smartphones

Xiaomi Mi A1, Mi 6 priced for South Africa

We’ve been eagerly anticipating new Xiaomi devices in South Africa, particularly the Mi 6 flagship, Mi Mix 2 and Mi A1 pure Android handset….

10 great console/PC ports to mobile in 2017

We regularly look at the world of mobile games, but there are loads of traditional gamers who don’t really care for these titles. But the…

We never had exclusivity with Samsung – Qualcomm

The first half of 2017 saw precious few phones released with the Snapdragon 835 processor. At the time, numerous outlets reported that Samsung had…

Snapdragon 845: 6 tidbits you should know

After merely announcing its existence on Tuesday, we finally saw details emerge regarding the Snapdragon 845 chipset. The processor, expected to power 2018 flagship…

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…

Snapdragon 845 lacks Huawei-style AI silicon, here’s why

The Snapdragon 845 processor packs some solid specs on paper, set to power next year’s crop of flagship smartphones. But what’s the deal with…

Snapdragon 845: all the major details here

Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 845 processor yesterday, set to power many smartphones next year. But now, we actually have more details on the processor,…

iPhone 8 rumour roundup: iPhone X box leaked?

There are always murmurings and leaks about the next iPhone — even when the current one has just been pushed out of Apple‘s doors….

Huawei passes Apple for number two spot – Counterpoint

Huawei has enjoyed a meteoric rise in the past four or five years, overtaking a variety of smartphone manufacturers. Now, the latest numbers from…

Our favourite budget smartphones of 2017 thus far

Yes, high-end smartphones are slowly creeping up to the R20 000 mark (and breaching it in some cases), but budget devices are also continuing…

Nokia phone receives update before Google’s own Pixels

Back when HMD announced its initial range of Nokia-branded smartphones earlier this year, it touted pure Android and fast updates as two main selling…

Hisense backtracks, no A2 Pro launch for South Africa

Back in July, we heard from a Hisense South Africa official that the A2 smartphone would be missing the country. Tony Shi, Hisense SA’s…

Vodacom launches two new budget smartphones at solid prices

Last year saw Vodacom launch the Smart Platinum 7, the Kicka 2 and a host of other solid smartphones. Now, we’ve got two more…

Mi A1: Xiaomi reveals SA-bound Mi 5x with stock Android

True to the rumours, Xiaomi has launched the Mi A1 handset, being the company’s first Android One smartphone. The phone, which features Android One branding…

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2: what do rumours, teasers suggest?

Last year’s Mi Mix was a revelation, popularising the thin bezel, high screen/body ratio trend that would be followed by Samsung, LG and countless…

Hands on: Oukitel’s record-breaking K10 000 Pro should last a week

I grew enamoured with the Oukitel K10 000 when I got my hands on it at MWC 2016. After all, how ballsy is it…

IFA 2017: 4 noteworthy smartphones you should know about

The latest edition of IFA played host to more than a few decent smartphone reveals, although last year’s event was pretty noteworthy as well. In…

Has Huawei ‘leaked’ Mate 10 design, camera details?

The Huawei Mate 10 reveal is just over a month away, so we’d reasonably expect that the rumour mill will pick up steam. In…

Kirin 970 revealed: an AI-driven chip to power Mate 10 (and P11?)

Huawei’s Kirin processors have made astounding progress over the years, coming from the quad-core A9 chip seen in the P7 to last year’s flagship-level…

IFA 2017: The previously confirmed Hisense A2 Pro is now official

Back in July, Hisense held an event for South African press, detailing its product lineup for the rest of the year. We managed to…

Sony reveals list of phones to get Android Oreo

Last year saw LG first out of the gate with Android Nougat, but it looks like Sony might just get a head-start with Android…

Sony’s brand-new Xperia XZ1, XA1 get launch dates, pricing for SA

Sony has just announced the Xperia XZ1, XZ1 Compact and XA1 at IFA 2017. And it seems like the XZ1 and XZ1 Compact are simply…

LG V30 official: is this the pick for video enthusiasts?

The LG G6 (review) was one of our favourite smartphones of 2017 thus far, even if its low-light performance was erratic and it wasn’t…

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