Android

The Galaxy S IV isn’t even out yet, but it’s rooted

For those lucky enough to own a Galaxy S IV, which would be practically no-one as the phone is only up for preorder, you’ll…

China to launch ‘Smartisan’ a new and heavily revamped Android OS

When it comes to mobile OSes, we’re seemingly stuck in the past. Smartisan wants to shake this all up, with a “more appealing look,…

The 5 worst fake smartphones

I find it difficult to justify the existence of any of these fakes smartphones. I believe in quality products for the money we spend…

Nexus 4 hands on review: Google got it right

I’ve had all of the Nexus devices (except for the tablets, so if anyone has a 7 for me…) and I’ve enjoyed them all,…

Acer Iconia Tab A210 review: great value plus a USB slot

Although it’s still the iPad and, to some extent Samsung’s Galaxy lineup of tablets that grab the headlines, the future looks brightest for good…

Gearburn goes hands on with the HTC One

I go gadget crazy, often due to my love for the new and shiny. I even left the shelter of my apartment and flew…

Moga Pro controller hands-on review: better Android gaming

Power A is at PAX East this year showing off its latest gaming concoction: the Moga Pro. If you feel like you’ve heard that name before,…

Sharp’s Pantone 5 is a multicoloured, ICS, radiation detecting smartphone

Colour us impressed. Android 4.0 phones are spewing out into the streets with nary a care. Sharp’s Pantone 5 is not a carefree ICS…

MS Office launches for iOS and Android come November

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again. Office is not suited to the mobile format. But bugger what we say, Microsoft is…

Top 5 Android games for May 2012

When the HTC One X having landed on our desks at the Gear, we merrily installed a slew of HD titles to test its…

Sony’s Xperia S hits the right notes [Review]

It was the hypnotic, blue background swirl of the Xperia S which first drew me in. Like staring into the night sky, digital ribbons…

Tablet wars: the New iPad vs Asus Transformer Prime

Comparing the new iPad and the ASUS Transformer Prime (TL201) is a bit like watching two mighty gladiators in full combat. Apple definitely gets…

Tiny Android PC sells for US$74

First we had the Rasberry PI, now there’s the Smurf-sized, ultra-teeny Android PC and by our reckoning, it’s no bigger than a USB drive….

Concept Instagram camera crosses over into our dimension

Except it’s not called the “Instagram Camera”. It’s been named “Socialmatic” and it’s as attractive as a tech sandwich can get. Mmmm… tech sandwich….

Reason #57 to divorce your iPhone: Get Flipboard for Android now

Some time ago, iPhone users walked around haughtily brandishing their Instagrams and Flipboards, but no more. Instagram launched officially on Android recently and now…

Netsurfer Touch review [Video]

The Netsurfer Touch. They call it the people’s tablet, but is it the tablet that the people want, or need? Gearburn says “yes” so…

Water-proof, life-proof: the Motorola Defy+ [Review]

When I first saw the Motorola Defy+, it was sitting in a glass of water. The poor phone hadn’t even been in the office…

Samsung denies India the Galaxy Nexus

The Galaxy Nexus won’t be sold in India, with Twitter being the platform Samsung decides to break the bad news on. India seems like…

Galaxy S III launch video is live

For those of us who missed it, and for those of us who couldn’t stream an HD video, Samsung has kindly placed it’s Galaxy…

Samsung Galaxy S III rumour roundup

Thanks to the German branch of Amazon, there’s a truck load of official (?) stats for the Galaxy S III, which is hopefully being…

Samsung Galaxy S III launch event [Live Blog]

You know what usually drives us into a fever pitch like this? Apple launches. How Samsung has managed to eke this much hype out…

Samsung Galaxy Nexus — bow to our Android overlords

If brilliance is a crime, Samsung’s Galaxy Nexus is a mass-murderer. From tip to toe, the Nexus exudes class. It doesn’t have the glass and metal knockout…

App of the Week – Drafts

A while back, I wrote a piece on one of my favorite and most frequently used apps, Phraseology, developed by the guys over at…

How VR Meditation Apps Like Realms of Flow and Others Are Redefining Our Connection with Reality

How forex trading is transforming startup investment strategies

How One Energy Project Could Reshape Climate Action

South Africa’s online grocery boom signals digital shift

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Honor Magic V3 launches, four things to know

Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

Trump wins – Tesla goes beyond $1 Trillion

Vivo update – a big safety gain

Review: Range Rover Evoque P300e Dynamic HSE