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New emoji are heading to Apple’s iOS 12.1

The iOS 12.1 update is still in its beta phase, but soon it will be available for all compatible Apple devices, bringing with it…

Google’s killing its Inbox app in 2019

Google’s graveyard is about to get bigger by one more service. Following in the vein of Reader, Wave and Picasa, Google’s Inbox email app…

Google’s ‘Art Selfie’ is now available in South Africa

Good news, everyone. You can now find your art doppelganger online thanks to Google’s Arts & Culture app’s latest update. The update activates the…

Google’s Gboard lets you type messages in Morse code

Did you know that you can type in Morse code through Android’s Gboard keyboard? The feature was this week added to the iOS version,…

These are WhatsApp’s shiny new Group Chat features

In a not-all-that-exciting update, WhatsApp has tweaked the way groups work on its platform. There are five distinct changes outlined by the company on…

Instagram, Facebook videos can now be viewed within WhatsApp

An update to WhatsApp on iOS brings with its a nifty new feature. Users who send one another Instagram or Facebook videos can now…

Netflix launches Instagram Stories-like previews on its iOS app

Finding something to watch on Netflix is the most difficult thing any human has ever done. Ever. But a new addition coming to the…

Apple replaces revolver with water gun, highlights new emoji coming to iOS 10

While Google may have been leading the charge for more inclusive emoji in its operating systems, it’s Apple that has beat everyone to actually…

Apple still gets it first, but Prisma app gets Android port

Android and iOS apps tend to get released at the same time these days, but there are still a few notable exceptions. Whether it’s…

Adobe Lightroom app updates: RAW editing on iOS, pro-camera on Android

American software company Adobe has announced major updates to its Adobe Lightroom app for both Android and iOS. Users on iOS are finally getting…

Weekly Round Up #67: E3 2016, Microsoft buys LinkedIn & Apple’s WWDC 2016

Welcome to Weekly Roundup, our podcast discussing the latest tech trends, innovation, and news from the last few days. The Weekly Round Up is…

Building a mobile app? We look at 11 of the best frameworks for you

When developing your mobile app there are several methods you can use. These methods include native, web apps, and cross-platform development. In this article,…

Will the Surface replace laptops or fizzle out as another fad?

Over the years, we’ve seen several technology fads come and go, such as the netbook. With the top consumer tech companies all announcing Surface…

Microsoft executive makes first appearance at Apple conference

On Wednesday, Apple hosted its annual conference showing off everything iOS related. Amongst the yearly hardware refreshes, software updates, and new products, several companies…

Weekly Round Up #27: Apple Music launch and Uber petition against the city of Cape Town

Welcome to Weekly Roundup, our podcast discussing the tech trends, innovation and news from the last few days. This week on BurnCast, Stuart Thomas,…

Dropbox for iOS updates with file comments and more

A while ago Dropbox and Microsoft formed a partnership to bolster cross-platform integration, and now this relationships is beginning to bear fruit. In a…

Apple is dropping iPhoto, Aperture for cleaner Photos app

Since 2007, when first introduced, the iPhone has taken the art of taking photos out of the hands of niche photographers and into the mainstream,…

Rise of the Android: 1 billion devices shipped in 2014

Globally, the shipping of mobile phones has passed the one billion mark for annual shipments with 1. 28 billion devices in total passion from…

Memeburn’s 3-minute look at the updated Google Translate app [video]

A few days ago Google gave Google Translate an impressive update. Before the update, the online service was great for translating text which is…

App Annie December 2014 data shows rise in security and selfie apps

App Annie, the intelligence company and analyst firm, has released data on what apps people downloaded in December 2014. Interestingly, apps in two categories…

Smartphones now make up 75% of mobiles sold in Gulf States

International Data Corporation (IDC), the premier global provider of market intelligence, has released new research that reveals that shipments of 4G LTE handsets to…

Google Play gained more new apps than Apple’s app store in 2014

A new report by appFigures, an analytics service that monitors data from the thousands of apps that use its platform, claims that Google’s Play…

Apple to increase iOS app prices

Apple is increasing billings on its app store. The Cupertino-based giant revealed that “prices on the App Store will increase for all territories in…

R19,000 for Bass? Sony Tests South Africa’s Audio Appetite

Tech Stocks Tank – Can SA Survive a Global Meltdown?

iGaming FAQ: Answering the Most Common Questions for South African Players

Why MVNOs are gaining ground — and how Huge NXTGN is accelerating the shift

How UVU Accelerate is Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in South Africa

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

L2 charging and the power of dwell time

Tires and tariffs

Also is Rivian’s e-bike and tiny EV future

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