Programs & Apps

Netflix’s Smart Downloads features heads to iOS

Netflix’s Smart Downloads feature is now available on iOS, the company announced on Thursday. Smart Downloads was first released to Android in July 2018….

Google debuts Live Transcribe, Sound Amplifier apps for Android Pie

Google has revealed two new accessibility apps for Android 9.0 Pie meant to help those with hearing difficulties. In a blog post, the company’s…

Mozilla Firefox 66 will mute autoplay videos by default

Developer Mozilla announced on Monday that Firefox 66 will mute automatically playing video content on web pages by default. This means that when you’re…

You can now lock WhatsApp with your face, fingerprint on iPhone

WhatsApp doesn’t want anyone who isn’t you reading your messages. On Tuesday the company announced that iPhone users can now enable Touch ID and…

Google Arts & Culture app hides its cool features in new ‘camera’ tab

Google’s Arts & Culture app has moved a number of features into its new “camera tab”, including its new “Art Projector” and “Art Selfie”….

Gmail’s mobile app is getting a big Material Design UI refresh

Google is finally refreshing Gmail’s dated appearance on mobile, bringing its aesthetic in line with the service’s web version, and other Material Design-themed G…

Uber Lite should be the only Uber app you need

There are many lite versions of popular apps today, all aiming to make our lives easier when we’re struggling with data costs, low storage…

iOS update allows you to use Google Assistant through Siri

A new update to the iOS version of Google Assistant now allows users to add Google shortcuts to Siri. This means that the two…

Netflix’s iOS app update adds a gaggle of Android features

Streaming platform Netflix has updated its iOS app to include a few simple features that are already standard with the Android version. Apple users…

You can now view the messages sent to businesses in Google Maps

Google has revealed a new tool that will allow users to view messages in Google Maps. The feature will display conversations people have had…

3 Android load shedding apps for South Africa

Load shedding was a buzzword, albeit a much maligned one, during the early years of this decade. But according to every South Africa’s favourite…

Gboard now uses AI to suggest the perfect emoji

If all you ever wanted from a mobile keyboard is, well, a mobile keyboard, you’re going to hate Gboard’s latest update. Google’s keyboard, from…

Google Chrome 71 could ad block your entire website

Google has revealed a new plan further to protect Chrome users against abusive ad content. “Starting in December 2018, Chrome 71 will remove all…

This app shows kids where to get candy this Halloween

One of Google Maps’ third party partner apps Nextdoor is hosting its annual Halloween Treat Map for those in the US just in time…

If there’s something strange in your neighbourhood, it’s Google Maps’ new game

Earlier this year Google made it possible for game developers to design games that can be played in the real world using Google Maps….

You can now ‘follow’ your favourite places on Google Maps

Forget following people and hashtags, Google Maps will let you follow your favourite locations. When you select a place or business, a follow button…

Google brings 4K upgrades to Google Play Movies & TV

Google has revealed upgrades for Google Play Movies & TV that will allow users in the US and Canada to watch content in 4K. According…

Mozilla is testing its own VPN service in Firefox

Mozilla has announced that it will be providing a VPN service for its Firefox browser to a select number of its users. Said users…

You can now share your Google Maps ETA on iOS

Those who use iOS devices, like the iPad and iPhone, can now enjoy the ETA feature of Google Maps. The feature, which hit Android…

Spotify’s first Wear OS app is coming to your smartwatch

Spotify is finally launching a standalone app for Wear OS, Google’s smartwatch operating system. Announced by the Scandanavian firm on Wednesday, it confirmed that…

Winamp revival to challenge the streaming music elite in 2019

It’s a tough time to be a traditional desktop media player. While video spinners like VLC can still live in harmony alongside Netflix and…

Bye bye Reply: Google is burying yet another promising app

When Google isn’t launching phones with enormous notches, or leaking internal memos of its struggles with censorship, it’s killing promising apps and services that…

Keanu Reeves’ as a stunt-driving toy stars in new Toy Story 4 trailer

Canadian town takes up the ‘Cape Town Challenge’ to reduce water usage

Millions of Instagram celebs’ data reportedly exposed online

SA’s Intergreatme sets Africa crowdfunding record with over R28m raised in just days

Start-Up Chile calls on female entrepreneurs to join S-Factory accelerator

African tech startups to get share of Bamboo Capital Partners’ €100m Bloc Fund

Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2 features 8MP camera, Android Oreo

South Africa’s hottest tech deals and sales of the week (20-24 May)

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 could feature a selfie camera hole in the top-centre of its screen

Audi’s new cars in Germany will count you down, pace you to green lights

Two Ford Focus trim levels also found to have lock issues

South Africa’s govt ministers really love German cars and big Toyotas report reveals