WhatsApp has stopped working on dozens of older iPhones and Android phones as of June 1, 2025. See the full list of unsupported devices and learn how to stay connected.
Meta-owned WhatsApp has officially ended support for dozens of older smartphones effective June 1, 2025. This update impacts users who still rely on legacy iPhones and early Android models, marking a significant push toward modern device and OS adoption.
Starlink Suspends Services in South Africa Over “Unauthorised Territory” Use
Starlink, the global satellite internet provider owned by SpaceX, has officially suspended services for users accessing its network via roaming plans in South Africa. The abrupt service termination comes amid growing tensions with South Africa’s communications regulator, ICASA, over the company’s lack of licensing in the country.
Apple Challenges EU’s Digital Markets Act Order Over Interoperability Demands
Apple Pushes Back Against EU’s Order to Open iOS Ecosystem to Competitors Apple Inc. has formally filed a legal challenge against the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) order, which demands the company open up its tightly controlled ecosystem to rivals like Meta, Google, and Spotify. The tech giant called the EU’s requirements “unreasonable, costly, […]
Elon Musk Launches XChat to Compete with WhatsApp, Telegram
Elon Musk Introduces XChat — A Secure Messaging Rival to WhatsApp and Telegram
Bildup AI Launches ‘AI in Every Classroom’ with NGN500 Million Investment to Transform Nigerian Education
BildUp AI Unveils Bold Plans For AI-Classrooms in Nigeria Bildup AI, a leading Nigerian edtech company, has announced a groundbreaking initiative titled ‘AI in Every Classroom’, aimed at embedding artificial intelligence (AI) tools in schools across Nigeria. The program will be backed by a significant NGN500 million investment over the next 12 months. This ambitious […]
Google’s Edge Gallery: A New Era of On-Device AI Models Begins
Google has quietly launched Edge Gallery, a powerful new app that could mark a turning point for on-device AI. While most generative AI apps rely on the cloud, Edge Gallery flips the script, bringing models directly onto Android devices. And though it’s labelled “Alpha,” this experimental app already offers surprising performance and versatility, particularly for developers, tinkerers, and privacy-conscious users.
PalmPay Ranked #2 in Financial Times Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies 2025 List
PalmPay, a leading African neobank and fintech platform, has been named the fastest-growing financial services company in Africa and ranked #2 overall in the Financial Times Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies 2025 list, compiled in partnership with Statista.
Globacom, Huawei, and Nigerian ICT Ministry Launch Digital Village Initiative to Bridge Connectivity Gap
In a groundbreaking move to bridge Nigeria’s digital divide, the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy has partnered with Globacom and Huawei Nigerian Enterprises to launch the Digital Village Initiative, starting with a pilot project in Isuanin Kura in Ibwa 2, Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
Meta to Fully Automate Advertising with AI by 2026
Meta Platforms is gearing up to revolutionise digital advertising with a bold plan to fully automate ad creation and targeting using AI by 2026, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. The move is expected to reshape how businesses engage with Meta’s massive global user base across Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms.
Microsoft to Invest $400 Million in Switzerland to Boost AI and Cloud Computing Infrastructure
Microsoft has announced a significant $400 million investment in Switzerland, aimed at expanding its cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. This move reinforces the company’s commitment to advancing digital transformation in Europe while addressing growing demand across sectors.
