube Music’s feature.
