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Speculation is fun: what Apple should launch tonight, according to fans

What would an Apple event be without the leaks and speculation? Boring, that’s what. It’s become something of a past time for fans and…

Apple iPhone event preview: 3 shiny new toys you can expect

Wednesday 12 September is a big day for Apple enthusiasts. The company is gathering its swathe of fans for its annual September extravaganza where…

Snapdragon 855 benchmarks leak: is it faster than the Kirin 980?

The upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 has reportedly been profiled and benchmarked on Geekbench. Scores published to the benchmark site earlier this week allegedly parades…

Huawei’s phones are now more popular than Apple’s

Huawei now sells more smartphones globally than Apple, this according to data released by research firm Gartner. The firm’s Q2 2018 reports suggests that…

iPhone 2018 rumour roundup: iPhone 5C successor expected in September

Welcome to our mid-year Apple rumour roundup, popping up just in time for the company’s annual September product announcement. Because rumours have an odd…

Huawei overthrows Apple as second most popular smartphone maker

Huawei is now the second-most popular smartphone manufacturer after it shipped 54.2-million smartphones worldwide in Q2 2018. As a result, Apple is relegated to…

WeFix’s i2 range brings the iPhone 5S and 6 back to life

Remember the iPhone 5S? The device debuted in 2013 and was, for its time, quite a monumental product. Apple has since canned production of…

Apple fixes dodgy battery bug in new Macbook Pro

Apple has issued a software fix for its newest Macbook Pro laptops, coming just weeks after Consumer Reports failed to recommend the new computers. In…

New Macbook Pro: thumbs down for Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports has refused to recommend the latest range of Macbook Pro laptops for purchase. The influential consumer organisation said that seriously unpredictable battery…

Super Mario Run hit 40 million downloads in four days

By now you know that Super Mario Run has become the latest mobile gaming sensation, but just how successful is Nintendo’s first proper mobile game?…

New Macbook Pro now in SA: what about price?

The iStore has announced the availability of the latest generation Macbook Pro laptops in South Africa. The 13-inch Macbook Pro was launched on 28 November…

Global smartphone sales spike as Samsung, Apple lose ground

China’s smartphone makers are slowly eating into Samsung and Apple’s global market share, this according to a new report by Gartner. Globally, smartphone sales…

What can the MacBook Pro Touch Bar be used for?

Last week, Apple revealed its latest MacBook Pro lineup, complete with a Touch Bar replacing the row of function keys. “The Touch Bar places…

You can’t directly connect your iPhone to new MacBook Pro

Apple held its MacBook Pro event last night, revealing few surprises if you were keeping up with the rumour mill. In an interesting move, the…

New Apple MacBook Pro: a laptop to save all laptops?

Let’s get real for a moment: laptops aren’t the sleek and sexy devices they once used to be. In the early 2000s, it was…

New Macbook Pro leaked with touchbar, Touch ID

Apple is widely tipped to reveal a new MacBook Pro or two on 27 October, but it looks like they may have spoilt their…

iOS 10.1: Portrait Mode now available for iPhone 7 Plus

After a short beta period, Apple has finally pushed out iOS 10.1 to all, bringing minor fixes like improved transit directions and a signal fix for…

MacBooks set for Apple reveal on 27 October?

Apple has scheduled a 27 October event, but what will the Cupertino firm be revealing then? According to MacRumors, citing respected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple…

iPhone 7: non-contract, prepaid pricing in South Africa

It’s iPhone 7 launch day in South Africa, and that means long lines outside stores and very slow online payments portals. But where can…

Should you buy an iPhone 7? Our handy flow chart might help

It’s D-Day for the iPhone 7, as South Africa gets in on the Apple action as well. But before you go out to buy…

Bringing Xiaomi to Africa: RJ van Spaandonk talks Xiaomi & future plans

Mobile In Africa (MIA) Group has made quite a splash since its launch late last year. Founded by Core Group’s RJ van Spaandonk, the…

The Gearburn Podcast #3: are big companies neglecting the budget smartphone space?

Hey you, using that swanky flagship over there, have you ever stopped to think if companies are doing enough for budget smartphone users? It’s…

Apple iPhone 7 SA launch date, price set

Update: For a look at prepaid pricing in South Africa have a look at our price roundup here. The iStore has announced that it will…

MTN Clinches SA’s Best Network Title Again – Backed by Data and R14bn Infrastructure Push

Xiaomi’s “Screens for Change” Powers Township Esports With Purpose and Mandela’s Legacy

SAVCA 2025 Industry Awards Spotlight Africa’s Most Ambitious Private Capital-Backed Innovators

Ecentric and MoneyBadger Partner to Bring Bitcoin Payments to South African Retailers

Acer Unleashes Beastly New Predator BiFrost and Nitro GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series

Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel

The most recognisable tactical pickup truck evolves