Apps
All articles about apps, what they do, when they’re launched, or updated or reviewed are found here.
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Google Photos’ new AI feature lets you turn your selfies into memes
Google Photos might be getting a fun new AI feature called “Me Meme” — yes, you read that right. The…
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Kenyan innovator Elly Savatia wins KES 8.6M for AI app that translates speech into sign language
Kenyan tech innovator Elly Savatia, 25, has won the UK’s Royal Academy of Engineering’s Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, earning…
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YouTube rolling out Reddit-style comments and custom like animations widely
YouTube is rolling out a major visual update to its app, introducing Reddit-style comment threading and custom like animations. The…
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Spotify app freezing and crashing on Wi-Fi for Pixel and Samsung users
Spotify is currently investigating a widespread issue that’s causing its Android app to freeze or crash when connected to certain…
- Business
SemaBOX Africa Launches YEBO: A Secure, Locally-Built File-Sharing Platform for African Creators
SemaBOX Africa launches YEBO, an encrypted file-sharing platform built for African creators offering free 2.5GB transfers with full privacy protection…
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Lovense brings AI to the bedroom with real-time moan translation and fake orgasm detection
In today’s episode of “things we didn’t know we needed,” sex tech company Lovense has announced a new feature that…
- Quick Reviews
Samsung Weather fails terribly at hyperlocal forecasts, Google nails it
I’ve been using the Samsung Galaxy A56 for a bit now. It’s the first Samsung I’ve seriously used in years,…
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X to start showing your location on profiles
X (formerly Twitter) is prepping a new transparency feature, and it’s already stirring conversation. Head of Product Nikita Bier previewed…
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Elon Musk refutes claims of ending X creator payouts, says a YouTube-like model is needed
Two weeks ago, Nikita Bier, head of product at X, sent creators into panic mode when he responded to a…
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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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Hisa Kenya and Nigeria’s Chaka merging into one “super app” after a year of broken experience
Hisa is gearing up for a comeback, at least if its new online teasers are anything to go by. A…
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Apple TV+ Drops the “+”—Now Just “Apple TV”: What the Rebrand Means and Why It’s So Confusing
Apple rebrands its streaming service from Apple TV+ to Apple TV, joining app and device names, causing widespread consumer confusion.
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WAKA TV underground network exposed in Eldoret as DCI raid cuts off 64 subscribers, starts court prosecutions
Authorities have tightened the noose on illegal Internet TV streaming in Kenya after a sting operation in Eldoret led to…
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Spotify’s new global playlist is a monument to the fan-led takeover of Afrobeats
Responding to massive fan-driven growth, Spotify has launched a Global Afrobeats Playlist, officially crowning the genre's global takeover.
- Business
Safaricom and Huawei to Unveil Kenya’s First Video Ring Back Tone Service Tomorrow
Safaricom and Huawei launch Kenya’s first Video Ring Back Tone tomorrow, transforming call-waiting into engaging video experiences and new revenue…
