Apps
All articles about apps, what they do, when they’re launched, or updated or reviewed are found here.
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Pixel 4 & Pixel 4a bootloop linked to recent Google Play services update, Wi-Fi & location bug [Fixed]
Update (July 31, 2026): Google is rolling out a new July Google Play system update that has finally put this…
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How to get free Faiba Home and Business internet upgrades for the World Cup season
Just last week, we shared the good news that Faiba Home Plus made high-speed fibre internet much more affordable by…
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Google Play seeks feedback from Kenyan devs on app publishing & verification challenges
Over the past few years, Google has significantly tightened its Play Console developer verification requirements to improve user trust and…
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The UK Is Banning Social Media for Under-16s. The Hard Part Is Making It Work
Britain is following Australia with a full ban on social media accounts for children under 16. The announcement was the…
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How to fix the ‘DStv Stream app unsupported’ glitch on Skyworth Android TVs
Earlier this week, we published an article detailing a highly frustrating glitch where the DStv Stream app suddenly disappeared or…
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MySafaricom app starts nudging users to switch to My OneApp
Safaricom appears to be taking the next big step in its app shake-up, and this one is hard to miss.…
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DStv Stream app disappears from some Android TVs, flagged as ‘unsupported’
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is practically on our doorstep, and the excitement is palpable. Over at MultiChoice, now owned…
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Hackers Hijacked Instagram Accounts by Asking Meta’s AI Support Bot
Hackers tricked Meta's AI support bot into resetting Instagram passwords and seizing accounts. Meta patched it. Here is what actually…
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YouTube Premium Lite now available in Kenya at KES 299/month
Google has quietly expanded YouTube Premium Lite availability in Kenya, giving users a more affordable way to enjoy ad-free YouTube…
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YouTube’s Gemini-powered ‘Ask YouTube’ search expands to smart TVs
Just a month after launching its experimental Ask YouTube feature for desktop users, Google is now bringing this powerful conversational…
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iPhone and Android Can Now Text With Full Encryption. Here’s Why Kenya Misses Out
iOS 26.5 finally secures messages between iPhones and Android phones. But the feature needs working RCS and a willing carrier,…
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WhatsApp is showing Status updates from unsaved numbers
WhatsApp users appear to be seeing something that should not be happening: Status updates from phone numbers they never saved,…
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Safaricom’s My OneApp now works on Airtel data and Wi-Fi after latest updates
Safaricom’s My OneApp rollout was, to put it mildly, a total mess. The merger of the M-PESA and MySafaricom apps…
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TikTok Removed 820,552 Kenyan Videos in Q4 2025, a 41% Jump From Q3
TikTok removed 820,552 videos and banned 108,752 accounts in Kenya in Q4 2025, with 93,704 flagged as underage users.
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Bolt raises Kenya ride fares by 6% after fuel price hike
Bolt has increased Kenya fares by 6% to cushion drivers after rising fuel prices pushed up operating costs.
