Android

Android gets better Instagram, Snapchat, WhatsApp images, but…

If there’s one problem we have with Android versions of popular apps, it has to be the photos produced by them. Case in point:…

8 features we’d like to see in Android P

The latest version of Android is trickling out ever so slowly to a select few phones, but it’s one of the more important updates…

It’s almost 3 years old, but Android 6.0 is still most popular update

Apple’s executives like to point out that Android lags far behind when it comes to firmware updates. Sure, Apple only has to support a…

Google at CES 2018: Assistant everywhere, smart displays now a thing

CES 2018 is in full swing this week, as a variety of companies use the opportunity to reveal new products and services. Google is no…

Android 8.1 official: so what’s new in this version?

Android 8.0 hasn’t even made its way to a quarter of smartphones, but Google doesn’t care. No, it’s pressing ahead with Android 8.1, bringing…

That was quick: Sony Xperia XZ Premium gets Oreo update

Sony’s Xperia XZ Premium (review) wasn’t perfect by any measure, but it’s certainly one of the more exciting smartphones launched this year. Now, the…

Google Pixel 2 launches this week: what to expect?

Last year saw the Pixel making its debut, instantly standing out thanks to world-class mobile cameras, powerful internals and a stock Android experience. Now,…

Remix OS no more: Android/Windows ‘hybrid’ killed off

We’ve seen numerous takes on bringing desktop-style functionality to Android, but few were as successful as Jide‘s Remix OS. The platform delivered Android with…

6 killer third-party features we’d like to see in stock Android

Say what you will about third-party Android skins, but you can’t deny that they bring some useful features to the table. From Huawei to…

Google promises quicker Android updates (again) with Project Treble

Updates are the biggest weakness when it comes to the Android platform, owing to thousands of devices running a variety of themes and skins….

Google files ‘smart drag and drop’ patent for Android

Drag and drop functionality is a pretty standard feature on today’s computers, allowing you to easily share documents, images and other files between windows….

Android O dev preview released: what’s new?

It’s about time for the next major iteration of Android to be released, isn’t it? So Google has done just that by pushing out…

Android Nougat update: here’s when your phone will get it

As of 1 August 2016, Android Marshmallow had just over 15% of Google’s OS market share, with Lollipop holding 35% and Android KitKat 29%….

Remix Singularity: an Android platform for mobile, PC

Jide stood out several years ago after launching its Remix OS platform, essentially giving Android a more PC-friendly UI. Now, the company has announced…

Android Wear 2.0, SA-bound watches revealed

We’ve already known that Android Wear 2.0 was due for a release, but Google has finally made it official. The latest version of Google’s…

10 Android features you take for granted these days

Android has been around for a relatively long time, the first Android-equipped phone launching in 2008. And it’s been through loads of updates and…

Android Nougat only accounts for 0.7% of devices

Google has released its latest statistics for Android distribution, revealing some interesting insights into the most popular versions of the platform. The company tallies…

CyanogenMod shuts down, LineageOS takes place

Arguably the most popular Android ROM around, CyanogenMod has revived countless phones and served as the Android community’s ROM of choice (right next to…

Which Android flagship smartphone is for you? [QUIZ]

There have been quite a few noteworthy high-end Android smartphones this year, ranging from multimedia beasts to some innovative designs. But which handset should…

Xiaomi takes on Apple in USA with… the Mi Box

The United States represents a big challenge for Xiaomi, as the likes of Apple and Samsung rule the roost over there. The Chinese firm…

Android Wear 2.0 delayed until early 2017

Sad news for Android smartwatch users: Android Wear 2.0 has been pushed back to early 2017. This according to a new blog post on…

7 Android launchers to revive your homescreen

The best thing about Android is the customisability of it all, allowing you to radically change the look and feel of your smartphone’s interface…

Android Nougat to miss Sony Xperia Z3 range?

Google has finally released Android Nougat (7.0) to Nexus devices, but third-party manufacturers are another matter entirely. Nevertheless, Sony has stepped up to the…

Costs to repair your new Samsung Galaxy Z duo

Reddford House trio wins global robotics competition

Africa’s only Metaverse venue bags Swiss VC funding

DataProphet closes $10m series A round led by Knife Capital

Droppa goes global following series A funding round

Samsung launches Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Fold 4: price for South Africa

Instax Mini Link 2 launches in SA in August: local price and details

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

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Why Range Rover remains the pinnacle luxury SUV

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