3 tips for new Apple Pay users
By Collen Kriel
Since launching in the U.S. in October 2014, Apple Pay has gone on to launch in the U.K., China, Australia, Canada and Singapore. It has now been 18 months since its U.S. launch and…
By Collen Kriel
How to use WhatsApp on your Windows, Mac desktop
By Collen Kriel
Facebook Inc.-owned messaging platform WhatsApp already has over a billion people using their app. The company has now launched a desktop app version of their popular messaging app for Windows and Mac users. The…
Opera releases free VPN for iOS, 5 (paid) alternatives to consider if you don’t want to be tracked
By Collen Kriel
Opera Software ASA, who are due to be acquired by a Chinese consortium for $1.2 billion, has launched a virtual private network (VPN) for iPhone and iPad users. The free Opera VPN iOS app…
How to broadcast your life on Periscope from your drone, plus other new features
By Collen Kriel
As live streaming video becomes increasingly popular with the likes of Facebook Live and the rumored YouTube Connect, competition is hotting up. Twitter-owned Periscope has announced a variety of new features to ensure it…
Use AirDrop to share photos, videos, contacts, more with nearby Apple users
By Collen Kriel
AirDrop allows you to share various items, including photos, videos, contacts and more to nearby Apple users. AirDrop uses Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to quickly and securely transfer content between iPhones, iPads, and Macs. …
No Amazon Echo, no problem: Use Alexa with the Lexi iOS app
By Collen Kriel
If you are eager to try out the functionality of Alexa, but are unsure about handing over $180 for the Amazon Echo or $80 for the Echo Dot, then there is a (much) cheaper…
Now you can binge-watch Netflix on your smartphone: Here’s how
By Collen Kriel
Watching your favorite Netflix (Netflix, Inc.) shows on your Android or iOS device is definitely handy, but it can have a huge impact on your data usage if you are not on an unlimited…
12 Chrome extensions to take your Gmail account to the next level
By Collen Kriel
Gmail is used by millions, but unfortunately, there are a few gaps in what it can do for users. Thankfully if you are using Gmail on Chrome there are a wide range of various…
Google Slides gets Q&A feature, laser pointer tool and Hangouts presentation option for iOS
By Collen Kriel
Google has announced a big update to its web-based Google Slides with the introduction of a new Q&A feature that will allow the audience to ask questions during the presentation. The update also includes…
Have GIFs at your fingertips with GIPHY Keys for iOS
By Collen Kriel
When words just won’t do, GIPHY Inc. has always been the go-to place when you need the perfect GIF to send to a friend. The animated GIF search engine, who raised $55 million Series…