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Looks like you’ll be able to ‘theme’ WhatsApp’s upcoming dark mode

A report by WABetaInfo on Monday revealed new information about WhatsApp’s long-awaited dark mode for Android. After spotting the feature in development in April,…

A WhatsApp bug might have let hackers access files, messages using GIFs

According to a report by The Next Web, files and messages on WhatsApp were vulnerable to a bug that could be exploited by malicious…

WhatsApp’s working on ‘disappearing messages’ for more private chats

Disappearing messages could be coming to WhatsApp in the near future according to a new app feature dive by WABetaInfo. The feature sleuth on…

You can now use Google Assistant to make voice and video calls on WhatsApp

Google on Thursday announced a number of new features coming to Google Assistant and supported smart devices, including the ability to make voice and…

WhatsApp now supports Apple’s Memojis after iOS beta update

WhatsApp has added support for Memoji stickers on iOS in its latest beta update, a report on WABetaInfo has revealed. The feature will allow…

WhatsApp’s fingerprint unlock feature is finally coming to Android

WhatsApp is rolling out a fingerprint unlock feature for Android users similar to the Face and Touch ID lock it launched on iPhones a…

Again!? Instagram and WhatsApp are down in some parts of the world

In a headline that’ll probably make you say “what’s new?” Instagram and WhatsApp are today facing service issues in various parts of the world….

You can soon ‘unsend’ embarrassing, erroneous messages on WhatsApp

WhatsApp is finally rolling out a feature that will let users to retract and delete messages they’ve already sent. Although it doesn’t seem to…

WhatsApp introduces live location sharing feature

WhatsApp will soon introduce a live location tracking feature, the company announced this week. “Whether you’re meeting up with friends, letting loved ones know…

WhatsApp now completely blocked in China

China is now blocking WhatsApp in its entirety, according to a report by The New York Times. The Facebook-owned messaging service was earlier this…

Facebook makes more cash than Google in Q2, but revenue slows

Facebook has brought in a higher net income than Google’s parent company Alphabet for the first time in history — though this has more to…

Weekly Round Up Podcast #115: SA drones, new WhatsApp features & more

Welcome to Weekly Roundup, our podcast discussing the latest tech trends, innovation and news from the last few days. This week, Hadlee Simons plays…

China’s Great Firewall now censors WhatsApp and Winnie The Pooh

China has had a particularly interesting week in digital thus far. In the run up to the country’s Communist party reshuffle taking place later…

WhatsApp may soon let you watch YouTube videos in its app

You might soon be able to view YouTube videos within WhatsApp. According to WhatsApp feature watcher WaBetaInfo, the new feature is currently being tested…

WhatsApp becomes a file sharing service with new feature

WhatsApp is no longer just a messaging app: it’s now a file sharing service too. A new feature added to the chat app this…

Amazon, WhatsApp score poorly in EFF’s annual privacy report

When you sign up for the world’s biggest services/apps, you’re giving loads of information to these firms. But who can be trusted with your data?…

6+ news services using WhatsApp in useful ways

WeChat is one of the most popular instant messaging platforms in the world, in no small part due to its wide range of uses…

Uk’shona Kwelanga review: if only it weren’t an ad

With the rise of digital media comes a host of interesting ways for storytellers to express themselves. We’ve seen the likes of movies told…

Sanlam debuts SA’s first WhatsApp drama in novel marketing campaign

We’ve seen social media used extensively as the vehicle for performance art, but what about less image-heavy services like WhatsApp? Arriving via a clever…

Opera’s nifty new browser caters for WhatsApp and Messenger addicts

Opera’s desktop browser is known for pushing the envelope of browser design. It was the first to offer the tabs, a speed dial pane…

Weekly Round Up Podcast #105: WhatsApp’s blackout, Windows 10 S & more

Welcome to Weekly Round Up, our podcast discussing the latest tech trends, innovation and news from the last few days. This week sees Hadlee…

[Update: it’s back] Is WhatsApp down worldwide? Here’s what we know

Update, Thursday 4 May, 12.10am: According to a tweet published by Reuters Tech citing a company spokesperson, “Whatsapp is aware of outage issue and…

New Ookla Insights Show MTN Holding Mobile Speed Lead as Vodacom Claims 5G Advantage

Motorola and Swarovski Bring Foldable Luxury to South Africa with the Brilliant Collection

Sanlam Fintech Expands Its AI Coach to Tackle South Africa’s Medical Access Gap

Innovate47 Launches Global Food & Agri Accelerator to Back Climate-Smart Startups

Simbi Wabote’s 10-Year Roadmap: How Nigeria Achieved 54% Local Content Growth

Records Tumble In Best Year Yet For South Africa’s Hedge Fund Industry

Acer Unleashes Beastly New Predator BiFrost and Nitro GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series

Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

Omoda C5 X review

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel

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