Mobile

MTN Business announces dedicated IoT network

MTN has today announced a dedicated Internet of Things (IoT) network that it suggests will “enhance security of business-critical information”. It quoted two distinct…

Vumatel explains planned R89/month fibre internet in Alexandra

Fibre provider Vumatel made headlines in local tech publications last week when it revealed plans to deliver 100Mbps fibre internet to residents of Alexandra…

Here’s how municipalities should do free WiFi – Project Isizwe

Project Isizwe’s Tshwane Free WiFi Project is probably the standout free WiFi initiative in the country today. Featuring relatively generous data caps and loads…

Vodacom launches ‘video data bundles’ for Showmax and DStv Now

Vodacom has today announced a new set of data bundles for video streaming addicts. Dubbed Video Data Bundles, the company is hoping the deals…

Telkom LIT: zero-rated streaming on FreeMe packages

Telkom has announced Telkom LIT (don’t say “fam”), an initiative to zero-rate streaming services on selected FreeMe mobile data packages. The company confirmed that…

Update: Vodacom’s nightmare data fiasco fuels social media fire

Update: Vodacom South Africa has issued the following update to media Tuesday afternoon: Vodacom confirms that it has reimbursed customers affected by last night’s…

Google’s mobile-friendly update: is your website UX ready?

If you’re in any way involved in the online space, this is pretty intense. On 21 April, Google will launch a new mobile-friendly algorithm…

Global smartphone shipments reach 291.2m units in Q1 2015

The global smartphone shipments for the first quarter of 2015 reached 291.2-million units, a drop of 9.2% compared with the prior quarter, according to…

Instagram gets strict on spam, nude photos, posting other users’ content

Instagram has released new community guidelines. The platform wants its users to follow the law, post only their own photos, videos, respect everyone on…

EU officially charges Google with antitrust violations, opens formal investigation on Android (update)

The European Union has formally charged Google with cheating competitors by distorting internet search results to advantage its Google Shopping service. The EU has…

Here’s how Africa’s mobile money players fit into the global landscape

Think Africa and technology and chances are one of the first things that come to mind is mobile money. In conference talk after conference…

Wake up call: why mobile money should matter to the South African government

Speaking at The Economist Conference in Johannesburg, late 2014, Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene said, “There is a perception that financial inclusion efforts will necessarily…

11 massive predictions about the future of mobile and mobile data

At this stage, telling anyone that we live in a mobile world seems more or less pointless. Our phones are hardwired into our daily…

SA set for 4G explosion and 14 other mindblowing mobile stats

Between the country’s largest network announcing plans to hike voice and data rates and finding out that the Samsung Galaxy S6 will be bafflingly…

Mobile first design: why responding to technology is imperative

Paradigms change. Sometimes they change naturally. Others need a little nudge in the right direction. Mobile first design is an example of the latter….

SMS, Facebook dominate mobile activity in 5 of Africa’s biggest economies

People speak about Africa as “the mobile continent” so frequently that it’s become a cliche. People throw the phrase around as if it explains…

Kenya’s internet access continues to experience growth

Kenya The Communications Authority of Kenya has revealed impressive data about Kenya’s internet access. According to them the number of internet users in the…

Worried about being cheated on? The mCouple app could put your mind at ease

Are you scared you’re being cheated on? Then this new app might be just what you need. While most people rely on old-fashioned private…

The digital experience needs to be about the customer

It’s a dog eat dog world in the business sector as organisations scramble to find differentiators that enable them stand out from the competition….

Apple’s reuse and recycling programme now accepts Android trade-ins

Apple has announced that its iPhone trade-in programme will now include select Android, BlackBerry and Windows Phone smartphones. The trade-in programme, available both on…

SA retailers need to get to grips with location-based messaging

The retail industry is faced with the challenges of maintaining market share and profits and while international companies are fast to adopt and exploit…

Facebook introduces Analytics For Apps for cross device mobile analytics

With 1. 39 billion users per month, Facebook is officially the most populous nation on earth. In the spirit of a country, as we…

Flow launches the world’s first and only shoppable audience marketplace

MTN MoMo’s R10-a-Day Smartphone Offer Aims to Bridge South Africa’s Digital Divide

Acer Rolls Out Student-Focused Tech in South Africa Ahead of New Term

Flow Unveils World’s First Shoppable Audience Marketplace – A Fintech-Led Revolution in Digital Targeting

Cape Town VC firm HAVAÍC secures $25m second close to power next wave of African tech startups

Binance Pay Unlocks Everyday Crypto Spending in South Africa

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

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Omoda C5 X review

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel