Mobile

Twitter and the Apple hurdle explained

Twitter’s survival as a subscription service may encounter resistance from Apple if Elon Musk’s allegations against Apple are correct. Apple which was Twitter’s biggest…

Hands-free Tiktok hack you need

Scroll Tiktok videos with only your voice. Video-sharing platform Tiktok has one feature for iPhone users that’s incredibly handy for scrolling through videos while…

Here’s how Game got on to the Metaverse to score you R 70 000

Massmart retail giant Game has announced it has dipped into the metaverse, an innovative move for the chain store. Through a game named Roblox,…

DSTv Streama is viewing on the go without a satellite dish

If you don’t already have a satellite dish installed outside your home, then this streaming box package might just be for you from Multi…

New Twitter policy: free speech or free reign?

In a bid to find the right pace for the blue social bird, Tesla and now Twitter boss Elon Musk has introduced new rules…

Netflix now allows users to kick off accounts with new feature

As part of Netflix’s campaign to curb password sharing and limit the number of devices that have access to an account, the streaming service…

What that Apple $450 million, satellite injection on emergency SOS will do

In a whopping $450 million cash injection, Apple has announced it will invest in its satellite network and ground stations to power emergency SOS…

MTN MoMo launches prepaid digital vouchers for health consults

MTN has launched a prepaid digital health service through its MTN Mobile Money (MoMo) app, which gives users access to vouchers for nurse appointments…

MTN introduces MyMTN Uncapped Fixed LTE deals for home users

MTN has introduced a range of MyMTN Home Uncapped Fixed LTE deals that offer uncapped data to South African home users. The deals offer…

Standard Bank launches EasyScan mobile payments for Pick n Pay shoppers

Standard Bank and Pick n Pay have announced EasyScan, a new service that lets PnP customers pay for their shopping using the bank’s app….

Engen 1app gets tipping feature for petrol attendants

Telkom has partnered with Engen to introduce a tipping feature on the Engen 1app for petrol attendants and Quickshop cashiers. Announced on 14 September,…

M-Pesa reaches 50 million monthly users – Vodafone

Vodafone has announced its M-Pesa mobile money platform has reached more than 50 million monthly users across the African continent. The company first launched…

Vodacom switches on 5G network in Kimberley

Vodacom Central Region has announced it has switched on its 5G mobile network in Kimberley in the Northern Cape province. Users with 5G-enabled devices…

Nedbank launches chatbot and other digital features

Nedbank has launched several new features that aim to improve their customers’ digital experience, including a new conversation chatbot. The chatbot, named Enbi, is…

Virgin Mobile South Africa is shutting down

Virgin Mobile South Africa, one of the country’s oldest Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), has announced it will cease operation later this year. The…

Vodacom switches on 5G network in Bloemfontein

Vodacom Central Region has announced it has switched on its 5G mobile network in Bloemfontein in the Mangaung Municipal District. The network aims to…

Netflix tests Stranger Things games on mobile app in Poland

Netflix has announced it is giving its subscribers in Poland a chance to play games on its mobile app with it offering two Stranger…

Western Cape launches library e-book service

The Western Cape’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport has launched a new service to offer e-books and audiobooks to the province’s library members….

Telkom adds Telegram to FreeMe contracts and prepaid plans

Telkom has added Telegram to all of its FreeMe contract and prepaid plans after the instant messaging app experienced a surge in popularity. Telkom…

RocketNet app tech lets ISP agents diagnose your network issues

South African ISP RocketNet has introduced tech that lets customer service identify client network issues and provide solutions on how to fix internet interruptions….

WhatsApp most popular messaging app for phishing scams – research

New research from cybersecurity company Kaspersky showed WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app for phishing scams. The company published the research on 13…

Netflix officially launches mobile plan in South Africa – price and details

Netflix is officially launching a mobile plan for customers across sub-Saharan Africa, a more affordable option to its existing subscription plans. The streaming service…

How to track a spam or marketing SMS number

The Wireless Application Service Providers’ Association (WASPA) has launched a website tool with which people can track spam or advertising SMS numbers. The tool…

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