Android

Huawei launches the Nova 11 series, here’s what they look like

Consumer group Huawei South Africa introduces the Nova 11 series. We see vegan leather, multivision photography, and something called XD portrait. The Nova popular…

Apple patents new Airpod case with display, but we’ve seen this before

Apple has reportedly patented a new AirPods case with an interactive display which could mean a new design with some pretty cool features for…

Here’s a fresh online supermarket for your needs, the Avo super app

Imagine a digital mall where you could buy pretty much anything from a car to some of your favourite takeaway. A super app ecosystem…

Here’s a load shedding solution for working remotely

Here’s a new app to help you find workspaces with electricity when that dreaded power outage kicks in. Developer Tristan Klement and co-founder Cara…

Samsung’s S22 ultra: Zoom in so close you can whisper to the referee

Have you ever been to a concert, live football, soccer match or seminar and your camera needed glasses to take a picture? Samsung’s latest…

Vivo launches the V25 5G with colour changing back

They’re cute, they’re vibrant and they’ve landed on our shores, it’s Vivo’s colourful V25 series. Vivo has launched the V25 5G and the V25e,…

Huawei Nova 10 lands in SA: Is it just pretty or can it deliver?

Huawei’s launch of the Nova 10 series this week showcased some interesting new innovative additions to the Nova 10. Huawei’s Akhram Mohamed unpacked Huawei’s…

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra long-term review: Still the flagship to beat

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has been on the market for some time, boasting an ultra-premium experience for users. But how does the S22…

ZTE brings sub-R1000 Blade L210 smartphone to South Africa

As part of its re-entry into the South African market, ZTE has launched the Blade L210 smartphone — the second of its sub-R1000 phones…

iTest lets iPhone users experience Samsung’s Android UI

A new web app called iTest allows iPhone users to experience Samsung’s version of Android. The app was first reported by MacRumors on 8…

Pre-installed malware found on Android phones in Africa, including SA

An investigation by Upstream’s Secure-D platform found that pre-installed Android malware on a major Chinese brand of smartphones has been targeting users in Africa….

Lenovo launches affordable tablet with smart dock

Lenovo has announced the launch of the Smart Tab M10 FHD Plus (2nd Gen) — an affordable mid-range tablet that comes with Amazon’s Alexa…

Redmi Note 9S: Xiaomi reveals SA launch date and pricing

For those hoping to see more Xiaomi devices land in South Africa, here’s some good news. The company has announced that the Redmi Note…

Ironically and worryingly, Android Pie is absent from this pie chart

Android Pie received months of hype and feature teasers before it actually released to the public. But all that hullabaloo has made little impact…

This is when your smartphone will get Android Pie [Updating…]

It’s that time of the year when users frantically mash their update buttons hoping for Google’s latest iteration of Android. Android Pie is now…

3 Android Pie features you can get on your older phone right now

Google’s Android 9 Pie went live this week and is now available on a few phones. With it comes a slew of new enhancements…

Google releases Android 9 Pie to the world

This week Google released the ninth major overhaul of its Android mobile OS. You’ll know it as Android 9 Pie. As the latest update…

Android P will launch on 20 August, rumours suggest

Android P will be introduced to the world on 20 August, that’s according to smartphone tipster and Venturebeat reporter Evan Blass. Although developer previews…

Award winning Alto’s Odyssey coming to Android for free

Next week the award-winning game Alto’s Odyssey will be released on Android for free. A tweet by the game’s official Twitter account confirmed that…

5 simple Android games for your boring daily commute

A long bus ride? Train delayed again? That queue to the taxi moving so slowly you feel like you’re going backwards? Never fear when…

Android P: 3 major features you should know about [I/O 2018]

It still doesn’t have an official name, but Android P is this week available to download and test on a number of devices. In…

ARCore 1.0: these are all the supported phones

Back at MWC 2018, Google announced that its ARCore platform for augmented reality was ready for prime-time, hitting 1.0. Since then, we’ve seen quite…

These are all major Android Go smartphones thus far

MWC 2018 saw plenty of Android Go smartphones revealed, from Alcatel OneTouch to ZTE. Heck, the Android stand at MWC also showed off a…

iOS17 challenges, battery drainage and others, what to expect

Collective responsibility: SA venture builder’s legacy

Africa Money & DeFi Summit unveils 9 pioneering ventures

Zambian neo-bank Lupiya raises $8.25m in Series A round

Huawei introduces the Huawei Watch GT 4 series

The HONOR 90 5G, futuristic technology in the palm of your hand

iOS 17, the launch, what to expect and features simplified

Review Honda’s HR-V 1.5 CVT

Shenxing battery is CATL’s latest EV breakthrough

Review: Volvo XC40 P6