Programs & Apps

Houseparty is shutting down in October

Houseparty, the Fortnite-integrated video chat app, has announced it is shutting down later this year with its developers set to focus on new projects….

Avo by Nedbank launches digital vehicle mall

Avo by Nedbank has announced that it has launched a digital vehicle mall, which provides an end-to-end digital car shopping experience for customers. The…

Checkers Sixty60 is the most downloaded on-demand grocery app in SA

Shoprite Holdings has revealed its Checkers Sixty60 on-demand grocery delivery app has had more than 1.5 million downloads since it launched in late 2019,…

Nedbank launches chatbot and other digital features

Nedbank has launched several new features that aim to improve their customers’ digital experience, including a new conversation chatbot. The chatbot, named Enbi, is…

SARS MobiApp currently unavailable for Android users

The South African Revenue Service has announced that the SARS MobiApp is currently unavailable for Android users. The tax service made the announcement on…

Standard Bank launches Unayo mobile money platform

Standard Bank has launched Unayo, a mobile money platform that offers banking solutions to phone users on the African continent. The platform is a…

WhatsApp rolls out iOS to Android chat transfer

WhatsApp has begun to roll out the option for users to transfer their chat history from iOS devices to Android using an adapter cable….

Showmax Pro will stream 2021 Olympic Games

Showmax has announced its Pro subscribers will get to watch and enjoy the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games on the streaming service. The service announced…

Netflix officially launches mobile plan in South Africa – price and details

Netflix is officially launching a mobile plan for customers across sub-Saharan Africa, a more affordable option to its existing subscription plans. The streaming service…

How to make group video calls on Telegram

Telegram has introduced group video calls to its messaging app, making it available to use on mobile, tablet, and desktop devices. The company announced…

Google adding label to rapidly changing search results

Google is adding a label to users’ search results that tells them when the results are changing rapidly due to ongoing events. The update…

Windows 11 announced: What to know about the new OS

Microsoft unveiled the next generation of its Windows operating system, announcing what’s coming with Windows 11. The announcement event took place on 24 June,…

How to change and display your pronouns in Zoom

Zoom has announced it is giving its users the option to list their preferred pronouns and manage when they are displayed in meetings and…

Apple launches subscriptions in Podcasts app

Apple has launched a subscriptions feature in its Podcasts app with which listeners can subscribe and support shows and channels. The feature is now…

Truecaller launches Smart SMS feature in Africa

Truecaller has added a new SMS feature to its app that filters important messages and protects users from spam and fraud. Smart SMS is…

Google makes Workspace available to all account users

Google has revealed several changes to its Workspace app suite, including making it available to anyone who has a Google account. The tech giant…

Instagram adds new shopping features for creators

Instagram has announced several new features for creators to promote and sell their products in the app, including a way to earn extra payouts…

Bolt Food and Pathway Cycles partner to deliver meals with electric bikes

Bolt Food has partnered with Pathway Cycles to launch an eco-friendly electric bicycle pilot for its delivery drivers in Cape Town. The food courier…

Opera launches Hype chat app in South Africa

Opera has launched a chat service called Hype in its Opera Mini mobile web browser app in South Africa. The Norwegian tech giant announced…

Woolworths launches WCellar for virtual sales and tastings

Woolworths has launched a new section in its online store called WCellar for curated wine sales and virtual tastings for its customers. Announced on…

Telkom Pay launches virtual cards for WhatsApp

Telkom Pay has launched Africa’s first Mastercard virtual card that can be used on WhatsApp, enabling customers to make digital payments. Telkom has launched…

Entries open for MTN Business App of the Year Awards

MTN has announced entries are now open for its annual Business App of the Year Awards for aspiring developers and entrepreneurs. In 2020, the…

Google Photos unlimited free storage comes to an end: What to know about the new quota

From 1 June, 2021, the end of Google Photos unlimited free storage has officially begun. Previously, the company allowed users to store high-quality images…

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