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This week, Apple rewrites the rules with the iPhone Duo, its first foldable at $1,999, while the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max play it safe with maturity over revolution. In Cameroon, AI is quietly reshaping daily apps, sparking both enthusiasm and concern, while the humble flat iron shows tech adoption still hinges on electricity access. Côte d’Ivoire pours billions into its startups, Gabon looks to Rwanda for digital governance. A patched WhatsApp flaw, tightened cybersecurity in Burkina Faso, plus new AirPods 5 and Apple Watch — your #TechFriday is packed.
Apple unveils the iPhone Duo : its first foldable, starting at $1,999 📱
Apple has unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone. Featuring two screens, a reinforced hinge, two batteries and new camera and multitasking features, it runs on iOS 27 with the A24 Pro chip. Pre-orders begin on 16 October, starting at $1,999. Click here for full story
AI is quietly taking over your everyday apps in Cameroon 🤖📱
In Cameroon, artificial intelligence is gradually being integrated into everyday applications. Offering time savings, increased productivity and new features, this development appeals to some users, but also raises concerns about dependency, data and the reliability of content. Click here for full story
iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max: Apple plays it safe, and mostly makes it work 📱
Apple unveils the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max: variable aperture, 2nm A20 Pro chip, record battery life. But the real star of the night is the iPhone Duo, Apple’s first foldable. Prices are up, and the standard iPhone 18 won’t show up until 2027 — we break it all down. Click here for full story
Ironing in Yaoundé, ironing in the village: two Cameroons, one plug 👔🇨🇲
Côte d’Ivoire unveils two accelerators for startups and tech SMEs 🇨🇮
Côte d’Ivoire is planning to allocate between 5 and 10 billion CFA francs to support its digital start-ups. Funds, guarantees and loans could accelerate innovation, but the eligibility criteria and the concentration of funding in Abidjan raise questions. The challenge is to foster the emergence of national technology leaders. Click here for full story
Gabon looks to Rwanda’s model to digitize its public services 🇬🇦 🇷🇼
After nearly two weeks of in-depth study, a Gabonese delegation examined Rwanda’s experience in the areas of e-governance, AI, digital civil registration, cybersecurity, the interconnection of public systems and online government services via IREMBO. Click here for full story
WhatsApp let anyone unlock your photos with a video call 🔓
A single WhatsApp video call was enough to unlock a stranger’s entire photo gallery on Android, no PIN or fingerprint needed. Meta confirmed the flaw and started rolling out a fix in early September. It’s not remotely exploitable, but it’s a good reason to check your app permissions. Here’s what happened. Click here for full story
Burkina Faso tests 205 public platforms for cybersecurity 🇧🇫 🔐
In order to secure its digital infrastructure, Burkina Faso has tested 205 public platforms, mapped 1,460 ‘.bf’ websites and strengthened the protection of 28 strategic organisations. This initiative is designed to tackle the rise in cyber threats and the risks associated with AI. Click here for full story
Apple’s AirPods 5 finally bring noise cancellation to everyone 🎧
Apple’s new Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 chase heart-rate precision ⌚
Apple just unveiled the Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4: overhauled heart sensors, a new readiness score, and on-wrist Apple Intelligence powered by the S11 chip. The Ultra 4 now lasts up to 50 hours. Prices hold steady, though both models remain import-only in Yaoundé and Douala. Here’s the breakdown Click here for full story
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