IDC - Android powers 8 out of every 10 smartphones shipped in Q3
By Hanleigh Daniels 13 November 2013Android as a mobile platform and phablets prove to be popular buying factors for smartphone users during Q3 2013, whilst Windows Phone also shows strong growth. FULL STORY >
BlackBerry Z30
By Hanleigh Daniels 12 November 2013The Z30 is the phone with the largest display in BlackBerry's lineup, but is the biggest smartphone from Waterloo also its best? FULL STORY >
Mxit 7 launches in phased rollout
By Hanleigh Daniels 12 November 2013Mxit makes a reinvigorated play for the hearts and minds of IM and social networking mobile users via Mxit 7. FULL STORY >
Sony reveals Android upgrade plans
By Hanleigh Daniels 8 November 2013Sony sheds some light on the details surrounding its Android 4.3 and Android 4.4 device update plans. FULL STORY >
Vodacom reveals iPhone 5s and 5c contract pricing
By Hanleigh Daniels 8 November 2013Vodacom makes the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c available for pre-order, reveals contract pricing for these smartphones. FULL STORY >
Nokia Lumia 1020 launched in South Africa
By Hanleigh Daniels 7 November 2013Nokia finally makes the 41 MP boasting Lumia 1020 available to local buyers. FULL STORY >
HTC launches One mini in South Africa
By Hanleigh Daniels 7 November 2013HTC adds a midrange option to its limited smartphone portfolio in South Africa thanks to the local availability of the One mini. FULL STORY >
Phone Home: The latest smartphone news - 5 November 2013
By Hanleigh Daniels 5 November 2013The last couple of weeks have been eventful when it comes to smartphone news and releases. Catch up with it all in our smartphone news round-up. FULL STORY >
Google releases Android usage data - November 2013
By Hanleigh Daniels 5 November 2013Google releases the latest Android usage info revealing which version of the mobile platform is used most on user's mobile devices. FULL STORY >
New iPhones available from MTN on 15 November
By Hanleigh Daniels 4 November 2013MTN has made the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c available for pre-registration, with the devices being available in store on 15 November. FULL STORY >
Mozilla releases Firefox 25
By Hanleigh Daniels 31 October 2013Mozilla releases the latest edition (25) of its popular Firefox web browser as well as Firefox for Android. FULL STORY >
Twitter incorporates Vine videos into user timelines
By Hanleigh Daniels 31 October 2013Twitter updates its official Android and iOS applications to make timelines more engaging for mobile device users. FULL STORY >
LG G2
By Hanleigh Daniels 30 October 2013LG is one of the top 5 mobile phone makers globally, but the company’s local presence is small. Will this change with its new flagship - the G2? FULL STORY >
Sony Xperia L lands in South Africa
By Hanleigh Daniels 30 October 2013Midrange smartphone buyers have yet another Android option to consider in Sony’s new Xperia L. FULL STORY >
Phone Home: The latest smartphone news
By Hanleigh Daniels 29 October 2013The last couple of weeks have been eventful when it comes to smartphone news and releases. Catch up with it all in our smartphone news round-up. FULL STORY >
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