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Will the iPhone XR-to-17 Conversion Saga Threaten Apple’s Brand and Sales in Nigeria?

The viral saga over “iPhone XR converted to iPhone 17 Pro Max” between influencers Blord and VeryDarkMan has sparked outrage and raised concerns about counterfeit…

By: Author Africa

BBM, Goodie Goodie, Share A Coke – Things Millennials Got to Experience That Gen Zs Haven’t

From BBM pings and Goodie Goodie treats to “Share a Coke” bottles and indestructible Nokia phones — here are nostalgic moments that defined the millennial…

By: Cynthia Okafor

U.S. Embassy in Nigeria Suspends Social Media Updates Amid Government Shutdown

The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria has suspended social media updates on X due to a U.S. government shutdown. Consular services remain operational, though delays may…

By: Cynthia Okafor

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek to Step Down, Co-CEOs Named for January 2026 Transition

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek will step down in January 2026, transitioning to Executive Chairman. Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström will become co-CEOs, continuing Spotify’s growth…

By: Cynthia Okafor

Facebook Launches New Tools to Strengthen Fan-Creator Connections

Facebook introduces new features like fan challenges, custom badges, and leaderboards to help creators engage audiences and transform followers into active communities….

By: Cynthia Okafor

Meta Rolls Out Global Message Translation on WhatsApp for Seamless Communication

WhatsApp has launched a global message translation feature, allowing users to translate chats directly within the app while maintaining privacy. Available on Android and iPhone,…

By: Cynthia Okafor

Spotify Now Lets 433M Free Users Pick and Play Any Song Like Premium Subscribers

Spotify has upgraded its free tier, allowing 433 million ad-supported users to pick, search, and play any song they want. New features aim to boost…

By: Cynthia Okafor

Snapchat Launches AI-Powered Text-to-Image Feature ‘Imagine Lens’: How to Use It

Snapchat introduces Imagine Lens, a generative AI text-to-image tool for Lens+ and Snapchat+ Platinum users. Learn how to use Imagine Lens to create AI-powered images…

By: Cynthia Okafor

Kenya Backs Digital Creators with New Tools and Training Opportunities

Kenya’s Ministry of ICT and Digital Economy is rolling out new tools, training, and infrastructure to empower digital creators, with support from Meta, Google, and…

By: Cynthia Okafor

Access to X, YouTube and Other Online Platforms Restricted in Turkey, NetBlocks Reports

Internet monitor NetBlocks confirms restricted access to X, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, and Facebook in Turkey amid opposition party rallies and heightened political tensions….

By: Cynthia Okafor

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