No longer leveraging the designs of other smartphone makers, rumours suggest Google will have a non-Nexus branded device ready for release sometime this year. FULL STORY >

Putting its Chinese rivals to shame, the Freedom 251 could be the best value for money smartphone to date at $4. FULL STORY >

Not simply an instant messaging tool, WhatsApp also facilitates a number of phone calls too, recently passing the 100 million call per day mark. FULL STORY >

On a recent trip to Huawei’s headquarters in Shenzhen, China, TechSmart’s Mike Joubert found a company ready for a fight to the top. FULL STORY >

The Xperia X from Sony has plenty of enviable elements, but a R12 000 price tag (32 GB) means it's not the best value for money option available at the moment. FULL STORY >

Those hoping for a redesign when Apple debuts the iPhone 7 could be disappointed, as The Wall Street Journal confirms reports that upcoming device will look like the iPhone 6s. FULL STORY >

Following the global release of the P9 and P9 Plus, Huawei's market share has grown to 8.5% worldwide. Is the Chinese manufacturer ready to take on the biggest players? FULL STORY >

Keen for a bit of handheld gaming nostalgia? If you have an Android device, Hyperkin's Smart Bot accessory could be what you're looking for. FULL STORY >

According to reports, the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus too closely resemble a 5.5" Android device launched two years ago by Chinese company Shenzhen Baili. FULL STORY >

The Pop Star is the other half of Alcatel's new entry-level to mid-range offerings, but its lack of LTE could prove a true hurdle down the line. FULL STORY >

Director of BlackBerry Security, Alex Manea, explains why the idea of rooting and jailbreaking is one of the most controversial topics when it comes to mobile devices. FULL STORY >

As promised, Motorola unveiled its new modular offering at Lenovo Tech World - the Moto Z. FULL STORY >

Even at R3 500, the Go Play from Alcatel finds itself up against some stiff competition in the entry-level to mid-range smartphone ranks. FULL STORY >

According to Bloomberg, Samsung could release two bendable smartphones as early as next year. FULL STORY >

Bose has unveiled its 2016 lineup of products, and the new wireless QuietComfort 35 noise cancelling headphones have got everyone talking. FULL STORY >