Telegram Releases Stories, Other Features for All Users
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Telegram Releases Stories, Other Features for All Users

Monday saw the launch of Stories for all users, according to Telegram. The feature is now available to all users on the platform after being first made available to Premium subscribers last month. Compared to those found on competing social media platforms, this function has a few changes and improvements. The social media site is…

Elon Musk’s X to Feature Video Calling Support
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Elon Musk’s X to Feature Video Calling Support

Future additions of X video calls to the app have been confirmed by the platform’s CEO in an interview. As part of the billionaire’s strategy to make X into an “everything app,” Elon Musk is attempting to introduce support for new features to the microblogging platform he runs that was formerly known as Twitter. Users…

Meta Releases 3 New Features for Threads This Week

Meta Releases 3 New Features for Threads This Week

The social media competitor to Elon Musk’s X (previously Twitter), Threads, is having trouble keeping the users it attracted right away. As it has lost more than half of its user base in the weeks following its launch, Meta is reportedly preparing new methods. This week, Meta unveiled a number of new capabilities for Threads…

WhatsApp Releases Screen Sharing and Landscape Mode for Video Calls

WhatsApp Releases Screen Sharing and Landscape Mode for Video Calls

A new feature is being rolled out to WhatsApp users. The social media site that is owned by Meta now lets you share your screen during video calls. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, posted updates about this functionality on his Facebook and Instagram accounts. With this inclusion, Meta advances in its strategy to take on…

Samsung Unveils Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5: Delivering Flexibility and Versatility without Compromise
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Samsung Unveils Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5: Delivering Flexibility and Versatility without Compromise

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced its fifth generation of Galaxy foldables: Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5. The form factors offer unique experiences for every user with sleek and compact designs, countless customisation options, and powerful performance. The new Flex Hinge makes the foldable experience possible, while offering an aesthetically balanced and solid design….

Twitter for Elon Musk starts using X branding with a new site logo and profile picture.

Twitter for Elon Musk starts using X branding with a new site logo and profile picture.

A white X on a black background was used as the new Twitter logo, which Elon Musk and Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino presented on Monday in favor of the well-known blue bird icon. X is present! Let’s do this,” tweeted Yaccarino, who also shared a photo of the company’s San Francisco offices with the logo…

Next Week Sees the Release of ChatGPT for Android, with a Pre-Order Option on Google Play Store
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Next Week Sees the Release of ChatGPT for Android, with a Pre-Order Option on Google Play Store

Finally, ChatGPT will soon be available for Android. The long-awaited ChatGPT app for Android will be available starting next week, according to a weekend announcement from OpenAI. Between November 2022 and April of this year, the business that created the newest generative AI platform ChatGPT observed it gain a cult-like following online. Android smartphone owners…

Twitter’s Crypto Scammers are on the Rise on Threads
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Twitter’s Crypto Scammers are on the Rise on Threads

Last week, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, combined Instagram with Threads, a brand-new Twitter-like site. Five days after its introduction, Threads has already established itself as a haven for cryptocurrency scammers. On numerous social networking sites, members of the global Web3 and crypto communities are posting advisories to warn unwary victims about the financial…

Elon Musk’s Twitter reportedly experiences a decline in traffic as Threads App adds 100 million users in less than a week.
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Elon Musk’s Twitter reportedly experiences a decline in traffic as Threads App adds 100 million users in less than a week.

Less than a week after Facebook parent company Meta unveiled its new microblogging site, Threads had 100 million registered users. A competitor to services like Twitter, which Elon Musk purchased last year, the company’s app is intimately connected to a user’s Instagram account. The app has experienced a meteoric growth in users joining up for…

Android in 2023: most used versions, brands, and browsers
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Android in 2023: most used versions, brands, and browsers

Uptodown— the renowned mobile app download platform— has conducted a comprehensive study on the habits of its 132 million users worldwide. The data provides an overview of the most widely used mobile browsers, operating systems, and device models. The browser war has a winner Google Chrome celebrates a decade as the top browser on Android thanks to…

Over 30 million users have signed up to Meta’s Threads according to Zuckerberg
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Over 30 million users have signed up to Meta’s Threads according to Zuckerberg

According to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, 30 million people have already downloaded the company’s brand-new Threads app. He marketed the application as a “friendly” rival to Twitter, which Elon Musk acquired in October. According to experts, Twitter users dissatisfied with recent platform changes may flock to Threads. Although Twitter is “often imitated,” according to…

Meta Now Allows Secure Chat Transfer Using QR Code on WhatsApp Between Devices
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Meta Now Allows Secure Chat Transfer Using QR Code on WhatsApp Between Devices

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, unveiled a new function for WhatsApp, the platform’s instant messaging application, on Friday. The CEO of Meta claims that customers will now be able to easily and securely move their chat history between devices. Currently, the transfer can only occur if both devices are running the same OS (operating…

Meta Releases New Parental Supervision Tools for Instagram and Messenger

Meta Releases New Parental Supervision Tools for Instagram and Messenger

Today, Meta unveiled new parental control features for Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger. This includes a new parental supervision portal on Messenger, a tool that prevents unsolicited DMs on Messenger and Instagram in advance, and nudges to remind kids to take a break. Messenger supervision controls, which will be available in Meta’s Family Center, will be…

Video calls with up to 32 people are being tested in the WhatsApp desktop beta.

Video calls with up to 32 people are being tested in the WhatsApp desktop beta.

According to reports, WhatsApp has increased the cap on group video calls in the most recent desktop beta. The well-known Meta-owned chat platform formerly permitted video calls with up to 8 users, but a future upgrade is anticipated to quadruple this limit for all users on the desktop program. WhatsApp has stopped supporting its previous…

Telegram to Introduce Stories Feature Next Month

Telegram to Introduce Stories Feature Next Month

Stories. They are all over. The function, first introduced by Snapchat in 2013, was adopted to an absurd degree by Meta, integrated into Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Google even tried with it. It is now coming to Telegram. That being said, breaking news! Despite the appeal of including Stories in its software, Telegram…

WhatsApp Introduces ‘Silence Unknown Callers’ Feature on iOS and Android

WhatsApp Introduces ‘Silence Unknown Callers’ Feature on iOS and Android

The messaging app WhatsApp is introducing a feature that would shield users from obtrusive calls. Users of the Meta-owned app can easily activate an option that mutes calls from spam and bothersome callers. The new function is intended to stop calls from unknown numbers from upsetting the user because these calls often come from numbers…

WhatsApp is Working on Multi-Account Feature For Android Beta Users

WhatsApp is Working on Multi-Account Feature For Android Beta Users

According to reports, WhatsApp is developing a new feature for upcoming app updates. According to a report, the functionality being tested on the beta version of the application will enable access to several WhatsApp accounts from a single device. Last year, the social networking site unveiled a companion mode that enables users to log into…

LinkedIn is developing a product for video advertising that targets users of streaming platforms.
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LinkedIn is developing a product for video advertising that targets users of streaming platforms.

LinkedIn, which is owned by Microsoft, announced on Thursday that it was developing a video advertising solution that would let advertisers target visitors to the professional networking site while they browsed streaming media. In an effort to grow its advertising business during a period of economic uncertainty, LinkedIn has released AI technologies to aid marketers…

Instagram’s Latest Feature, Notes Will Allow You to Set Your Status to a Song

Instagram’s Latest Feature, Notes Will Allow You to Set Your Status to a Song

Instagram’s Notes status feature is still entertaining users. The ability to set your status to a song has been added to Notes in a recent update, precisely like instant messenger away messages did in the 2000s. Mia Sato reported on Instagram’s new Notes feature for The Verge: Now, users will be able to attach a 30-second clip of…

WhatsApp launches Channels, a private way to remain up to date.
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WhatsApp launches Channels, a private way to remain up to date.

WhatsApp, the famous messaging app, has introduced an interesting new feature called Channels, which aims to provide users with a simple, dependable, and private way to get vital notifications from individuals and organizations from within the app. Channels will be available through a dedicated tab called Updates, away from typical chats with family, friends, and…

WhatsApp begins testing the ability to transfer ‘HD Quality’ photos on the most recent iOS and Android beta versions.

WhatsApp begins testing the ability to transfer ‘HD Quality’ photos on the most recent iOS and Android beta versions.

A new beta version of WhatsApp has been published that adds the capability to send HD-quality photographs within the application. The most recent iOS and Android beta versions of the messaging app, which is owned by Meta, have started testing the feature. By default, WhatsApp sends a compressed version of every image, which might reduce…

WhatsApp resumes beta testing of group profile icons for Android users, while some iOS testers receive updates.

WhatsApp resumes beta testing of group profile icons for Android users, while some iOS testers receive updates.

As part of the most recent beta version, WhatsApp has resumed testing a feature that enhances group chats on Android. Recently, the well-known messaging software started beta testing the option to display profile icons next to messages in group conversations, but it was deactivated in later beta releases. For iOS beta testers, the Meta-owned app…

6 Factors to Consider When Buying a Laptop as a Nigerian in 2023

6 Factors to Consider When Buying a Laptop as a Nigerian in 2023

In today’s digital age, having a reliable laptop is crucial for individuals who want to develop their digital skills, and this applies to both workplace and business digital skills. With the right laptop, you’ll be well-equipped to develop your digital skills.  Even though many people say one can do a lot with a mobile phone,…

By June 2023, Instagram may launch a text-based app to compete with Twitter.

By June 2023, Instagram may launch a text-based app to compete with Twitter.

According to reports, Meta’s Instagram is preparing to launch a text-based app that will compete with Twitter and may go live as soon as June. According to the article, the parent company of Facebook is testing the product with some creators and influencers. A request for comment from Reuters was not immediately answered by the…

Google Announces New Android Device Accessibility Features

Google Announces New Android Device Accessibility Features

To honor Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), Google released a number of accessibility products and feature enhancements on Thursday. The purpose of the day is to spread awareness of digital accessibility, which states that people with “a disability must be able to experience web-based services, content, and other digital products with the same successful outcome…

Rolling Out to iOS and Android Users: WhatsApp Chat Lock Feature for Keeping Conversations Secret and Secure

Rolling Out to iOS and Android Users: WhatsApp Chat Lock Feature for Keeping Conversations Secret and Secure

To assist users in maintaining the security and privacy of their messages and chats, WhatsApp has launched a new Chat Lock function. Although the app already offers end-to-end encryption, the new functionality adds another layer by allowing users to choose which chats they want to keep private from others. These conversations can be kept private…

How to Use Google AI Labs to Register for Access to Google’s New AI-Powered Features
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How to Use Google AI Labs to Register for Access to Google’s New AI-Powered Features

The company has already started offering public previews of some of the new AI-powered features and enhancements that were introduced at Google I/O 2023 and are making their way to the company’s goods and services. The business unveiled useful new AI capabilities centered on its search platform, a Duet AI tool for Workspace apps like…

Google announced 15 of the best things at Google IO 2023.

Google announced 15 of the best things at Google IO 2023.

A vast range of cutting-edge innovations and improvements were displayed at the yearly Google I/O developer conference, all of which were intended to improve user experiences across numerous platforms. By integrating cutting-edge technologies for online protection and offering new generative AI capabilities for search, Google emphasized its commitment to enhancing user experiences and guaranteeing user…

Samsung introduces the new Galaxy A24 LTE in Nigeria
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Samsung introduces the new Galaxy A24 LTE in Nigeria

A smartphone with great features for an all-round awesome mobile experience Samsung Electronics has announced the newest edition of the popular Galaxy A series, giving consumers more options with yet another great device to stay connected and enjoy a remarkable mobile experience. The new Galaxy A24 LTE comes packed with amazing features and a clear…

Elon Musk claims that voice and video calls, as well as encrypted messaging, will soon be available on Twitter.

Elon Musk claims that voice and video calls, as well as encrypted messaging, will soon be available on Twitter.

Elon Musk, the CEO of Twitter, provided information on new capabilities, including calls and encrypted chat, on Tuesday. Musk hinted to “Twitter 2.0 The Everything App” intentions last year, claiming that it would include functions like encrypted direct messages (DMs), long-form tweets, and payments. Voice and video chat from your handle to anyone on this…