Programs & Apps

Paymenow salary advance app now lets users buy Shoprite, Checkers groceries

Salary advance payment platform Paymenow has announced its app users can now purchase items and redeem funds directly from Shoprite outlets. The Stellenbosch fintech…

Apple announces new accessibility features for Watch, iPad and other devices

Apple has revealed several accessibility features for its devices aimed at users with disabilities such as low vision and hearing impairment. The company announced…

Twitter relaunches verification: here are the new criteria to become verified

Twitter has brought its blue tick verification feature back after more than three years and applications will be open to any public account that…

TikTok now lets you delete comments in bulk

TikTok has introduced the option for users to delete up to 100 harmful and abusive comments on their videos at the same time. The…

Zoom to launch Events platform for conferences, activities

Zoom has announced it will launch a platform on which users can create, host, and monetise events such as conferences and summits. The company…

Google releases Android 12 beta: Here are the highlights

Google has taken the wraps off of its first beta of Android 12, the next generation of the company’s mobile OS, highlighting several new…

Apple Music: What to know about Lossless and Spatial Audio

Apple has announced Apple Music will soon introduce spatial and lossless audio features for its subscribers at no extra cost. The new audio types…

Twitter is testing ‘Harmfully Misleading’ labels for inauthentic political tweets

After implementing new policies surrounding manipulated media on its platform earlier this month, Twitter is now reportedly testing labels for misinformation from public figures…

These are Microsoft’s new Fluent Design app icons for Windows 10, other OSes

Microsoft on Thursday officially began rolling out its new Fluent Design app icons featuring more colourful, modern elements. Similar to the Office icon redesign…

Google’s Smart Compose feature is now ‘generally available’ on Google Docs

Google on Tuesday announced that its Smart Compose feature is now more widely available on Google Docs after first being released in beta last…

Instagram’s CEO has revealed why there’s no iPad app yet

If you’re still hoping for an Instagram app designed for iPad, don’t hold your breath. Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri has reportedly revealed why the…

Hobbi is Facebook’s latest experimental app for iOS

According to a post by The Information, Facebook has launched a new “Pinterest-like” called Hobbi. Available in the App Store on iOS, the new…

Google’s experimental GameSnacks project lets you play games on any device

Google on Thursday revealed GameSnacks, an experimental project that brings a collection of games to any device with an internet connection. According to the…

Snapchat is reportedly testing two major redesigns

Snapchat is testing a new redesign after last year launching an optimised version of its app on Android. According to a tip-off received by…

WhatsApp now has more than two billion users globally

According to WhatsApp, there are now over two-billion people using the messaging service to communicate with friends, family and businesses worldwide. The Facebook-owned company…

Google’s Emoji Kitchen lets you send customised emoji stickers on Android

Google on Wednesday launched Emoji Kitchen on Android, a feature that “takes your favourite emoji and mixes them into customized stickers”. This means that…

Instagram’s new ‘Support Requests’ feature lets you track everything you report

As part of its offerings for Safer Internet Day this year, Instagram on Tuesday revealed a new safety-related feature in the form of Support…

Snapchat reveals new ‘Here For You’ wellness feature

In honour of Safer Internet Day, Snapchat on Tuesday revealed a digital wellness feature that will help assist users searching for mental health-related content…

YouTube could soon offer subscription service for third-party streaming platforms

A report by The Information on Monday revealed that YouTube is working on a subscription service that will allow users to access multiple third-party…

Google to ‘gradually’ block insecure downloads on Chrome this year

Google has announced that it will “gradually” start blocking insecure downloads on Chrome this year. In an effort to protect users from malware attacks,…

Now you can use Google shortcuts on Siri to search and send emails

Google has revealed new shortcuts now available on iOS that will help improve the speed of access to the company’s apps via Siri. “With…

Instagram will now suggest who you should unfollow based on interactions

In an effort to help you manage your followers, Instagram on Thursday revealed a new feature that will show you which accounts you interact…

Google Maps gets a new icon, new features to celebrate its 15th birthday

To celebrate Google Maps’ 15th birthday, Google on Thursday revealed a new look, icon and several updates launching on the platform. “Starting today, you’ll…

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