On February 8, 2025, TikTok announced that U.S. Android users can download the app directly from its website using Android Package Kits. This move allows users to bypass restrictions imposed after the app’s removal from the App Store and Google Play Store following a U.S. ban on January 19. The ban was enacted due to […]

Since Saturday, February 1, residents of several Congolese cities, including Kinshasa, Goma, Bukavu, and Lubumbashi, have faced difficulty accessing popular social media platforms like X and TikTok. While there has been no official announcement, analysts suggest these restrictions are aimed at curbing the spread of information about the escalating situation in the eastern part of […]

YouTube is expanding its Communities feature, offering more creators a dedicated space to engage directly with fans—without relying on platforms like Discord. First introduced at the Made for YouTube event in September 2024, this mobile-only feature is now rolling out to a wider audience. The expansion aims to enhance creator-fan interactions by providing a central […]

South Africa’s Polokwane Municipality has joined many African communities on a mission to go digital by 2030. On January 30, 2025, Mayor Makoro John Mpe unveiled the MyPolokwane Citizen App, a digital platform designed to enhance communication between the municipality and its residents.  This initiative is part of a broader vision to integrate advanced technologies […]

As TikTok faces mounting scrutiny and potential bans in the U.S., the platform is shifting its focus to thriving markets like Kenya. TikTok is doubling down on its presence in Kenya with two big partnerships—one with Aleph Holdings and another with Wowzi. This move is all about making it easier for businesses to advertise on […]

Meta’s social platform Threads has introduced a media tab and photo tagging feature, expanding its content-sharing capabilities. Announced by Instagram head Adam Mosseri via a Threads post on Thursday, the update, rolling out globally, responds to long-standing user requests and aims to keep Threads competitive against X and Bluesky. Read also: Meta entices TikTok creators […]

On Monday, Bluesky, a decentralised social media platform, announced the introduction of a new “Video” tab on user profiles.  This feature, part of the Bluesky 1.97 update, allows users to easily view all videos posted by a profile in one place. The tab is next to the “Media” section and includes original videos and content […]

Instagram announced on Monday a significant update to its profile grid, introducing vertical-aligned thumbnails instead of the traditional square format. This change, spearheaded by Instagram’s head, Adam Mosseri, aims to better accommodate the platform’s increasing prevalence of vertical content. Read also: Instagram empowers creators with new in-app editing tools Embracing vertical content Mosseri explained that […]

Instagram announced the launch of a new video editing app called Edits on Monday. This initiative, led by Instagram’s head, Adam Mosseri, aims to provide creators with powerful editing tools and analytics. The app is designed to help content creators produce high-quality videos and compete with popular platforms like TikTok and CapCut. Read also: Instagram […]

Amazon Web Services (AWS) said on Tuesday that it will expand its payment flexibility to include support for the Egyptian Pound and Nigerian Naira. The goal is simplifying customer transactions in these locations and lowering foreign exchange and regulatory costs. Read also: Meet Amazon’s best-selling laptop, the Acer Aspire 5 New payment options for local […]

WhatsApp, a leading messaging platform owned by Meta, is taking a bold step forward with developing its Meta AI widget. Highlighted in the latest beta release (version 2.25.1.27) for Android, this feature was reported by WABetaInfo on Monday. The widget aims to enhance user interactions by integrating artificial intelligence directly onto users’ home screens. Read […]

Social media platform X has unveiled a new feature to address user concerns about misleading content. The platform will now introduce profile labels for parody accounts to ensure clarity and prevent confusion among its users. Read also: Meta expands Marketplace with eBay integration in major test across three countries X adds parody labels to prevent […]

Elon Musk’s vision for X, formerly known as Twitter, is taking shape as the platform explores live streaming capabilities, marking a significant step toward becoming an “everything app.” On January 7, 2025, Musk tested this feature by live-streaming himself playing a video game for 1 hour and 38 minutes, attracting approximately 3.8 million views and […]

WhatsApp has introduced a built-in document scanner, enhancing its functionality for over 2 billion users.  This feature, announced on December 27, 2024, enables users to scan and share documents directly in the app, removing the need for third-party tools. Read also: From messaging to money: WhatsApp Pay brings simple, secure payments to Indian users How […]

Shocking allegations emerged from a Utah lawsuit on Saturday claiming that TikTok knowingly allowed its livestream feature, TikTok Live, to exploit children.  The lawsuit, filed by Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes, describes the platform as a “virtual strip club,” connecting minors with adult predators in real-time.  Internal documents suggest that TikTok was aware of these […]

With its first update of the year, Telegram has introduced additional message search filters, the ability to convert presents into NFTs, and a new third-party-powered account verification method. In addition to its program for verifying public figures and organisations on the platform, the chat app has started a project to allow third-party agencies, including educational […]

WhatsApp on Thursday announced that its payment service, WhatsApp Pay, is now accessible to all users in India.  This significant change follows the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) lifting the limit of 100 million users, allowing the platform to expand its services to its entire user base of over 500 million. Read also: WhatsApp […]

Meta Platforms Inc., founded by Mark Zuckerberg, announced on December 31, 2024, its ambitious plan to integrate AI-generated users into its social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram.  This initiative aims to enhance user engagement by introducing virtual personas to interact with real users, creating a new layer of digital communication. Read also: Clash of […]

WhatsApp recently celebrated 10 years of prioritising user privacy, announcing new features on December 27, 2024. WhatsApp, a prominent messaging platform, has become renowned for its dedication to security since its inception in 2009 by Brian Acton and Jan Koum. Read also: YouTube simplifies content discovery with ‘Play Something’ button A decade of privacy innovation […]

YouTube is set to enhance user experience on its mobile app by introducing a new feature called “Play Something.” This feature, which aims to streamline video discovery by allowing users to play suggested content with a tap, was announced on Friday. A new way to discover content Read also: YouTube expands AI auto-dubbing feature to […]