Mobile Phones

Xiaomi Mi 5X gets revealed: is it essentially a Mi 6 Lite?

Xiaomi is well known for launching multiple variations of its phones. Take a look at the Mi 4, coming in vanilla Mi 4, Mi…

K10000 Max: Oukitel’s rugged phone can go a week without charging

The Oukitel K10000 broke records in late 2015 when it was revealed, packing a monstrous 10 000mAh battery into its brick-like chassis. Who cares…

MIUI 9: what’s Xiaomi bringing to the table for its Android skin?

Xiaomi is almost ready to push out MIUI 9, being the latest version of its take on Android. So what should you expect from…

Moto Z2 Play coming to South Africa ‘very soon’ [Exclusive]

Last year saw Lenovo bring the Moto range of smartphones to South Africa, in the form of the Moto Z and Moto Z Play…

Why do mobile brands keep using the Snapdragon 625 processor? [Opinion]

Between Qualcomm, MediaTek and other brands, there are loads of processors for mobile manufacturers to choose from. However, the Snapdragon 625 seems to have…

Samsung outs official reveal date for Galaxy Note 8

We all know that the Galaxy Note 8 is coming later this year, following Samsung‘s cycle of a flagship phone in the first half…

Smartphone shipments: Samsung steals crown from Apple again

Apple edged out Samsung in Q4 2016 smartphone shipments, according to statistics by the IDC. But now, the analytics firm’s Q1 2017 stats show…

ZTE Axon phablet packs 4GB RAM, two rear cameras for $449

ZTE, like its Chinese compatriots, is making waves in the smartphone industry both at home and abroad, but it’s making especially bold moves Stateside….

The AG Ghost is South Africa’s glitziest new phone [Gallery]

Launching an entirely new phone in South Africa isn’t an easy task, especially if you’re a South African company. Vodacom, MTN and Edcon have…

Huawei G7 review: so much phone, so few faults

Huawei is charging into the South African smartphone market in a big way. According to Reuters, last year the company sold a million units…

Microsoft Lumia 940 XL to feature iris scanner, polycarbonate body

A few days after Satya Nadella announced Microsoft‘s new smartphone strategy, a new report by Dutch website MyWindows.nl has suggested that the Microsoft Lumia…

Microsoft to reduce smartphone offerings for ‘more effective phone portfolio’

Microsoft’s purchased mobile and devices division is falling out of the company’s favour faster than its stock price, and after the news that it’s…

InnJoo ONE smartphone launches in South Africa for R2499

Can there be too many smartphone manufacturers in a single country? We’re not too sure. Although a jam-packed market means a larger emphasis on…

Huawei P8 officially launches in South Africa for R7999

After it’s worldwide reveal at March’s MWC 2015 in Barcelona, Huawei’s flagship attack on Samsung and Apple is finally here in the form of…

AG Mobile debuts South Africa’s first smartphone with lifetime warranty

Update: The Ghost is available exclusively to Cell C. The cheapest contract price is R349 per month on a Chat 150. Samsung, Apple and,…

Nokia’s 12 greatest mobile phone hits through the years

Remember a few weeks ago when Nokia rubbished rumours that it was to return to the smartphone business this year? Well, it seems that…

Xiaomi continues global expansion, starts selling devices in Brazil

Chinese mobile giant Xiaomi has begun selling devices in Brazil, its first market outside Asia. And if media reports are anything to go by,…

OnePlus will reveal the OnePlus 2 in a VR showcase on 27 July

If you’re one of the many OnePlus One owners (or the many unable to obtain the device) waiting for the Chinese company to launch…

Xiaomi Mi 4i available globally for under $250

Xiaomi has been making some huge waves in the industry and has largely earned its Apple of China nickname. But finally, one of its…

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge review-in-brief: the edge of reason

A few weeks back, we received the Samsung Galaxy S6 in all its sparkling glass and gunmetal glory. It was an instant visual hit…

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus leaks with Note-like specs

Samsung seems to be the master of cannibalizing its own smartphone lineup, and it seems it’s gunning for its own Galaxy Note range with…

Verizon exclusive Sony Xperia Z4v boasts upgraded Quad HD screen

Sony‘s smartphone naming convention is getting a little confusing now, especially when looking at the flagship Xperia Z range. The previous king was the…

Vodacom, CTSB help the blind through new smartphone technology, kiosks

Smartphones are everywhere and a large part of our society. Year on year smartphone usage is overtaking traditional desktop platforms. For most of us…

Sony WF-1000XM6 Lands In South Africa With Smarter Noise Cancelling And Premium Sound

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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

OPPO Reno15 Series Lands In South Africa With Big Cameras And Bigger Battery Ambitions

OPPO Reno15 Series Brings Flagship-Level Hardware Logic to the Mid-Tier in South Africa

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

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