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Sony’s excuse for removing headphone jack on XZ2 range is silly

Sony’s Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact mark a turning point for the company — at least from a design perspective. Gone is the OmniBalance…

Apple’s WWDC set for 4 June, but what will be revealed?

Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) is one of the key tech events of the calendar, as the company shows off its latest software…

MIUI 9 hits devices this week, bringing a few new features

Whether you like it or detest it, you can’t argue that Xiaomi doesn’t pay some attention to MIUI. The Android skin’s features are heavily driven…

Exclusive: Dual-screen ZTE Axon M, Blade V9 in works for South Africa

In a crowd of notched Android phones or iterative designs, MWC 2018 also had a few unique smartphones on offer. And probably the most…

White House blocks Broadcom, Qualcomm takeover attempt

It looks like Broadcom‘s lengthy bid to acquire US chipmaker Qualcomm is finally over, after the White House announced that it has blocked the…

Mystery ZTE mid-range phone leaks, packing standard features for 2018

ZTE is an experienced hand when it comes to the smartphone sector, being a manufacturer of white-labelled devices, mid-range phones and high-end handsets. Now,…

ICYMI: Honor smartphones now available via Takealot

It’s taken a while, but Huawei‘s Honor sub-brand is now available locally via Takealot, we noticed (are we late to the party?). The Honor…

A ton of Chromebooks now support Android apps [List]

Google has been pushing Chromebooks in the last year or so, bringing Android app support to the platform via the Google Play Store. Buying…

Samsung granted patent for under-screen fingerprint scanner

A fingerprint scanner under the screen remains one of the most elusive goals in the smartphone industry, only being seen on prototype devices. But…

When to expect Android Oreo from HMD, will Nokia 2 get it?

HMD Global made a notable commitment when it launched Nokia-branded smartphones earlier this year, saying it would update the phones regularly. So when can…

Honor V10 to launch tomorrow, should you expect cheaper Mate 10?

Huawei’s Honor phones are renowned for basically being cheaper versions of Huawei’s current flagships. For instance, the Honor V8 featured the same specs as the…

Wileyfox is releasing a Windows Phone for some reason

UK brand Wileyfox stood out from the pack thanks to its competitively priced, slick Android handsets. So it’s rather strange to see the firm…

iPhone X contract pricing: here’s how much you’ll pay

The iPhone X launches in South Africa today, coming in at R20 499 for the 64GB model and R23 999 for the 256GB model….

Your rolling guide to Black Friday tech/gaming deals [Updates]

It’s Black Friday week, which means scores of retailers have cranked up their prices and are pretending to give you a deal with a measly 10%…

Xbox Live Games with Gold for December is… meh

Got Xbox Live Gold? Then odds are good that you know about their monthly Games with Gold offerings, delivering up to four games at…

Galaxy S9 to build on S8, make CES cameo – report

Samsung’s Galaxy S8 (review) is one of the best all-round smartphones of 2017, offering an excellent camera, top-notch screen and water-resistance (just don’t mention…

Gran Turismo Sport gets ‘career’ mode and more in new update

Gran Turismo Sport features a heavy online racing emphasis, but it does have a modicum of single-player content on offer. There are your bog-standard…

Steam Autumn Sale now live, hide your wallet etc.

We’ve seen Microsoft and Sony both kick off promotions on their respective gaming storefronts. Now it’s time for Steam to get in on the…

How well do enhanced 360 titles run on Xbox One X?

Microsoft’s Xbox One X is already delivering on its promise of better looking and/or smoother Xbox One games, but what about Xbox 360 titles?…

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp now available worldwide

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, the latest Nintendo game to hit mobile devices, has been available in Australia for a few weeks now. But the…

When should you expect OnePlus 5T in South Africa?

The OnePlus 5 finally makes its way to South Africa this month courtesy of Cernotech, coming as the OnePlus 5T variant is revealed internationally….

Apple HomePod release date slips to ‘early 2018’

The HomePod was one of the biggest Apple announcements of the year, as the Cupertino company joined Google and Amazon in developing a smart…

Steam sees huge Chinese growth (thanks to PUBG?)

Steam’s October 2017 hardware and software survey has revealed a huge shift in numbers across the board, with Chinese easily the most popular language…

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

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