Par Axel Toubson
#TechFriday n°2️⃣7️⃣7️⃣ – Issue of 27/03/2026
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This week on #TechFriday: in Cameroon, phones risk being blocked without warning, while email remains widespread but underused. WhatsApp rolls out parental controls, YouTube cracks down on AI content, and Microsoft gives users back control. Meanwhile, Machankura brings Bitcoin offline, Samsung bridges Android and iOS, and tech giants push into military and space defense.
Your gifted iPhone could get blocked in Cameroon — and there’s no clear fix yet 🇨🇲📱
Since 16 March 2026, Cameroon has been monitoring imported mobile phones via their IMEIs. Whether you’re a visitor, a member of the diaspora, or receiving a gift from a relative, if the device isn’t declared before it’s connected, it may be blocked — and there is no clear procedure in place for private individuals. Click here for full story
Email in Cameroon: everywhere, yet barely used to its full potential 🇨🇲 📧
Almost everyone in Cameroon has an email address, often set up out of necessity. However, its use remains patchy and is sometimes superficial. Although essential for study and work, it faces competition from instant messaging services and suffers from a lack of professional proficiency. Click here for full story
WhatsApp is launching parent-managed accounts, a new feature that allows parents to set up WhatsApp for preteens, limiting their use to messages and calls, with enhanced control over contacts and groups, all protected by end-to-end encryption. Click here for full story
YouTube cracks down on low-quality AI videos 🤖📺
The video-sharing platform is tightening its content moderation measures. It has just introduced a new feature that makes it easier for users to report videos deemed to be of poor quality. This initiative comes at a time when the proliferation of AI-generated content is causing concern. Click here for full story
Windows 11 is finally giving control back to users 💻
Machankura brings Bitcoin to basic phones across Africa — no internet needed📱₿
What if you could send Bitcoin without internet access? Machankura is making it possible across Africa using simple USSD codes. By turning any phone into a crypto wallet, the startup could unlock a new wave of financial inclusion Click here for full story
Galaxy S26 breaks the iPhone barrier with native AirDrop compatibility 📱
AirDrop is officially coming to the Galaxy S26 via Quick Share, and Samsung is finally stepping into Apple’s backyard. Simpler sharing, blurring boundaries: another step toward a future where Android and iOS will have to learn to truly coexist. Click here for full story
After 15 years, Spotify fixes its playlist organization problem on phones 🎧
Spotify is finally bringing playlist folder management to mobile, closing a 15-year gap between desktop and smartphones. A small update on paper — but a big quality-of-life upgrade for anyone who takes their music organization seriously. Click here for full story
China and the rise of robot soldiers: hype or the future of warfare? 🤖⚔️
Jeff Bezos wants to protect Earth from asteroids — here’s how 🚀
Faced with the threat of asteroids, Jeff Bezos has entered the race to defend the planet. Through Blue Origin and its Blue Ring programme, he aims to detect and deflect threats from space. A promising development… but one that still raises many concerns. 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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