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Helio P60: Mediatek brings AI chip to cheaper phones

Mediatek hasn’t had the best 2017, but the company is looking to focus on mid-range and upper mid-range devices in a big way. And…

Huawei will also introduce an Android Go phone in H1 2018

MWC 2018 has already seen a few Android Go devices being revealed, with the Nokia 1 being the most prominent example. But Huawei also…

MWC 2018: New Nokia 8110, Nokia 8 Sirocco and more launched

One year on from introducing its first lineup of smartphones, HMD Global has revealed its second wave of Nokia smartphones, as well as a…

Huawei P20 is official name, triple camera confirmed

Huawei may have introduced the Matebook X Pro at its event a day before MWC, but the company also had news regarding its next…

Galaxy S9 now official, packing Sony-style slow-mo and more

Samsung’s Galaxy S9 has officially been unveiled, coming in Galaxy S9 and S9+ flavours. And all the recent leaks were true, from super slow-mo…

Huawei Matebook X Pro has one unique webcam, neat design

Huawei used MWC 2018 to reveal the next entry in its Matebook lineup, dubbed the Matebook X Pro. The two-in-one device stands out from…

LG V30s ThinQ now official: is it same as V30?

Earlier this year, we got confirmation that LG will be launching an upgraded V30 smartphone at MWC 2018. Now, on day zero of the…

Your October gaming news roundup

After multiple reconnaissance missions, back-alley bribes, and a string of other unmentionable activities, we’ve managed to acquire all gaming intelligence that took place within…

PUBG gets Xbox One release date, just before end of year

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) has undoubtedly been the smash hit of 2017, offering a battle royale formula that’s become a phenomenon. We already knew that…

LG V30+ set for November release in SA, pricing revealed

The LG V30 is poised to be a huge upgrade over the V20, offering a water-resistant design, much-improved camera setup and more. LG South…

Nokia 2 official: a new entry-level champ? [Update: SA-bound]

We’ve known about the Nokia 2 for some time now, but HMD Global has made it official today. So what should you expect? As…

Razer Phone ‘leaked’ on UK retailer’s website, packing 120Hz display

The Razer Phone has been teased by the eponymous company for several weeks now, but it would appear that some of the phone’s specs…

India overtakes US to be second biggest smartphone market

It’s taken a little bit of time, but the latest smartphone stats from Canalys show that India has overtaken the United States for smartphone…

This neural network can enhance your low-quality photos [Update]

Update, 8.10am, 31 October 2017: Project member Andrey Ignatov has revealed more details on what the neural network improves. “Enhanced images improve the non-enhanced ones…

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 coming to SA – report

The Xiaomi Mi Mix caught our eyes last year, popularising the current-trend of high screen/body ratio smartphones. Unfortunately, we didn’t receive the phone in…

Watch: does Samsung’s ad take subtle jab at Pixel 2 XL screen?

Google received a ton of negative attention after several tech publications reported screen burn-in on the Pixel 2 XL display. The phenomenon is to…

Google Pixel 2 XL drama: Google announces two year warranty

The Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL haven’t enjoyed the smoothest smartphone launches ever, owing to several reported issues. It’s clear that the…

Will SA retailers have enough Nintendo Switch stock for holidays?

More than half a year after its release and the Nintendo Switch is still enjoying chart-topping sales around the world. The hybrid console has…

Android 8.1 official: so what’s new in this version?

Android 8.0 hasn’t even made its way to a quarter of smartphones, but Google doesn’t care. No, it’s pressing ahead with Android 8.1, bringing…

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp announced for mobile [Video]

We already knew that Nintendo was planning an Animal Crossing title for smartphones, now, the company shed more light on Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. Coming…

iPhone 8 sales sluggish, consumers waiting for iPhone X?

Apple’s iPhone 8 went on sale last month and you’d expect sales to be fantastic. But reports find that the 2017 models just aren’t…

Confirmed: Microsoft is gussying up OG Xbox, Xbox 360 games for X1

Earlier this week, we saw a purported list of original Xbox games coming to Xbox One. Now, Microsoft has made it official and revealed some interesting…

That was quick: Sony Xperia XZ Premium gets Oreo update

Sony’s Xperia XZ Premium (review) wasn’t perfect by any measure, but it’s certainly one of the more exciting smartphones launched this year. Now, the…

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