Strategy Analytics forecasts 38 percent Q2 smartphone market growth
By Hanleigh Daniels 27 June 2012Strategy Analytics has forecasted that the smartphone market worldwide will increase by 38% year-on-year during Q2 2012. FULL STORY >
HTC bringing out three Windows Phone 8 devices
By Hanleigh Daniels 25 June 2012HTC reportedly aims to boost its Windows Phone sales with three Windows Phone 8 smartphones. FULL STORY >
New Android app enables users to Pinpoint locations of loved ones
By Ryan Noik 25 June 2012A new location tracking app for Android devices, Pinpoint, has been launched that enables its users to track their loved ones as well as important assets and staff while on the move using just their smartphone. FULL STORY >
Vodacom bringing Huawei Ascend P1 smartphone to SA
By Hanleigh Daniels 22 June 2012Vodacom is launching the Huawei Ascend P1 smartphone locally next month. FULL STORY >
Microsoft previews Windows Phone 8
By Hanleigh Daniels 21 June 2012Microsoft unveils the next iteration of its Windows Phone OS smartphone platform called Windows Phone 8. FULL STORY >
Sony brings Android Ice Cream Sandwich to Xperia S
By Hanleigh Daniels 21 June 2012Sony kicks off the global rollout process for the Android ICS update for its Xperia S smartphone. FULL STORY >
Nokia launches the Lumia 900 locally
By Hanleigh Daniels 20 June 2012Nokia announces the local launch of its third Windows Phone Mango running smartphone, the Lumia 900, and also reveals that the Lumia 610 is heading to SA. FULL STORY >
Nokia ready to sell patents if price is right
By Hanleigh Daniels 19 June 2012Nokia has revealed that it is ready to generate additional funds via the sale of tech patents should the need arise and the price is right. FULL STORY >
ABI Research - Apple and Samsung make up 50 percent of smartphone market
By Hanleigh Daniels 18 June 2012Market research firm ABI Research says that Apple and Samsung are responsible for 50% of the smartphone market sales and snap up more than 90% of the profit in this sector. FULL STORY >
Samsung launches sub-R1000 Pocket smartphone in SA
By Hanleigh Daniels 14 June 2012Samsung makes its budget-friendly Galaxy Pocket smartphone available in South Africa. FULL STORY >
RIM makes BlackBerry 7.1 OS available in South Africa
By Hanleigh Daniels 13 June 2012RIM reveals that the latest version of its BlackBerry smartphone platform, BlackBerry 7.1 OS, is now available for download to local customers. FULL STORY >
Samsung launches Galaxy S3 locally with sparks and spectacle
By Ryan Noik 8 June 2012Samsung has launched the highly anticipated Galaxy S3 to the South African market and showcased a number of innovative features packed into the svelte device. FULL STORY >
Nokia Lumia 710
By Hanleigh Daniels 7 June 2012Nokia delivers its second Lumia smartphone, the Lumia 710, to take on a myriad of BlackBerry OS and Android-running midrange contenders. FULL STORY >
HTC One X
By Mike Joubert 7 June 2012There is a tremendous amount to like about HTC's flagship One X. In fact, in this year's line-up of Android devices, it should only have one other smartphone to be worried about - Samsung's Galaxy S3. FULL STORY >
IDC - Android expected to peak in 2012 as mobile shipments slow
By Hanleigh Daniels 7 June 2012The IDC provides a peek into the mobile phone market future, by forecasting sales trends for 2012 and beyond. FULL STORY >
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