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Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityFor him, wireless charging is essential as a backup solution in the event that something happens to his phone’s charging port. But ultimately, I decided that wireless charging wasn’t a necessary feature for me.Just over a week later, I found myself scrambling for a wireless charger, thanking my past self for having purchased a phone with wireless charging support. How often do you use wireless charging?36 votesAll the time.39%Only during emergencies or rare occasions.19%Never.42%I’ve ignored wireless charging for yearsRobert Triggs / Android AuthorityWireless charging really hasn’t been on my radar in any meaningful way for years.…

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In today’s digital economy, a strong online identity is essential for any successful business — and nowhere is this more true than in digital banking and fintech. A premium domain name like OnlineBanking.mobi offers a rare opportunity to secure a highly relevant, mobile-first web address that can drive brand trust, search visibility, user engagement, and long-term growth. Place your bid here → OnlineBanking.mobi What Makes OnlineBanking.mobi Valuable Mobile-First RelevanceThe .mobi top-level domain was designed for mobile-optimized sites, making it ideal for a banking business focused on smartphone and tablet users — now the majority of…

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Fresh from securing a $11.75 million seed round, Terra Industries is urging African startups to prioritise real revenue and problem-solving over headline valuations, warning that sustainable businesses are built on cash flow, not hype. The Abuja-based defence technology startup, founded by brothers Nathaniel Sengu and Maxwell Sengu, shared this advice during an X Space organised by Tech This Week, where they reflected on Terra’s journey from bootstrapping to one of Africa’s largest seed raises. “Valuation is a consequence, not a strategy. If you are not solving a real problem and getting paid for it, the numbers on paper won’t save…

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OpenAI’s ChatGPT topped the overall most downloaded app by global smartphone users in 2025, followed by TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp Messenger. More than 60% of total time spent across mobile apps in 2025 occurred within social media and messaging apps. Digital Wallets & P2P Payments app edges Cryptocurrency apps to dominate the top 10 most downloaded Finance apps in 2025. Retail apps saw a decline in downloads after Temu and SHEIN suffered market shocks due to U.S. tariffs. AI apps witnessed a sharp rise in time spent on their platforms, witnessing a +240% surge to 48.1 billion hours. OpenAI’s…

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GetEquity, a Nigerian fintech platform that functions as a digital marketplace for private capital, began in the venture capital boom in 2021. Its mission to democratise venture capital for everyday Nigerians felt not just timely, but inevitable. Retail investors filled a $50,000 startup round in an hour, and growth charts climbed.  But by 2023, the narrative had fractured. A historic naira devaluation and a continent-wide venture capital freeze threatened to erase the blueprint. GetEquity’s startup journey would not be about scaling a dream, but engineering a survival, one that would force it to abandon its original thesis and discover a…

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iOS 26 Focuses On Practical Improvements iOS 26 delivers the usual long list of refinements, but only a handful of additions meaningfully change how the iPhone is used day to day. Several of the update’s smaller features improve core apps rather than introducing flashy new modes. These four additions stand out for their frequency of use rather than their novelty. 1. Adaptive Toolbar Makes Notes Easier To Use Context-Aware Editing Controls Apple Notes gains an Adaptive Toolbar in iOS 26 that changes based on what you are doing inside a note. When editing text, formatting tools such as bold, italics,…

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Anne-Marie Chidzero, chief investment officer, FSD Africa Investments** For the best experience, download the free Africa Private Equity News app Android | iOS **FSD Africa Investments (FSDAi) has committed $7.5 million to the Ci-Gaba (Progress) Fund, supporting its $75 million first close.Ci Gaba is a Ghanian-domiciled fund of funds channeling pension capital into private equity and private debt. Its first close surpassed the $30 million target, anchored by domestic pension funds, signalling strong market confidence in locally structured private market vehicles.“Ci Gaba Venture Capital bridges the gap between Ghana’s long-term savings and high-growth enterprises. By strengthening market infrastructure, backing fund…

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By Intercontinental Trust LtdWe are excited to share that ITL has successfully assisted a client in securing the first Robotic and Artificial Intelligence Enabled Advisory Services (RAIEAS) Licence in Mauritius, a significant achievement in the evolution of AI in the advisory sector.Read more about the RAIEAS license and its impact here.If you are interested in learning more about AI-powered advisory solutions or seeking assistance with regulatory licensing, our team is here to help.Contact us at bd@intercontinentaltrust.com for further information.

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