#TechFriday n°2️⃣5️⃣2️⃣- Issue of 19/09/2025

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This week in #TechFriday: how screens are reshaping family life in Cameroon, why memories move from albums to the cloud, and the country’s fight against cyberhate ahead of elections. We also dive into iOS 26’s bold upgrades, Bose’s new QuietComfort Ultra 2, Claude’s smart features, Starlink’s satellite phones, Gabon’s telecom partnership, AI at Algiers airport, and Spotify finally freeing free users from shuffle mode.

When parenting meets screens: Cameroonian families in the age of TikTok and WhatsApp 🇨🇲📱

In Cameroon, digital technology is transforming parent-child relationships. Between secrets on WhatsApp, the quest for popularity on TikTok, and exposure on Facebook, families are torn between control and trust. Screens are becoming an invisible member of the household, redefining education and relationships. Click here for full story

Click, share, forget? The fragile future of our digital memories 📸

In Cameroon, digital photography has replaced paper albums in everyday life. While the cloud and smartphones make it easier to capture and share photos, they also weaken family memories. Many people are rediscovering the importance of printing photos to preserve and pass on their memories to future generations. Click here for full story

Cameroon launches nationwide campaign against online hate speech ahead of presidential vote 🇨🇲📢

With one month to go before the presidential election, Cameroon is rolling out its “No to hate speech” campaign, which aims to raise awareness among more than one million citizens about the dangers of hateful messages online and promote responsible use of social media to preserve peace and cohesion. Click here for full story

iOS 26 is here: Apple reinvents the iPhone with Liquid Glass and AI ✨

New iOS, new visual shock: ultra-transparent Liquid Glass design, AI at the heart of usage, stunning 3D photos, call filtering… iOS 26 transforms the iPhone like never before, but beware of battery life in the early days. Ready to take the plunge? Click here for full story

Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2: redefining premium silence with spatial audio 🎧

Bose unveils the QuietComfort Ultra 2, premium headphones with active noise cancellation, immersive spatial audio, record battery life, and unmatched comfort. The best of Bose gets an upgrade, pushing the competition further away while refining every detail to appeal to audiophiles and frequent travelers. Click here for full story

Claude levels up: incognito mode, smart memory, and built-in file creation 🤖

Elon Musk Says Starlink Phones Are Coming by 2027 — No Carrier Needed 📱📡

By 2027, Starlink will develop phones capable of connecting directly to satellites, bypassing traditional operators. This innovation could transform the global telecoms market and improve digital inclusion, especially in rural areas of Africa. Click here for full story

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That’s it for this week. We wish you a good weekend and look forward to hearing from you in the comments.

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