Programs & Apps

Google rolls out tap-in-emergency feature to its Phone app

Google on Friday revealed an emergency call feature coming to its Phone app on Pixel and “select” Android phones that will help users contact…

Google Play Store’s premium subscription will rid your games of ads

Soon we could be paying a monthly fee to access ad-free Android apps and games. A report by Android Police on Wednesday revealed that…

You can now circumvent ‘soft’ paywalls with Google Chrome 76

As we wrote in an earlier report, Google’s Chrome 76 browser is now available to all online, and with it comes a good number…

Google Chrome 76 rolls out with new install button, dark mode support

Google’s Chrome 76 update began rolling out on Tuesday, along with an improved Incognito Mode that ensures your browsing really is private, and a…

Google Chrome 76 rolls out with new install button, dark mode support

Google’s Chrome 76 update began rolling out on Tuesday, along with an improved Incognito Mode that ensures your browsing really is private, and a…

Google brings Sound Amplifier tool to older Android versions

Google has expanded the reach of its Sound Amplifier accessibility tool beyond Android 9.0 Pie, the company revealed on Wednesday. Sound Amplifier is desgined…

Google debuts Gallery Go, a lite photo management app for Android

Without much fanfare, Google on Wednesday launched a brand new lite app for managing photographs on your phone. Called Google Gallery Go, the app…

Slack is rolling out a desktop update for 33% ‘snappier’ performance

Team management service Slack on desktop is getting a “snappier, more efficient” update over the next few weeks, the company revealed on Monday. According…

3 Twitter apps for Android that use less data

Now that the glorious days of MTN’s Free Twitter are over, and we’re done mourning, you’re probably intent on saving all the data you…

Google launches new voice control app for Android

Google has launched a new accessibility app for Android devices called Voice Access. The app “provides a hands-free experience for Android, letting people navigate…

Google Maps’ new updates makes commuting across your city much easier

Google Maps is this week getting another update, specifically for people who travel across their city. The app will now feature a new “Commute”…

Google’s killing its Inbox app in 2019

Google’s graveyard is about to get bigger by one more service. Following in the vein of Reader, Wave and Picasa, Google’s Inbox email app…

Facebook Lite now comes with Community Help feature

Last year, Facebook launched Community Help, a feature that allows people to communicate with, and help each other during times of crisis. Now the…

WhatsApp may soon be coming to your KaiOS feature phone

WhatsApp has announced a new version of its app will be available on the JioPhone, a phone that runs on KaiOS. KaiOS, based on…

Google’s ‘Art Selfie’ is now available in South Africa

Good news, everyone. You can now find your art doppelganger online thanks to Google’s Arts & Culture app’s latest update. The update activates the…

Google Chrome turns 10, celebrates with shiny new features

Google Chrome is officially celebrating its 10th birthday. To commemorate the milestone, Google is releasing a brand new updated version of the browser. Chrome…

Is an Instagram shopping app on its way?

After launching IGTV earlier this year, Instagram may be close to launching another app. But it’s not all about video. Instead, sources close to…

Microsoft admits Skype is complicated, announces simplified features

Any user of Skype knows exactly how frustrating the communication software is. Apparently, so does its maker. Microsoft has announced that its bringing updates…

3 Android apps I use to battle procrastination

If you’re more of a visual thinker like me, or simply just extra forgetful, then writing down to-dos, making lists and putting up sticky…

YouTube Go now officially launches in South Africa

It took Google nearly two years, but finally Android’s YouTube Go app has been formally launched in South Africa. (The app has been available…

What Android SMS app should you be using?

For those still tied to contracts, sending an SMS is part and parcel of daily life. I mean, you can’t let those 500 SMSes…

DStv Now launches apps for Samsung, Apple TV and Android TV

It’s been a busy day for Multichoice. The DStv owner announced a new deal with the SABC to keep the latter’s shows on its…

5 extremely useful Android apps you didn’t know you needed

There are new apps appearing on the Google Play Store every day. Some are useful, some are just a waste of bits. But what…

10 of the coolest hidden Google tricks

Google getting rid of paid extensions for Chrome

SA tech startup develops tech to detect disease in livestock

UCT Zamani project preserves Heritage sites using latest technology

Economic revival lies in buying local [Opinion]

S20 FE: Samsung launches Galaxy S20 Fan Edition – expected price for South Africa

Everything you need to know about the affordable Huawei MatePad T8 tablet [Sponsored]

New Nokia smartphones launched — including the Nokia 8.3 5G

Top Tips to Get the Right Motor Trade Insurance Policy [Sponsored]

Hyundai’s radical new Tucson coming to SA

Testing Land Rover’s new Defender 110

Programs & Apps

Google rolls out tap-in-emergency feature to its Phone app

Google Play Store’s premium subscription will rid your games of ads

You can now circumvent ‘soft’ paywalls with Google Chrome 76

Google Chrome 76 rolls out with new install button, dark mode support

Google Chrome 76 rolls out with new install button, dark mode support

Google brings Sound Amplifier tool to older Android versions

Google debuts Gallery Go, a lite photo management app for Android

Slack is rolling out a desktop update for 33% ‘snappier’ performance

3 Twitter apps for Android that use less data

Google launches new voice control app for Android

Google Maps’ new updates makes commuting across your city much easier

Google’s killing its Inbox app in 2019

Facebook Lite now comes with Community Help feature

WhatsApp may soon be coming to your KaiOS feature phone

Google’s ‘Art Selfie’ is now available in South Africa

Google Chrome turns 10, celebrates with shiny new features

Is an Instagram shopping app on its way?

Microsoft admits Skype is complicated, announces simplified features

3 Android apps I use to battle procrastination

YouTube Go now officially launches in South Africa

What Android SMS app should you be using?

DStv Now launches apps for Samsung, Apple TV and Android TV

5 extremely useful Android apps you didn’t know you needed

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