The long wait for the music streaming platform has finally ended, with Spotify launching locally today. The Premium version of the service is currently priced at R59.99 per month. FULL STORY >

Ride-hailing apps boost women’s income and ease their entry into the transportation industry—from which they have traditionally been shut out, according to a report by IFC, a sister organisation... FULL STORY >

The Yellow Pages has aimed to leverage its 68 years of history, and move into the digital era by reimagining the brand and optimising search efficiency on their app. FULL STORY >

The company's latest offering promises to enter a new breed of agency - the Customer Experience Agency. FULL STORY >

First mentioned by Google a little over a year ago, the company is making its Slack competitor, Hangouts Chat, available to users in the coming days. FULL STORY >

Following a less than well received redesign, and a recent petition on Change.org, Snapchat says the changes it has made are here to stay. FULL STORY >

According to reports, Samsung cites low iPhone X sales as the reason for the decision. FULL STORY >

The unexpected iPhone bug crash spotted last week now has a fix as Apple readies the iOS 11.2.6 update for roll out. FULL STORY >

A new bug has been discovered in iOS 11 that allows users to send a character that prohibits access to messaging apps and shuts down iPhones. FULL STORY >

After recently testing out in beta apps, party chat is rolling out to the Xbox app on iOS and Android. FULL STORY >

The company's new smart speaker is leaving unsightly white rings when placed on wooden surfaces. FULL STORY >

With the HomePod shipping Stateside, Apple has updated its support pages to include repair costs, and if it's out-of-warranty, it's gonna cost you. FULL STORY >

It appears that the iPhone X is not out of the woods yet when it comes teething problems, as several users report a delayed response when receiving calls on the flagship phone. FULL STORY >

Hitachi Vantara, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd, has appointed Akinwale Awosokanre as Regional Managing Director for West Africa. FULL STORY >

But what causes a trend to emerge? “Typically driven by a number of factors, a ‘trend’ is generally the product of an evolving socio-economic landscape, or a response to changing consumer needs,”... FULL STORY >