The Biggest Social Media Trends Of 2021
You can tell, social media began as a platform to just have fun. But now, it has grown beyond the cute photos and picture-perfect lifestyles to a big cycle of endless opportunities asides from just fun. Somehow, the ‘social’ has not been taken away as you can have as much fun as you want […]
WhatsApp’s New Privacy Update Worries Regulators
The announcement by WhatsApp that users who do not agree to share their personal data with Facebook will have their accounts deleted by February 8 generated backlash earlier in the year. After this episode, Facebook decided to extend the deadline to May 15, 2021. And just because of the WhatsApp policy update, many users […]
Innovation & You: Zoom Video Calls Are Changing Workplace Culture
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, lockdowns have forced more and more people to work indoors or entirely lose their job. This new development definitely hiked the growth of a new workplace model called Remote Work or Flexible Working Arrangement (FWA). Read more about Tech Remote work enables people to work from the comfort of […]
WhatsApp Privacy Update: Worth The Fuss?
WhatsApp recently announced a new batch of terms and conditions that have had everyone raising an eyebrow or two. I am underplaying reactions to the news because it has been closer to outrage than anything else. You would notice those terms and conditions upon trying to install a new update. If I am correct, […]
WhatsApp Update: Disappearing Messages
You probably already have WhatsApp on your Android device and probably iPhone (not particularly sure you need it there). For nigh on a decade, WhatsApp has been the go-to app for billions around the world. In 2013, Facebook acquired the company for over 2 billion dollars. Ever since, it has been like every other […]
How To Earn Consistently With WhatsApp
WhatsApp is a very significant platform to promote brands and businesses while building customer’s trust and loyalty in the process. Since it is easier to exchange value for money with someone who you have their direct contacts and solid business-customer relationship, then, there’s a better chance to generate decent income with the right audience. In […]
How To Use Video Conferencing On WhatsApp
Among the few innovations that have made living during the coronavirus outbreak and all its fallout, video conferencing is one of the most prominent. The technology has been around for a while but it has gained renewed traction and the rise of apps like Zoom has seen other social platforms such as Facebook and Google […]
Whatsapp To End Support For Some Mobile OS Versions From February 2020
For the tech space, a lot of progression and development are coming fast at the heels of each other. WhatsApp is an instant messaging platform owned by Facebook Inc. that connects over 1.5 billion users across 180 countries all over the world. The popular messaging platform promises fast, simple and secure messaging and calls on […]
Secure Your Whatsapp Account With The Two-Step Pin Verification
At some point, while using social media, you would have noticed one or two messages from people you know asking you for a ridiculous amount of money from you only to later receive a call, general announcement or broadcast that their accounts have been hacked for fraudulent purposes. This is more common on the Facebook […]
Did You Know Facebook Is Set To Release Its Own Cryptocurrency By 2020?
The word cryptocurrency has been flying around for years now with an increase in the users of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies and the “gold rush” to quickly invest and cash out as soon as possible. Over the past year, Facebook as a company has dropped hints on it’s developing a cryptocurrency that makes sending money […]
How WhatsApp’s New Payment Feature Could Impact Banking in Nigeria
For about a year now, Facebook has been test-running a new feature on WhatsApp that allows its users to send and receive payments on the messaging platform. The trial, which has been taking place in India, is due to end this July, with the possibility that the feature will be rolled out across that country- […]
WhatsApp Message Forwarding Limited to Only 5 Users
With about 1.5 billion users and 65 billion messages exchanged per day, Facebook-owned WhatsApp has been the choice mode of communication for most mobile phone users. However, one lingering issue the app has faced over the years is the spread of fake news and false information by users. And because of its large user base, […]
How WhatsApp Groups are Bringing Back African Family Cohesion
The old African family setting had its foundation laid in communal principles. Not just providing a common platform for a nuclear family to engage, interact, fraternise, and socialize but also extending its reach to the extended family too. The communal philosophy also provided an avenue for families to engage, exchange cultural values, feelings and share […]
Social Media Marketing Tips: 5 Steps To Becoming A Successful Influencer
In one of our past articles, we discussed some tips for brands that want to work with influencers. This week, we will be looking from the perspective of the influencer. Here are some ways in which you can become the influencer that brands want to work with and make an extra source of income Be Content […]
Update Your WhatsApp to Fix New Security Flaw
Google researcher, Natalie Silvanovich, recently discovered a security vulnerability in WhatsApp messenger that could allow hackers to remotely take full control of your WhatsApp just by video calling you over the app. According to the bug report, the vulnerability is a memory heap overflow issue which is triggered when a user receives a malformed RTP […]
Instagram Business of the Month: Accessorize by Mo
Moritan Sodipo seems a bit bemused by her business’s beginnings. She remembers being miffed about the quality of rings she was getting from jewellery shops; they seemed to wear out too quickly. While she now jokingly blames her former ill luck with rings on her being miserly, she has her dissatisfaction to thank for the […]