Apps Archives - Android Kenya https://androidkenya.com/category/apps/ Pure Android Passion Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:46:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://androidkenya.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cropped-ak_ico-32x32.png Apps Archives - Android Kenya https://androidkenya.com/category/apps/ 32 32 123899007 Google Slashes Play Store Fees and Makes Sideloading Easier in Major Android Overhaul https://androidkenya.com/2026/03/google-slashes-play-store-fees-and-makes-sideloading-easier-in-major-android-overhaul/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:46:26 +0000 https://androidkenya.com/?p=26239 Google has announced that they have made some changes on how they run the Play Store that will be good to developers worldwide. “We are announcing substantial updates that evolve our business model and build on our long history of openness globally.  We’re doing that in three ways: more billing options, a program for registered […]

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]]> 26239 Google Play’s Best Apps of 2025: Full List of Winners https://androidkenya.com/2025/12/google-plays-best-apps-of-2025/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:27:56 +0000 https://androidkenya.com/?p=26168 Google has released the full list of winners for the best apps and games available on Google Play for the year 2025. There are millions of apps on the Google Play Store, and this list gives an easy way to discover what apps and games we should check out. The best overall app and game […]

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]]> 26168 Google Changes Tune Regarding Sideloading Android Apps https://androidkenya.com/2025/11/google-let-power-users-sideload-unverified-android-apps/ Fri, 14 Nov 2025 05:45:38 +0000 https://androidkenya.com/?p=26115 Google announced a new change regarding sideloading unverified Android apps, which is targeted at power users. In a post, Google said that this was feedback from ongoing conversations within the Android community. “While security is crucial, we’ve also heard from developers and power users who have a higher risk tolerance and want the ability to […]

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]]> 26115 Telegram rolls out encrypted group calls, business automation, and gift upgrades https://androidkenya.com/2025/05/telegram-rolls-out-encrypted-group-calls-business-automation-and-gift-upgrades/ Mon, 05 May 2025 09:06:36 +0000 https://androidkenya.com/?p=26077 Telegram just dropped a feature-packed update that’s all about giving you more control, security, and fun — from super-secure group calls to fully automated business accounts and a sprinkle of gift-giving magic. Here’s a breakdown of the coolest stuff in the latest release, so you can jump right in and make the most of it. End-to-end […]

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]]> 26077 Opera Mini rolls out Aria, the new built-in AI assistant, to over 100M users https://androidkenya.com/2025/04/opera-mini-rolls-out-aria-the-new-built-in-ai-assistant-to-over-100m-users/ Thu, 17 Apr 2025 08:41:57 +0000 https://androidkenya.com/?p=26026 If you’ve ever wished your browser could double up as a research assistant, content summarizer, image generator, and witty AI chatbot — all while saving you data — Opera Mini just made that dream come true. Opera has officially rolled out Aria, its fully-integrated AI assistant, into Opera Mini, the lightweight Android browser that’s become […]

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]]> 26026 Stanbic Bank finally adds Airtel Money support to its mobile app https://androidkenya.com/2025/04/stanbic-bank-finally-adds-airtel-money-support-to-its-mobile-app/ Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:27:40 +0000 https://androidkenya.com/?p=25988 After what feels like forever, Stanbic Bank Kenya is finally catching up with the times. The bank has now taken a big step forward — or at least half a step — by beginning to tease support for Airtel Money in its mobile banking app. Yes, that means Stanbic customers will soon be able to […]

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]]> 25988 5 reasons you should get onboard LOOP https://androidkenya.com/2025/03/loop/ Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:02:02 +0000 https://androidkenya.com/?p=25952 LOOP is not just an app… It’s a financial platform in your hands. One that has the DNA of other apps and services that may be familiar to you already but with the added advantage of packing a lot more. Now that its app has been refreshed, here are five reasons why you should be […]

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]]> 25952 Braiding Nairobi app: A potential game-changer for my dreadlocks, but too far from my village https://androidkenya.com/2025/03/braiding-nairobi-app/ Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:40:33 +0000 https://androidkenya.com/?p=25882 I’ve been working from home in a quiet village since last year, a stark contrast to the urban chaos I once knew. For the past 11 years, I’ve proudly worn dreadlocks — a hairstyle that’s become part of my identity. But since relocating to this rural spot, keeping them maintained has turned into a logistical […]

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]]> 25882 Telegram’s latest update brings Chromecast streaming, Star Messages, and more to Android users https://androidkenya.com/2025/03/telegram-latest-update-brings-chromecast-streaming-star-messages-and-more/ Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:19:21 +0000 https://androidkenya.com/?p=25867 Telegram has dropped a feature-packed update, introducing tools to monetize popularity, enhance privacy, and enjoy videos on the big screen. Released on March 7, 2025, this update caters to content creators, group admins, and everyday users alike, with highlights like Star Messages, Chromecast support, and an upgraded Verification Platform 2.0. Star Messages: Control your inbox […]

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]]> 25867 [Update] X (formerly Twitter) is down globally as thousands report outage https://androidkenya.com/2025/03/x-formerly-twitter-is-down-globally-as-thousands-report-outage/ Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:41:37 +0000 https://androidkenya.com/?p=25846 Update: March 11, 2025 — What happened during the X outage Since our initial report yesterday about the global X outage that affected thousands of users, new details have emerged shedding light on the situation. The outage, which disrupted access to both the app and website, has been attributed to a significant cyberattack, according to […]

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