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Jun
24
2024

China has ordered the removal of Didi, a ride-hailing app, from Google Play

China has ordered the removal of Didi, a ride-hailing app, from Google Play China's regulators have ordered app store operators to remove Didi from their stores, escalating the country's regulatory crackdown on technology companies. Didi is China's largest ride-hailing company, facilitating more than 20 million rides daily. To put this in context, Didi processed 41 million transactions per day in the 12 months ending in March. It provided rides to 493 million active users during the same time .

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Jun
24
2024

OneWattSolar issues a ₦10b bond to fund the deployment of solar energy across Sub-Saharan Africa

OneWattSolar issues a ₦10b bond to fund the deployment of solar energy across Sub-Saharan Africa OneWattSolar, a startup that leverages Blockchain technology to provide off-grid renewable energy, has issued a $10 billion ($24.33 million) bond to fund the deployment of clean energy across Sub-Saharan Africa. The Green Bond Issuance program, announced on July 1, 2021, includes a seven-year Green Sukuk issue of 1 billion ($2.4 million). The bond was led by Comercio Partners, a Lagos-based inve.

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Jun
24
2024

Copia Global, a Kenyan e-commerce startup, expands into Uganda

Copia Global, a Kenyan e-commerce startup, expands into Uganda Copia Global, a Kenyan eCommerce startup, has announced the expansion of its services to Uganda. After establishing a foothold in Kenya, where the startup claims to serve over one million customers, the startup is now eyeing Uganda's growing middle class. Copia Global operates in a manner distinct from that of the majority of eCommerce platforms. Rather than relying on a website, it relies on a nationwide network of agents. When cu.

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Jun
24
2024

TECNO Introduces the PHANTOM X as a New Flagship Featuring a Sleek Design and Cutting-Edge Camera Technology

TECNO Introduces the PHANTOM X as a New Flagship  TECNO is scaling new heights with the announcement of its latest flagship smartphone, the PHANTOM X. PHANTOM X, which will be available on July 1st, 2021, features an elegant design with a 3D Borderless Screen and the industry's first silk glass back cover. The combination of the 50MP Ultra-Night camera and the industry-leading 1/1.3 super large sensor, the 48MP Ultra-Clear Selfie camera with a 105° Ultra-Wide angle, and the AI-assisted.

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Jun
24
2024

myPaddi is dedicated to providing a safe space for young people to discuss sex

myPaddi is dedicated to providing a safe space for young people to discuss sex When Dr. Charles Immanuel Akhimien and Dr. Emmanuel Owobu, two medical school classmates from the University of Benin, co-founded MOBicure in 2015, they had a clear vision for their Digital Health Company and the peculiar problems they intended to solve with it. MOBicure was envisioned as a Nigerian start-up that would provide relevant mobile technology solutions to pressing health issues in developing countries, beg.

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Jun
24
2024

How to Disable the Activity Status Feature on Instagram

How To Disable The Activity Status Feature on Instagram Be cautious, Instagram scrollers: your preferred photo-sharing app includes a feature that notifies friends when you were last active. Similar to Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp's activity status, Instagram's "Activity Status" setting displays the last time you accessed the app. Although it is now disabled by default in your account, it is still prudent to disable it. Let's take a look at how it works and then how to disable it.  &.

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Jun
24
2024

How to Add and Remove Favorite HomeKit Accessories from the iPhone and iPad Home screen

How to Add and Remove Favorite HomeKit Accessories from the iPhone and iPad's Home screen Whether you're new to HomeKit or have been collecting accessories for years, you're probably already aware that it's inconvenient to have to hunt for your favorite or most-used accessories in the Home app. Thankfully, Apple appears to understand this as well, as there is a convenient way to add specific accessories or even entire scenes to a list of favorites in the iPhone and iPad's Home app. By designat.

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Jun
24
2024

How to Use an iPhone to Go LIVE on Instagram

How to Use an iPhone to Go LIVE on Instagram Did you know you can use Instagram to live stream content directly from your iPhone? This feature is similar to Stories, except that everything is real-time and there is no time limit. Additionally, it is quite simple to access and use. Instagram Live enables you to broadcast anything using the camera on your iPhone. Instagram has you covered whether you want to live stream a once-in-a-lifetime moment, vlog, or simply interact with your followers in.

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Jun
24
2024

How to Remove AirTag from iPhone and iPad Find My

How to Remove AirTag from iPhone & iPad's Find My Are you planning to sell or give away your current AirTags? In that case, please pause for a moment. You cannot immediately transfer ownership of your AirTags. To begin, you must delete the AirTags from Find My. AirTags are convenient trackers that can assist you in locating lost keys, bags, and other items. As with restoring an iPhone before selling or giving it away, you'll need to remove your AirTag from your list of Find My devices to a.

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Jun
24
2024

Meet Mighty, an e-commerce platform where kids are the boss; a “digital lemonade stand”

Meet Mighty, an e-commerce platform where kids are the boss; a “digital lemonade stand” Until children reach a certain age, enrichment programs are largely limited to school, sports, and camps, with little in the way of money-making opportunities. Now, a year-old Los Angeles-based startup called Mighty, a sort of Shopify for younger children, aims to partially fill the void. Indeed, Mighty — founded by Ben Goldhirsh, formerly of GOOD magazine, and Dana Mauriello, formerly of .

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Jun
24
2024

5 incredible things your smartphone is capable of doing

5 incredible things you didn't know your smartphone was capable of doing Here are 5 awesome things you can do right now with your smartphone.   1. Trash your pesky remote control You've misplaced the remote, huh? That thing is as slippery as an eel in a barrel of okra — don't ask us how it got there. The point is that you can use your phone as a remote control for devices such as your television, air conditioner, DVD player, and projector. Certain Android phones include a built-i.

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Jun
24
2024

How to Restore HomePod Mini with Mac or PC

How To Restore HomePod Mini with Mac or PC Is your HomePod Mini not functioning properly? Whether your HomePod Mini is not responding at all or appears to be bricked, you can try restarting, resetting, or even restoring it to get it working again. Unlike the standard HomePod, the HomePod Mini includes a USB-C charging cable, allowing you to connect it to a USB-C port on your computer. While your computer cannot be used to transfer content, it can be used to reset the software on your HomePod t.

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Jun
24
2024

How To Connect An Android Tablet via USB To A Computer

How To Connect An Android Tablet via USB To A Computer The simplest and most direct method of connecting an Android tablet to a computer is via a wire — more precisely, the wire nestled at the core of a USB cable. After connecting the USB cable, you can do a variety of things, but everything begins with the connection.    Connecting The Tablet To A Computer The USB cable included with your Android tablet can be used to connect the tablet to a computer physically. It's simple,.

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Jun
24
2024

TeamApt raises an undisclosed Series B to expand its financial services beyond Nigeria

TeamApt raises an undisclosed Series B to expand its financial services beyond Nigeria TeamApt, a Nigerian fintech startup, has raised an undisclosed sum in its Series B funding round. While the precise amount raised was not disclosed, sources close to the organization claim it is significantly more than $20 million but less than $100 million. Novastar Ventures led the funding round, which also included participation from FMO, Global Ventures, CDC, Oui Capital, Kepple Africa Ventures, and Som.

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Jun
24
2024

How to Share Files Between an Android Phone and a Laptop

How To Share Files Between an Android Phone and a Laptop Transferring files between a smart phone and a laptop or desktop computer is quite common. There are several ways to accomplish this. Generally, you can transfer files by connecting the phone to the laptop or sending them wirelessly via Bluetooth if both devices support it. Additionally, you can transfer the files via a cloud service such as Dropbox or Google Drive.   Laptop Mobile Data Transfers There are numerous reasons why you.

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Jun
24
2024

How To Browse Files on an Android Phone

How To Browse Files on an Android Phone Finding files that you've downloaded or created should take only a few moments on an Android device. Files are organized in folders, which makes it simple to locate a specific file. All Android devices running version 10 or higher come pre-installed with the Files app. Although it is free, it is one of the best Android utility apps for managing storage. Additionally, you can share files or post them to social media directly from the Files app.  &nbs.

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Jun
24
2024

Microverse raises $12.5m Series A funding

Microverse raises $12.5m Series A funding Microverse, a rapidly growing Edtech startup, has announced a $12.5 million Series A funding round. Northzone, a global technology venture capital firm, led the round, alongside previous investors General Catalyst and All Iron Ventures. It was also attended by business angels and leading startups from Europe, Africa, and Latin America. Microverse teaches people, particularly those in developing countries, how to code through a collaborative, cohort-bas.

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Jun
24
2024

How to Perform an ECG Test on an Apple Watch

How to Perform an ECG Test on an Apple Watch The ability to record an ECG directly from your wrist is one of the most intriguing health features of the newer Apple Watch models. For those who are unfamiliar, an ECG, or electrocardiogram, is a test that is used to determine the rhythm of your heart by recording the timing and strength of electrical signals that cause the heart to beat. Apple Watch is already the best smartwatch on the market, and the numerous health features are a welcome additi.

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Jun
24
2024

How to Hide Your Instagram Activity Status

How To Hide Your Instagram Activity Status Are you a regular user of Instagram to keep in touch with your friends, family, and colleagues? In that case, you may have noticed that Instagram Direct displays a user's most recent activity. It's comparable to WhatsApp's Last Seen feature, but it can be disabled easily if necessary. Instagram Direct, for those who are unaware, enables users to send private messages to other users. When you open Direct and scroll through the list of conversations, a .

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Jun
24
2024

How to Hide Last Seen on WhatsApp for iPhone

How To Hide Last Seen on WhatsApp for iPhone Are you a WhatsApp user? Do you use it to communicate with your friends, family, and relatives? Did you know that you can block your contacts and other users from seeing your "Last Seen" status? Fortunately, the app's privacy settings are fairly straightforward to access. For those who are unaware, Last Seen is a WhatsApp feature that informs users when someone last opened the application or used the service. It appears in a conversation directly be.

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