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WhatsApp
technology

WhatsApp can BLOCK chat groups – Here is how it happens

Three changes planned for WhatsApp
News

Three changes planned for WhatsApp that you need to know about

driving licence fraud
News

New SA Driving Licence: No more queues, electronic and mobile cards

WhatsApp
Mobile

WhatsApp can BLOCK chat groups – Here is how it happens

Three changes planned for WhatsApp
News

Three changes planned for WhatsApp that you need to know about

driving licence fraud
News

New SA Driving Licence: No more queues, electronic and mobile cards

malware malicious
News

Malware madness: Here are the top 5 most malicious apps in South Africa

By Storm Simpson27-04-2021 13:08

A recent report found that 1 in 6 mobile devices in developing countries are infected with malware. SA has five apps that are particularly malicious.

Squad Goals: Siya Kolisi launc
Lifestyle

Squad Goals: Siya Kolisi launches his own mobile game

By Erene Roux03-03-2021 15:23

The World Cup-winning captain, Siya Kolisi is currently celebrating the launch of his own mobile game called ‘Siya’s Squad’.

Spot Money launches South Afri
Mobile

Spot Money launches South Africa’s first Open Banking offering

By Riyaz Patel27-01-2021 23:58

Spot Money offers a mobile open banking platform that integrates with various bank and payment services.

xiaomi camera patent
Mobile

Xiaomi files patent for smartphone with concealed camera and rotating mirror

By Cheryl Kahla21-01-2021 21:28

Xiaomi filed a patent for a smartphone with an advanced and concealed pop-up camera.

huawei p50 series
Mobile

New P50 Pro concept video shows premium smartphone with sleek camera

By Cheryl Kahla19-01-2021 18:02

The Huawei P50 series would likely be equipped with the HiSillicon Kirin 9000 chipset. Here’s what we know.

samsung s21
Mobile

Samsung S21 series will reportedly feature re-designed camera system

By Cheryl Kahla02-12-2020 20:14

The Samsung Galaxy S21 will likely only be announced by Samsung itself in January 2021. However, an exclusive sneak peek will be published on 7 December.

oppo phone 15 times hybrid zoom
Mobile

Oppo files patent for smartphone with powerful 15x hybrid zoom

By Cheryl Kahla01-12-2020 18:36

Oppo is ready to jump from 10x hybrid zoom to 15x hybrid zoom. The latest patent was unearthed, as filed with CNIPA.

xiaomi foldable phone camera patent (1)
Mobile

Xiaomi files patent for foldable smartphone with pop-up camera

By Cheryl Kahla28-11-2020 18:10

Xiaomi filed a patent for the device with The Hague International Design System, part of World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) on 25 September 2020.

samsung rollable phone
Mobile

Samsung reportedly working on rollable Galaxy smartphone with S-Pen

By Cheryl Kahla27-11-2020 23:16

Wow!

foldable phones
Mobile

Foldable phones: Just a phase or here to stay?

By Thenjiwe Kubheka04-11-2020 10:08

The concept behind foldable phones is having a big phone with a huge display ideal for work and watching movies, and being able to close it into a smaller version.

New iPhone 12 Pro series featu
Mobile

New iPhone 12 Pro series features 5G and A14 Bionic chip

By Cheryl Kahla14-10-2020 13:23

Apple on Tuesday 13 October 2020 unveiled its new flagship series – The iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max – during its third product reveal for the year.

mobile-first mobile strategy and apps
Mobile

Your mobile strategy should take priority – Here’s why

By Cheryl Kahla04-10-2020 11:23

We live in a mobile-first world. It’s now up to businesses and entrepreneurs to effectively tap into the mobile strategy trend.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
Mobile

Galaxy S20 FE: What you need to know about this budget Samsung smartphone

By Cheryl Kahla23-09-2020 16:32

A flagship phone for a fraction of the cost. Here’s what you need to know about the new Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition).

Huawei Developer's Conference
Technology

Huawei announces six new products at Developer’s Conference

By Cheryl Kahla11-09-2020 16:42

Huawei the Huawei Seamless AI Life New Products Global Launch event, where the company announced six new products that further enrich the 1+8+N all-scenario ecosystem.

samsung galaxy unpacked
Mobile

Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold 2 for a luxury mobile experience

By Cheryl Kahla05-08-2020 18:55

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is Samsung’s third foldable phone, and combines the portability and flexibility of a smartphone with the power and screen size of a tablet.

samsung galaxy unpacked
Mobile

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series unveiled: Specs, availability and price in South Africa

By Cheryl Kahla05-08-2020 17:04

Introducing the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra. It’s a beauty.

xiaomi smartphone
Mobile

Xiaomi files patent for smartphone with removable display

By Cheryl Kahla04-08-2020 21:56

Smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi filed a patent for an innovative phone design in which the display can be detached from the housing and functions independently. Here’s what we know.

Crosscall
Mobile

Crosscall Mobile launched new range of durable devices in South Africa

By Cheryl Kahla24-07-2020 20:31

The France-headquartered outdoor mobile technology specialist Crosscall, launched a tablet, three smartphones and accessories in South Africa designed primarily for professionals across various business sectors.

dark mode
Technology

Facebook to introduce a dark mode for mobile

By Farrial Isaacs11-07-2020 21:00

Facebook has made dark mode feature available to a very small percentage of people globally.

internet nip 2050
Mobile

This is South Africa’s best mobile network during lockdown

By Cheryl Kahla09-07-2020 16:19

The Q2 2020 Mobile Network Quality Report ranks South Africa’s mobile networks. MTN had the best mobile network in South Africa during the lockdown.

WhatsApp update
Mobile

WhatsApp to reportedly implement animated stickers

By Cheryl Kahla03-07-2020 13:34

We may be getting animated stickers on WhatsApp soon. Here’s what we know.

Camera app
Technology

Adobe launches free Photoshop Camera app on iOS and Android

By Ebrahim Essa29-06-2020 17:30

The AI-powered app, Photoshop Camera, was built to empower creativity and expand on what is possible on smartphones by allowing people to tell stories in new ways.

Mobile tracing and tracking app
News

Government is tracking you via your mobile phone: Here’s how and why

By Luke Daniel26-06-2020 08:17

Government has been criticised for ‘sneaking’ applications onto phones without permission; but the truth is, you need to opt-in, even if the terms and conditions aren’t that clear.

Apple WWDC 2020
Technology

WWDC 2020: Here’s how to watch Apple’s biggest event of the year

By Cheryl Kahla22-06-2020 10:37

It’s that time of the year again, folks. It’s time for Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). Here’s what you need to know.

Huawei p40 pro
Mobile

The Huawei P40 Pro continues to revolutionise mobile photography

By Cheryl Kahla17-06-2020 15:56

With the P40 Pro’s advanced camera setup, Huawei is once again proving to be the benchmark for what smartphone cameras are capable of.

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