After (not) failing a drop test, Google Project Ara will get new camera and battery
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 21 August 2015After Google's Project Ara modular phone 'failed' a drop test earlier this week, the company has detailed an impending camera and battery update, as it preps 2016-slated release. FULL STORY >
Samsung giving US iPhone users free test drive of latest smartphones
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 21 August 2015In a bid to show iPhone users what life is like with Android, Samsung has launched a free 30-day trial program to "test drive" some of its recently released smartphones and phablets. FULL STORY >
Sony premieres its next-gen heart rate sensing SmartBand 2
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 20 August 2015While others have held off debuting their wearable offerings for the second half of 2015, Sony has wasted no time in premiering its newly enhanced heart rate sensing SmartBand 2. FULL STORY >
ShowMax officially launches its new on-demand streaming service in South Africa
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 20 August 2015Now officially available in SA, ShowMax is an on-demand entertainment streaming service that has binge-watchers in mind, with monthly subscriptions set to R99/pm. FULL STORY >
Flagship Battle: Huawei P8 vs. Samsung Galaxy S6
By Staff Writer 18 August 2015In a recurring series, we look at the best flagship offerings around and pit them against one another in a number of categories. Here, it's the Huawei P8 and Samsung Galaxy S6 doing battle. FULL STORY >
Flagship Battle: Huawei P8 vs. Apple iPhone 6
By Staff Writer 17 August 2015If you're in the market for a flagship smartphone, now is as good a time as any. With so many great options however, choosing one becomes an issue. Here we pit the Huawei P8 against the Apple iPhone 6. FULL STORY >
Samsung bets big on the edge with new Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 14 August 2015Samsung's second Galaxy Unpacked event did not offer any surprises, but did reaffirm their love of curved displays, as the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ made their debuts. FULL STORY >
Ford details its Smart Mobility mindset at Go Further Africa
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 12 August 2015Although new car debuts garnered much of the attention at Ford South Africa's Go Further Africa event, the company's shifting focus towards Smart Mobility also came to the fore. FULL STORY >
Sony unveils new Xperia C5 Ultra, Xperia M5 smartphones for mid-range market
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 3 August 2015Sony has made no qualms of its desire to dominate the mid-range market, and now it has debuted two new high-end offerings - the Xperia C5 Ultra and Xperia M5. FULL STORY >
Why you should care about the chipset in your mobile device
By Staff Writer 31 July 2015When buying a new smartphone, we consider the screen, camera and price, but James Munn of Qualcomm says the chipset should be of equal concern. FULL STORY >
How to keep your data safe on your mobile device
By Staff Writer 31 July 2015Smartphones these days are more expensive and powerful than ever, making them prime targets for theft. To that end, HTC has offered some tips to secure your device if lost or stolen. FULL STORY >
New Hisense H7 and K8 smartphones coming to South Africa
By Staff Writer 30 July 2015Apart from Hisense’s new ULED televisions (direct competition against OLED units), there were also two new smartphones on display, set to launch at the end of August/early September in South Africa. FULL STORY >
Is South Africa ready for smart cities?
By Staff Writer 29 July 2015The concept of the ‘smart city’ is growing in popularity as more and more connected technologies emerge. FULL STORY >
Motorola debuts Moto G, Moto X Play and Moto X Style
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 28 July 2015At a New York launch event today, Motorola unveiled three updated devices. The first was the leaked mid-range Moto G, and two variants of its flagship, the Moto X Play and Style. FULL STORY >
Samsung Unpacked event scheduled for 13 August, updated flagships expected
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 28 July 2015Samsung's second Galaxy Unpacked event of 2015 is scheduled for 13 August. As far as attendees go, the Galaxy Note 5 and S6 edge Plus are expected. FULL STORY >
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