Mobile Phones

2021 iPhone flagship will feature a ‘completely wireless’ port-less design

We threw our toys out the cot when manufacturers, like Apple, started ditching the headphone jack. But come 2021, it’s likely that at least…

Huawei launches three Nova 6 smartphones, including a 5G model

Huawei just announced three new smartphones to join its already saturated Nova lineup. This time called the Nova 6, the phones are aimed at…

Vivo launches in South Africa with two mid-tier phones below R3000

South Africa’s saturated smartphone market is about to welcome yet another player, and it’s a big one. Chinese phone maker Vivo on Wednesday hosted…

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite to sport Note 9 speeds, S Pen too

Good news for everyone who doesn’t want to fork out on a Samsung Galaxy Note 10. It seems the “Lite” version of the phone,…

Google confirms the compact Huawei Nova 5T Pro is a real thing

If you had told me in May that Google would be responsible for leaking a Huawei device in 2019, especially after the US entity…

Huawei Nova 6 5G is coming soon with an oval selfie camera cutout

The Huawei Nova 5T may have only just launched in South Africa, but the Huawei Nova 6 is already set to launch in some…

The Samsung W20 5G is its new foldable smartphone for China

In the run up to the Galaxy Fold’s launch, Samsung couldn’t stop talking about it. But it’s second foldable phone, the Samsung W20 5G,…

The world’s first TikTok phone is one hell of a flagship killer

TikTok owner Bytedance, as promised in July, has this month revealed its first smartphone. While the specs look great, and surprisingly so, the phone’s…

HMD Global’s Nokia 6.2 arrives in South Africa for R3899

The Nokia 6.2 will soon be available in South Africa. The mid-range phone, which “brings HDR entertainment and advanced imaging” to SA customers, was…

Samsung could build a clamshell foldable phone in the near future

Samsung’s next foldable phone may not look much like the Galaxy Fold. In a video posted on Tuesday, the company revealed a device that…

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 will sport five cameras and a ludicrously large battery

The Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro was yesterday previewed by the Chinese company itself, but today more intricate details leaked courtesy of TENAA. The Chinese…

Xiaomi’s next phone will have five rear cameras, one with a 108MP sensor

Smartphones with enormous camera sensors are set to become the norm going into 2020. A new teaser from Chinese firm Xiaomi this week points…

iPhone 5 users: update iOS by next week to remain online

If you’re using an iPhone 5 from 2012, Apple would like to remind you to update your OS lest you get left behind. The…

Energizer HardCase H500S review: the least disappointing rugged phone

A rugged body, or decent value. Choose one, because rugged smartphones just can’t seem to offer consumers both. It’s a problem I noted as…

Exynos 990: 5 ways Samsung’s new chip will shape the Galaxy S11

In a sneak announcement, Samsung this week announced its new Exynos 990 system-on-chip (SoC), the piece of silicon that will power some of its…

The ‘Professional Edition’ of Sony’s Xperia 1 will cost $1300

The Sony Xperia 1 may have been announced in February, but this month, the Japanese firm is giving the flagship a refresh. A very…

The Huawei Mate Xs is a $2400 foldable phone launching in March

Huawei is set to launch a new foldable phone, even before it launches its first in key markets. Dubbed the Huawei Mate Xs, the…

[Update] Huawei Nova 5T: pricing and availability in South Africa revealed

Update: Cellucity on Thursday confirmed in an email that the Huawei Nova 5T will be priced at R11 999, wedging it between the P30…

MTN Smart S vs Vodacom Vibe 4G: which smart feature phone should you buy?

Unpopular opinion: the smart feature phone market is currently the most exciting segment in South Africa. Gasp! How can I possibly say that when…

Update: Vodacom Vibe 4G is the company’s new R299 smart feature phone

Vodacom on Wednesday announced that its launching another challenger in the “smart feature phone” race with its new device, the Vodacom Vibe 4G. The…

How does the Mara X compare to similar Samsung, Huawei and Nokia phones?

The opening of the Mara Phones assembly in Durban last week was an exciting moment for South Africa. Attended by the president, the launch…

Vivo U3 launched in China, offers a lot of phone for $140

Chinese smartphone maker Vivo on Monday announced the debut of the Vivo U3. It’s a phone that’s supposed to cater for consumers on a…

Mara Phones: the X and Z get their South African prices

South African-made Mara Phones have received their local pricing information. The phones, which will be bolted together at a Durban-based factory, will be offered…

Netflix drops official ‘Ghost in the Shell’ trailer ahead of April release

Cape Town dams in much better shape in January 2020 than 2018

Google Search might look a bit different in the coming weeks

Grant Brooke announces he’s stepped down from managing Twiga Foods

Changes to Section 12J VC regime won’t spell doom for all funds says venture capitalist

YEEP Africa founder decries lack of investments in youth-led startups in South Africa

Apex Legends trailer teases fans with new season 4 character’s death

Overwatch League, Call of Duty League to stream on YouTube

Motorola Razr 2019’s screen is made with ‘bumps and lumps’ in mind

Audi’s AI:ME could be the company’s future A2

BMW confirms the iX3’s battery and power details

The true cost of Audi’s electric car strategy