Programs & Apps

Google set to kill off Android Auto mobile app

Google has revealed it will shut down its Android Auto mobile app and is redirecting users to instead use its Assistant Driving Mode. The…

Cape-based startup launches Microsoft Teams app to gamify your meetings

Cape-based startup Kunjani has launched a learning and development solution for Microsoft Teams that allows you to integrate learning games into your meetings. The…

DiDi e-hailing app launches in Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Ekurhuleni

E-hailing app and Uber alternative DiDi is launching in the Gauteng cities of Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Ekurhuleni, the company has announced. The app, which…

Tinder to make ID verification available to all users

Tinder has announced that an ID verification feature, which lets app users verify their identity on the app, will soon be available to all…

Grocery deliveries on Uber Eats up by 1860%

Uber Eats has revealed that since it started offering the service in March 2020, deliveries of grocery and essential products have increased by 1860%….

Facebook adds end-to-end encryption to voice and video calls on Messenger

Facebook has announced it has added end-to-end encryption to voice and video calls on its Messenger app, as well as new controls for disappearing…

What to know about the new KFC WhatsApp ordering feature

KFC has announced that customers can now order food for collection from certain restaurants using WhatsApp. The service, launched this month, is fully automated…

Microsoft Teams gets personal so you can meet with friends, family

Microsoft has expanded the availability of free tools in Microsoft Teams for personal accounts so that people can use the app to connect with…

Clubhouse to launch Android app globally by end of week – how to sign up

Clubhouse has announced its full rollout plan for its Android app in various regions, with it being available worldwide by the end of the…

FNB adds new authentication measures for banking services

FNB has introduced a new authentication method for clients who use its online money services and transaction approvals. The bank announced the measures on…

TikTok adds Green Screen Duet feature – how to use it

TikTok has added a green screen tool that lets users make videos while other TikTok videos are playing in the background. The company announced…

Facebook testing prompt asking you to read before re-sharing

Facebook wants to make sure you’ve actually clicked on that news link before re-sharing it on the social media platform, with the company testing…

Google Woolaroo: How to use the indigenous language tool

Google has launched a new tool called Woolaroo to compile and preserve indigenous languages. The company announced the tool on 5 May. It features…

Clubhouse rolls out beta app on Android

Clubhouse has released a beta version of its app on Android devices, more than a year after it first arrived on iOS. The social…

Uber competitor DiDi launches in Cape Town on 17 May with discounts

E-hailing app Didi has announced its launch date for riders in Cape Town and to celebrate, it’s offering deals for both passengers and drivers….

Tinder introduces new Vibes quiz feature

Tinder is introducing a new in-app event called Vibes — miniature quizzes that can help you match more easily with others. The dating app…

Uber partnership with Moove to benefit drivers

Uber is working with car rental company Moove to offer drivers rent-to-own payment plans for their vehicles. The e-hailing company announced the partnership on…

Spotify rolls out paid subscriptions for podcasts

Spotify has launched a new paid subscription platform for podcasts, adding an extra avenue of revenue for creators. The company announced the new platform…

Here’s how to free up space in Google Photos

Those who use Google Photos will have to pay up after June 2021 if they want extra cloud space for all their pics. But…

Foschini All Woman app offers online fashion shopping

The Foschini Group has launched a new app called Foschini All Woman to offer its fashion and beauty ranges in a single online space….

App that lets you send and receive money without a bank launches in SA

SendSpend, an app that lets users without bank accounts or cards send and receive money, has officially launched in South Africa. The payment solution…

E-hailing app Didi comes to Cape Town

E-hailing app DiDi is rolling out its service to Cape Town residents over the next few weeks. The Chinese company announced the rollout on…

Apple Pay launches in South Africa – but which banks are available?

*Note: This article was updated on 12 August 2021 with the banks that currently support Apple Pay in South Africa. Contactless payment solution Apple…

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