Author: Smart Megwai

In January, Twitter acquired the newsletter platform Revue, but so far, it has had little integration with the Micro-blogging site. There are times when you write a Twitter thread, and you will be saluted with a “Hello Wordsmiths” message. That’s Twitter informing you about this newsletter feature.  https://innovation-village.com/twitter-acquires-newsletter-startup-revue/ The Social…

As battle rages on TikTok’s number one position, Facebook tests “Facebook Reels” in the US. The company announced this morning that it is testing this new feature that will allow its users to create and share short-form video content directly as News Feed or within a Facebook group.  As earlier…

Disappearing WhatsApp messages will soon be subject to a long time limit, undermining the purpose of this privacy-focused feature. According to a WhatsApp survey by WABetaInfo, the messaging app is testing a new 90-day message disappearance option. The new 90 day limit was discovered in the latest beta version of…

Twitter is introducing new changes to its API that allows third-party developers to design tools, applications and services for Spaces – it’s audio platform – so as to maximise platform conversations. The focus of this new update is on making it easier to discover Spaces, which is one of the…

Sharing financial data via APIs and data-driven value-added product analysis in Africa is becoming increasingly attractive as large enterprises continue to raise more money for expansion. In less than twelve months after it secured $3 million in initial round financing, the San Francisco and African Startup has raised another $15…

When Salesforce acquired Slack for nearly $ 28 billion late last year, it seemed like they had big plans for the company, and today the CRM tycoon announced some initial integrations that will benefit Salesforce customers. Slack’s VP at Salesforce, Rob Seaman, sees Slack as a promising communications platform for…

As the Company continues to grow rapidly, more brands are looking for ways to use TikTok to increase their reach and awareness. As a Marketer, you need to understand how TikTok works, especially the TikTok community, if you want to trend organically. Redirecting ad campaigns from third-party channels is ineffective.…

Just this week, Twitter introduced new updates to the way its app and website looks, and now it’s making little changes in the contrast on its buttons. This is in response to the feedback the Social site got from some users who reported having eye strain, headaches, and migraines due…

Facebook has extended its user’s ability to use end-to-end encryption for voice and video calls on Messenger. End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) is a security feature that prevents third parties from eavesdropping on your conversations and chats. It works like a lock and key, where just you and the people in the…

Some users in Zambia have informed the public via Twitter that WhatsApp is currently restricted during the country’s general elections. The presidential and parliamentary elections ended in clashes between incumbent President Edgar Lungu and Hakainde Hichilem, from the opposition party. Internet Control Service Netblocks added that many ISPs in Zambia…

If you log in to Twitter today, you may notice some subtle changes in the layout and design. The subtle format adjustments may feel like a glitch in Matrix, or it may seem like continuous crashes are starting to bother you. That’s because Twitter has released a few changes to…

Google has introduced a periodic table to its Search platform that Learners and Educators can interact with in order to learn more about the elements. The way to access it is through Google’s Google’s Art Experiment, or just type “Periodic Table” in search and tap “Explore Elements” which is a…

WhatsApp finally addressed one of its biggest problems with chat history — the inability to transfer chat messages when you change platforms. The Instant-messaging Service will now let you move your chat history when you switch from an iOS device to Android. This includes voice notes, images, and chat messages. …

As part of an expanded effort to help black business owners cope with the fallout from the ongoing pandemic, Facebook announced that it’s hosting its first ever #BuyBlack Summit. which will take place on the 24th of 2021. This event is free, and will be held virtually, and Facebook has…

Perhaps unsurprisingly, according to the latest data from the app analytics platform Sensor Tower, TikTok again became the most downloaded app in July. This is not surprising though, since the Social Video App has been number one on the monthly download charts for the past 36 months. WhatsApp briefly returned…

While many websites rely on revenue from impressions and clicks of banner ads, some of these ads are annoying and in some cases act as malwares. Most of them are set up as fake pop-ups, while others are displayed as videos loud enough to even disturb the people around you.…

Despite the proliferation of shopping malls and the rise of venture capital-based e-commerce companies such as Jumia, informal retail still reigns supreme in Africa. According to a 2016 PwC study, 90% of sales in major African countries come through informal channels such as markets and Kiosks. This is a huge…

With over 1.5 billion active users as of May 2021, Gmail is one of the leading email subscribers. According to Litmus, the Email Client has a market share of 34 percent, many of whom will want to take advantage of all of the service’s features. One of them is the…

As someone whose work involves sending lots of emails, there are times when you realise a mistake or two after you have hit “Send” or perhaps hit “Reply all” while responding. Maybe the tone used while writing the mail isn’t right, and in the worst case was sent to the…

This is probably the world’s first pop-up camera. Vivo is reportedly working on a Smartphone that will come with multiple cameras popping out of the frame. These multi-level pop-up shooters aren’t facing forward, like most selfie cameras. Instead, they face backward to enable rear camera functionality. LetsGoDigital, who gave the…