Gartner report details smartphone sales eclipsing feature phones in 2013
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 18 February 2014A recent report from research firm Gartner notes that smartphone sales has overtaken feature phone sales for the first time ever. 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 >
Quick review - iPhone 5c
By Hanleigh Daniels 3 January 2014Is Apple's iPhone 5c nothing more than 2012 tech dressed up in a restyled polycarbonate suit? FULL STORY >
Quick review - iPhone 5s
By Hanleigh Daniels 19 December 2013Apple's latest iPhone is the company's fastest, most advanced model ever, but does that make it the best high-end smartphone on the market? 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 >
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 >
Top 5 smartphones of 2013
By Hanleigh Daniels 2 December 2013Will Samsung, Apple or HTC make it to the top? Wait no longer, here is the countdown of our Top 5 smartphones of 2013. 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 >
Successor of the popular Nokia Lumia 520 not coming to SA
By Hanleigh Daniels 28 November 2013Nokia may have officially unveiled its follow-up to its best-selling Windows Phone, but the Lumia 525 won't be reaching local shores. FULL STORY >
Quick Review - Samsung Galaxy S4 Active
By Ryan Noik 27 November 2013While the Galaxy S4 has won much acclaim, Samsung has now produced a more ruggedized version that is tougher and more up to a jaunt in the great outdoors. 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 >
Nokia Lumia 1020
By Hanleigh Daniels 26 November 2013We aim our viewfinder at the smartphone competition and hit the shutter button to find out if the 41 MP camera on the Lumia 1020 makes it the best cameraphone around. FULL STORY >
Samsung Galaxy Gear
By Hanleigh Daniels 25 November 2013We strap on Samsung's Galaxy Gear smartwatch in an effort to find out whether the time of wearable technology has arrived. FULL STORY >
New Apple iPhone 5s and 5c available in South Africa
By Hanleigh Daniels 15 November 2013Apple's new iPhone 5s and 5c are now locally available from operators, the iStore, as well as authorised resellers. FULL STORY >
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