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Why are Oppo smartphones popular among the youth?

5G networks
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5 Reasons to consider 5G Networks for your next smartphone

iPhone
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iPhone 14 to be MADE in India instead of China

oppo smartphones
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Why are Oppo smartphones popular among the youth?

5G networks
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5 Reasons to consider 5G Networks for your next smartphone

iPhone
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iPhone 14 to be MADE in India instead of China

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Phones on the loo? SA youth check their devices over 30 times an hour

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty10-05-2022 19:08

A quarter of every waking day for many SA youths is spent on their phones and some would rather skip meals than have a dead device!

HUAWEI Nova 8i
Technology

HUAWEI Nova 8i – Elegance in the palm of your hand

By Dirnise Britz14-10-2021 08:44

Make sure you stay at the fore-front of innovation with the exclusive HUAWEI Nova 8i.

A ‘Marvel-ous’ save! ‘Hulk’ ph
Lifestyle

A ‘Marvel-ous’ save! ‘Hulk’ phone deflects bullet during armed robbery

By Erene Roux12-10-2021 14:56

A man from Brazil survived after being shot at when his phone and Hulk phone case proved to be bulletproof.

HUAWEI Nova 8i
Technology

HUAWEI Nova 8i – The super trendsetter smartphone is here

By Dirnise Britz07-10-2021 13:08

Everything about the HUAWEI Nova 8i smartphone is simply super! Check out why you need to upgrade today.

Huawei Nova Y60
Technology

HUAWEI Nova Y60 – A trendsetter smartphone has hit our shores

By Dirnise Britz23-09-2021 12:36

Set the trend in your social circles with the latest tech from HUAWEI. Matchless smartness in the palm of your hand!

Google
News

Google will no longer work on certain phones – find out what phone will be affected

By Corné van Zyl19-09-2021 13:00

Reminder – Google is removing support for many older Android models, meaning you will no longer be able to access basic Google services.

Huawei Nova Y60
Technology

Battery life champion: Play all day with the new Huawei nova Y60

By Storm Simpson17-09-2021 10:24

The latest smartphone in Huawei’s nova Series is perfect for young people on the go. The Y60 has a class-leading battery, sharp HD display and a fantastic Triple AI Camera.

WhatsApp
Mobile

WhatsApp working on transcription function for long (or private) voice notes

By Siseko Gwegwe14-09-2021 15:16

Social media giants WhatsApp have something new in the works. It’s the transcription of long voice notes into text – starting with iPhones.

Huawei Nova 8
Technology

Out of this world: Huawei’s dazzling new flagship device, the Nova 8

By Storm Simpson04-09-2021 11:24

The Huawei Nova 8 is a stylish smartphone with exceptional camera quality and a high refresh rate that will excite mobile photographers and gamers alike.

huawei mate 40 pro
Mobile

Huawei Mate 40 Pro: Best smartphone with powerful performance and innovative design at your fingertips

By Cheryl Kahla28-04-2021 08:45

(Partner Content) The new Huawei Mate 40 Pro is the culmination of the company’s pioneering approach to innovative design. Here’s what you need to know.

Android apps crashes
Technology

Android app crashes: How to fix the issue if your apps are still bugging out

By Storm Simpson24-03-2021 13:37

Android users across the globe were affected by crashing apps on Tuesday. Google has, however, issued an update to resolve the problem.

human emotion artificial intelligence
Technology

Personal devices will use AI to detect our emotional state by 2022

By Cheryl Kahla19-01-2021 21:33

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is “generating multiple disruptive forces that are reshaping the way we interact with personal technologies”.

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.

Government’s plan to get mobil
News

Government’s plan to get mobile device users to pay TV licences is streaming ahead

By Riyaz Patel12-01-2021 19:00

Communications minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams said amendments to broaden the definition and collection system for television licences are necessary because of the SABC’s financial challenges.

phone tablet
Mobile

Six new uses for your old phone or tablet

By Cheryl Kahla22-12-2020 18:41

With mobile technology moving at such break-neck speeds, many of us end up with surplus phones or tablets. Here are a few ideas.

Soweto store opening signals M
Business and economics

Soweto store opening signals Mara Phones SA retail rollout

By Riyaz Patel07-11-2020 10:13

Mara Phones has opened the doors to its first franchise Mara Experience Store, located at the Maponya Mall in Soweto.

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.

SABC wants smartphone, Netflix
News

SABC wants smartphone, Netflix users to pay TV licences

By Riyaz Patel01-11-2020 10:23

The SABC said the main motivation in proposing regulation amendments is to improve compliance,as it believes the regulation is “outdated.”

waterproof devices
Mobile

Best waterproof devices: Here’s what it really means

By Thenjiwe Kubheka31-10-2020 16:45

Ever wondered if waterproof devices truly are waterproof? Here’s what you need to know.

malware
Technology

Upstream reveals Chinese malware phones sold in Africa

By Ebrahim Essa27-08-2020 13:08

Upstream found suspicious activity on more than 200,000 Tecno smartphones.

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.

smartphone cellphone Lesley Ncube and his Thatha ShumiPhone
Mobile

Tshwane post-grad student launches his own smartphone

By Alicia Naidoo15-07-2020 13:28

Lesley Ncube graduated in June and already has created his own smartphone and a software and computer hardware company.

apps
Technology

The best five apps to stay organised

By Farrial Isaacs01-07-2020 20:00

Manage your time better and stay more organised with these five apps.

malware
Mobile

SnapTube: Why you need the latest version of this video-saving app

By Jesse Jacobs17-06-2020 12:24

Make sure you have the latest version because older versions of SnapTube may open up your phone to malware attacks.

Student with smartphone
Technology

How to tap into apps on your smartphone so it doubles as a laptop

By Alicia Naidoo10-06-2020 12:36

Here’s how students can tap into apps to make their smartphone double-up as stand-in laptop for online learning.

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