Mobile Phones

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%….

MediaTek Helio X30: what to expect from Snapdragon 835 rival?

MediaTek’s mobile processors have made loads of progress over the years, evolving from comparatively underpowered and inefficient designs to today’s respectable and capable high-end…

Huawei Mate 9 review: the P10 is coming soon

The Huawei Mate 8 (review) was a pretty good phablet upon its release, delivering a powerful chipset, capable camera and that long-lasting battery. The…

Are Samsung, MediaTek, Qualcomm hitting a wall for 10nm chips?

The rule of thumb for processors is that using a smaller design process usually yields performance and efficiency benefits. However, the move to the…

Xiaomi Mi 6 to pack Xperia XZ Premium camera?

The Xiaomi Mi 5 (review) was one of our favourite smartphones of 2016, packing a powerful chipset and more into a phone that had a price…

LeEco Le 2: Takealot-exclusive phone sending dodgy ads? [Update 2]

Update, 7 March 2017: In order to figure out whether this was an isolated case or not, I requested a second review unit. I took…

Watch: Is this the Samsung Galaxy S8?

Thanks to a few high-profile leaks in recent weeks, we already have a great idea of what the Samsung Galaxy S8 looks like. Now,…

Nokia Lumia 625 unveiled with massive 4.7-inch screen, 4G and rainbow colours

Nokia’s just launched the Lumia 625— a massive screen with a small price. This 4.7-inch will have 4G and goes for US$290 (R2 845)….

This pee-powered device wants to charge your phone

The semi-portable pee-power device is an appropriate yellow colour. Turning waste into power is a much sought after quest apparently. These UK scientists have…

Nokia’s new budget Lumia 625 spotted in China with biggest screen yet

Nokia’s apparently set to release a budget Lumia device to solidify its operations in China — a market that’s proving increasingly tricky for the…

The Sugar Android phone packs 129 Swarovski gems with decent specs

The Sugar smartphone— dressed up in jewelry, is as pretty on the outside as it is on the inside. Although the price is not…

India’s Xolo launches Tegra 3 powered Play T1000 for $270

Nvidia seems to be on to something. First, we heard about the Geek carrying Tegra 4 that launched in China yesterday. Now, we see…

ZTE Geek rocks Tegra 4 CPU

Nvidia’s Tegra 4 mobile CPU is primed to be one of those technologies that closes the gap between desktop and portable devices, thanks to…

Moto X software features leaked: always on voice command and more

We get a first taste of the mysterious Moto X and its features. A leaked video in the shape of an advertisement for a…

LG’s upcoming Optimus G2 in action with leaked video and pics

Leaked images and a video of the alleged LG Optimus G2 have been floating around the web today. These came after the Korean tech…

Nokia Lumia 1020 specs and details finally revealed

No gadget release is safe from the hungry press techies. Nokia’s Lumia 1020, the one we’ve written a few leaks about already, is expected…

THL releases ‘Monkey King’ with dual 13 mp camera for the perfect selfies

The Chinese company THL unveiled the W11 — its take on the self-involved market. Also known as the Monkey King, this dual 13 mp…

Mystery 7 August LG event probably about the Optimus G2

LG’s sending out invites as we speak for the (rumoured) launch of its latest flagship phone, the Optimus G2. The invite is clad in…

India loves these 5 budget smartphones

After the advent of the Android operating system many years ago, many new and diverse smartphone brands popped up because it became a lot…

We get closeup with new leaked Nokia Lumia 1020 pic

A few weeks ago we reported some of the leaks and pics of the Lumia 1020. Today though we got a closer look at…

ZTE Open debuts as first Firefox OS phone

Dirt cheap and open. That’s the direction Mozilla is heading with its Firefox-run devices. Mozilla announced the launch of its first range of smartphones…

NEC ends 8 year hiatus, launches tough as nails Terrain

There are rugged phones like the Sony Xperia Z, and then there are rugged phones with a face only a mother could love, like…

LG to mass produce OLED flexible displays later this year

We’ve written quite a lot on flexible displays over the last year. LG’s trying to stay ahead of the curve with this yet-to-be trend….

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

Transforming Healthcare in Africa with Technology

How forex trading is transforming startup investment strategies

How One Energy Project Could Reshape Climate Action

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

German luxury cars require a rethink for China

Trump wins – Tesla goes beyond $1 Trillion

Vivo update – a big safety gain