Apps

WhatsApp is currently the most popular Instant messaging (IM) for smartphones of all time. While it was not an easy journey to take over from the Yahoo messenger, AIM, and Skype strides. The messaging platform is becoming a resource for governing institutions every now and then attracting sanctions to the creators.

WhatsApp is the most popular Instant Messaging (IM) platform of this century. While the likes of Yahoo Messenger, Hangouts, Skype rocked during the less smartphone filled days. WhatsApp is ranked as one of the most downloaded apps of all time, this not only makes it a superior version of Viber, IMO and Wechat combined but rather a must have app for every smartphone user.

Instagram is a photo sharing platform that has a perfect slot in all play stores as one of the most used apps. Even before the Facebook cryptocurrency expectations sink deep into our veins, a new check out feature is coming to Instagram to spice the online shopping trends with a close touch to the end user.

Uber Lite is a new light version of the main Uber app that will now lets riders choose between a fewer resources companion or the main app. After a successful launch in Kenya last month, Uber Lite has crossed over to Uganda today and the new simplified version of the app will save riders storage space and mobile data.

Taxify is a global ride-hailing giant that has since its launch gave Uber a headless run globally.  While Taxify has had negative rider ratings and several pile-ups pushing it around with the worst service flag. The Estonian ride-hailing service has now rebranded to Bolt in a move we are not sure whether is to clean up the hailing mess or simply a shakedown by the company owners.

TrueCaller is one of the most downloaded apps on the play store after its caller identification system became a popular norm in the corporate circles. Sooner or later TrueCaller will be one of the most used apps in Africa with support from telecoms and popular startups trailing up user data for key identification.