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Android Authority
6 days ago
- Android Authority
6 free Android apps I use to learn something new every day
Megan Ellis / Android Authority I've had a lifelong love of learning, to the point where I used to read encyclopedias and dictionaries as a child, along with a variety of non-fiction books around specific topics. This love of learning hasn't dampened as an adult, as I frequently find myself in Wikipedia rabbit holes, and my YouTube Watch Later list is filled with topics around science, history, psychology, and other topics I want to learn about. The difference, however, is that I have a lot less time now to spend on learning — those Wikipedia and YouTube detours often impact my productivity. Meanwhile, I've enrolled in courses on multiple platforms, only to never find the time for 30-minute or longer lessons. Luckily, I've found some apps that allow me to indulge in my love of learning through bite-sized lessons that I can fit into my day without impacting my productivity. Do you use apps to learn new things? 0 votes Yes, but only one app at a time. NaN % Yes, I use multiple learning apps. NaN % No, I don't use any. NaN % 1. Mimo Megan Ellis / Android Authority Mimo is a learning app that includes short lessons on coding and programming. When starting out, you can answer a few questions to help the app decide which coding language is the best one to start out with. I've started the introduction course to Python, which I hope will help me understand some of the code I work with when self-hosting services. While it is arguably better to learn coding using a web platform thanks to the comforts of a larger screen and keyboard, I often have time to kill when I'm drinking my coffee in the morning or winding down for bed at night. This makes a mobile-optimized platform ideal for my own schedule. However, Mimo does also have a website if I ever choose to switch over to a larger screen as the lessons become more complex. I'm still in the early stages of my course, but Mimo's bite-sized lessons have given me a start when it comes to learning coding — something that I've wanted to do for years but struggled to find the time for. 2. Drops Megan Ellis / Android Authority I'm considering giving up my Duolingo streak due to getting stuck in a bit of a rut with the language-learning app. As a result, I've been exploring other apps that I can use to learn Mandarin more quickly. That's when I discovered Drops, which focuses on expanding your vocabulary in the language you're learning. I like that you can select different topics you want to learn about, rather than your course being set in stone. What I enjoy about Drops is that you can select different topics you want to learn about, rather than your course being set in stone. There are a few drawbacks to the app, though — for example, you have a daily time limit. Once this time limit is reached, you have to wait until the next day to continue, unless you have a premium subscription. I've also found that some of the pronunciation of words in the app seems different to what I have previously learned, but this could be down to regional accents. I would mostly recommend Drops as a supplemental app for language learning. It can quickly expand your vocabulary and is a lot more grounded in relevant, modern topics. However, grammar is also an important aspect of language learning, so it could be useful to use another app or website for that. I've considered using Google's Little Language Lessons experimental tool, but the need to sign in with my Google Account has somewhat dissuaded me. 3. Vocabulary Megan Ellis / Android Authority I'm not only interested in expanding my vocabulary in foreign languages, but also my home language: English. So when I found Vocabulary while exploring different learning apps, I immediately gave it a try. You can choose the types of words you want to learn, including curse words and slang. You can also set a proficiency level so that the app can tailor its recommendations to you. I still get a lot of notifications for words I already know, but at least once a day, I find a word I wasn't already aware of. I also enjoy being reminded of words I know but seldom use, like today's recommendation of 'prattle'. Useful features include the ability to like words to tailor your recommendations, save words for later study, and listen to the pronunciation of a word. I've even added the Vocabulary widget to my home screen, next to the scornful Duolingo owl, to see a variety of words during the day. 4. Primer Megan Ellis / Android Authority While the other apps on this list are free, with extra elements locked behind a subscription, Primer requires a subscription or a scholarship. Applying for a scholarship is simple and I heard back within a day that mine had been approved. I've since been using the app to explore short lessons on computer science to brush up on and expand the knowledge I use for work. But I also plan to use it for topics I'm simply just passionate about, like animals and history. Primer reminds me of Google's Learn About app, with both Primer and Google's app using AI to help people learn about topics. However, Primer is available outside of the US, which is a major bonus for people from other parts of the world. The lessons aren't extremely in-depth, but they are useful for getting an introduction to a variety of topics. The lessons aren't extremely in-depth, but they are useful for getting an introduction to a variety of topics. The app also includes multiple-choice questions that you can use to assess your proficiency in a specific topic. I like that larger topics are split into smaller segments, making it much easier to learn at your own pace. I would like to see more topics added, especially psychology and more in-depth zoology. But this is also due to my difficulty finding quality apps that teach about these topics in an accessible way. 5. Reddit Megan Ellis / Android Authority Now, I'm not going to argue that Reddit is actually a learning app and not a social network. However, depending on how you approach Reddit, you can use it to learn about new topics and interesting facts. Whenever I need to expand my knowledge for work, I make sure to join subreddits and read posts around these subjects. For example, I've joined the communities for PC building, self-hosting, and open-source software. Depending on how you use Reddit, you can use it to learn about new topics and interesting facts. I am also part of subreddits that cover topics I'm interested in but don't cover as part of my daily work. I've really struggled to find an Android app that shares animal facts and pictures aimed at adults, so I've been relying a lot on the animals and zoology subreddits. I also subscribe to subreddits like r/TodayILearned and r/History to learn new facts that are more general, though they do often get drowned out by other subreddits in my feed. I'm planning on creating a custom feed to focus specifically on topics I want to learn about, to better separate my learning from general browsing. 6. Facts Megan Ellis / Android Authority Facts, also called Daily Random Facts, is from the same developers behind Vocabulary. As such, it includes many of the same features I like, such as the ability to like certain facts to tailor your feed, as well as the availability of a customizable widget. I also like that you can press the information icon to see where a fact came from, though sometimes it leads to a dead link. You can tailor your facts to cover specific topics, which I'm doing to learn more about animals and history. But certain topics, like technology and trivia, are locked behind a subscription. While it does have its constraints, I enjoy using the app overall to learn new facts about topics I'm interested in. It helps satiate my need for more knowledge in a way that doesn't impact my work day. There are plenty of learning apps out there, but many require a significant chunk of your time to learn. I definitely plan to explore some free courses on subjects of interest, but with limited time and energy, these apps allow me to learn in quick bite-sized lessons. The fact that these are free or allow for scholarships is also a major benefit for me, as my budget doesn't really allow for software subscriptions at the moment. This does mean having to endure the occasional ad or paywalled features, but at least I'm enjoying learning new things instead of mindlessly browsing social media.
Finextra
11-06-2025
- Business
- Finextra
Froda and Mimo roll out embedded SME funding in the UK
In a move set to change how UK small businesses access financing, Froda, one of Europe's fastest-growing fintech players, is now live with an embedded funding partnership with Mimo, the UK-based platform transforming financial operations for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). 0 This collaboration will make up to £92 million in flexible financing available to UK SMEs, with plans to expand across Europe. Access to financing remains one of the most significant growth barriers for UK small businesses. Traditional lending is often slow, vague and disconnected from the day-to-day tools business owners rely on. Froda and Mimo aim to solve this by embedding financing directly into Mimo's financial platform, delivering financing where and when businesses need it most. Through Froda Embedded Funding, Mimo users can now unlock flexible, instant financing directly within their existing cash flow and payments workflows, eliminating the need to switch platforms or endure cumbersome application processes. This seamless integration gives business owners greater control over their finances without the typical delays or administrative hurdles. 'We're proud to partner with Mimo as they build a smarter, more automated financial operating system for small businesses. By embedding financing directly into Mimo's platform, we're enabling UK SMEs to access the capital they need, without unnecessary complexity or paperwork,' says Olle Lundin, co-founder and CEO at Froda. 'Our goal at Mimo is simple: simplifying financial operations and cash flow management for SMEs and accountants. This partnership with Froda helps us do just that - bringing fast, flexible financing right into the financial tools our customers already rely on. It's another step toward building the modern business platform that SMEs across the UK and Europe truly need,' says Henrik Grim, co-founder and CEO at Mimo Froda's embedded funding technology enables digital platforms like Mimo to offer instant, white-labelled, instant financing to their customers, fully integrated within existing workflows. Since launching Froda Embedded in 2022, Froda has expanded rapidly across the Nordics, the UK, Ireland and Germany, partnering with leading neobanks, fintechs and payment providers. This partnership with Mimo marks Froda's most significant UK collaboration to date and targets a critical financing gap in the SME segment. Mimo, short for 'Money In, Money Out', is quickly becoming the default operating system for SMEs and accountants looking to manage their finances with less friction. Founded in 2023 by fintech veterans from Capchase and iZettle, the platform has grown 10x over the past year and is now used by high-growth brands like Wales Bonner and Bold Bean, as well as leading UK accounting firms. By combining instant access to financing with automated financial operations, Mimo and Froda aim to solve one of the most persistent challenges for small businesses: managing cash flow without drowning in admin. The embedded funding integration officially went live on May 9th, with both companies now exploring opportunities to expand the partnership into new European markets.
Bloomberg
26-03-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Mozambique Extends Record Streak of Cuts as Growth Splutters
Mozambique's central bank cut rates for an eighth straight meeting, extending its longest unbroken easing cycle since it introduced the so-called Mimo rate in 2017. The Banco de Moçambique reduced its benchmark rate, known by its Portuguese acronym Mimo, to 11.75% from 12.25%, Governor Rogerio Zandamela said in a statement Wednesday. Consumer price growth will remain in single digits for the medium term, he said.
Al-Ahram Weekly
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Al-Ahram Weekly
ِMimo play is back in Eid Alfitr at the Grand Nile Tower - Theater - Al-Ahram Weekly
This information is correct at the time of going to press, it remains wise, however, to check with venues for any short notice alteration. The Floating Theatre Abdel-Aziz Al-Saoud St, in front of Salaheddin Mosque, Al Manial, Tel 02 2368 4047, 012 8531 1358/ 0100 5233623 Main Theatre Maraya Electra (Electra's Mirrors) play is produced by The Youth Theatre, written by Metwali Hamed and directed by Ayman Mustafa (Performances run on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 10pm). Small Theatre Alsemsemiya play is performed by a group of the theatre budding actors, music composed by Haitham Darwish, decor and costumes designed by Samah Nabil, written and directed by Said Soliman, (Performances run on Thursdays and Fridays, 9pm). Grand Nile Tower Hilton Cairo, Corniche Al-Nil, Garden City, Tel 16826 Mimo play starring comedian Ahmed Helmy, Asmaa Galal, Hamdy El-Merghany, Rahma Farrag, written by Diaa Mohamed and directed by Hisham Atwa. A satire take on society in social media times, with a huge success in KSA, Now in Egypt. Alongside a line-up of top-tier comedians (31 March, 1 and 2 April, 9pm). The International Park Madinet Nasr District Candy Crush children play is performed by Al-Shams (The Sun) Theatre Company for those with special abilities written by Said Haggag and directed by Mohamed Metwaly (Performances run on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 7pm). Malak Opera Theatre 9 A Khalig Al-Khour St, Azbekiya district, Ramses, Tel 0122 3417152 Qabl Alkhoroug (before the exit) play starring Sherehan Qotb, Mohamed Abdel-Wahab, Lamiaa Gaafar, is written by Mohamed Zenaty, directed by Hany El-Sayed, with music composed by Mohamed Qabil, decor and costumes designed by Mohamed Hashem (Performances run on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 8pm). Miami Theatre Talaat Harb St, next to Miami Cinema, Downtown, Tel 02 2574 5651 Ala'yal Fahmet (the children understood) play is an adaptation of Sound of the Music musical, produced by the Comedy Theatre and directed by Shady Sorour (Performances run on Thursdays and Fridays, 8.30pm). Metropol (The Children's National) Theatre 6 Halim St, the beginning of 26th July, Attaba, Downtown, Tel 02 2593 3334 Alhelm Halawa (The Dream is Halawa) play for children is written by Yasser Aboul-Anein, and directed by Maye Mohab (Performances run on Thursdays and Fridays, 7.30pm). Al-Qawmi (The National) Theatre Al Attaba Square, in front of Attab Post Office, Cairo, Tel, 02 25917783 Mish Romeo wa Juliet (Not Romeo and Juliet) play is an adaptation of William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet casting singer Ali El-Haggar, actress Rania Farid Shawqi, poetry by poet Amin Haddad, and directed by Essam El-Sayyed (Performances run daily except Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9pm and Sundays, 7pm). Al-Salam Theatre 101 Qasr Al-Aini St, Tel 02 2795 2484/2794 3016/010 21521501 Youm Assem Gedan play is produced by the Comedy Theatre Company starring Mustafa Mansour, Haidy Refaat, Sherehan El-Shazli, and many more. Décor by Mohamed Fathy, lightening by Ezz Helmy, written by Ayman El-Nemr and directed by Amr Hassaan (Performances run on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 9pm). Aageeb wa Aageeba musical theatrical performance is produced by the Modern Theatre Company starring Sayyed El-Roumy, Doaa Ramadan, Ihab Bakir, Reda Tolba, and many more. Décor by Sarah Shoukry, lightening by Abu-Bakr El-Sherif, costumes designed by Samah Nabil, music composed by Mahmoud Wahid, choreography by Ahmed Samir, written by Said Haggag and directed by Mohamed El-Soghair (Performances run daily except Tuesdays, 9.30pm). Youssef Idrees Hall Casino play starring Kareem El-Husseiny, Nawal Samir, Shady Asaad, Mohamed Diab, Nesma Adel is produced by the Modern Theatre Company. Décor by Mohamed Abdel-Hamid, lightening by Ezz Helmy, costumes designed by Maha Abdel-Rahman, music composed by Hazem El-Kafrawy, choreography by Hassan Shehata, written by Ayman El-Nemr and directed by Amr Hassaan (Performances run on Thursdays and Fridays, 8.30pm). Khetat Cupid (cupid's plan) play casts actors Abdel-Moneim Riyad, Kareem El-Hosseiny, Nawal Samir, and many more. Décor by Ahmed Amin, lighting by Abu Bakr El-Sherif, music by Tamer Abdel-Meguid, written by Abdallah El-Shaaer, and directed by Ahmed Fouad (Performances run on Thursdays and Fridays, 8.30pm). Taliaa Theatre Attaba Square, Tel 02 2593 7948 Salah Abdel-Sabour Hall Laabet Alnahaya (Endgame) is an absurdist, tragicomic one-act play by Irish playwright Samuel Beckett, produced by Taliaa Theatre. Starring Mahmoud Zaki and Lamiaa Gaafar, décor by Ahmed Gamal, costumes designed by Maha Abdel-Rahman, prepared and directed by Alsaid Qabil (Performances run daily except Tuesdays, 9.30pm). Zaki Tolaimat Hall Opera Alataba (Alataba Opera) play is casting Mohamed Abdel-Fattah, Doaa Hamza, décor by Omar Ghayat, costumes designed by Maye Kamal, written and directed by Hany Afifi (Performances run on Fridays, 7pm). * A version of this article appears in print in the 27 March, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Al-Ahram Weekly
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Mimo play is back in Eid Alfitr at the Grand Nile Tower - Theater - Al-Ahram Weekly
This information is correct at the time of going to press, it remains wise, however, to check with venues for any short notice alteration. The Floating Theatre Abdel-Aziz Al-Saoud St, in front of Salaheddin Mosque, Al Manial, Tel 02 2368 4047, 012 8531 1358/ 0100 5233623 Main Theatre Maraya Electra (Electra's Mirrors) play is produced by The Youth Theatre, written by Metwali Hamed and directed by Ayman Mustafa (Performances run on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 10pm). Small Theatre Alsemsemiya play is performed by a group of the theatre budding actors, music composed by Haitham Darwish, decor and costumes designed by Samah Nabil, written and directed by Said Soliman, (Performances run on Thursdays and Fridays, 9pm). Grand Nile Tower Hilton Cairo, Corniche Al-Nil, Garden City, Tel 16826 Mimo play starring comedian Ahmed Helmy, Asmaa Galal, Hamdy El-Merghany, Rahma Farrag, written by Diaa Mohamed and directed by Hisham Atwa. A satire take on society in social media times, with a huge success in KSA, Now in Egypt. Alongside a line-up of top-tier comedians (31 March, 1 and 2 April, 9pm). The International Park Madinet Nasr District Candy Crush children play is performed by Al-Shams (The Sun) Theatre Company for those with special abilities written by Said Haggag and directed by Mohamed Metwaly (Performances run on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 7pm). Malak Opera Theatre 9 A Khalig Al-Khour St, Azbekiya district, Ramses, Tel 0122 3417152 Qabl Alkhoroug (before the exit) play starring Sherehan Qotb, Mohamed Abdel-Wahab, Lamiaa Gaafar, is written by Mohamed Zenaty, directed by Hany El-Sayed, with music composed by Mohamed Qabil, decor and costumes designed by Mohamed Hashem (Performances run on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 8pm). Miami Theatre Talaat Harb St, next to Miami Cinema, Downtown, Tel 02 2574 5651 Ala'yal Fahmet (the children understood) play is an adaptation of Sound of the Music musical, produced by the Comedy Theatre and directed by Shady Sorour (Performances run on Thursdays and Fridays, 8.30pm). Metropol (The Children's National) Theatre 6 Halim St, the beginning of 26th July, Attaba, Downtown, Tel 02 2593 3334 Alhelm Halawa (The Dream is Halawa) play for children is written by Yasser Aboul-Anein, and directed by Maye Mohab (Performances run on Thursdays and Fridays, 7.30pm). Al-Qawmi (The National) Theatre Al Attaba Square, in front of Attab Post Office, Cairo, Tel, 02 25917783 Mish Romeo wa Juliet (Not Romeo and Juliet) play is an adaptation of William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet casting singer Ali El-Haggar, actress Rania Farid Shawqi, poetry by poet Amin Haddad, and directed by Essam El-Sayyed (Performances run daily except Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9pm and Sundays, 7pm). Al-Salam Theatre 101 Qasr Al-Aini St, Tel 02 2795 2484/2794 3016/010 21521501 Youm Assem Gedan play is produced by the Comedy Theatre Company starring Mustafa Mansour, Haidy Refaat, Sherehan El-Shazli, and many more. Décor by Mohamed Fathy, lightening by Ezz Helmy, written by Ayman El-Nemr and directed by Amr Hassaan (Performances run on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 9pm). Aageeb wa Aageeba musical theatrical performance is produced by the Modern Theatre Company starring Sayyed El-Roumy, Doaa Ramadan, Ihab Bakir, Reda Tolba, and many more. Décor by Sarah Shoukry, lightening by Abu-Bakr El-Sherif, costumes designed by Samah Nabil, music composed by Mahmoud Wahid, choreography by Ahmed Samir, written by Said Haggag and directed by Mohamed El-Soghair (Performances run daily except Tuesdays, 9.30pm). Youssef Idrees Hall Casino play starring Kareem El-Husseiny, Nawal Samir, Shady Asaad, Mohamed Diab, Nesma Adel is produced by the Modern Theatre Company. Décor by Mohamed Abdel-Hamid, lightening by Ezz Helmy, costumes designed by Maha Abdel-Rahman, music composed by Hazem El-Kafrawy, choreography by Hassan Shehata, written by Ayman El-Nemr and directed by Amr Hassaan (Performances run on Thursdays and Fridays, 8.30pm). Khetat Cupid (cupid's plan) play casts actors Abdel-Moneim Riyad, Kareem El-Hosseiny, Nawal Samir, and many more. Décor by Ahmed Amin, lighting by Abu Bakr El-Sherif, music by Tamer Abdel-Meguid, written by Abdallah El-Shaaer, and directed by Ahmed Fouad (Performances run on Thursdays and Fridays, 8.30pm). Taliaa Theatre Attaba Square, Tel 02 2593 7948 Salah Abdel-Sabour Hall Laabet Alnahaya (Endgame) is an absurdist, tragicomic one-act play by Irish playwright Samuel Beckett, produced by Taliaa Theatre. Starring Mahmoud Zaki and Lamiaa Gaafar, décor by Ahmed Gamal, costumes designed by Maha Abdel-Rahman, prepared and directed by Alsaid Qabil (Performances run daily except Tuesdays, 9.30pm). Zaki Tolaimat Hall Opera Alataba (Alataba Opera) play is casting Mohamed Abdel-Fattah, Doaa Hamza, décor by Omar Ghayat, costumes designed by Maye Kamal, written and directed by Hany Afifi (Performances run on Fridays, 7pm). * A version of this article appears in print in the 27 March, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
