Mobile

Chrome’s incognito mode isn’t really incognito at all, report suggests

Google is making Incognito Mode more incognito, a report by 9to5Google claims. Currently, Incognito Mode does not really hide your presence from websites because…

FNB Connect gets data transfer, monthly rollover and usage alert features

If you’re an FNB Connect user, you will now have the option to roll over your remaining data to the following month. In a…

Zimbabwe’s ISP Econet confirms government ordered internet shutdown

Zimbabwe’s largest internet services provider Econet on Wednesday confirmed that it had halted users’ internet access on government orders. This comes after protests erupted…

#ShutdownZimbabwe: internet access disrupted amid protests

According to multiple reports, internet access across Zimbabwe has been disrupted amid ongoing protests that erupted after Saturday’s record fuel price hike. Last weekend,…

Vodacom users can stream the FA Cup for R35 a match via Video Play

Vodacom on Monday announced that its Video Play customers will be able to livestream the FA Cup, the English football competition, for its duration,…

AT&T renames its 4G service ‘5G E’ and its rivals are not happy

Network operators spend a large wad of the cash you send them formulating new marketing campaigns. But while some are awkward (if not downright…

Black Friday: these are Cell C, MTN, Telkom and Vodacom’s data specials

Looking for more data this Black Friday? We take a look at what South Africa’s big four networks — Cell C, MTN, Telkom, and…

Users can now order, pay, track OrderIn orders within WeChat

A few weeks ago, OrderIn, the popular online food ordering service, ran a promotion on WeChat where users could order three meals and get…

75 of the biggest mobile innovations of 2015

Global mobile trade body, Mobile Ecosystem Forum, has revealed the finalists for the 12th annual Meffys – the international awards for recognising commercial success…

How GIFs are affecting mobile messaging

The world continues to attempt to develop quicker and shorter methods to present information and emotions to others. One of the latest, most powerful…

The ‘so what’ marketing analysis on the growth of mobile in South Africa

It’s an obvious truth that South African mobile penetration is at an all-time high. The Cape Times has just reported a 100% rise in…

Google Maps takes a giant step into Zomato’s territory with individual restaurant recommendations

Google Maps has always been about giving users more than detailed directions, and now it seems to be heading into Zomato’s territory. The internet…

We’re about to start using wireless mobile chargers in a big way

It’s been a while since a mobile manufacturer made a big deal about wireless chargers, but apparently they’re about to become a lot more…

MoneyGram, Vodacom give Tanzanians a new way to receive funds directly into mobile accounts

MoneyGram, a global provider of innovative money transfer and payment services, and Vodacom, an African mobile communications company, have announced that Vodacom subscribers in…

Microsoft’s Cortana now available on Android in public beta

First announced in May this year, Microsoft has finally launched Cortana for Android devices in public beta. Some of the digital assistant’s features include searching…

5 kinds of app that that are total mobile data hogs

With the days of unlimited data becoming a thing of the past, there has been a growing trend in customers using up mobile data…

Google confirms Android 6 is called Marshmallow, reveals it likes to Troll

Google has revealed that the latest version of its Android operating system is called Marshmallow. Set for release in the next few months, Google…

21 of South Africa’s best mobile campaigns [Smarties Awards]

The Mobile Marketing Association of South Africa has announced the winners of the local edition of the Smarties Awards, with digital agency Liquorice among…

Samsung’s big launch: does the Note even matter anymore?

When Samsung launched the original Galaxy Note back in 2011, it helped kickstart the phablet phenomenon. Earlier today, it announced the launch of the…

Google launches Android Experiments to showcase app creativity

If nothing else, it appears that apps are going to make us magicians who can flatten landscapes with a tap on our device screens….

WorldRemit introduces mobile money transfers to Burundi

WorldRemit, the online money transfer service, is launching instant mobile money transfers to Burundi. People from 50 countries in the world can now send…

Google: Android Lollipop adoption hits 18.1%, KitKat 39.3%

Google did not disclose Android adoption numbers for June. There was no explanation as to why that was, but now it has released new…

4 reasons why tablets are a good fit with the classroom environment

When you see how comfortable four-year olds are with touchscreen devices, it’s easy to appreciate how quickly mobile phones and tablet computers are changing…

Samsung Launches the Galaxy A07 Built for Every Challenge

Elon Musk’s Trillion Dollar Pay Deal Could Change Everything

Lenovo Tab P12 Pro Review – A Premium Android Tablet That Shines for Entertainment

Innovate47 Launches Global Food & Agri Accelerator to Back Climate-Smart Startups

Simbi Wabote’s 10-Year Roadmap: How Nigeria Achieved 54% Local Content Growth

Records Tumble In Best Year Yet For South Africa’s Hedge Fund Industry

Acer Unleashes Beastly New Predator BiFrost and Nitro GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series

Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

Omoda C5 X review

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel