Huawei’s latest Ascend P7 smartphone is one of this year’s welcome surprises, as the phone is a clear indication that the company is upping its game. FULL STORY >

As more manufacturers turn their attention to phablet devices, Hisense is hoping to steal a march on the competition with its well-priced 6.8" Infinity Maxe X1 offering. FULL STORY >

The first smartphone to debut in 2014 from BlackBerry locally is not a new expensive flagship, but rather the entry-level Z3. Favouring function over form, the Z3 offers a utilitarian BlackBerry experience at an attractive price point. But is that enough? FULL STORY >

With the Samsung Galaxy S5 not quite the Android leader we wanted, there's room for a new flagship to assume its throne. On paper and in hand, the One (M8) from HTC could be the smartphone to do just that. FULL STORY >

BlackBerry returns from its 18 month hiatus with the local launch of its new entry-level Z3 smartphone, set to retail for R3 000 and gain some ground on competitors in the South African market. FULL STORY >

Huawei upped the bar and threw down the gauntlet to its competition once again last night, launching its latest 5” LTE smartphone, the Ascend P7. FULL STORY >

With these mid-range masters, you’ll be wondering exactly why your mates are dropping R10k on a smartphone. FULL STORY >

TechSmart got the chance to get some exclusive facetime with HTC's new flagship, the One (M8) at its launch event in Dubai. This new device is certainly highly specced, but will it be highly prized? We find out. FULL STORY >

There are still some apps out there that are genuinely innovative and intriguing, such as Tempo Smart Calendar. In an interview with the co-founder, we find out why this app may offer users a much needed hand in the... FULL STORY >

To absolutely no-one’s surprise at all, Samsung unveiled its newest pinnacle of its smartphone range (at least for now), the Galaxy S5 at Mobile World Congress 2014. FULL STORY >

While 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 >

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 3 is the company’s third Note; it is also its best phablet, if not finest smartphone, to date. FULL STORY >

Strategy Analytics reveals that global smartphone shipments have reached the quarter billion market mark over the course of Q3 2013. FULL STORY >

IDC lowers its worldwide PC shipment outlook as the mature PC market is expected to outperform the maturing PC market this year. FULL STORY >

Huawei aimed for the heart of the upper end of its mid-market competition, launching its Ascend P6 at a swank launch event in Sandton last night. FULL STORY >