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techcabal. com > 04/22/2026 > esim-adoption-in-2026

e SIM adoption in 2026: Which smartphones actually support it?

2+ hour, 32+ min ago  (560+ words) Written by: Haseeb Seo The way we connect to mobile networks is evolving fast, and in 2026, e SIM is no longer a niche feature " it's becoming standard. From flagship i Phones to mid-range Android devices, manufacturers are increasingly embracing embedded…...

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techcabal. com > 04/21/2026 > new-cbn-ncc-opens-telecom-data-to-banks

CBN and NCC sign Mo U to share telecom data with banks

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (442+ words) Nigeria's Central Bank and the Nigerian Communications Commission signed a formal agreement on Monday that gives banks real-time access to telecom data, a move designed to close one of the most exploited gaps in the country's digital payments system. At…...

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techcabal. com > 04/08/2026 > every-oneplus-phone-released-in-2026-ranked

Every One Plus phone released in 2026, ranked

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (747+ words) One Plus entered 2026 with arguably its strongest product lineup yet. Four phones have launched since late 2025 under the 2026 cycle: the flagship One Plus 15, the value-driven 15 R, the compact powerhouse 15 T, and the battery-record-setting Nord 6. Each targets a different kind of…...

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techcabal. com > zu > 04/06/2026 > amadili-amaningi-inkinga-yokuphuma-kwemali-engaphansi-kwe-Afrika

Izivumelwano ezengeziwe, imali encane: Inkinga yokuphuma e-Afrika

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (615+ words) Lesi sihloko sitholakala kalula ngesi Fulentshi sanyatheliswa okokuqala ngo-05 Ephreli, 2026 Amadili amaningi, imali encane: Inkinga yokuphuma e-Afrika Isithombe: Geekwire Kukhona isisho okungenzeka ukuthi usizwile kusukela ebuntwaneni: i-apula ngosuku ligcina udokotela engekho. Uma sisetshenziswa ohlelweni lobuchwepheshe lwase-Afrika, "i-apula" umcimbi wokuphuma, ukutholwa,…...

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techcabal. com > 03/31/2026 > nigerias-internet-usage-drops-to-1-26m-terabytes-in-february

Nigeria's Internet usage drops to 1. 26 M terabytes in February

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (268+ words) Nigerians consumed a total of 1. 26 million terabytes of Internet data in February 2026, averaging about 45, 000 terabytes per day, according to the latest Nigerian Communications Commission industry data. The figures point to steadily rising demand for digital services. Although total data consumption…...

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techcabal. com > 03/27/2026 > ncc-orders-telcos-to-flag-suspected-scam-numbers-in-real-time

NCC orders telcos to flag suspected scam numbers in real time

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (672+ words) Nigeria's telecom regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), is tightening its grip on the mobile phone number. New regulatory proposals would require telecom operators to flag high-risk phone numbers in real time, an intervention aimed at curbing rising fraud and…...

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techcabal. com > 03/17/2026 > oppo-find-n6-and-watch-x3

Oppo Find N6 and Watch X3: Specs, prices, and release date

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (862+ words) Oppo Find N6 vs Find N5 comparison On March 17, 2026, Oppo held a global launch event at its Binhai Bay Campus in Shenzhen, China. Two products took centre stage: the Oppo Find N6, a book-style foldable smartphone, and the Watch X3, a high-end smartwatch built…...

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techcabal. com > 03/16/2026 > how-safaricoms-new-m-pesa-masked-phone-number-feature-will-work

Safaricom to mask phone numbers in M-PESA alerts

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (324+ words) Safaricom, Kenya's largest telco, will begin masking phone numbers in M-PESA send-money notifications, limiting how much personal data appears in transaction alerts on Kenya's largest mobile money platform. The update, which will go live at the end of March 2026, affects…...

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techcabal. com > 03/16/2026 > streambix-launches-mobile-app

Stream Bix launches mobile app, revolutionising social streaming with AI, creator monetisation, and local P2 P sharing

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (553+ words) Stream Bix is a social streaming platform designed to make entertainment more interactive, allowing users to watch, create, and share content together. The platform combines watch-party technology, creator tools, and AI-powered features to redefine how audiences discover and enjoy entertainment....

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techcabal. com > 03/16/2026 > kenya-copyright-bill-targets-pirate-livestream-sites

Kenya's new Copyright Bill would force ISPs to block pirate sites

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (441+ words) Kenya could soon compel internet service providers to block websites streaming pirated sports and entertainment events under a proposed overhaul of the country's copyright law. A draft Copyright and Related Rights Bill, 2026, published by the Kenya Copyright Board for public…...