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- 17 Jul 2020
New Emojis Debut on World Emoji Day
As the world celebrated World Emoji Day yesterday, more than 117 new emojis are anticipated to make their debut this year, including new coronavirus (COVID-19) emojis. The new emoji list for 2020 was…
- 18 Jul 2018
Mobile Phone Makers Mark World Emoji Day with Redesigned Emoji
Yesterday was the fifth annual World Emoji Day, started to celebrate the use of little characters in communication. The day was created in 2014 by Jeremy Burge, an emoji historian, with 17 July…
- 8 Feb 2019
New Emoji Could End Period 'Shame', Bloody Taboos
Women and girls will be able to use an emoji to chat about their periods from next month, which will help to end the shame around menstruation, a child rights group said on Wednesday. Coding…
- 2 May 2024
32m Attacks Thwarted on World Password Day
Passwords serve as the foundation of our digital lives, but they also serve as the gateway for cybercriminals to hack into sensitive personal information. Considering their essential function,…
- 26 Aug 2024
TECNO Task Lights Up Big Brother Naija with Unforgettable Moments
What began as an ordinary day in the Big Brother Naija house quickly transformed into one of the most exhilarating moments of the season as the much-anticipated TECNO Task ignited the atmosphere. The…
- 17 Apr 2015
Twitter Releases New Star Wars Emoticons
Twitter on Friday revealed that users will have even more ways to express their passion about their favorite pop culture phenomenon with new Twitter-exclusive #StarWarsEmojis. In anticipation of the…
- 22 Sept 2016
Say 'allo' to Google as Allo Launches in Nigeria
Google Nigeria on Thursday announced the launch of Google Allo to the Nigerian market. Announced at the Google I/O Developer conference in May, Allo is a smart messaging app that works off your phone…
- 27 Apr 2016
PRIV by Blackberry Now Runs On Android Marshmallow
BlackBerry Limited, a global leader in secure mobile communications, has released the Android 6.0 Marshmallow (M) mobile operating system for PRIV, the first-ever BlackBerry smartphone fully powered…
- 26 Mar 2018
Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Unveiled in Nigeria
Samsung has rolled out Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+, the smartphones that reimagine the way people communicate, share and experience the world. According to the company, it is Made for an age in…
- 22 Sept 2016
Google Launches App to Rival WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger
Google at the red-hot mobile messaging market came with a new artificial intelligence-powered Allo app that seeks to compete with popular rivals such as WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. But the app’s…
- 23 Nov 2018
TECNO Mobile Announces CAMON 11 PRO, 24MP Clear Selfie Phone with AI Technology
Global premier mobile phone brand TECNO Mobile announces new smartphones CAMON 11 and CAMON 11 PRO for bright and clear selfies with high quality. The novelties will join the popular CAMON…
- 17 Jul 2019
One Charge, 4 Days on, TECNO 5000mAh Big Battery Smartphone Pouvoir 3 is now Available
Global premier mobile phone brand TECNO Mobile under TRANSSION HOLDINGS, launched the another powerful smartphone device from their Pouvoir serieswhich is known for its huge battery capacity. This…
- 15 Apr 2020
Nigeria Represents Huge Potential Market for RCS
By Olajide Osho-Thomas The most popular communications channel in many parts of the world – the Short Message Service (SMS) – is rapidly evolving into a technology that businesses can leverage to…
- 20 May 2020
Carbon Launches its New Social Banking Service
digital financial services company, Carbon in an effort to improve the experience of its customers, has launched Carbon Express - A keyboard extension that allows customers to access Carbon services…
- 10 Jun 2020
Facebook Launches Messenger Kids Across Sub-Saharan Africa
Facebook is rolling out Messenger Kids, a video chat and messaging app that helps children connect with friends and family in a fun, parent-controlled space. Available to download from the…
- 18 Mar 2021
Galaxy A32, A52 and A72 Make Innovation Accessible to All
Samsung has unveiled the Samsung Galaxy A32, A52 and A72, making powerful innovation accessible to everyone. The latest Samsung Galaxy A series lets you communicate and express yourself with an…
- 5 May 2021
Twitter’s Spaces is Here, Let’s Chat
Last year Twitter introduced Spaces: live audio conversations on the Twitter. Since then, the tech giant has been building and testing with a limited group and have found that hearing people’s voices…
- 28 Jun 2021
Jack Dorsey: Unpicking Twitter Boss's Passion for Nigeria
By Nduka Orjinmo - BBC News Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is no stranger to controversy but in Nigeria he has become embroiled in the battle between the country's tech-savvy youths and a ruling class that…
- 13 Feb 2022
Nigerian Idol Season 7: Toolz Joins D’banj and Obi Asika as Guest Judge
Nigerian Idol is bringing the heat this season, and we’re loving it! A few hours ago, the show announced Tolu Oniru-Demuren’s guest appearance as a judge on its second episode via its official social…
- 22 Jan 2024
Four Things You Need to Know to Stay Connected with WhatsApp Channels
Today, over 2 billion people across more than 180 countries use WhatsApp to connect with friends and family, making it probably the world's most widely used private messagingservice. And now, people…
- 23 Jul 2025
Telegram to allow U.S. users send, receive crypto directly in app
Telegram users in the United States can now send, receive, and manage cryptocurrency directly within the app: no downloads, extensions, or separate logins required. The built-in TON Wallet, developed…
- 16 Oct 2025
OpenAI to Ease ChatGPT Restrictions, Introduce Adult Content for Verified Users — Altman
OpenAI Chief Executive Officer, Sam Altman, has announced a major policy shift for the company’s flagship chatbot, ChatGPT, revealing plans to relax content restrictions and introduce adult-oriented…
- 14 Aug 2015
Twitter Removes 140-Character Limits for Direct Messaging
If you’ve checked your Direct Messages today, you may have noticed that something’s missing: the limitation of 140 characters. You can now chat on (and on) in a single Direct Message, and likely…
- 24 Feb 2016
Facebook Launches 'Reactions' Globally
Facebook users around the globe can now be more expressive. The social network rolled out "Reactions" - an extension of the "Like" button - worldwide on Wednesday, to allow users to express emotions…
- 29 Feb 2016
Palmchat 5.1.4 Can Tackle Impersonation- Boukali
There appears to be growing fears when connecting with unknown people in the social media platform as a result of impersonation. But the introduction of Palmchat 5.1.4 app can make online dating…
- 6 Apr 2016
Twitter Adds Button to Share Tweets in Direct Messages
Twitter yesterday added a button that lets people easily share ‘tweets’ in direct messages. The move came as an acknowledgement of the appeal of one-to-one connections to users of the popular…
- 22 Feb 2017
WhatsApp Gets Status Update
Facebook-owned messaging app WhatsApp is today introducing a feature that will allow users to update their status with pictures and videos that disappear after 24 hours. Previously, users could post…
- 4 Nov 2017
Meet HP Sprocket, Pocket-Sized Photo Printer
By peter oluka Designed to bring back the fun of printed photos, HP has launched the HP Sprocket Photo Printer. Great imagery doesn’t just have to live online, this pocket-size printer allows users…
- 1 Mar 2018
HMD Global Unveils Five New Nokia Phones
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has announced four new additions to its award-winning portfolio of Android smartphones – Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus, new Nokia 6 and Nokia 1. Delivering all…
- 26 Feb 2018
Samsung Launches Galaxy S9 with Focus on Social Media
Samsung Electronics unveiled its flagship Galaxy S9 smartphone on Sunday with an emphasis on visual applications for social media, hoping to attract tech savvy young consumers to weather a market…