LG V20
By Mike Joubert 29 November 2016If you’re still a bit sour that the Note 7 blew up, and not interested in Huawei’s Mate 7 phablet (review), the V20 is the phone to seriously investigate. FULL STORY >
Huawei introduces the HUAWEI Mate 9
By Press Release 3 November 2016A Step Ahead: New Mate Series Delivers a Breakthrough Android Experience with Powerful New Performance, Battery and UX Advances FULL STORY >
Huawei and Porsche Design Launch Limited Edition Smartphone
By Press Release 3 November 2016PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 9 embodies high-performance and sophisticated design FULL STORY >
First Tango AR phone released by Lenovo
By Staff Writer 2 November 2016Coming to new Android phones soon, at least those that can support it, is Google’s Tango Augmented Reality (AR) technology. And the first consumer phone offering this on board, Lenovo’s Phab 2 Pro, has just been released FULL STORY >
Qualcomm may release new 5G devices in first half of 2018
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 18 October 2016Named the Snapdragon X50, Qualcomm details its first 5G-compatible modem. Debuted at their 4G/5G Summit, Qualcomm says X50-sporting smartphones could arrive in first half of 2018. FULL STORY >
Hisense smartphones now offer 24-month warranty
By Press Release 22 September 2016Hisense is continuing its quest to provide South African customers with high-quality devices at affordable prices, now offering a 24-month warranty on any Hisense smartphone purchased. The new warranty will apply to Hisense phones purchased from 1... FULL STORY >
2016 Flagship Shootout: Huawei P9 vs. iPhone 7
By Staff Writer 8 September 2016With the iPhone 7 newly unveiled by Apple, how does it stack up against Huawei's P9? We take the two 2016 flagships on a head-to-head shootout. FULL STORY >
Samsung SA launches Z2, first Tizen powered 4G smartphone
By Press Release 8 September 2016Samsung's third smartphone in the Tizen ecosystem delivers an affordable 4G handset to the youth market for R1099. FULL STORY >
New LG V20 focused on video content
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 7 September 2016One of the first devices to sport Android 7.0 out the box, LG's new V20 smartphone places an emphasis on capturing and sharing video content. FULL STORY >
4 things to like about the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
By Mike Joubert 19 August 2016R3 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 >
Huawei P9
By Mike Joubert 19 August 2016With the P9, Huawei finally decided to stop pretending and commit themselves fully to the high-end smartphone market. FULL STORY >
Hisense Infinity KO C20
By Mike Joubert 11 August 2016The Hisense KO offers something unique, being a rugged phone without adding too much bulk, or actually looking the part. FULL STORY >
Hands-on with the Cat S60 smartphone
By Mike Joubert 29 July 2016If you’re reading this in a coffee shop sipping a skinny mocha Frappuccino, the Cat S60 smartphone is probably not for you. FULL STORY >
Interview: Pete Cunningham on the Cat S60 smartphone
By Mike Joubert 29 July 2016Want 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 >
Hands-on: LG X Cam smartphone
By Mike Joubert 27 July 2016The 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 >
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