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Phones losing WhatsApp support effective 1st November

Every now and then, WhatsApp updates arrive for many users from its official site or in the play store. It is in...

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How to bank via WhatsApp with Absa Bank Kenya

Absa Bank Kenya has launched an innovation that allows its customers to access their bank accounts and transact via WhatsApp. The innovation...

You can now make WhatsApp calls on KaiOS phones

KaiOS Technologies and WhatsApp released an update that enables WhatsApp calls for KaiOS-enabled devices worldwide. The new feature is available to millions...

Telkom launches Mastercard virtual card for use on WhatsApp

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Telkom launches Mastercard virtual card for use on WhatsApp

Telkom has launched Africa’s first Mastercard virtual card for use on WhatsApp. This will enable Telkom Pay customers to make e-commerce payments....

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Money Message: Nedbank’s WhatsApp payments innovation

Receiving money as soon as you ask for it, say in a text chat, is a joy! Innovations like WhatsApp banking were...

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How to make WhatsApp voice and video calls on desktop

If you are always busy on your PC, you could be one of those that does all your WhatsApp business right there....

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You won’t send/receive WhatsApp texts if you reject new terms

You probably heard or might have over-heard of the new terms and conditions coming with using WhatsApp. There have been several concerns...

Telkom Pay: How payments over WhatsApp work

Innovations in the tech industry keep coming up, in a bid to serve the customer better and seamlessly. South African telecom company,...

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How to customize wallpapers for each of your WhatsApp chats

Over 2 billion users enjoy sending messages over WhatsApp, in the form of text, images, videos, and gifs. However, one of the...

How to use WhatsApp Disappearing Messages on mobile and PC

WhatsApp disappearing messages feature is one of the latest from the company and you can now use it across all platforms. This...

WhatsApp starts rolling out the ‘Search the web’ feature

In this time when everyone is at home and a lot on their device, it is hard to contain the spread of...

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How to enable dark mode on WhatsApp

The WhatsApp dark mode theme is now available on all WhatsApp platforms including mobile, web and the desktop app. The company has...

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WhatsApp adds Animated Stickers, QR codes

WhatsApp has confirmed that it is adding a number of new features that shall be rolling out over the next few weeks....

5 futuristic concepts that WhatsApp should implement

WhatsApp has over 2 billion users, and it is not a doubt that it is one of the (if not the) most...

WhatsApp launches the “Together at Home” sticker pack

With over 2 billion users on WhatsApp, chatting the day away and sending each other various types of media, you can only...

WhatsApp doubling limit of participants for group calls

Group calls over WhatsApp in the recent weeks have been a lot more. This is highly because of the less physical meetings...

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You can easily start WhatsApp calls for groups of 4 or less

WhatsApp is now making it simpler for people to do group calls, though it has a catch to it. The company confirmed...

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How to protect against WhatsApp scams

When everyone is home and the best way to communicate with one another is through messaging apps like WhatsApp, those with malicious...

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WhatsApp further limits message forwarding to chock fake news

The times are tough, coronavirus is keeping a large section of the population either under lock-down or in isolation. Such a time...

How to use the WhatsApp call waiting feature

Depending on what you are doing, you might find it disruptive to leave one voice call for another unless the latter is...

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How to activate WhatsApp dark mode on your phone

Following numerous tests and speculation, dark mode is now available on WhatsApp for Android and iOS. The feature offers a fresh look...

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WhatsApp Web and Desktop soon getting the dark theme

WhatsApp recently released the dark theme for its Android and iOS beta users to try out. Like we already told you, having...

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WhatsApp hits the 2 billion user mark

WhatsApp has announced that it now supports more than two billion users globally. This is the first time in two years that...

This is why you MUST update your WhatsApp Desktop version

If you use the WhatsApp desktop version for your chats and calls, you should consider making an update to it. This is...

Facebook puts plans for ads in WhatsApp on hold

For all the fears we had that Facebook could initiate the presence of ads in WhatsApp, the verdict is now clear. It...

How to save your WhatsApp chat history

Your WhatsApp chats are automatically backed up and saved daily to your phone’s memory. Depending on your settings, you can also periodically...

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How to create a catalog in WhatsApp Business app

Doing business no longer requires the presence of physical premises where customers can find you. The cumulative development in technology and digital...

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How to limit who adds you to a WhatsApp group

The nightmare of waking up in a WhatsApp group with hundreds of unread messages from people you know nothing about is almost...

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How to enable Dark Mode on WhatsApp Web

Dark mode is becoming a user favourite and its availability on an app’s interface is becoming mandatory. Many of the social media...

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How to use WhatsApp fingerprint lock on your phone

After vigorous tests and a lot that we heard from beta testers, WhatsApp has finally made available its fingerprint lock feature for...

Lebanon’s plan to tax WhatsApp users flops amidst protests

As social media users fight their way to always stay actively online on the various platforms, some governments around the world are...

How to format WhatsApp messages on your phone

Depending on the exact message you want to pass on, you can format WhatsApp messages that you wish to send out by...

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How to share your WhatsApp status updates to Facebook

WhatsApp and Facebook are under one parent company, and in case you use the updated versions of the two apps, you should...

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How to send uncompressed images on WhatsApp

WhatsApp is notorious for compressing its images, so that otherwise-beautiful pictures look like they were shot from a generations-old camera phone. I...

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Briefing: Tumwebaze says local app BUCXS got Shs100m to battle WhatsApp; Interconnect rates reduced and more

Good evening, SautiTech reader! Welcome to the second half of 2019 and this is the rundown of stories in the startup and...

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How to use WhatsApp without keeping the app on your phone

WhatsApp still demands that it is installed on a smartphone to be used but this doesn’t mean you can’t access your account...

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In brief: Your WhatsApp unsafe; unpaid Nira staff; new Bolt Uganda rates; Huawei ICT Academy in Uganda and more

Good evening, SautiTech readers! This is your Tuesday evening briefing through which you will learn about the latest developments in the tech...

Reduce data usage on WhatsApp calls in 4 steps

If you do a lot of WhatsApp calls and you want to limit how much data you spend, there’s a way to...

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MTN launches airtime top-up through WhatsApp

Subscribers of MTN now have an option of purchasing airtime and data bundles from the telecom giant through WhatsApp. The move, which...

In brief: UCC warns on WhatsApp hackers, Ugandan ePassports now accepted in Denmark

Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) was warned users of the messaging service WhatsApp to be wary of hackers that have mastered the art...

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WhatsApp limits text forwards to five recipients to fight rumors

By Reuters Facebook Inc’s WhatsApp messenger service is globally limiting the number of times a user can forward a message to five,...

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WhatsApp’s Swipe to Reply feature making texting more swift

In a move to improve the experience on the messaging service, WhatsApp has added a new feature called Swipe to Reply for...

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2 ways to detect your WhatsApp is being accessed from another device

The puzzle of maintaining privacy in they cyberworld remains exceedingly hard to crack. Just a few days ago, European authorities discovered that...

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4 ways to restore deleted WhatsApp chats or files on Android

Information is very powerful and we like to keep it for many reasons like references or memory attachments. So today we are...

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2 ways you can know your WhatsApp has been hacked

Security is an important aspect of online communication, which is why we all need to feel secure and know that private information...

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5 things you should do if your WhatsApp is hacked

If you’ve been following our series on WhatsApp, we’ve revealed to you that your account can easily be hacked, which is why...

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7 Ways to keep your WhatsApp secure

Online security and privacy have become an area of concern today. Safety is needed against hackers, data brokers, scammers, etc. WhatsApp users...

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How to hide your chats using WhatsApp GB

In our previous article, we detailed how someone could easily hack your chats on WhatsApp using different tools. But you can be...

Facebook moves to display ads in the WhatsApp ‘Status’ feature

Facebook has finally made the long-awaited revelation, announcing Wednesday that it would start monetizing WhatsApp by putting ads on the WhatsApp ‘Status’...

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How anyone can easily hack your WhatsApp account

As a messaging service, WhatsApp has eased communication in countless ways. But it has also been one of the platforms easily exploited...

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How to run two WhatsApp accounts on one phone

If you own a dual-sim smartphone, you most likely have two SIM cards which you use to contact your kith and kin...

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How to install and use WhatsApp Bluestacks

In our previous article, we talked about how to use WhatsApp for PC; in this article, we look at how can you...

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Guide on how to use WhatsApp for PC

WhatsApp for PC is one of the technology innovations you might need to add your laptop or office desktop. The idea of...

How to prevent your WhatsApp data from getting deleted in November

A new partnership between Google and WhatsApp will give users with Google Drive accounts access to more space to back up their...

WhatsApp backups will no longer count on your Google Drive storage

WhatsApp currently has over 1.5 billion daily active users, sending 60 billion messages each day, according to statista.com. The “60 billion messages”...

Privacy: How to send WhatsApp messages to unsaved contacts

WhatsApp is continuously growing and adding new features each day that goes by. In order to send messages to people, you need...

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How Africa is embracing WhatsApp banking

WhatsApp is not just an application to stay connected with friends and family. It has become much more than this today. You...

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WhatsApp Business unveils new tools to improve communication

By BGR WhatsApp has just announced the rollout of new tools for its business and enterprise facing app, “WhatsApp Business”. The company...

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WhatsApp rolls out group calling feature, here is how you can use it

WhatsApp is finally rolling out its group calling feature. After a successful beta test which was availed in June this year, the...

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Tired of WhatsApp? Here are 4 alternatives for you

Some countries like India are facing a challenge, with WhatsApp being used as a platform to spread fake news. A huge number...

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How to download WhatsApp status updates posted by your contacts

Many people today spend a large amount of their time on WhatsApp checking out status updates posted and try to download WhatsApp...

WhatsApp set to be Africa’s biggest payments and ad platform

By The New Times The ambitions of WhatsApp have remained something of a mystery, even as its reach as a messaging service...

Zambia: Govt moves to register WhatsApp Admins

By Alvine Chaparadza/TechZim Many social media platforms allow a person to create a group on which members can share views, photographs or...

WhatsApp ventures into banking sector in India

Facebook’s most popular messaging app is set to fully launch its Unified Process Interface (UPI)-based digital payments system in India this week,...

What you need to know about new WhatsApp group chat features

Messaging service WhatsApp on Tuesday introduced new features that will be used in group chats, and this, according to an official statement,...

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ETG’s one-stop Agricultural solutions APP makes farming more profitable

It is no secret that the Ugandan business environment is saturated by counterfeit and substandard products in all sectors. In agriculture, for...

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Easy Ticket’s digital ticketing services are making life easy for event organisers

Almost every day, there is a concert, show, or festival happening somewhere in Uganda. The majority of the partygoers mention access to...

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Aspen: Women in FinTech Alumni Using Technology to Transform the Education Sector

Imagine being a student with a personal assistant who can do research for you, prepare notes and even remind you of your...

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My Doctor is using Telemedicine to provide equitable Healthcare to underserved communities

Antenatal care is one service pregnant women struggle to seek. Many expectant mothers actually wait to first get a pregnancy complication to...

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CWG Uganda, Veritas demonstrate solutions for Data Protection Act compliance

The Data Protection Act Applies to a person/institution/public body collecting, processing, holding, or using personal and to data processed or recorded automatically...

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KaCyber, NSSF & Mastercard partner on transport innovation

Public Transport in Uganda. Considering that Uganda’s multimodal transport system is robust, there are discrepancies when it comes to ensuring all residents...

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Computer Store Uganda: Providing IT Solutions for Ugandans

In this new age and era, every individual and business globally needs Technology to grow and diversify its operations. And with the...

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Kanzu Code is helping Investment Clubs manage Funds better

One of the main reasons for the early collapse of villages Saccos and Investment groups is poor bookkeeping. Hell breaks loose whenever...

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itel P38 Series: Everything to expect as launch nears

It is not a secret that itel is steadily changing the norms in the smartphone industry, especially in Africa. With its upcoming...

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itel, MTN Uganda partner to launch the P17 and P17 Pro

itel and MTN Uganda have jointly launched the itel P17 series today following the recently launched partnership between the two companies. The...

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Absa Bank Uganda unveils cardless withdraw functionality on ATMs

Absa Bank Uganda has introduced yet another innovative and exciting cardless withdraw function on Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). The innovation allows customers...

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Nabuuma’s Solerchil, TMCG win Digital Innovation Challenge

Shamim Nabuuma Kaliisa‘s Solerchil Technologies and The Medical Concierge Group (TMCG) Limited have emerged winners, among the top 12 finalists, of the Global...

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Entries for 2021 Digital Impact Awards Africa open

Wheels to the 2021 Digital and Financial Inclusion Summit that will also feature the 8th edition of Digital Impact Awards Africa have...

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Ethiopia begins developing its own social media platform

Ethiopia has begun developing its own social media platform to rival Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp, though it does not plan to block...

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Instant settlements put Beyonic a notch higher in the market

While some Financial Technology Companies (FinTechs) are still struggling with the Level One Project principle of Same Day Settlement, Beyonic – recently...

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SongBoost: A music airplay tracking app for Africa

For a musician, mileage is a key driving factor in their career. The further the music goes, the more satisfaction and energy...

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How to schedule a text with the Google Messages app

There are often those important text messages you do not want to forget to send. It could be a birthday message, a...

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Welcome 2021, the year of tech-ing over

The 2020 chapter is closed, in comes 2021. From a technology perspective, it is rather not news that we are where we...

Jumia launches Festive sale to support you this Christmas

The year 2020 has been like no other with COVID-19 changing our lives from how we move, work, make money, travel and...

Nominees for the 2020 Digital Impact Awards

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List of the nominees for the 2020 Digital Impact Awards Africa

HiPipo; the organizers of the annual Digital Impact Awards Africa have released the list of nominees for the 7th edition of the...

Infinix Hot 10 review: Ultimately a Hot device!

It would be safe to say that Infinix has had a wonderful year in the mobile phone business, thanks to the strategic...

4G Vida K242: The first 4G KaiOS device in Uganda by Africell

KaiOS Technologies and Africell recently announced that a new KaiOS–enabled smart feature phone, the 4G Vida K242, is now available in Uganda...

You can now create, join and manage Rooms in Messenger

In late April this year, Facebook launched the Messenger Rooms to allow users to conference with other people at a time. The...

These are the 2020 Ecobank FinTech Challenge winners

Ecobank Group has announced the winners of its 2020 Ecobank Fintech Challenge following a virtual event streamed live from Accra, Ghana. Nokwary...

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Airtel Uganda gifting customers free data. Here’s how to win!

Airtel Uganda has launched a rewards program that will see its customers earn free data bundles upon referring their family and friends...

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How to create a custom avatar on Facebook

Avatars are one of the unique ways to spice up your personality and expressions in social interactions. We’ve seen Bitmojis and Memojis,...

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Social media ‘rumours’ could get you imprisoned in Tanzania

If you thought social media liberated your freedom of speech, do not reside in Tanzania. The state is now labelling it illegal...

How to turn on Dark Mode on your Windows 10 PC

If you have not yet tried it out, and are eager to, here is how to turn on the dark mode on...

5 Features we love about the Tecno Camon 15

Smartphone holders are always sure of one thing, the device you hold has a better and much more beautiful version in the...

How to set Dark Theme for Google Docs on Android

Google is enhancing its Docs, Sheets, and Slides on Android with Dark theme support. The company says the dark theme will ‘intelligently...

Most downloaded apps and games in 2020 so far

Thanks to COVID-19, a number of us have found much more use in our smartphones and gadgets at home. Because of the...

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Step by step guide on how to use the Chipper Cash app

In these modern times, you no longer need a pen and paper with you, let alone to move distances, just to send...

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A beginner’s guide to using TikTok

If there is something that has shaped social media of late, it is TikTok. The app has hijacked the internet and is...

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How to access NSSF services on your device

Are you an NSSF member and need to follow up on your account details and progress? You don’t have to schedule meetings...

How to lock your Facebook profile from public view

Are you the kind that does not want everyone to easily have access to your Facebook profile with just a search of...