Android

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…

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…

Google Pixel 2: here’s what you should know

The dust has finally settled following last night’s Google event, which saw the company reveal a host of hardware, including the Pixel 2 and…

Google Pixel 2 launches this week: what to expect?

Last year saw the Pixel making its debut, instantly standing out thanks to world-class mobile cameras, powerful internals and a stock Android experience. Now,…

Mirabook vs Superbook: crowdfunded lapdocks compared

We’ve seen lapdocks launching before, way back in 2011. It’s a fascinating concept that sees you dock your smartphone into a laptop shell. The…

4 other companies that should release a pure Android phone

Between the HMD/Nokia range, Lenovo‘s latest phones and the brand-new (but not really) Xiaomi Mi A1, our choices for pure Android smartphones have expanded…

5 simple tips to save your battery life on Android

Android smartphones have come a long way in the battery department. Hell, I remember the HTC Bolt and its woeful battery life, being one…

Where’s the Google hardware love for SA? [Column]

We’ve seen a slew of hardware from Google in 2016. There were the Google Pixel smartphones, the Google Home speaker and even the Chromecast…

Android Nougat only accounts for 0.7% of devices

Google has released its latest statistics for Android distribution, revealing some interesting insights into the most popular versions of the platform. The company tallies…

LeEco put Android on a bicycle, because reasons

Chinese firm LeEco has been pushing into the US market in a big way over the past 12 months, but its latest product isn’t…

CyanogenMod shuts down, LineageOS takes place

Arguably the most popular Android ROM around, CyanogenMod has revived countless phones and served as the Android community’s ROM of choice (right next to…

Where are the Android apps for dual camera smartphones? [Column]

Dual-camera Android smartphones have been out in some form or another since 2014. The Huawei Honor 6 Plus and HTC One M8 offered dual-camera…

Here’s what to know before buying a R1000 smartphone [Tech Savvy SA]

Tech Savvy SA is a series of articles on Gearburn and Memeburn that aims to deliver useful, locally relevant advice to the average South…

Which Android flagship smartphone is for you? [QUIZ]

There have been quite a few noteworthy high-end Android smartphones this year, ranging from multimedia beasts to some innovative designs. But which handset should…

Google Pixel review roundup: an iPhone running Android

The Google Pixel smartphone marks a rather notable moment for the company, as Google sheds the Nexus label (temporarily or otherwise) and takes a…

7 takeaways from the Google #MadeByGoogle event

We’ve heard the rumours and seen the leaks for months now, but we’ve finally taken a peek at Google‘s wares today. So what did…

Pokemon Go finally available in South Africa, much of Africa

Don’t look now, but Pokemon Go has finally launched in South Africa, three months after its US and UK launch. You might be wondering…

Google Pixel and Pixel XL: Android has a brand new home

After canning its Nexus programme which invited other smartphone makers to build hardware for its Android platform, Google decided that it could do a…

Google to reveal Daydream VR headset as well – report

We know that Google is revealing its oft-leaked Pixel smartphones today. We also know that it plans to reveal some more hardware and might…

Android Wear 2.0 delayed until early 2017

Sad news for Android smartwatch users: Android Wear 2.0 has been pushed back to early 2017. This according to a new blog post on…

Google planning ‘Pixel 3’ laptop with Andromeda – report

Earlier today, we reported on Google’s apparent plan to merge Chrome OS with Android, in a project codenamed Andromeda. Now, Android Police picked up…

Andromeda: Google to reveal unified Android, Chrome OS?

We’ve seen Microsoft move towards a converged mobile/desktop environment with Windows 10, as well as Canonical and Ubuntu. But could Google be next to…

Rainmaker and Blek: 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…

Hisense Bets On Gaming And Hybrid Work With A New Monitor Push In South Africa

ClawDBot: The AI That’s Quietly Taking Over South African WhatsApp

Crypto Enters 2026 With New Momentum And A Very Different Mood

Innovate47 Launches Global Food & Agri Accelerator to Back Climate-Smart Startups

Simbi Wabote’s 10-Year Roadmap: How Nigeria Achieved 54% Local Content Growth

Records Tumble In Best Year Yet For South Africa’s Hedge Fund Industry

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

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

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

Omoda C5 X review

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel