MAMBO ExplainsAndroid's August system update shows how Google changes your phone without an OS upgrade
Many Android changes now arrive through Play services rather than a full Android release, making updates faster but less visible.
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MAMBO ExplainsThe VLC story: how the traffic cone said no to tens of millions, and why almost nobody else did
Nearly every "free" app you use pays for itself with your attention or your data. VLC is the great exception, and understanding why it stayed clean explains what happened to everything else on your phone.
Should you care?Kenya's digital learning push now faces the classroom test
Kenya's digital learning ambitions now depend on teacher training, maintenance, connectivity, and content that fits real classrooms.
BusinessUber is buying Glovo's owner. What it means for Kenya
Uber's agreement to buy Delivery Hero would bring Glovo into the same group as Uber Eats, a major shift for Kenya's food and grocery delivery market.
MAMBO ExplainsGlovo is bringing shopping into ChatGPT and Claude. That changes quick commerce
Glovo's AI Shopping Assistant lets users discover products through natural-language chat before moving into purchase. It is not magic, but it points to the next interface for quick commerce.
Should you care?Kenya's proposed rules let families seek betting bans
Kenya's draft gambling regulations create a family-initiated exclusion process and require licensed operators to check a central register every day.
MAMBO ExplainsHow to fix a full Google Drive without paying for more storage
Google storage is shared across Drive, Gmail, Photos and some backups. Start with the largest files, protect important data and empty every trash folder.
Should you care?Apple killed its car, and is taking your dashboard anyway
Apple cancelled its car, but CarPlay and Wallet car keys keep moving deeper into the dashboard. That may be the better business.
Should you care?iOS 27 can tell when you are being scammed, live
Apple's reported Trust Insights framework in iOS 27 is designed to spot live social engineering risk and help apps add warnings before users move money.
Should you care?Samsung Messages is shutting down in the US. Google has won the Android texting war
Samsung is directing supported US Galaxy phones to Google Messages. The move simplifies Android texting, but it also gives Google more control over a basic phone function.
MAMBO TakeAndroid 17 app Bubbles show why Google still understands multitasking better than Apple
Android 17 lets Pixel users turn almost any app into a movable floating window. It is a small interface change with large implications for phones, tablets and foldables.
BusinessGoogle Play launches a Sh129m indie games fund for Africa
Google Play's first Indie Games Fund for Africa offers equity-free grants of 50,000 to 200,000 dollars to independent studios, with Kenya among eligible countries.
Should you care?WhatsApp is adding usernames, and you can reserve yours now
WhatsApp username reservations are open before the full launch later in 2026, letting you claim a handle that can help people reach you without showing your phone number.
MAMBO ExplainsWhat a VPN actually hides, and what it doesn't
A VPN creates a protected tunnel between your device and the VPN provider's server.
Should you care?Apple just changed how repairs work: here's who that actually affects
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Should you care?WhatsApp's new feature everyone's talking about, explained in 60 seconds
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