Apps
All articles about apps, what they do, when they’re launched, or updated or reviewed are found here.
- Interesting Reads
Report: How DCI installed FlexiSPY on OPPO, Samsung, & Redmi phones to spy on calls, messages, & location
A growing digital surveillance scandal is unfolding in Kenya after forensic reports confirmed that phones seized from journalists linked to…
- Announcements
YouVersion Bible App Hits 1 Billion Installs, Reports 18% Daily Usage Growth
YouVersion's Bible App surpassed one billion installs, seeing 18% daily usage growth, largely driven by its "Lite" app in Africa.
- News
MultiChoice Slashes Decoder Prices for Festive Season, But Is It Missing the Point?
MultiChoice's festive decoder price cut is criticized for ignoring the real issues: high subscription costs and the need for streaming.
- News
YouTube not working on your Vitron smart TV? Here’s what’s going on
A growing number of Vitron TV users are reporting that the YouTube app for Android TV has suddenly stopped working…
- News
Telegram’s ‘Liquid Glass’ UI, a hit on iPhone for matching iOS 26 aesthetics, is sparking a backlash on Android
Following its debut on iOS to match the new aesthetics of iOS 26, Telegram has rolled out its “Liquid Glass”…
- News
Uber is giving away free morning boda rides in Kenya all week
To celebrate its 10th anniversary in Kenya, Uber is offering free Uber Boda rides during morning rush hour until October…
- News
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…
- News
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…
- News
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…
- News
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…
- News
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…
- News
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,…
- News
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…
- News
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…
