WhatsApp Drops Support for Android and iPhone Devices in Latest Update, Full List Emerges
WhatsApp ends support for Android 5.0 and 5.1, affecting 31+ phones, while older iPhones face a November 2026 cutoff, with the full list of affected models.
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WhatsApp ends support for Android 5.0 and 5.1, affecting 31+ phones, while older iPhones face a November 2026 cutoff, with the full list of affected models.
The Communications Authority of Kenya has proposed a new licensing framework for data centres operating in Kenya. It is part of efforts to strengthen …
The government through the Communications Authority has invited Kenyans to submit views on proposed rules for recycling and deactivating inactive phon…
Safaricom has announced a free airtime offer for Kenyan customers, giving subscribers a chance to receive complimentary airtime at no cost, but on one…
SafSIM, a Kenyan startup, has launched an eSIM service targeting global travellers seeking affordable and convenient mobile connectivity across multip…
Kenya is accelerating the use of AI and digital technologies in healthcare as hospitals embrace new tools to improve diagnosis, treatment and patient …
Safaricom has introduced nine new number prefixes for new customers, with the lines now available at Safaricom shops and authorised dealer outlets acr…
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has proposed new rules governing the deactivation of mobile phone numbers and mobile money services in Keny…
Meta is set to introduce new charges for Kenyan businesses using WhatsApp Business to communicate with customers. The changes mean higher costs for fi…
Aldai MP Marianne Jebet Kitany's Kenya Information and Communications (Amendment) Bill, 2025, seeks to classify ISPs as telecom operators, raising con…
Ning Boyu, a Huawei engineer earning KSh 18 million, resigns to farm corn in Hunan, exploring AI uncertainty and pursuing meaningful experiences.
Airtel Kenya has clarified why its hourly data bundles can sometimes be depleted within minutes, following a concern from a customer over fast data co…
Safaricom has responded to a customer who questioned the mobile operator’s 50MB data offer for KSh 10. The customer raised concerns over the value of …
Airtel Kenya has explained why it reduced data allocations on some of its bundles following a customer’s complaint. The telco clarified the changes.
The World Bank has barred Webmasters Kenya Limited, the company involved in managing the eCitizen platform, from participating in World Bank-funded pr…
Starlink has explained how Kenyan customers can access its high-speed satellite internet service through a monthly subscription costing KSh 4,000.
Safaricom has announced a fee waiver for Pochi transactions of up to KSh 200, giving customers a cheaper way to make small payments. This will benefit…
Airtel Kenya is facing criticism from customers over recent changes to its mobile bundles. The telecommunications company vowed to address the concern…
Safaricom has shared a USSD code that allows Kenyans to reactivate old mobile lines that may have been deactivated. The service provides a convenient …
Safaricom has added Fuliza to M-Pesa GlobalPay, allowing customers to use their Fuliza limits for online payments when their M-Pesa balance is insuffi…
Safaricom has responded to a customer who questioned why his Fuliza limit remains at zero despite regular M-PESA transactions and a good repayment rec…
Sending money to the wrong Paybill number can be stressful, but M-Pesa customers have options for requesting a reversal. Safaricom explained the steps…
Airtel Kenya has reduced data allocations on four of its popular bundles by more than 50%, affecting customers seeking affordable mobile internet pack…
Isaya Yunge, Tanzanian entrepreneur and fiancé of Charlene Ruto, aims to revolutionise tech in Africa with Goodsam Technologies and the REX 300 smartp…
Anker has entered the Kenyan market with a range of wireless charging solutions designed for smartphones and other electronic devices. The move expand…
Kakuzi Plc is stepping up investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and other digital technologies as the listed agribusiness firm seeks to improve e…
Starlink has announced a high-speed internet package in Kenya offering download speeds of up to 200 Mbps at a starting price of KSh 4,000 per month.
Safaricom has appointed two new non-executive directors to its board following recent resignations. It named Mariam Cassim and Matimba Mbungela to the…
Kenyans have reacted to Safaricom's free airtime offer, with customers taking to social media to share their thoughts. Others asked the telco to send …
Safaricom has shared a USSD code that customers can dial to redeem their birthday gifts. The telecommunications company provided the code on Facebook.