Android Wear - Smartwatches the first release in Google’s wearable plans
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 19 March 2014Google has unveiled a specialised version of Android for the company’s official foray into the wearables arena, Android Wear. Which partner’s the newly developed OS with a range of smartwatches and plans for other... FULL STORY >
Android devices claim Apple’s tablet throne
By Ryan Noik 4 March 2014A surprising new report reveals that it is Android that is king of the tablet hill at the moment, rather than iOS tablets, all thanks to low cost devices and first time users. FULL STORY >
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 26 February 2014Sony set out to create a smaller version of its flagship device with the Z1 Compact. So has it been able to do so? The short answer is … Yes. FULL STORY >
Nokia showcase new Android powered ‘X’ and Asha lineup
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 25 February 2014Nokia unveiled a full range of devices at this year’s Mobile World Congress. What makes this release so unique, is the Android OS these devices will run on. FULL STORY >
Nokia to unveil new Android powered smartphone at WMC?
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 11 February 2014Will Nokia be sticking it to Microsoft and unveil an Android powered device soon? It is rumoured that Nokia will be previewing a new Android OS powered smartphone at the World Mobile Congress, to be held in Barcelona, later this month. FULL STORY >
Mozilla releases Firefox 26
By Hanleigh Daniels 11 December 2013Mozilla releases the latest edition (26) of its popular Firefox web browser as well as Firefox for Android. FULL STORY >
Sony Xperia L
By Hanleigh Daniels 11 December 2013Sony aims for a lower market segment with the Xperia L - the most affordable smartphone in its lineup. Is the cost savings of the L worth the reduced feature list? FULL STORY >
Apple iOS 7 adoption rate exceeds 70%
By Ryan Noik 9 December 2013Apple has managed to avoid the iOS fragmentation pitfall, reporting that nearly three-quarters of its users are on iOS 7. FULL STORY >
Tablets to slow to single-digit growth by 2017
By Hanleigh Daniels 4 December 2013IDC asserts that tablet market growth will be slowing down during the next few years thanks to the growth of phablets and tablet saturation within developed markets. FULL STORY >
HTC One mini
By Hanleigh Daniels 3 December 2013If you like the HTC One, but crave a more pocket-friendly device, then the One mini is an option. Is it the best of the pocket-rockets though? FULL STORY >
Android: Which version is on top - December 2013
By Hanleigh Daniels 3 December 2013Google releases the latest Android usage info revealing which version of the mobile platform is used most on user's mobile devices. FULL STORY >
Hisense launches dual-SIM smartphone in South Africa
By Hanleigh Daniels 29 November 2013Consumer electronics and home appliance manufacturer Hisense aims to make waves in the local smartphone market with its Infinity Prime 1. FULL STORY >
Android Apps of the month - December 2013
By Hanleigh Daniels 28 November 2013With more than 700 000 apps available for Android smartphones at Google Play, TechSmart would like to help you get to the good ones first. Here are our top Android Apps of the month. FULL STORY >
Smartphone shipments to grow nearly 40% in 2013 - IDC
By Hanleigh Daniels 27 November 2013IDC finds that worldwide smartphone shipments are on pace to grow by nearly 40% in 2013, whilst the average selling prices of smartphones have declined more than 12%. FULL STORY >
Tablets 50% of computing market in 2014 - Canalys
By Hanleigh Daniels 27 November 2013According to Canalys, Android-powered tablets will account for 50% of the worldwide device (desktop PC, notebook PC, and tablets) market in 2014. FULL STORY >
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