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The Gearburn Podcast #8: who stood out at MWC 2017?

MWC 2017, the biggest smartphone exhibition of the year, has come and gone. But the real question is who emerged as the big winners…

Watch: Is this the Samsung Galaxy S8?

Thanks to a few high-profile leaks in recent weeks, we already have a great idea of what the Samsung Galaxy S8 looks like. Now,…

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2: what to expect from new device?

It hasn’t even been six months after the launch of the Xiaomi Mi Mix and we’re already hearing rumours about its successor. Gizmochina (via My…

Xiaomi Redmi 4A review: The Little Budget Phone that Could

Xiaomi has consistently released phones that provide real bang for your buck and the Redmi 4A is no different. It may not have all…

For (dis)Honor [PS4] review: why P2P connections don’t work in gaming

Ubisoft’s latest offering For Honor is a third-person combat game which sees you allying yourself with three factions: Knights, Vikings and Samurais. Since reviewing…

Super Tank Rumble and The Escapists: 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…

Apple to retain Lightning port on 2017 iPhones?

A new report has refuted claims that Apple will be ditching the Lightning connector in favour of a USB Type-C port. Earlier this week,…

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,…