Video calls on WhatsApp are about to get a whole lot better. You will soon be able to make video calls to multiple people on your WhatsApp at the same time. This announcement was made at this year’s Facebook F8 Developer conference. Not much was mentioned about this feature but in the demo shown, upto four people can participate in the video call. Also announced at the event is that WhatsApp will soon support stickers....
We have covered KaiOS on this platform before . The Phoenix that rose from the ashes of Firefox OS, that has since grown to be the Android of feature-phones and dumb-phones. These guys have come a long way and if the support theyre getting from the likes of Google is anything to go buy, KaiOS really is the Android of feature phones. Google Search and Google Assistant are already available for the platform and today KaiOS is getting official support for WhatsApp, Facebook-owned king of Instant Messaging....
Several users on Twitter confirmed another Whatsapp outage and several others on downdetector.com and isitdownrightnow.com websites. Dignited editors also confirmed that their messages sent on smartphones were not going through as of today Sunday, May 25th 6:35 GMT. The service came back online after about 25 minutes at 6:50 GMT. This marks the second time the service experiences an outage after being bought by Facebook for $19B earlier this year....
Facebook, WhatsApp’s parent company, is pushing it’s ideas for group chats on the popular instant messaging platform. In a bid to get you into more ‘meaningful’ groups, WhatsApp is launching a set of new features and tools for group administrators. The features that are also available for group members are meant to bring the platform to par with it’s competition, such as Telegram. Group admins on iOS and Android can now set a description for their community....
Whatsapp has over one billion users in about 180 countries all over the world. This messaging platform allows the users to make calls, share videos and send text messages. However hackers and fraud stars have developed new strategies to send viruses and compromise your privacy by sending Whatsapp scam messages. I have been a victim of these Whatsapp scam messages. Someone forwarded to me a message that there was a trick to get free internet 4 GB data from the various service providers....
Depending on how you visit websites, you’ll notice the prefixes http:// or https:// appended to website address. The difference between the two is the “s” added to one of them. Some people will visit website via a saved bookmark or by typing the website name such as dignited.com on the browser’s address bar. Whichever way, most people won’t even notice these characters because the web browsers automatically adds them. But what do these characters really mean on website names or addresses?...
If you are in the market for a home security camera, Wyze should be in your mind. The company has two great home security cameras; the Wyze cam designed for both indoor and outdoors and the Wyze Cam Pan meant for the indoors . The major difference between these two series is the Wyze Pan series supports Pan and Tilt movements while the Wyze cam doesn’t. I went into more details in this post , but in this article, I want to focus on what’s new with the latest version of the Wyze Cam Pan series — that is 2021’s Wyze Cam Pan v2 versus 2023’s Wyze Cam Pan v3....
Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 series has generated a lot of buzz in recent times because the Android tablet scene has not been quite as exciting and with Xiaomi’s reputation, the amount of anticipation is warranted. Following a series of leaks and rumours, the Mi Pad 5 lineup is finally here with the Mi Mix 4 . You’ve got the standard stylus pen, and keyboard accessory available to use with the Android tab which does not entirely deviate from what we were expecting....
The Xiaomi Smart Band line of products has been a fan favorite for people looking for a simple, stylish, unassuming fitness tracker. Over the years, the recipe and form factor have largely remained unchanged and that is the allure of this line of devices, slow iterative enhancement. But last year, Xiaomi in an unprecedented move released a Pro version of the Smart Band 7, the Smart Band 7 Pro . This version featured a larger display, a different form factor, and an overall departure from what we’ve come to know about the Mi Bands....
You know when you are already running late but you need to get somewhere (the Airport, a meeting, or to work) very quickly and then you still have to go through the process of booking and waiting for your Bolt driver to arrive? This process can sometimes be frustrating. Well, Bolt in Nigeria has now introduced a new feature that lets users schedule rides in advance on the Bolt app....
As a free user, you will not be able to watch YouTube’s original series released before September 24 and the ones after this date will have ads. Also, episodes will only be available to watch after release each week. New YouTube Originals series, movies, and live events released after September 24, 2019 will be made available to non-members to watch for free, with ads. For series, members will get immediate access to every episode of a new season, while non-members will have to wait for each new episode to be released....
YouTube Music, YouTube’s own music streaming app was launched in 2015, but an updated version was announced in May 2018. This new version came with improved features; a web-based desktop player and redesigned mobile app, more dynamic recommendations based on various factors (e.g. location), and the use of Google artificial intelligence to search songs based on lyrics and descriptions. Some YouTube Music Facts Available in Two African Countries (South Africa and Nigeria) YouTube Music is live in over 70-countries across the globe but currently live in only two countries in Africa....
In this digital age, we as a society tend to function well with the internet available and working. But then we know all too well that these systems often breakdown, sometimes at the most inappropriate moments. So you think your internet is not working? Well, here are a few simple ways to ascertain if you have a working internet connection. 1. Visit Any Website This might sound like a pretty obvious check but it is by far, the most effective and easiest route....
Remote Desktop clients/software lets you remotely view and control a computer from another. Distance is not a factor here. You can remotely control a computer in Seoul or Ankara from Kampala or anywhere else in the world and vice versa as if it were right in front of you. But for this wizardry can go down, you first need to install some software on both the Host (a computer you are remotely controlling) and the Client (you)....
Wireless connection in your home or workplace lets you get a lot work done. It could also be for entertainment purposes like streaming content on Youtube, Netflix etc. But it also could get annoying real quick when your computer’s Wi-Fi suddenly begins to act up, especially when it happens at the worst time possible — like when you need to send an urgent mail. If you use/own a Wi-Fi enabled laptop, you probably have experienced issues with your internet where the connection keeps coming on and off every minute....
This is where Public WiFi or Free WiFi (like some would call it) comes into play. In addition to the above case in point, there are times when the location you find yourself leaves you with no option but to use a public WiFi. Say you need to send an urgent reply to a work mail, you’re left with no choice but to use that airport or coffee shop WiFi....
For as long as I’ve known PC’s, installing an Operating System required an installation disk, usually a DVD or maybe a CD for the older Windows XP or early versions of Ubuntu. But all that changed when DVD drives started going the way of the floppy disk. Modern notebooks no longer come with this once very popular drive. The way to go is USB. The only sure way to install an operating system on a PC today is to use a bootable USB drive....
With True Wireless Earbuds , it’s expected to occasionally encounter connectivity issues during usage. In this guide, we’ll cover seven (7) effective troubleshooting methods that can help fix connectivity issues on your AirPods — be it the AirPods 1, AirPods 2 , or AirPods Pro . 1. Re-Enable Bluetooth The first thing to do when facing difficulties connecting the AirPods to a smartphone or PC is to disable the device’s Bluetooth and turn it back on....
When it comes to Data Privacy, Facebook has been right at the center of controversy and scandals. Remember the Cambridge Analytica scandal? Then their battle with Apple over the use of people’s data? Well, if you use Facebook, know you are treading on dangerous ground, and you need to make a few changes to your account to safeguard as much data as possible. Here are eight Facebook privacy settings you need to change immediately for the sake of the safety of your private information....
Browsing the web and accessing other people’s websites can be fun and easy. All you’ve to do is Google them up or simply type their web address in your internet browser. But when time comes for you to get your own individual or company website up, things can be really tricky. I’ve personally got some websites up and running ( including drillpressview.com ). Both pro like this one and my personal site davidokwii....
