Mobile Phones

Huawei P10: what else to know about their 2017 flagships?

Huawei took the wraps off the P10 and P10 Plus yesterday, coming just a few hours after LG unveiled their G6. Now, we know…

Sony Xperia XZ Premium brings 960fps video, 4K HDR display

The Mobile World Congress (MWC) announcements keep on coming and Sony may have just won the show with its Xperia XZ Premium handset. The…

LG G6 revealed: 6 more things to know

The LG G6 was announced yesterday by the Korean firm in Barcelona, featuring that 18:9 screen and dual 13MP camera setup. We were fortunate…

Nokia 3310, more smartphones at MWC 2017

We’ve known for a while that Nokia and HMD Global were planning to reveal more Nokia-branded smartphones at MWC 2017. But what did the…

We went hands-on with LG G6 last week [SA Exclusive]

The LG G6 has just been announced by the South Korean firm today (26 February). But Gearburn was fortunate enough to go hands on…

Huawei P10 unveiled at MWC 2017, in SA next month

We’ve seen the LG G6 take to the stage today, but now it’s time for the Huawei P10 and P10 Plus to do the…

MWC 2017: BlackBerry Mercury detailed, renamed

Following its first appearance at CES 2017, the BlackBerry Mercury has officially been detailed in Barcelona. But the device has also been renamed, now…

Aquas Zeta boasts world’s first IGZO smartphone display

It’s all Sharp vs. Sony this month as competition in Japan seems to be heating up in the waterproof mobile category. Today at a…

Sony Xperia ZR is the new underwater smartphone star

Today Sony announced a new addition to its family– the waterproof Xperia ZR. With this sexy number you’ll be able to take high quality…

Amazon’s future smartphone could have 3D displays

Using retina-tracking technology, ecommerce giant Amazon is rumoured to feature 3D display with its up and coming smartphone. Without the need to wear 3D…

HTC One review: throw out your iPhone

Apple has been out-Appled. The HTC One is a triumph of design and functionality and if you want your next phone to make you…

MiniStation Air review: a wireless hard drive with your smartphone, sir?

The Buffalo MiniStation Air HDW-PU3 isn’t a unique product – we’ve seen wireless external hard drives such as the Kingston Wi-Drive andSeagate GoFlex Satellite use Wi-Fi connections…

LG Optimus F5 is the speedy 4G smartphone for tight budgets

The 4G-ready Optimus F5 is one of two budget smartphones rolling out of the LG stable this year, with the other being the Optimus F7….

Take a look at what could become the first smartphone for the blind

Smartphones have evolved by leaps and bounds and have been called the technology that has had the most impact on society. Phones have not…

Samsung Galaxy S4 hands on review: the new king of mobile

Update: We’ve had the Samsung Galaxy S4 in our testing labs for a few days now, and we’re putting it through our rigorous testing process…

Samsung Galaxy Mega hands on review: big is beautiful

There was the Note. Then the Note 2. But has Samsung finally pushed things too far with the 6.3-inch Galaxy Mega, or is it the ultimate…

Samsung gets huge, launches 6.5” Galaxy Mega

If you were one of those who thought the Samsung Galaxy Note II was too big and looked ridiculous as a 5.55-inch portable handheld…

Huawei Ascend W1 review: ready for a cheap Windows Phone 8 thrill?

After more leaks than a wicker canoe, the Huawei Ascend W1 was finally unveiled at CES 2013 as the Chinese firm’s first Windows Phone 8smartphone. Aimed at…

Samsung reveals S III’s second cousin, Galaxy Win

Let’s all welcome the Samsung Galaxy Win, a smartphone with a 4.7-inch screen, 5-megapixel camera and 1.2Ghz CPU. If it sounds deridingly average, that’s…

Facebook launches ‘FB Home’ app, HTC First tags along

The Facebook Phone event is over, and left smoking in the ruins is this, the HTC First. The social network’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, took…

HTC First hands on review: Meet the Facebook Home phone

Say hello to the HTC First, the first phone to highlight Facebook Home, an Android overlay newly introduced by the social network. This is not…

BlackBerry ‘R-series’ images reveal external SIM slot

Pictured above, care of BlackBerryOS.com, the new budget BlackBerry 10 model, “BlackBerry R”. It’s the answer to those looking for a cheaper way to…

Facebook Home could be the best version of Android yet

I wrote a news piece earlier this week where I just reported on the Facebook phone, and it didn’t really strike a chord with…

GPT 5.2 lands in the API and could reshape how SA builds with AI

Innovate47 Launches Global Food & Agri Accelerator to Back Climate-Smart Startups

Simbi Wabote’s 10-Year Roadmap: How Nigeria Achieved 54% Local Content Growth

Records Tumble In Best Year Yet For South Africa’s Hedge Fund Industry

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

GTA 6 Is Officially Coming in 2026: The New Date, the Delays and the South African Reality Check

The Gaming Gear South Africans Are Actually Buying This December

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