Par Axel Toubson
#TechFriday n°2️⃣1️⃣8️⃣- Issue of 24/01/2025
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🌟 Hello TechGriot community! 🌟
We’ve reached the end of the week, and as always, your must-read #TechFriday newsletter is here! 🚀 This week, we dive into the stories shaking up the tech scene in Cameroon and around the globe.
Here’s what’s on the menu:
- The frustrating delays in launching Cameroon’s online national ID appointment system. 🤔
- Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra and its AI-powered revolution. 📱
- A bold reform for Cameroonian students with the introduction of a unique ID number. 🎓
- Instagram’s controversial new features that are dividing opinions… and turning heads. 🎨
- And so much more, including local initiatives and global innovations redefining the future.
Take a moment, get comfortable, and immerse yourself in the stories shaping tomorrow. Click on the articles that catch your eye to dive deeper! 👇
National identity cards in Cameroon: delays in the online application frustrate citizens 🚨
Despite promises of modernization, the online appointment booking application for national identity cards is still a long way off. Citizens are still having to wait in long queues and wait for receipt extensions. Many are expressing their frustration at this delay, which is complicating their procedures. Click here for full story
Samsung hits hard with the Galaxy S25, banking on AI and One UI 7. The S25 and S25+ evolve slightly, but the S25 Ultra stands out with a softer design and photo enhancements. The real revolution? The advanced integration of AI, which transforms interaction with the smartphone. But do these changes justify the leap? Click here for full story
Unique identification number in Cameroon: A step forward for secondary school students 🎓
Since the start of the 2024-2025 school year, Cameroon has officially introduced a single matricule for all secondary school students. This reform aims to simplify registration, payment of fees, school transfers and limit fraud. Although welcomed by some students, it has also raised questions about its application. Click here for full story
Instagram unveils new features, including one that divides opinions 🎨
Instagram is striking hard with Reels now 3 minutes long, a total makeover of vertical mode grids and the arrival of the Edits app to compete with CapCut. These announcements, one of which has been poorly received, are aimed at seducing TikTok users and reinventing the Instagram experience. Click here for full story
Cameroon is developing a national AI strategy to boost key sectors such as healthcare and education. Despite infrastructure and skills challenges, the country aims to make digital a leverage for economic and social development. Click here for full story
ICT in Cameroon: progress made, but challenges remain 📡
Cameroon ranks 3rd in the CEMAC zone in the ITU 2024 report, with a score of 44.2 points. This progress favors the digitalization of services and the creation of startups. However, the country still lags behind Gabon and Equatorial Guinea, and faces a number of challenges to improve its connectivity. Click here for full story
The European Union intensifies its investigation into X (formerly Twitter) 🇪🇺
The EU deepens its investigation into X after Musk’s provocations. It is demanding internal documents and access to APIs to check compliance with rules on disinformation. The Commission wants to ensure a secure digital environment ahead of the European elections. Click here for full story
Avatar Robot Cafe DAWN: when technology gives life new meaning 🤖
TikTok reinstated in the United States after its ban 🎶🇺🇸
TikTok suspended then restored its access to the United States after Donald Trump intervened. The president-elect is proposing a 50% American shareholding to avoid the ban. The White House remains cautious, while TikTok seeks a sustainable solution to maintain its business. Click here for full story
Samsung unveils a television with revolutionary technology 📺
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That’s it for this week. We look forward to hearing from you in the comments. Enjoy reading, and have a fantastic weekend! ✨
TechGriot Team ✌🏾😁
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