Programs & Apps

Google updates SOS alerts to include ‘visual information’ about natural disasters

Google on Thursday revealed new updates to its SOS alert feature that will include “visual information” about natural disasters on Search and Maps. “Now,…

Facebook will stop preinstalling its apps on Huawei devices

A report by Reuters on Friday revealed that Facebook has suspended pre-installation of its mobile apps on Huawei devices. This means that Huawei phones…

Google lets you pin live Cricket World Cup scores to your phone’s screen

Google on Wednesday debuted a new ICC Cricket World Cup information portal available from within the Google Search app. “Over the next six weeks,…

Soon you will be able to order Uber Eats from your Uber app

TechCrunch on Wednesday revealed that Uber is working on integrating a web version of Uber Eats into its main ride app. This means that…

Netflix’s new feature lets you browse trailers like Instagram Stories

Just as Instagram’s current layout was inspired by many Snapchat features, Netflix is drawing its design cues from the former. The streaming service’s app…

Support for Google Trips’ app will end in August 2019

Google’s sharpening the hatchet once again in 2019. In a year that has seen the demise of YouTube Gaming, automatic reponse app Reply and…

Apple officially kills iTunes and replaces it with three separate apps

The rumours were true. On Monday Apple confirmed that it will be splitting iTunes into three apps dedicated to music, TV and podcasts for…

Snapchat finally launches optimised app for Android, but users still aren’t happy

After months of hot air, Snap on Monday finally launched a new version of Snapchat for Android built specifically for better performance on the…

Opera 60 browser debuts with Web 3.0 support, cryptocurrency wallet

Hot on the heels of its Android browser relaunch last month, Norwegian company Opera on Tuesday released its Opera 60 desktop browser, codenamed Reborn…

WhatsApp for iPad is finally in development, leaks suggest

The iPad could finally receive an official WhatsApp app in the near future, according to an exclusive by WABetaInfo. The WhatsApp-centric blog on Monday…

Snap Games: the new mobile multiplayer gaming feature on Snapchat

Snap on Friday released its multiplayer mobile gaming platform called Snap Games. The service is available within the Snapchat app itself, and can be…

WhatsApp Business is finally coming to iPhones and iPads

WhatsApp on Friday announced that it will finally be bringing WhatsApp Business to iOS devices, allowing iPhone or iPad users to use the app….

The best dark mode, night mode and OLED apps for Android

It’s 2019, and finally more and more app developers are beginning to take darker user interfaces (UI) more seriously. For AMOLED screens — screens…

As Gmail turns 15, Google announces a slew of new features

Google is this week celebrating Gmail’s 15th birthday by announcing a selection of new features heading to the email platform. “Gmail has evolved a…

Opera 51 browser for Android debuts with free VPN

Web browser Opera’s latest version now comes with a virtual private network (VPN) built in to its Android app. Version 51, which debuted in…

Firefox Send is Mozilla’s new free and encrypted file sharing service

Mozilla — the creator of the Firefox browser — has officially launched Firefox Send, a new file sharing platform that allows users to send…

Slack is testing a dark mode for Android and iOS

According to reports by 9to5Google and 9to5Mac, Slack is currently testing a dark mode feature. This means that you will soon be able to…

Samsung Health app now features Calm meditation, mindfulness exercises

Samsung has announced a partnership with meditation app Calm, that will bring the app and features to Samsung Health. This means that you will…

We review Pacifica, a meditation app that’s worth your breath

Let’s face it, all of us have to deal with stress and anxiety at some point. For some, it’s a serious mental health constant,…

Be safe, use this checklist before installing that Android app

Your smartphone has become the gateway to your digital life. They store personal information, banking details, your SIM card with your contact details, and…

EskomSePush: developing a load shedding success story

Load shedding apps first came to the fore in 2014, back when it was common practice for our glorious electricity provider to switch off…

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…

HBO drops the first season trailer for Phillip Pullman’s His Dark Materials

Google Doodle celebrates NASA’s 50th moon landing anniversary

Google is closing Incognito Mode loophole in Chrome 76 update

Everything you need to know about West African startup landscape [2019 Update]

Ivory Coast has $210m edtech market but investment badly needed, finds Seedstars report

Time to test that startup idea, here’s how we at Feastfox did it

Flappy Royale: a new ‘unforgiving’ battle royale version of Flappy Bird

Huawei Mate X official specs revealed: 5G, four cameras, and lots of RAM

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