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New Telegram Update Lets You Add Music and Create Stickers
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New Telegram Update Lets You Add Music and Create Stickers

Telegram has rolled out a major update that expands personalization features and makes creative tools easier to use. From adding music to your profile to designing custom stickers and setting unique chat themes, the new release gives users…

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Apple Plans Major eSIM Rollout in Europe Ahead of iPhone 17 Launch
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Apple Plans Major eSIM Rollout in Europe Ahead of iPhone 17 Launch

Apple is gearing up for a bold step with its upcoming iPhone 17 lineup, as it plans to expand eSIM-only models to more regions outside the United States. The company first removed the SIM card tray from U.S. versions of the iPhone 14 in…

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New WhatsApp Update Lets You Share Status with Close Friends Only
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New WhatsApp Update Lets You Share Status with Close Friends Only

Meta is increasing the privacy of WhatsApp with the introduction of a new “Close Friends” feature for status updates. Much like Instagram’s popular option, the feature lets users share photos, videos, and text updates with a smaller,…

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Huawei Beats Apple to Become Top Smartwatch Brand Worldwide
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Huawei Beats Apple to Become Top Smartwatch Brand Worldwide

For the first time, Huawei has overtaken Apple in global smartwatch shipments, a significant turning point in the wearables industry. According to Counterpoint Research, the global smartwatch market rebounded in the second quarter of 2025…

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Safaricom and Meta Invest $23 Million in New Kenya–Oman Subsea Cable
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Safaricom and Meta Invest $23 Million in New Kenya–Oman Subsea Cable

Safaricom, in partnership with Meta, is building a new subsea Internet cable that will connect Kenya and Oman. The $23 million investment, backed by Meta’s infrastructure affiliate Edge Network Services, is set to cut Internet costs,…

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YouTube Cracks Down on Premium Family Plan Sharing
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YouTube Cracks Down on Premium Family Plan Sharing

YouTube Premium is a popular choice for millions of users who enjoy ad-free videos, offline downloads, and background play. However, if you’ve been sharing a Premium Family plan with relatives or friends who live elsewhere, you could soon…

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Fuse by HMD is the First Smartphone Made Just for Children
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Fuse by HMD is the First Smartphone Made Just for Children

Human Mobile Devices, also known as HMD Global, has launched a smartphone that is tailored for online safety. HMD Fuse appears to have been designed with the little humans across the world in mind. For starters, this smartphone comes with…

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Zoho Turns to Private Kenyan Data to Power Its AI
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Zoho Turns to Private Kenyan Data to Power Its AI

In the last three years, generative AI has been captivating the tech world, and its ability to analyse massive datasets and make smart decisions is driving its integration into more and more Software as a Service (SaaS) products. Zoho’s…

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TikTok Gives Kenyan Musicians New Tool to Grow Global Audience
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TikTok Gives Kenyan Musicians New Tool to Grow Global Audience

TikTok is providing Kenyan musicians with a new platform to help them grow and reach a global audience. Named TikTok for Artists Kenya, the platform is reliant on data, which is meant to give artists and the team behind them diverse…

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bolttech and LOOP Partner to Launch LOOP FLEX in Kenya
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bolttech and LOOP Partner to Launch LOOP FLEX in Kenya

Global insurance tech giant bolttech has officially made its debut in Kenya through a partnership with LOOP, the fintech subsidiary of NCBA Group. Together, the two companies are launching LOOP FLEX, a new device financing and protection…

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Samsung Galaxy A36 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G: Comparison Review
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Samsung Galaxy A36 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G: Comparison Review

Samsung’s Galaxy A series continues to target the sweet spot between flagship features and wallet-friendly pricing. The Galaxy A36 and A56 represent two different approaches to this balance, with the A36 positioned as the more affordable…

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Folax: The Infinix AI That Turns Your Phone Into a Personal Assistant
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Folax: The Infinix AI That Turns Your Phone Into a Personal Assistant

Infinix recently built its own voice assistant called Folax AI and packed it into its XOS 15 operating system. You’ll find it on phones like the Infinix Note 50 Pro, where it handles the usual voice assistant tasks plus some genuinely…

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eBee Africa Lays Off Its Staff as Electric Bike Sales Fail
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eBee Africa Lays Off Its Staff as Electric Bike Sales Fail

A Kenyan startup that wanted to flood Africa with a million electric bikes just learned a harsh lesson about market realities. eBee Africa went from ambitious expansion plans to walking papers for nearly everyone on the payroll in less…

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Apple May Unveil the iPhone 17 Lineup on September 9
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Apple May Unveil the iPhone 17 Lineup on September 9

Apple has officially set the date for its biggest launch of the year: September 9, 2025. The keynote, themed “Awe Dropping,” will take place at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California, and will be livestreamed globally. As always,…

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Kaspersky: Africa Hit by 138 Million Cyberattacks in Just 6 Months
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Kaspersky: Africa Hit by 138 Million Cyberattacks in Just 6 Months

New data from cybersecurity and antivirus firm Kaspersky has revealed that Sub-Saharan Africa faced 42.4 million web attacks and 95.6 million on-device attacks in the first half of 2025, indicating a concerning trajectory in data theft…

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WhatsApp Adds AI Writing Help to Improve Your Messages
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WhatsApp Adds AI Writing Help to Improve Your Messages

WhatsApp has introduced a new feature called Writing Help, which uses AI to assist users in adjusting the tone and style of their messages. The tool is intended to reduce miscommunication and improve clarity in everyday conversations. When…

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Enterprise Agility at Risk: How Outdated eSignature Tools Slow Growth
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Enterprise Agility at Risk: How Outdated eSignature Tools Slow Growth

Introduction In today’s business environment, agility is no longer just a buzzword—it’s a defining factor of enterprise competitiveness. Organizations must respond quickly to shifting market conditions, regulatory changes, and customer…

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Infinix Note 50s 5G Review: Where Premium Features Meet Budget Limits
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Infinix Note 50s 5G Review: Where Premium Features Meet Budget Limits

Budget smartphones have become a battlefield of compromises, where manufacturers pick and choose which features to prioritize while cutting corners elsewhere. Like its bigger brother, the Infinix Note 50s 5G enters this crowded space with…

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Samsung Brings Microsoft Copilot AI to TVs and Monitors
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Samsung Brings Microsoft Copilot AI to TVs and Monitors

Samsung has officially rolled out Microsoft Copilot AI to its 2025 lineup of smart TVs and monitors, turning the big screen into a truly interactive companion. This integration is part of Samsung’s Vision AI platform, aimed at creating…

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How to Use the New Google Calling Cards on Android
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How to Use the New Google Calling Cards on Android

Google is changing how calls look on Android. The company has introduced Calling Cards in the Google Phone app, replacing the traditional small caller ID photo with full-screen, customizable visuals. This update builds on Google’s wider…

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