Apps
All articles about apps, what they do, when they’re launched, or updated or reviewed are found here.
- Opinion
The Hilarious (and Wrong) Ways Grok on X Auto-Translates Kenyan Posts
Back in June, X replaced Google Translate with its own in-house Grok translation tool on the web version. I was…
- News
Errand App Launches as Kenya’s First All-in-One Errand Service – From Foot to Mkokoteni
Kenya’s first homegrown errand app launches, offering foot, bike, tuktuk, mkokoteni delivery. Save time, beat traffic, and create jobs.
- Announcements
Sophos Central Adds Rubrik‑Built Microsoft 365 Recovery for Smarter Cyber Defense
Rubrik and Sophos launch integrated Microsoft 365 backup and recovery in Sophos Central—enhancing resilience for MDR and XDR users
- News
TikTok Removes 450,000 Videos in Kenya in Q1 2025 as Global Safety Efforts Intensify
TikTok removed over 450,000 videos in Kenya in Q1 2025, boosting safety measures and launching mental health support initiatives.
- News
PayoCard by Paymentology: South Africa’s Game‑Changing Mobile‑First Card Platform
PayoCard launches in South Africa: plug‑and‑play mobile‑first card management for digital banks, boosting inclusion and speed.
- News
Apple Music Just Got a Serious Glow-Up on Android
Update (Sep. 25): Android users are now receiving this iOS 26-inspired upgrade in the stable channel. Here’s a summary of…
- Interesting Reads
How Google’s AI Weather Forecasts Became My Unexpected Farming Assistant
Insights At a Glance: Google’s AI-powered short-term weather forecasts are now live in Africa, including Kenya. They’re incredibly useful for…
- News
Google Maps Is Killing the “Follow” Feature for Contributors
As someone who moves around quite a bit, Google Maps has always been my not-so-silent co-pilot. And while I don’t…
- News
My Airtel App Now Lets You Add and Manage Home Wi-Fi Devices
Insights At a Glance: The My Airtel app has activated its long-awaited “Home Wi-Fi” tab, replacing “Coming Soon” with a…
- News
PayPal’s Mobile Money Portal Shuts Down on 16 August 2025: What Kenyan Users Need to Do
PayPal ends its M-PESA web portal on 16 Aug 2025. Learn how Kenyans can switch to the Super App.
- How To/ Explained
How to Withdraw PayPal Funds Straight from the M-PESA App
Insights At a Glance: The M-PESA app now supports direct PayPal withdrawals. No browser redirections because everything happens within the…
- Announcements
Sophos Adds Internal Attack Surface Management to Managed Risk: What It Means for Enterprise Security
Sophos has integrated Internal Attack Surface Management (IASM) into its Managed Risk service, giving organisations a single view of both…
- News
Samsung Swaps Microsoft OneDrive Integration for Google Photos on 2021 QLED TVs
Samsung is shaking things up on your living room wall — quite literally. The tech giant has quietly rolled out…
- News
Grok Goes Silent on X After AI Meltdown and Deleted Offensive Posts
Insights At a Glance: Grok, Elon Musk’s AI chatbot on X, has gone silent after making antisemitic and offensive remarks,…
- How To/ Explained
Top 5 Apps That Offer Virtual Dollar Cards in Nigeria (2025)
Discover the best 5 virtual dollar card providers in Nigeria and make international payments with ease. Cardtonic, TribaPay, Zed, Spectrocard,…
