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3 Vivo phones that we could see launch in South Africa in 2020

Chinese smartphone maker Vivo will launch its initial dual device onslaught in South Africa on 7 December. With the aid of Vodacom, the phones…

Samsung Galaxy S11 to sport 108MP camera, 5x optical zoom

The Samsung Galaxy S11 may be a few months away yet, but the rumours and spec predictions are coming in thick and fast. On…

2021 iPhone flagship will feature a ‘completely wireless’ port-less design

We threw our toys out the cot when manufacturers, like Apple, started ditching the headphone jack. But come 2021, it’s likely that at least…

Huawei launches three Nova 6 smartphones, including a 5G model

Huawei just announced three new smartphones to join its already saturated Nova lineup. This time called the Nova 6, the phones are aimed at…

Vivo launches in South Africa with two mid-tier phones below R3000

South Africa’s saturated smartphone market is about to welcome yet another player, and it’s a big one. Chinese phone maker Vivo on Wednesday hosted…

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite to sport Note 9 speeds, S Pen too

Good news for everyone who doesn’t want to fork out on a Samsung Galaxy Note 10. It seems the “Lite” version of the phone,…

Google confirms the compact Huawei Nova 5T Pro is a real thing

If you had told me in May that Google would be responsible for leaking a Huawei device in 2019, especially after the US entity…

Nokia crushes the Android updates game as others couldn’t care less

An aspect of smartphones we don’t cover enough of is manufacturer software updates, but it seems that the likes of Nokia, Samsung, Xiaomi and…

Samsung Galaxy Fold to launch in Korea on 6 September, no word on SA date

The Samsung Galaxy Fold could launch as early as next week, a report straight from South Korea suggests. Said report, which stems from publication…

The Apple iPhone 11 launch event is set for 10 September 2019

Apple’s September event date is now confirmed, thanks to press invites that were sent out to media on Thursday. On 10 September, Apple will…

Huawei Mate 30 won’t have Google services or the Play Store installed at launch

The Huawei Mate 30 could be severely crippled at launch, thanks to US President Donald Trump, the US government, and Google. In a report…

The €450 Fairphone 3 is probably the greenest phone you can buy

Fairphone, the company that values ethical smartphone manufacturing practices, has announced its latest device. The Fairphone 3 is the firm’s first phone since 2016,…

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy A91 to sport 108MP camera

Earlier this year, Samsung announced no less than seven new Galaxy A series phones that would arrive in South Africa in 2019. We’ve seen…

Energizer HardCase H500S preview: a surprisingly good rugged smartphone

Nearly two years have passed since the Energizer HardCase H500S launched globally, but only recently has the device been offered in South Africa. Like…

Samsung Galaxy A30s, A50s feature better cameras, new colours

Samsung on Thursday announced two additions to its extensive A Series lineup, the Galaxy A50s and Galaxy A30s. The two upgrades to the A30…

LG unveils its mid-range K40S and K50S smartphones ahead of IFA 2019

LG’s been pretty busy this year launching more smartphones than most of its rivals, and two more are set to make their debut this…

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 duo get their first firmware update

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 duo aren’t even available yet, but already have their first firmware update. According to SamMobile, the Samsung flagships will…

Some older Nokia smartphones to receive an extra year of updates

Good news if you have an older HMD Global-era Nokia smartphone. The Finnish smartphone maker announced that the Nokia 3, 5, 6, and 8…

The foldable Huawei Mate X is now delayed until November

Huawei has delayed the launch of its Mate X foldable smartphone until after September, the company told TechRadar on Thursday. November is now the…

Foldable screens (and likely phones) could hit 50m shipments by 2024

The dawn of foldable smartphones thus far has been more like a sad, foggy morning than a bright Spring day. We already know the…

Huawei to debut 25W fast wireless charging on the Mate 30

Huawei could be pushing the limit of wireless charging speed northward when its Mate 30 debuts next month. According to GizmoChina, referencing a “popular…

Samsung phones could sport ‘graphene’ batteries by 2021

Samsung is working on graphene batteries for its 2021 smartphones, according to leaker and Venturebeat contributor Evan Blass. Blass on Monday tweeted that Samsung…

DJI’s Osmo Mobile 3 smartphone gimbal is coming to South Africa

Chinese camera technology firm DJI on Tuesday announced its new smartphone gimbal, the Osmo Mobile 3. The stabalised gimbal allows users to record shake-free…

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