New features you should know about

Welcome to the New Features tag. If you want quick updates on new tools, app changes, content features or step-by-step guides, you’re in the right place. This tag collects short previews, release notes and practical tips so you can use new tools without wasting time.

We publish three kinds of posts here: short announcements that explain what changed, how-to guides that show you what to do next, and previews that tell you why a feature matters. Expect plain instructions, screenshots where helpful, and honest notes about limits or tricks that save time.

Where you'll find these stories

Look for posts under this tag when we roll out site updates, mobile app tweaks, newsletter improvements or new content formats. You’ll see quick notes like “what’s new,” step-by-step setup help, and examples showing how the feature works in real life. Each article links to related posts so you can dig deeper.

Want a faster route to what matters? Use the filters on the tag page to sort by date or by category — for example, App, Site, Newsletter, or Tools. That makes it easy to find recent releases or older tips you missed. If a post includes changes that affect mobile or desktop differently, we call that out up front.

How to stay updated and get the most from new features

Follow the tag to get notifications when we post. Prefer email? Subscribe to the Explore Africa Daily newsletter and choose the updates digest — we bundle important releases so you don’t get flooded. Use the RSS link if you follow feeds in an app.

Try new features right away after reading a short how-to. Our guides include quick checklists, so you can test a change in under five minutes. If something breaks or doesn’t make sense, leave a comment or send a tip — we read reader feedback and update articles when needed.

If a feature affects subscriptions, payments, or account settings, we’ll highlight steps to review your preferences and keep things secure. For developers or power users, we add technical notes and version numbers so you can match instructions to the right build.

Use the share buttons if you find a guide useful — send it to a colleague or post it in your team chat. Sharing helps us know which features readers care about most and shapes what we cover next.

Finally, expect honest reviews. We’ll point out the good parts and the rough edges. New features can make life easier or just look shiny — we explain which is which and how to get real value quickly.

Questions or suggestions? Drop us a message via the contact link or reply to the newsletter. We use reader tips to improve how features are explained and which ones get priority coverage.