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Twitter Spaces hosting rolls out to everyone: How to host one

Twitter has rolled the ability to host Spaces out to all its app users, no longer requiring a minimum follower count of 600 followers….

Roland launches Zentracker, a free audio recording app for musicians

Instrument manufacturer Roland has launched Zentracker, a mobile app that lets users record multitrack audio and apply sound effects. The app is now available…

Telegram update adds chat themes, video chat recording and more

Telegram has introduced several new features as part of its latest update, including chat themes and live stream and video chat recording. The update…

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…

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….

Clubhouse adds spatial audio to mimic real-life sound

Clubhouse has announced that it is adding spatial audio to the social app to offer users a more natural sound experience. The feature, announced…

Netflix tests Stranger Things games on mobile app in Poland

Netflix has announced it is giving its subscribers in Poland a chance to play games on its mobile app with it offering two Stranger…

Service delivery app My Smart City launches in Johannesburg, Cape Town

My Smart City, an app developed by Acumen Software that lets users report service delivery issues, has launched in Cape Town and Johannesburg. The…

You no longer need an invite for Clubhouse, as app opens to everyone

Clubhouse has announced the social audio app is out of beta and is available to all users, ditching its waitlist and invite system. The…

Google updates privacy features for Chrome

Google has announced several new privacy feature updates for its Chrome browser, including controls to check what permissions users have granted individual websites. The…

HalloApp: Former WhatsApp employees launch messaging rival

Two former WhatsApp employees have launched HalloApp, an instant messaging service that promises complete privacy and end-to-end encrypted communication. The app aims to compete…

Clubhouse to launch Android app globally by end of week – how to sign up

Clubhouse has announced its full rollout plan for its Android app in various regions, with it being available worldwide by the end of the…

Clubhouse rolls out beta app on Android

Clubhouse has released a beta version of its app on Android devices, more than a year after it first arrived on iOS. The social…

Vodacom launches Google Play Store data bundles

Vodacom has announced that it is launching Google Play Store data bundles for customers. These bundles will offer data at a cheaper rate than…

Google Play Store to get a kids app section approved by teachers

Google is set to launch a section for children’s educational tool on the Play Store, the company announced on Wednesday. The section will house…

Google reveals what to expect from Android 11 in first Developer Preview

In its first Developer Preview of Android 11, Google on Wednesday outlined some of the key new features coming to the operating system later…

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…

3 excellent weather apps for Android and iOS

Keeping track of the weather (especially in Cape Town) isn’t the easiest of tasks. In a city where all four seasons can gust through…

Cape Town’s MyCiTi app is essential for seamless summer travels

Getting around town can be especially difficult when public transport is involved. I, for example, rely on Cape Town’s MyCiti bus service to make…

These latest Google Pixel updates could come to Android

Google on Monday revealed a first round of “feature drops” for its Pixel phones, including new camera tools and phone call updates. “Now, you…

Google Maps Incognito Mode is now available on iOS

Google on Monday revealed new Location History updates on Google Maps, bringing Incognito Mode to the iOS version of the app. “While in Incognito…

Opera 55 now gives users even greater control over its dark mode

Opera’s Android browser now has an incredibly customisable dark mode. Unveiled this week, Opera 55 arrives with a number of dark mode toggles and…

Chrome 78 brings dark mode to Android, ‘forced dark mode’ to desktop

Google this week began rolling out Chrome 78 on Android, the latest version of its web browser for mobile. The browser is also available…

Uber to offer ride discounts on Election Day: How to claim yours

RecoMed raises $1.5m to scale online healthcare bookings in SA

Free cybersecurity awareness online training for businesses launches

Nigerian automotive tech startup secures $13.1-million

The HUAWEI nova series defined: What makes a nova device different?

Tecno Camon 17P available in South Africa: price and details

Xiaomi 11T Pro launches in South Africa: price and details

Road test: Renault Kiger 1.0 Turbo Intens

Road Test: Audi RS6 Avant

Here are the winners of the 2021 South African Car of the Year Awards