Android

Android O dev preview released: what’s new?

It’s about time for the next major iteration of Android to be released, isn’t it? So Google has done just that by pushing out…

Android Nougat update: here’s when your phone will get it

As of 1 August 2016, Android Marshmallow had just over 15% of Google’s OS market share, with Lollipop holding 35% and Android KitKat 29%….

Android Wear 2.0, SA-bound watches revealed

We’ve already known that Android Wear 2.0 was due for a release, but Google has finally made it official. The latest version of Google’s…

10 Android features you take for granted these days

Android has been around for a relatively long time, the first Android-equipped phone launching in 2008. And it’s been through loads of updates and…

Which Chromebooks have/will get Android apps?

When Google announced that Android apps would be coming to Chromebooks last year, the initial list of supported devices only stood at three. But…

Hybrid gaming smartphone has MediaTek, Intel processors

A new hybrid smartphone/gaming console promises a slideout gamepad, Android and Windows 10 in one package. The PGS or Portable Gaming System bears a…

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…

Remix Mini Android-based PC launches in South Africa

The Remix Mini, a micro-computer built by Jide Technology and running Remix OS, is now available in South Africa. Launching today (7 March), the…

LG G5 joins Samsung Galaxy S7 in shirking microSD card app installs

There’s no such thing as a perfect phone, and the Samsung Galaxy S7 is probably the best recent example. After Samsung righted its wrongs…

Hisense Infinity KO hands-on: rough and tumble

Hisense isn’t a brand you’d generally associate with ruggedness, but its new smartphone is looking to change that emphatically. Dubbed the Hisense Infinity KO,…

Samsung Galaxy S7 won’t let you install apps on the microSD card

Quick question: how many apps do you have installed on your phone right now? If you’re getting by with a measly 16GB of storage,…

LG X Cam, X Screen unveiled in time for MWC 2016

For all MWC 2016 previews, news and analysis, have a look at our MWC 2016 Cheat Sheet and our dedicated MWC 2016 portal. While…

Ware of the Week: Twilight for Android

In our weekly series, Ware of the Week, we showcase our favourite organised lines of code from the world of mobile and desktop computing….

5 memorable BlackBerry devices from years gone by

Before BlackBerry gave in to the giant that is Google and its Android operating system, it was a bit of a mobile device juggernaut….

BlackBerry PRIV is heading to South Africa next week

BlackBerry has today announced that the BlackBerry PRIV — it’s first Android smartphone — will be on sale in South Africa from next week,…

BlackBerry shelves its own OS, completely adopts Android instead

It’s been a tough few years for BlackBerry, a company whose wares were once the darlings of the South African and worldwide market. But…

CyanogenMod 13 first impressions: bringing Marshmallow to the masses

Now that Android Marshmallow is out in the wild, Android enthusiasts everywhere, at least those without Nexus devices, will be waiting to see when…

A Day in the Woods is getting festive with a Christmas update

Local indie puzzle game, A Day in the Woods, is getting in the festive spirit with a Christmas themed update. The update is set…

Sony Xperia Z5 Compact review: bright-eyed but blinded by its legacy

I imagine that it’s difficult for any company to go beyond and create a product even better than its best. It’s what Apple aims…

BlackBerry finally releases Priv – its first Android phone

BlackBerry has finally gone over to the dark side. In a bid to find some relevance in our smartphone world dominated by iOS, Android…

Android Marshmallow update roundup: Huawei Honor range updating Feb 2016

Google just loves confectionery and after the slow adoption rate of Android Lollipop, Google will hope that the softer Android Marshmallow will filter through…

5 essential free apps for #FeesMustFall demonstrators

It’s not easy fighting for what you believe in, regardless of the end goal. It’s hard enough rolling out of bed in the morning…

Android Marshmallow hands on: smarter, shinier, more secure

It’s that time of year again: upgrade season. You know, the time when iOS users around the world get the latest and greatest that…

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