Digital Urdu
Anmol Irfan, Time, The Fight to Preserve the Urdu Script in the Digital World, 27 Sep 2023 “The Matnsaz app is part of a larger initiative by the same...
Censorship-resistant apps
Chiara Castro, TechRadar, Developers can now build censorship-resistant apps with Google’s new tool, 14 Sep 2023 “The tool comes as a direct response to Iran’s harsh internet crackdown during...
Arafat Khutbah App
Every year, digital technology is further embedded within the hajj. It is interesting to track these developments (I’ve been doing so over the years). The Manarat Al Haramain app...
Iran Apps Suspended
Arab News, Major Iranian apps suspended from Google Play as US sanctions bite, 19 June 2023 “London-based Farsi network Iran International reported on Monday that e-commerce company Digikala and...
Rushd App
Arab News, New e-services launched to aid Hajj and Umrah, 18 June 2023 “The services include a Sharia awareness app that educates pilgrims on Hajj rituals, and offers a...
Virtual Speed Dating Anybody?
Sadia Azmat, Hyphen Online, Is virtual speed dating the way to make a real online connection?, 16 May 2023 “Speed dating is supposed to be fun, fast and flirtatious....
Spotify Arabic
Arab News, Spotify introduces Arabic language support globally, rolls out BeReal integration in Middle East, 15 May 2023 “Saudi, Egyptian and Moroccan Arabic dialects are now available on the...
Dating
This has links to a discussion about events organised by a Muslim dating app, so it is relevant to include here.
Muzz Case
GG2, Muzz loses appeal against Match Group in trademark infringement case, 29 April 2023, “Muslim dating app Muzz has lost its appeal against a court ruling which mandated the...