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Google Photos unlimited free storage comes to an end: What to know about the new quota

From 1 June, 2021, the end of Google Photos unlimited free storage has officially begun. Previously, the company allowed users to store high-quality images…

Trace Academia: Free online vocational training platform launched in South Africa

French entertainment giant Trace has launched a free educational platform called Trace Academia to train unemployed youth in South Africa. The platform was announced…

PnP Mobile offers paperless RICA

Pick n Pay has announced PnP Mobile customers can now RICA their SIM cards without having to supply physical documents such as their ID…

Zapper partners with Yoyo to offer easier payment

Payment platform Zapper has partnered with SaaS provider Yoyo to offer a single QR payment code for businesses that gives customers more flexibility. The integration means that there…

You can now earn Smart Shopper points on the Bottles app

Pick n Pay has announced that Smart Shopper loyalty programme customers can now earn points on the Bottles app. The Bottles same-day grocery delivery…

MTN partners with Ozow to let you buy airtime with an EFT on WhatsApp

MTN has partnered with financial services company Ozow to offer airtime purchases on WhatsApp using an EFT payment method. The network provider announced the…

Instagram users can now hide like counts – Here’s how

Instagram has rolled out the option for Instagram users to hide like counts on other people’s posts as well as their own. The social…

Google Maps will help you catch public transport with ridesharing, cycling options

Google Maps will now help users get to their public transport stations by suggesting ridesharing and cycling options available on the route, Google announced on…

CamScanner installs malware to your Android smartphone, security firm warns

It’s easy enough to avoid installing dodgy apps on the Google Play Store, but what if one of those apps turns out being one…

You can now buy smartphones through Standard Bank Mobile

Standard Bank Mobile, the mobile network offered by the eponymous bank, is now offering consumers smartphones in addition to mobile packages. The latest offering…

YouTube to remove ‘misleading family content’ to protect children from adult videos

In an effort to create a safer online space for children on its platform, YouTube is removing all content containing adult themes that purposefully target…

YouTube took down 210 channels linked to Hong Kong protests

In the midst of the ongoing protests in Hong Kong, Google announced that it disabled 210 YouTube channels associated with “coordinated influence operations” in…

Google Photos will now let you search for text in your camera roll

You can now search for text in images on Google Photos, a report by 9to5Google revealed on Thursday. “You spotted it! Starting this month,…

Google ditches the desserts in its biggest Android rebrand yet

It seems that it’s just too difficult to think of a dessert that begins with Q. Google on Thursday announced a number of marketing…

FNB eBucks Rewards introduces monthly freebies for Kauai fans

FNB and food chain Kauai have struck a partnership that allows eBucks Rewards members receive benefits at the latter. “Using the FNB app, customers…

Microsoft also listened to conversations on Xbox, report reveals

Once again, Microsoft is making the news for hiring humans to listen to conversations. This time, Vice has revealed that the company’s contractors listened…

Google’s Play Store gets ‘cleaner’ redesign separating apps and games

Google on Wednesday announced a new look for the Play Store aimed at helping users better navigate through apps and games. “Aligning with Material…

Now people all around the world can download the Google Go app

Google’s lightweight app Google Go is now available all over the world, the company revealed in a blog post on Tuesday. The app is…

Gmail is finally getting auto spelling and grammar corrections

If your spelling is about as good as a golden retriever’s, we’ve some good news for you. Google is bringing “improved as-you-type” spelling and…

Apple TV+ to launch in November for $10 per month – report

Apple’s Netflix rival, Apple TV+, will launch in November and will be priced at $9.99 a month, a report by Bloomberg revealed on Tuesday….

Google Duo now lets you video call in the darkest of places

Google on Monday revealed a new low light mode for Duo, the company’s video calling app for smartphones and computers. “Low light mode helps…

Google is testing Fundo, a crowdfunding app for YouTube creators

Google’s Area 120 is testing a new crowdfunding app called Fundo to help connect YouTubers with their audience through paid events, a report by…

Apple Arcade could cost the same as Google’s Play Pass

Apple’s subscription service for games, Apple Arcade, will likely cost users $4.99 dollars a month, a report by 9to5Mac revealed on Monday. The service…

Samsung Unveils Galaxy S26 Series: The Most Intuitive Galaxy AI Phone Yet

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OPPO Reno15 Series Lands In South Africa With Big Cameras And Bigger Battery Ambitions

OPPO Reno15 Series Brings Flagship-Level Hardware Logic to the Mid-Tier in South Africa

HONOR’s customer first strategy is reshaping South Africa’s smartphone market

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