Mobile

China sees its first smartphone shipment decrease in six years

According to International Data Corporation (IDC), smartphone shipments in the last quarter decreased for the first time in six years in China, one of…

5 ways to keep your mobile devices secure

It seems like every time you turn on the news lately, there are more stories of companies having their data stolen or corporate networks…

Mobile marketing’s consumer success shows why it has massive B2B potential

The success of mobile marketing with consumers makes this a potentially valuable asset in B2B communications. But there are some important rules that must…

Uber’s $3bn bid for Nokia’s Here Maps is the one you want to be successful

According to the New York Times, Uber is rumoured to have put a bid for Here, Nokia’s mapping product. This is great news, not…

The Snapscan effect: how mobile payments made QR codes relevant in South Africa

Flash back a few years and things weren’t looking great for QR codes. The Matrix barcode, first designed for the automotive industry in Japan,…

Google confirms mobile has overtaken desktop search in 10 markets

Google has revealed that mobile search has overtaken desktop in more than 10 countries, highlighting just how vital smartphones have become to our daily…

Microsoft forgets its manners, ponders middle finger emoji for Windows 10

According to the Emojipedia blog, Microsoft will introduce new emojis to Windows 10 and one of them will be sure to raise a few…

42 brilliant mobile marketing campaigns [Cannes Lions]

There was a time when mobile marketing meant sending someone out onto the street with a sandwich board with your latest special printed on…

Is FNB set to become South Africa’s next mobile operator?

Is the world’s most innovative bank getting ready to launch its own mobile network? That answer may be yes, according to reports which suggest…

Workflow on the go: how to bring your office to your mobile

Are you busy meeting clients all day? Do you have an important conference to attend for the remainder of the week? Five years ago,…

Absa launches mobile cash rewards system

African banking giant Absa today launched a new programme which will allow South African customers on its mobile rewards scheme to redeem cash rewards…

Africa to fall from top spot as global mobile payments pass $235bn

Africa has led the world in mobile payments from the very start. A lack of wired infrastructure and large numbers of unbanked people with…

Why BlackBerry, Microsoft’s desperate scrap for third place is so important

Few people remember third place. Whether in sport, science or business, there’s little glory attached to the bronze medal. But two multinational giants, BlackBerry…

How China’s top video site is fighting mobile piracy

After merging into one company last year, Youku Tudou further established itself as China’s top online video business with its two sites. Combining user-generated…

BlackBerry Messenger is headed to Android and iOS: but can it compete?

Finally. After years of rumours and cries for a cross-platform service, BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) is headed to phones that don’t carry the company’s logo….

BlackBerry stock falls after opening up BBM to iOS, Android

There were always going to be questions around BlackBerry’s decision to open up its BBM messaging platform and some of the loudest came from…

BlackBerry CEO reveals mid-range Q5, Channels, BBM coming to iOS, Android

The BlackBerry faithful and converts alike gathered in Florida today to watch BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins deliver his first keynote since the BlackBerry 10…

Samsung dominant, LG resurgent as Android dominates smartphone sales

It’s time to face facts. Samsung isn’t going to be usurped from its position on top of the smartphone pile any time soon. In…

Google’s new Android boss talks OS mergers, Samsung, Facebook Home, I/O

In March this year, Sundar Pichai, took over Andy Rubin’s position as Google’s head of mobile. Since then Pichai has become the driving force…

6 serious strategies for ensuring mobile marketing doesn’t leave you behind

We’ve all seen this happening over the last few years. People sitting at their favorite coffee shop on their laptop working, people on airplanes…

Local mobile search is on the up, so what’s everyone looking for?

More and more users are reaching for the mobile devices way before they even switch on their desktops and laptops. Mobile users are looking…

Android adoption: Jelly Bean catches up with Ice Cream Sandwich

Google’s latest Android adoption figures show that Jelly Bean is on the up, having overtaken Ice Cream Sandwich. And while Gingerbread still dominates, it’s…

Fighting iSheep and Samsung fans: take a look at the new Windows Phone ad

Mocking your competitors to sell your own product is nothing new — after all, Samsung’s been poking fun at iPhone users and BlackBerry devotees…

High End Devices Unlock Superior Mobile Experiences in South Africa

South Africa Sees 77% Surge in Demand for AI Skills

Samsung Launches the Galaxy A07 Built for Every Challenge

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

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