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WhatsApp Rolls Out Exciting iOS Update: Now Usable as Default Call & Messaging App

New update release with WhatsApp for IOS users sparks excitement. The software application recently released a new update that enables WhatsApp on iPhone to select a default.
The new update now allows iPhone’s default app for calls and messaging. It also enables iPhone users to default apps for several functions depending on their preference.
The update permits users to tap on a number or contact to call or message them on WhatsApp instead of before with a normal call.
The new update also goes as far as allowing the users to customize a default across different categories such as calling, messaging, keyboard and password management. However for iPhone to truly access this new features it must be updated to iOS 18.2.
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Apple Invests $500M in Rare Materials, Partners with California Recycler to Boost Supply

It has been noted that Apple is now investing $500 million in a new deal involving rare materials that will help improve and support its smartphones as they face pressure from President Donald Trump.
To resolve this pressure and issue, Apple has made a move to purchase rare earth magnets to help boost its sales in the U.S.
Apple has also decided to partner with a recycling company in California that will make use of the recycled rare materials used in Apple products.
According to Apple CEO, Tim Cook “American innovation drives everything we do at Apple, and we’re proud to deepen our investment in the U.S. economy. Rare earth materials are essential for making advanced technology, and this partnership will
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MTN Group Welcomes David Behr as The New Chief Enterprise Business Officer

MTN Group announced their latest member as they appointed David Behr as the Chief Enterprise Business Officer, effective from the 1st of July, 2025. This new role will oversee MTN Group’s business functions and enterprise operations.
The Group Chief Commercial Officer, Selorm Adadevoh, released an official statement welcoming the new business officer “We are excited to welcome David to this new role as we continue to transform our enterprise business for the future. With his experience and leadership, we are confident that MTN will be better positioned to deliver integrated, next-generation solutions that enable Africa’s progress.”
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MTN Nigeria Launches First-Ever Hybrid 400G-800G Optical Network with Huawei

It has been reported that MTN Nigeria came up with a strategic plan and collaboration with Huawei and has launched the country’s first hybrid 400G-800G Automatically Switched Optical Network (ASON).
The goal of this new operation is to increase broadband capacity in Nigeria, which will ensure fast and smooth transmission across the country’s high-traffic areas.
This can be noted as the first kind of implementation ever in Nigeria, which shows MTN’s determination to think ahead for the future and the betterment of the country.
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