R3 800 can't buy you a whole lot of phone in the midrange market these days, but Xiaomi has come up with a phablet that looks smart, performs well and offers excellent value for money. FULL STORY >

With the P9, Huawei finally decided to stop pretending and commit themselves fully to the high-end smartphone market. FULL STORY >

Announced at the Intel Developer Forum, the company has just inked a deal to produce ARM-based processors for use in smartphones. FULL STORY >

The Hisense KO offers something unique, being a rugged phone without adding too much bulk, or actually looking the part. FULL STORY >

Although the full specs of LG's latest smartphone have not been detailed, the South Korean manufacturer has noted that it will feature Android's latest OS - Nougat (7.0). FULL STORY >

If you’re reading this in a coffee shop sipping a skinny mocha Frappuccino, the Cat S60 smartphone is probably not for you. FULL STORY >

Want to find out more about the Cat S60 smartphone? TechSmart's Mike Joubert chatted to Pete Cunningham, product lead at Bullitt Group, about this rugged device at its launch at The Tin Factory, Sandton, yesterday. FULL STORY >

Does LG plan to go a step further than Samsung? FULL STORY >

Priced just over the R2 500 mark, the Lenovo K5 is an entry-level smartphone that bets big on its display and camera to tempt consumers. FULL STORY >

The dual cam setup on the LG G5 (review) worked so well because it allowed you to go wide on your shots – a surprisingly useful addition. As could be hoped for, LG made the wise move and also incorporated a similar dual lens on the midrange X Cam. FULL STORY >

The company's second Android-powered device, the DTEK50 from BlackBerry is reportedly the most secure Android smartphone in the world. FULL STORY >

Having sold 40.4 million iPhones during the most recent quarter, 15% less than the previous quarter, some have questioned whether the iPhone 7 will return Apple to the top. FULL STORY >

Telkom officially threw down the gauntlet to mobile operators this week, launching its new FreeMe offering at a glitzy dinner in Hyde Park. FULL STORY >

Corning has unveiled its latest batch of screens for mobile devices, the Gorilla Glass 5, stating that it improves on touch sensitivity, durability and damage resistance. FULL STORY >

The latest Apple iPhone 7 rumours suggest a third smartphone variant is in the works, a Pro model sporting dual cameras on the rear. FULL STORY >