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  1. Jan

    Google reverse decision to remove permission information from Play store

    Google backtracks on decision to drop app permission information Google is backtracking on its decision to remove the app permissions section from Play Store listings after starting its rollout in April. After considering user feedback, the tech giant said it would reinstate the app...
  3. Jan

    WhatsApp brings Android to iOS migration out of beta

    WhatsApp launches Android to iOS migration WhatsApp users on Android can now migrate their data to iPhone, the mobile instant messaging platform has announced. This comes after Mark Zuckerberg announced on 14 June that the feature would soon be available to more devices.
  4. Jan

    Google Play adopting honour system for app permission disclosure

    Google Play Store dropping app permission information Google is dropping its separate "app permission" sections in the Play Store in favour of descriptions provided by the specific developer, according to an Ars Technica report. This comes just a week before the tech giant reaches the deadline...
  5. Jan

    Google rolls out Android 13 release candidate

    Google releases final Android 13 beta Google has started rolling out the fourth and final beta for its soon-to-be-released Android 13 operating system (OS), providing developers with an early look at the changes. The tech giant said the official release of Android 13 is "just a few weeks away".
  6. Jan

    WhatsApp boss warns about fake versions of the Android app

    Fake WhatsApp warning Using fake or modified versions of WhatsApp on Android could lead to your personal information being stolen, warned the company's CEO, Will Cathcart. Cathcart said that the company's security research team found hidden malware within apps offering similar services to...
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  7. Jan

    Major Spotify bug on Android prevents app from loading

    Spotify bug prevents app from loading on Android Spotify has confirmed a glitch that prevents its Android app from loading and getting stuck on the loading screen, Phone World reported. In a community thread, the music streaming company asked users experiencing the issue to provide further...
  8. Jan

    Telegram launches Premium subscriptions - R89.99 per month for South Africans on iOS

    Telegram Premium launched — what you get for R89.99 per month Instant messaging platform Telegram has announced the launch of its subscription service, which the company said would let users support the app’s development and access additional features. iOS users in South Africa can subscribe...
  9. Jan

    Mark Zuckerberg announces WhatsApp Android-to-iOS data migration

    WhatsApp gets major smartphone switch feature Meta-owned WhatsApp is adding the ability to transfer chat data from Android to iOS, according to CEO Mark Zuckerberg. WhatsApp data that can be transferred will include chat history, photos, videos, and voice messages, and Zuckerberg said...
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  10. Jan

    WhatsApp testing cloud backup export - possibly for cross-platform migration

    Big WhatsApp backup feature coming WhatsApp is developing a backup export feature that could make it easier to switch smartphones while keeping your chat history, WABetaInfo reports. According to the report, a new "Export backup" button will be available in the Chat backup section of...
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  11. Jan

    YouTube lets TV app connect to smartphone as second screen

    YouTube's TV app lets you use your phone as a second screen YouTube has introduced a new feature that will allow users to use their Android phone or iPhone as a second screen for the service's TV app, according to a statement from the company. This makes it easier to interact with the video...
  12. Jan

    Google TV app comes to South Africa

    Google TV launches in South Africa Google has started rolling out the replacement for its Movies and TV app, Google TV, to iOS and Android smartphones. Google TV is currently available to iOS users, while Android support is still expanding in the coming months.
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    WhatsApp killing iOS 10 and 11 support

    WhatsApp dropping support for older phones WhatsApp has started notifying users on older iPhones that it would no longer support their devices from 24 October 2022, WABetaInfo reported. WhatsApp’s Help Center confirms that the Facebook-owned messaging application will no longer support iPhones...
  14. Jan

    WhatsApp developing chat filters and macOS-native desktop app

    WhatsApp chat filters and desktop app updates WhatsApp updates currently under development include a filter for chats and groups, a new message reply shortcut for WhatsApp Desktop, and a new desktop app for macOS, WABetaInfo reported. Last year, WhatsApp released advanced business account...
  15. Jan

    Best-selling smartphones on MTN and Cell C

    Best-selling smartphones in South Africa Android devices dominate smartphone sales in South Africa, and the best-selling devices vary between post-paid and pre-paid customers, according to Cell C and MTN. MTN told MyBroadband that Android devices make up 94% of the smartphones on its network...
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  16. Jan

    Security flaw in open source ALAC created remote code execution vulnerability in Android

    Critical security flaws put millions of Android users' privacy at risk Security firm Check Point has announced that it discovered a security vulnerability in millions of Android devices powered by Qualcomm and MediaTek chipsets. The firm found the bug residing in an open-source version of the...
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  17. Jan

    South Africa's Android kings - Samsung vs Huawei

    Samsung vs Huawei — The Android king of South Africa When it comes to Android smartphones in South Africa, two brands stand out from the rest — Samsung and Huawei. According to data from GlobalStats Statcounter, these two manufacturers have the most popular smartphone brands in the country, by...
  18. Jan

    Why the Google Play Store lost 1 million apps in 4 years

    Why the Google Play Store lost 1 million apps in 4 years The number of apps available on the Google Play Store plummeted by more than 1 million in four years, an analysis by tradingplatforms.com has shown. According to the site, the Google Play Store hosted just short of 2.6 million apps by...
  19. Jan

    Google soft-launches iOS Switch-to-Android app

    Google quietly launches Switch to Android app on iOS Google has released an iOS app that helps you wirelessly transfer data from an iPhone to an Android device. On the App Store, the app’s description indicates that you can securely transfer photos, videos, contacts, and calendar events to...
  20. Jan

    WhatsApp to soon test extra message reactions - report

    New WhatsApp message reactions in the works WhatsApp is planning to add more reactions to its Android beta in a future update, WABetaInfo reported. The reaction system WhatsApp is currently testing in the Android beta includes six different emojis — Like, Love, Laugh, Surprised, Sad, and Thanks.
  21. Jan

    Microsoft reorganising several teams under Android Microsoft Platform and Experiences

    Microsoft gets dedicated Android team Microsoft is creating a dedicated team to improve integration between its Windows PC operating system and Android devices, Windows Central reported. According to the report, Microsoft chief product officer Panos Panay sent out a memo early last week...
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