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Pixel 2 XL vs Lumia 950 XL cameras: surprising results in tow

The Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL cameras build on the excellent results by the original Pixel, making them among the top smartphone…

Someone peeking at your phone screen? New Google tool will alert you

Google researchers have come up with a unique tool which alerts you when other people are peeking at your smartphone screen. The tool, spotted…

8nm or 10nm: what will next Qualcomm chip have? [Update]

Samsung and Qualcomm have a close relationship when it comes to mobile chips, as Samsung manufactures Qualcomm’s high-end processors and uses them in variants…

The Gearburn Podcast #22: Best and worst smartphones of 2017

It’s that time of year where we sit back and reflect on the last twelve months — and this week on The Gearburn Podcast, we’re looking…

Xiaomi Redmi 5, 5 Plus due for December reveal

It feels like just a few days ago that the Xiaomi Redmi 4A and 4X came to South Africa, but the smartphone industry waits…

Puzzle Fighter and GRID: this week’s top mobile games

Welcome to Gearburn’s Mobile Game Picks of the Week, a weekly series in which Hadlee takes a look at the latest, most entertaining, or…

7 possible alternatives to lootboxes in gaming

It seems like you can’t visit a gaming news website without hearing about lootboxes and the like. And for good reason, with Star Wars:…

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

Mid-range smartphones are no longer about compromise. In 2026, they are about decisions. OPPO’s Reno15 Series arrives in South Africa with a clear one:…

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

HONOR has been steadily climbing in South Africa’s smartphone rankings, but its rise is not being driven by specs alone. Instead, the brand has…

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

Rockstar Confirms the New Date Rockstar Games has officially confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 will release on 19 November 2026 for PlayStation 5…

The Gaming Gear South Africans Are Actually Buying This December

December is here, and while the Black Friday dust has barely settled, South African gamers are nowhere near done hunting for upgrades. Retailers across…

Acer brings RTX 50 Series gaming laptops to South Africa with next gen AI performance

Acer unlocks next generation gaming for South Africans Acer Africa has officially rolled out its newest wave of gaming laptops powered by the NVIDIA…

OPPO Brings Its Most Affordable Smartphone to South Africa with the New A6x

OPPO South Africa has launched its most affordable smartphone yet, introducing the new OPPO A6x at a festive season price of R1 999. The device…

HONOR’s X7d Gets a Festive Boost with Free Screen Protection

December in South Africa usually brings sunshine, road trips, braais and those unpredictable moments that can send a phone straight to the floor. Whether…

HONOR Hands Mzansi More Value This Black Friday with Major Smartphone and Tablet Deals

Black Friday 2025 has arrived, and HONOR is giving South Africans an early advantage with one of its biggest seasonal promotions yet. Running from…

TCL C755 4K UHD Google TV review, modern home entertainment

TCL has rapidly gained prominence in the South African television market in recent years. By focusing on innovative technology, competitive pricing, and stylish designs,…