Apps
All articles about apps, what they do, when they’re launched, or updated or reviewed are found here.
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News
Instagram on iPad at Last: Now Please Simplify Reels for Everyone
Instagram finally ships a real iPad app. Great. Now make creation simple: one video format, predictable quality, no algorithm “hacks.”
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OpenAI to Roll Out Parental Controls for ChatGPT After Teen Suicide Lawsuit
OpenAI is adding parental controls to ChatGPT after a California family accused the AI chatbot of encouraging their teenage son…
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Google Dodges Android and Chrome Breakup in Antitrust Ruling, Told to Drop Exclusive Deals
After nearly five years of legal mud-wrestling with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Google has walked out of court…
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Safaricom is Merging the MySafaricom and M-PESA Apps into One
For years, Safaricom customers have lived in a strange reality: two apps doing nearly the same thing. On one hand,…
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X Fixes Duplicate Posts Bug on Android, Promises More Fixes Ahead
If you’ve ever scrolled through your X timeline and thought, “Wait… didn’t I just see this post?” — you’re not…
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Polls
How Often Do You Send Voice Notes on WhatsApp (or other messaging apps)?
There’s a funny pattern I’ve noticed in my daily WhatsApp conversations. Some people will start out typing like the rest…
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How To/ Explained
Google Will NOT Block Android App Sideloading, But Huge Changes Are Coming
Contrary to recent rumors, Google is not planning to completely block the sideloading of apps on Android devices starting next…
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Google will require verified developers for all Android app installs from 2026
Android is tightening the last open door. From 2026, any app you install must come from a verified developer, even…
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How To/ Explained
How to Check Safaricom 5G Router’s Fair Usage Policy (FUP) Balance
Safaricom’s 5G router has been around for a few years now. It’s sleek, works everywhere (falling back to 4G, 3G,…
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News
From Streams to Chats: Spotify Introduces Messages Feature
Spotify has officially rolled out Messages, a new in-app chat feature that lets you send songs, podcasts, and audiobooks directly…
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Google Photos App Now Lets You Create Stickers from Your Photos
If you’ve ever envied your iPhone friends for their ability to magically lift a subject out of a photo and…
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TikTok creators are powering Kenya’s CHAN hype, one clip at a time
Kenyan TikTok creators are shaping CHAN fan culture with real-time clips, reactions, and behind-the-scenes access.
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X Keeps Removing Likes and Reposts? You’re Not Alone
Every so often, I’ll be scrolling through X (formerly Twitter), minding my business, when I bump into a post that…
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How To/ Explained
How to Go Back to the Old Phone by Google App UI
Google recently introduced a major redesign to the Phone by Google app, featuring a larger incoming call screen, bold contact…
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Google Phone App’s New Design Update Has Users Split – Love It or Hate It?
If you’ve opened your Phone by Google app lately, you may have noticed something feels… different. That’s because Google quietly…