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Here’s how much you’ll pay for the Huawei P20 Pro on contract

After South Africa’s collective tech ears pricked yesterday at the news of the Huawei P20 Pro’s fairly modest prepaid pricing, retailer Cellucity is at…

5G in South Africa: here’s what you should expect from networks

The past year has seen a massive uptick in 5G connectivity talk, as cellular networks, infrastructure providers and device manufacturers gear up for the…

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…

Tizen-powered Samsung Z2 coming to Vodacom

Here’s an interesting little story. Among the iPhone 7 kerfuffle and heated Samsung Note issues, Vodacom has announced that the Samsung Z2 will be…

Yep, Vodacom reveals Smart Platinum 7 and six other devices

True to our story on Monday, Vodacom has revealed the Smart Platinum 7, being the first high-end Vodacom-branded smartphone. The handset features a Snapdragon 652 processor,…

Details revealed: Smart Platinum 7 is Vodacom’s new high-end phone

Local network Vodacom has teased a new high-end smartphone in its portfolio, reportedly scheduled for a reveal on 5 July (tomorrow). Fortunately, the teaser clip,…

Vodacom Smart 6 review: not quite six of the best

Budget Android phones have really changed the smartphone market for the better. Not only do they force manufacturers to launch cheaper but better phones,…

The best South African smartphone contract deals: November 2015

Due for an upgrade or just looking for a shiny new phone? You’ve come to the right place. Welcome to our new monthly column…

Where to buy the iPhone 6S in South Africa and what you’ll pay for it [update]

Apple’s phase two iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus launch is a go, after the company launched the device just over a month ago…

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ will boast massive South African price tag

Numbers aren’t scary when sitting lonely upon a page lacking context, but the new Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ price will definitely cause a few…

Vodacom, CTSB help the blind through new smartphone technology, kiosks

Smartphones are everywhere and a large part of our society. Year on year smartphone usage is overtaking traditional desktop platforms. For most of us…

Vodacom Smart 6 is the company’s latest R799 budget smartphone

It has been a while since we’ve seen a new smartphone from Vodacom, one of South Africa’s largest cellular providers, but the silence has…

Vodacom launches new ‘Use & Get’ prepaid promotion

Vodacom, one of South Africa’s largest cellular providers, has announced that it’s offering a new prepaid promotion dubbed “Use & Get”. Rather refreshingly, the…

5 reasons why the gold Samsung Galaxy S6 should be your pocket pal [SPONSORED]

Samsung South Africa and Vodacom have ushered in a new era of mobile communication with the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge….

Vodacom VoLTE launches in South Africa with Samsung Galaxy S6

Here’s some pretty big news. Vodacom will be opening its consumer doors to VoLLTE (voice over LTE) in South Africa, a move that will…

Vodafone Smart 4 Turbo review: sweltering LTE, lacklustre UX

The budget smartphone space is becoming a little universe on its own. A lot is going on in the space: competition, innovations, deals, and…

iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will retail via Vodacom South Africa from tomorrow

Vodacom has announced that it will offer Apple’s iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus models both in physical South African stores and through its…

Vodacom launches Smart Tab 3G 7-inch tablet aimed at the masses

Two months after the launch of the Smart Kicka, an entry level smartphone retailing at R549, Vodacom has launched a 7-inch 3G tablet that…

SA telecom Vodacom now taking iPhone 5C, 5S bookings from R399

It’s so close now we can taste it. It’s also funny that whenever there’s a new iPhone, the world loses its mind. You’d never…

South Africa gets first LTE network, care of poppa Vodacom

Mobile telecom Vodacom has gone and launched the first LTE services in sunny South Africa. LTE is roughly double the speed of 3G according…

Vodacom nano-SIM update hints at South African iPhone 5 launch

The iPhone 5 uses the new nano-SIM. And South African mobile operator Vodacom has told its trading partners to “order new Nano SIM cards…

Vodacom launches smartphones for the visually impaired

Emerging markets mobile giant Vodacom today announced the launch of smartphones for the visually impaired in its South African market. These will include the…

iPhone 4S to land in South Africa on 16 December

“Please Santa, stick an iPhone 4S in my Christmas stocking,” say the hopeful South African Apple lovers. Santa may not be real, but Vodacom…

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WhatsApp is working on a ‘group privacy blacklist’ feature

Silicon Durbs introduces paid memberships, programmes for startups

Inside the legal battle between Ran Neu-Ner vs Gil Oved, Romeo Kumalo

Four Egyptian startups selected for Misk 500 accelerator

‘Fortnite’ explosion leaves fans with nothing but a black hole

Fujfilm’s Instax Mini Link printer will launch in SA in November for R2499

‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’ has a hefty 175GB storage space requirement

What other parts may need to be replaced with my windscreen? [Sponsored]

African car company Mureza to debut Prim8 mini-SUV at Automechanika Johannesburg

2020 Nissan GTR 50th Anniversary edition hits SA, starts at R2.4m