Category: Apps
Little’s MySalary app offers employees instant access to wages
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Little officially launched MySalary, an on-demand salary access platform, designed to transform how African employees access their earned…
TikTok’s latest update allows parents limit teenagers’ screen time with new feature
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As the digital world becomes increasingly intertwined with daily life, social media platforms like TikTok recognise the importance…
TikTok bypasses U.S. App Store restrictions, offers direct Android downloads
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On February 8, 2025, TikTok announced that U.S. Android users can download the app directly from its website…
DR Congo faces widespread social media restrictions amid tensions in the East
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Since Saturday, February 1, residents of several Congolese cities, including Kinshasa, Goma, Bukavu, and Lubumbashi, have faced difficulty…
YouTube expands ‘Communities’ feature to rival Discord for creator-fan engagement
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YouTube is expanding its Communities feature, offering more creators a dedicated space to engage directly with fans—without relying…
Mayor John Mpe launches MyPolokwane app for citizen engagement in South Africa
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South Africa’s Polokwane Municipality has joined many African communities on a mission to go digital by 2030. On…
TikTok expands in Kenya with Aleph Holdings and Wowzi partnerships
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As TikTok faces mounting scrutiny and potential bans in the U.S., the platform is shifting its focus to…
Meta’s Threads exceeds 320 million users, unveils media tab and photo tagging features
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Meta’s social platform Threads has introduced a media tab and photo tagging feature, expanding its content-sharing capabilities. Announced…
Bluesky adds video tab for users
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On Monday, Bluesky, a decentralised social media platform, announced the introduction of a new “Video” tab on user…
Instagram goes vertical, debuting TikTok-style feed
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Instagram announced on Monday a significant update to its profile grid, introducing vertical-aligned thumbnails instead of the traditional…
