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Apple HomePod gets release date – but nothing for SA yet

The Apple HomePod represents the Cupertino company’s foray into the popular smart speaker sector, currently dominated by the likes of Amazon and Google. We…

Digicape now offers iPhone battery replacements in SA too

Earlier this week, news broke that the iStore chain of retailers would be offering battery replacements to affected iPhone owners, falling in line with…

Now Xiaomi has copied Apple’s gestures

Xiaomi gained a reputation in its early years as a company that heavily copied Apple, from hardware design and product names to the look…

Watch these 5 smartphone brands in 2018

2017 was a year for tall screens and itsy bitsy borders, delivering high-end smartphones with a distinctive look compared to years prior. Apple, Samsung,…

Apple cracks down on lootboxes, devs now have to disclose details

Lootboxes have become one of the most contentious issues in the gaming industry in recent times, as everything from PC and console titles to…

Yes, Apple is basically throttling older iPhones (but here’s why)

The iPhone has hit the headlines for some interesting reasons this week after a reddit thread and testing by respected developer Primate Labs. Primate Labs,…

5 good 2017 smartphones that just missed out on greatness

We’ve already looked at a few smartphones that you should certainly avoid, but what about solid or good smartphones that just miss out on…

Apple stealthily announces Siri for South Africa, Ireland

Apple’s World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC) kicked off this evening, and there was plenty of news at the keynote. However, during the iOS 10…

WWDC 2016: 5 things Apple could reveal at today’s keynote

For news and announcements as they happen be sure to keep locked on our WWDC 2016 portal for the duration of the conference. It’s…

Will Apple’s new monitor deliver an integrated graphics chip?

It’s almost time for Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC), so that means plenty of rumours are flying around. The latest one, from 9to5…

Apple readying Google Home, Amazon Echo rival report suggests

Well, that didn’t take long. Less a week after Google announced its Home smart hub speaker system, rumours suggest that Apple’s about to do…

Apple MacBook rumours: new Pro to boast secondary screen, TouchID

Apple’s latest MacBook (that’s simply MacBook now) is rather thin for a laptop at 12.7mm, but the company wants its top level MacBook Pro…

Houdt launches swanky wooden 2016 MacBook covers

Houdt, a South African accessory marque noted for its love of wood, has announced a new series of 2016 MacBook covers. “Inspired by the…

Meet Gboard, Google’s keyboard for iPhone users

Apple took a page out of Google’s playbook when it announced support for third-party keyboards on iOS 8. This of course meant that fan-favourite…

Samsung sells more phones than Apple in the US, LG comes in third

I think we can now say that 2016 has been a pretty torrid year for Apple. After its woes with the FBI, the timid…

Apple updates Macbook line with rose gold option, new chips

Your grey Macbook not garish enough for you? Well, Apple has stepped up to the plate with its refreshed Macbook line, now including a…

Here’s where you can get the iPhone SE in South Africa [update]

We’ll be sure to regularly update this piece as more information is made available, and as more stores stock the device. Today’s a big…

What can you buy instead of an Apple Pencil or an iPad Pro?

Local Apple retailer Digicape has released pricing for the latest range of iPad Pro 9.7-inch tablets. All of them will more than likely cost…

The SA pricing for the iPad Pro 9.7 is ludicrous

Digicape has revealed pricing for the 9.7-inch iPad Pro, but you might want to swallow your coffee first. The Apple reseller announced a price…

Apple Watch 2 to launch in June, boast thinner body

Apple’s next smartwatch is going on a diet, according to an industry analyst. In a report obtained by MacRumors, Drexel Hamilton’s Brian White suggests that…

Apple iPhone SE available to preorder in SA from R8999

Desperate to get your iPhone SE? Digicape — one of Apple’s premium resellers in South Africa — has announced that users can now preorder…

How much does the Apple iPhone SE cost to build?

We all know that an iPhone doesn’t really cost US$600 to build, as Apple has quite a profit margin on their smartphones. But how…

iPhone SE parody pokes fun at Apple marketing [video]

The iPhone SE is an interesting milestone in Apple’s iPhone story, especially since that milestone is only 4.0-inches from corner to corner. And of…

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