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HMD sends out invites: Nokia 8 flagship set for 16 August?

HMD Global has received plenty of praise for its Nokia-branded smartphones thus far, but it’s still got a long way to go to recapturing…

Meizu expands South African presence, what to expect?

Chinese firm Meizu isn’t quite as well-known as the likes of Huawei and Xiaomi, but it still produces some capable devices for the price….

Your gaming news roundup for July 2017

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…

Huawei P Lite series hits 1m units shipped to South Africa [Update]

There’s no doubting that Huawei‘s smartphones are massively popular on the continent and, more specifically, in South Africa. The P Lite series is one of…

You can link Windows 10 PC to your phone, but Apple Continuity is still better

Microsoft’s Windows 10 has seen loads of updates since its initial rollout a few years back. Now, the latest update, going out to Windows…

Meizu Pro 7 now official, packs weird rear screen because reasons

Earlier this month, we saw the Meizu Pro 7 leaking, but it wasn’t the internals that had us intrigued. Nope, it was the fact that…

The Gearburn Podcast #17: Our favourite ever review phones

Hadlee Simons and Andy Walker have reviewed many a phone in their day, but which stood out among the rest? Was it Vodacom’s Smart…

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

OPPO has officially launched the Reno15 Series in South Africa, bringing the Reno15 Pro and Reno15 F to local shelves from 7 February. Positioned…

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…

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,…