Programs & Apps

Trace Academia: Free online vocational training platform launched in South Africa

French entertainment giant Trace has launched a free educational platform called Trace Academia to train unemployed youth in South Africa. The platform was announced…

Zapper partners with Yoyo to offer easier payment

Payment platform Zapper has partnered with SaaS provider Yoyo to offer a single QR payment code for businesses that gives customers more flexibility. The integration means that there…

You can now earn Smart Shopper points on the Bottles app

Pick n Pay has announced that Smart Shopper loyalty programme customers can now earn points on the Bottles app. The Bottles same-day grocery delivery…

Instagram users can now hide like counts – Here’s how

Instagram has rolled out the option for Instagram users to hide like counts on other people’s posts as well as their own. The social…

Spotify announces new specials for new and free users

Spotify has launched new specials for its Individual plan in South Africa to entice first-time users and bring back users who cancelled their Premium…

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…

Dear procrastinators, you can now play Microsoft Edge’s hidden surfing game offline

You can now play Microsoft’s browser surfing game offline on the new Edge Chromium browser, according to a tweet by the company’s Senior Programme…

Congrats, you now know five new languages thanks to Google Translate

Google on Wednesday revealed that five new languages are now available on Google Translate, allowing more people around the world to benefit from the…

Uber rolls out a new PIN code verification safety feature for riders

Uber South Africa on Tuesday revealed a new PIN code verification tool to help further ensure safety during trips. According to the company, the…

Google doesn’t want you sideloading its apps on Huawei phones

Google on Friday released a statement warning users not to sideload apps like YouTube or Gmail on new Huawei devices following last year’s trade…

Google’s ‘interactive’ News feature keeps you up to date with Carnaval in Brazil

After launching a “dedicated experience” in Google Search for this year’s Oscars, Google on Friday revealed a similar feature on Google News for Brazil’s…

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…

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