ESET discovers Android adware affecting millions and tracks down its developer
By Press Release 25 October 2019ESET researchers have discovered a yearlong campaign on Google Play with eight million installs of adware by ESET as Android/AdDisplay.Ashas. The team managed to track down the malware’s developer and discover... FULL STORY >
2019 winners announced of MTN Business App of the Year Awards
By Staff Writer 25 October 2019The winners of the eighth edition of the MTN Business App of the Year Awards have been announced at a gala event held in Johannesburg last night. FULL STORY >
Do apps need all the permissions?
By Press Release 4 October 2019Friends mention an exciting new app, or we see a promotion that requires an app to be downloaded, and the rush is on to download the app and start interacting with it. But do we consider the permissions needed by the app? FULL STORY >
Vodacom launches Women Farmers Programme to transform small scale agri sector
By Staff Writer 21 August 2019While the unemployment numbers are grim, the Women's Farmers Programme, and a new app, offers some hope for the country's agriculture sector. FULL STORY >
Spotify introduces Spotify Lite for older devices
By Staff Writer 9 July 2019Not everyone has the latest and greatest smartphone at their disposal, and in recognition of this fact, Spotify has introduced Spotify Lite, a version of the popular streaming music platform that works on older devices and operating systems. FULL STORY >
Vodacom’s My Muze nears 1 million milestone, provides access to over 30m songs
By Ryan Noik 5 June 2019Vodacom’s My Muze music platform has attracted 1.3 million visitors and almost a million app installations in the few months since it went live. FULL STORY >
Set-your-own-price taxi app launches in Joburg
By Press Release 17 May 2019inDriver lets riders and drivers decide their fare. FULL STORY >
The App is dead, long live the PWA
By Opinion 18 April 2019By Charlie Stewart, CEO, Rogerwilco FULL STORY >
Uber Lite now available in South Africa
By Staff Writer 24 January 2019Uber has today announced the launch of Uber Lite in South Africa. FULL STORY >
Huawei launches HiAI 2.0 in bid to optimise AI app experience
By Ryan Noik 15 November 2018Along with its announcements from AfricaCom, the company has also been busy in Europe, launching HiAI 2.0, an open platform designed to facilitate the development of On-Device artificial intelligence. FULL STORY >
New Safety Toolkit introduced by Uber coming locally
By Staff Writer 19 October 2018Uber is set to double down on safety and roll out Safety Toolkit for riders and drivers across 38 countries, including South Africa. FULL STORY >
Life-saving app, CrashDetech, wins ‘Most Innovative Mobile Application’ award
By Ryan Noik 26 July 2018Local developers of CrashDetech have received an accolade for Most Innovative Mobile Application from judges at the International Finance Awards this week. FULL STORY >
Google Podcasts App
By Mike Joubert 24 July 2018Surely a product developed by Google must do better than apps already available? Unfortunately the verdict is that it’s pretty average. FULL STORY >
Emirates launches mobile travel app Emirates Skywards GO
By Ryan Noik 20 July 2018As well as introducing its 3D virtual experience for booking seats and viewing cabins on its aircraft, the airline has also launched an app that offers 2-for-1 deals in 20 countries. FULL STORY >
Microsoft Insider Dev tour highlights innovation
By Ryan Noik 25 June 2018Microsoft’s first Insider Dev Tour in Johannesburg saw a drone and monkey chasing a banana around the stage. Then things really got interesting. FULL STORY >
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