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Google doubles Google One subscription price in Nigeria

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Best prediction site for Africans: Accurate tips for every bettor

Best prediction site for Africans

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South Africa’s film board presses Apple on compliance with local laws

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Bolt Kenya implements real-time trip monitoring system to alert authorities of unexpected stops

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Company recalls power bank and wireless charger in South Africa over fire hazard concern

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Adobe launches platform to detect AI content

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Canva acquires AI startup Leonardoai to supercharge its design tools

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Canva acquires UK’s Affinity to take on Adobe in the design market

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China’s MiOne launches locally assembled smartphones in Uganda

miOne launches smartphones in Uganda

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Nigerian loan apps to be removed from Google Play Store if they continue to harass customers

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Apple to change its in-app purchases in Nigeria, Egypt, and Tanzania due to an increase in taxes

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An average Nigerian has to work for 304.9 working days without spending a dime to afford the iPhone 14 Pro 

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Tech CEO explains what PiggyVest and the EFCC can teach you about your customer

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5 tech tools that can help people struggling with maths and math concepts

Image of a young lady sitting in front of a screen displaying mathematical formulas. She is holding a pen to write on a book. This is to depict Dyscalculia

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Twitter may introduce ‘Undo Tweet’ feature soon

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Race for dominance in the photography space: Smartphones or digital cameras?

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How smartphone subsidies can give millions of Africans Internet access

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Some fast-charging USB products can now expose your phones to hackers

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What’s the obsession with phone camera quality about?

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OPPO Reno 3 Pro: 6 things you need to know, including Reno 3 comparison





















Google doubles Google One subscription price in Nigeria

Google will increase its Nigerian customers’ Google Drive storage fees from ₦950 to ₦1,900 per month starting March 28, 2025. Annual subscriptions will also rise, reflecting global cost pressures and inflation.

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Best prediction site for Africans: Accurate tips for every bettor

Boost your betting success with Africa’s top prediction sites. Explore trusted platforms like Forebet and Eagle Predict for accurate insights on both African leagues and global events. Enhance your wagering strategy with user-friendly tools for smarter bets.

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South Africa’s film board presses Apple on compliance with local laws

South Africa’s Film and Publication Board has issued compliance notice to Apple over non-payment and unregistered distribution, raising the stakes in the country’s push for stricter digital content regulation

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Bolt Kenya implements real-time trip monitoring system to alert authorities of unexpected stops

Bolt Kenya has implemented a real-time trip monitoring system to alert authorities of unexpected stops. The company also revealed efforts to support its drivers financially.

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Company recalls power bank and wireless charger in South Africa over fire hazard concern

Belkin, a US-based consumer electronics company, recalled power banks and chargers in South Africa over defects that pose fire hazards to consumers. The Consumer Commission has confirmed it is monitoring the situation.

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Adobe launches platform to detect AI content

Adobe has launched a free web app to protect creators’ work and ensure proper attribution, as concerns about misinformation and AI-generated deepfakes grow.

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Canva acquires AI startup Leonardoai to supercharge its design tools

Canva is acquiring Leonardoai, an AI-driven image generation startup, to enhance its AI technology stack. This marks Canva’s eighth overall acquisition and second this year, following its $380 million purchase of U.K. design company Affinity.

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Canva acquires UK’s Affinity to take on Adobe in the design market

Canva has acquired UK-based Affinity to compete with Adobe in the design market while empowering all types of designers.

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China’s MiOne launches locally assembled smartphones in Uganda

Chinese phone manufacturing company, MiOne, has launched two smartphones, branded U1 and Joy 9, assembled in its phone plant in Uganda.

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Nigerian loan apps to be removed from Google Play Store if they continue to harass customers

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) wants to ask Google to remove Nigerian loan apps that harass customers from its Play Store.

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Apple to change its in-app purchases in Nigeria, Egypt, and Tanzania due to an increase in taxes

Beginning July 25, 2023, Apple will likely increase its pricing or in-app purchases via the App Store. This move will affect app developers and users in Nigeria, Egypt, and Tanzania.

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An average Nigerian has to work for 304.9 working days without spending a dime to afford the iPhone 14 Pro 

Owning an iPhone is a luxury for most Nigerians, but with rising poverty and inflation rates, how long do Nigerians have to work to afford an iPhone 14 Pro?

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Tech CEO explains what PiggyVest and the EFCC can teach you about your customer

Gaining customer trust is a business skill that needs to be honed. And our guest on this week’s #EverydayPeople had many things to say on that issue.

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5 tech tools that can help people struggling with maths and math concepts

While many Africans who struggle with maths and math concepts, also known as dyscalculia, are unaware of their condition, others don’t know how to navigate it. Here are 5 tech tools that can help them succeed.

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Twitter may introduce ‘Undo Tweet’ feature soon

@Twitter may introduce a timed ‘Undo Tweet’ feature soon, which will only be available for paid subscribers. This is the third feature it will add after confirming its intention to monetise the platform in February.

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Race for dominance in the photography space: Smartphones or digital cameras?

Globally, smartphone and digital camera sales are at opposite ends of the spectrum, with the latter steadily declining. In Africa, the impact is felt by photography businesses as smartphones appear to be the go-to option

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How smartphone subsidies can give millions of Africans Internet access

Asides infrastructure, access to mobile devices greatly drives connectivity. Though most of them are not affordable due to Africa’s poverty level, a World Wide Web Foundation report presents a way out.

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Some fast-charging USB products can now expose your phones to hackers

Hackers are apparently not only concerned with users’ data, they have now devised means to simply destroy the devices through a defect in fast-charging chargers. Here’s how to protect yourself.

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What’s the obsession with phone camera quality about?

In 2020, phone manufacturers and users alike are becoming more obsessed with camera specifications and photography features. Apparently, they have their reasons for this. But how long will this obsession last?

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OPPO Reno 3 Pro: 6 things you need to know, including Reno 3 comparison

Last week, Chinese-based smartphone maker finally introduced the OPPO Reno 3 Pro to the Nigerian market. Currently on pre-order ahead of May 20 release, Techpoint’s Muyiwa Matuluko shares his first-hand experience with the device.

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