Streaming service Viu has launched a new a vertical video section on its mobile app offering one to three minutes episodic micro-dramas. Named “Viu Shorts”, the content is presented in a similar format to the short-form content popularised by social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. “We are thrilled to add a new facet…
Leading South African mobile network operator Vodacom has officially launched its Vodacom V-Up Summer Campaign for 2025, themed “Extra Your Summer”. The campaign offers R500-million in customer value through record-breaking data deals, daily rewards and life-changing prizes, all aimed at providing genuine relief during tough economic times. As challenging market conditions force consumers to make…
WhatsApp has begun rolling out a new feature that lets users translate messages inside the app – part of an effort to make cross-language communication easier for its more than three billion users worldwide. Users who receive a message in a language they don’t understand can now long-press and select “Translate”. The app will then…
Google is rolling out an update for Gmail on both mobile and the web that introduces new features to help users track their online purchases. The most significant change is a new Purchases tab, which organizes all your delivery-related emails into a single, convenient location. You can access this new view from the side menu…
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has unveiled the new trophy for the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN), PAMOJA 2024, in a reveal that featured three of the continent’s most celebrated football icons – Victor Wanyama (Kenya), Denis Onyango (Uganda) and Mrisho Ngasa (Tanzania). The announcement comes ahead of the tournament’s much-anticipated kick-off, with…
Samsung Electronics recently launched the latest line-up of its popular Galaxy A series of midtier smartphones, with the A26, A36 and A56 replacing the older A25, A35 and A55 models. One of the most notable new features of the A series is a curated artificial intelligence module, dubbed Awesome Intelligence, that brings powerful AI features…
