Thursday 1st October, 2020 was celebrated in Lagos with the launch of the Tech Experience Centre, a revolutionary technology project spearheaded by TD Africa – Sub-Saharan Africa’s foremost tech, lifestyle and solutions distributor – aimed at bridging the gap to…
Pantami, Sanwo-Olu hail TD Africa as Tech Experience Centre debuts
The Tech Experience Centre, an ambitious technology project aimed at bridging the gap to cutting-edge technology for millions of Nigerians, has been described as strategic to the federal government’s plan to build a digital Nigeria for all citizens. The foregoing…
Facebook gets temporary exemptions from Apple App Store fees
Facebook said Friday that businesses running paid online events on its iOS app would not need to pay a 30 per cent fee to Apple for the remainder of 2020, temporarily defusing a standoff between the two tech giants. The…
Apple loosens some of its in-app payment rules amid controversy
Apple on Friday published a revision of some of its App Store review guidelines, loosening some restrictions on streaming game services, online classes and when developers must use its in-app purchase system, which charges a 30 per cent commission. The…
Apple announces iPhone 12 event taking place next week
Apple has announced it will be holding an event next week at the Apple Park campus in California. The company has posted a teaser image on its website, starting the event will happen on September 15. It also emailed out…
*Take personal responsibility to curb COVID-19 spread, says Lagos commissioner (Guardian) *Lagos Public Defender gets new director (Nation)
Take personal responsibility to curb COVID-19 spread, says Lagos commissioner (Guardian) As the gradual ease of Covid-19 lock down reached day three in Lagos, the state government has appealed to residents to abide by the safety guidelines provided to curb…
*Lockdown: Be friendly on enforcement, Sanwo-Olu tells security operatives (DailyTrust) *Lagos PCRC gives materials to police command (Nation)
Lockdown: Be friendly on enforcement, Sanwo-Olu tells security operatives (DailyTrust) As the restriction of movement began in Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appealed to security agents to be friendly in enforcing the lockdown order. Sanwo-Olu, at a Security Council…
A brief history of Apple’s iTunes (BBC)
Apple has announced iTunes will be absorbed into its three new entertainment apps: Apple Music, Apple Podcasts and Apple TV. It launched a number of new services at a star-studded event in March, signalling a change of direction for the…
Apple set to launch Netflix-like streaming service (Guardian)
Apple announced plans Monday for a March 25 media event, hinting at a widely expected plan to unveil its own Netflix-style streaming service with original video. An invitation sent to journalists included a movie reel countdown video and the message…
Apple rushes to fix FaceTime ‘eavesdropping’ bug (BBC)
Apple has acknowledged a flaw in its FaceTime software that allowed for brief eavesdropping – even if the recipient did not pick up. In some cases the target iPhone could send video without the receiver’s knowledge. The company said it…
