Mobile

Stop charging import duties on mobile phones – WASPA

The Wireless Application Services Providers’ Association (WASPA) has called on the government to stop charging import duties on smartphones, saying that they aren’t a…

Telkom reveals FreeMe: 6 rather attractive mobile data plans

Telkom Mobile has announced the launch of its FreeMe mobile plan, offering six tiers of pricing. The pricing itself seems reasonable, but there are…

Japan’s SoftBank to acquire chip designer ARM in $31bn deal

Fresh off its spin-off of game developer Supercell, SoftBank Group (SBG) has announced plans to buy chip designer ARM Holdings for a gargantuan US$31-billion…

10 examples of Pokemon Go going way too far on Twitter

We’re starting to get a little Drowzee tired of Pokemon Go news in the office this week, as people go to ridiculous lengths to play…

me&you mobile: SIM-only contracts are the future [SPONSORED]

Selling SIM cards isn’t a new, brave business venture. Hell, your local corner shop probably sells spade-loads of them, and perhaps even allows you…

Nokia study reveals reasons why consumers switch mobile networks

A new study by Nokia has revealed the main reasons for people choosing their current mobile network. Of course, price was the number one reason,…

Microsoft sells its feature phone unit for $350m, Nokia devices coming

Microsoft’s mobile divisions are no stranger to upheaval. After all, the US company added Nokia’s mobile unit to the stable several years ago and mobile saw plenty of layoffs…

On indie games and why I play them

I’m not an avid gamer. I once got addicted to Word Mole on my old Blackberry – it’s embarrassing, but I couldn’t stop playing it. Now,…

In China, they now have designated sidewalks for people on their phones

China has over half a billion smartphone users. It’s then almost no surprise then that in the City of Chongqing, a new sidewalk has…

From rice to burgers: MMA Smarties Awards revealed in SA

In an attempt to highlight some of the country’s top mobile marketing campaigns, South Africa’s MMA Smarties Awards recently took place, with the final…

16 graphs that shed new light on the South African smartphone space

As we’ve pointed out time and time again, South Africa is a mobile country. If you’re a regular reader then stats like the fact…

Africa’s mobile banking apps are a serious weapon in their war against the telcos

“The money that goes through the MTN eco-system in one month is more than the money that gone through all the commercial banks since…

Don’t burn your wallet: why SA hasn’t reached its mobile, cashless future (yet)

When it comes to technologies that have failed to deliver on the hype that preceded them, it’s pretty difficult to beat mobile money in…

With half a billion smartphone users, China’s internet future is pretty clear

Watching the Chinese tech scene has a kind of inoculating effect on a person when it comes to massive numbers. This is, after all,…

Check out these 8 ingenious uses for your old iPhone or Android

In with the new and out with the old, that’s the name of consumerism. If you’re keeping up with the latest trends of what…

Africa’s mobile ways fit in well with us, says Twitter

Twitter seems hell-bent on pushing its business solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses, and like many big tech companies, Africa has entered its sphere of thought….

Facebook gets all contextual, can now recognise what you’re listening to

If you’re the kind of person who compulsively shares whatever they’re listening to or watching, you’ll probably welcome the latest addition to Facebook’s features…

Dead: Facebook kills off Instagram clone Camera and its Snapchatty Poke app

Considering it has a main app that is consistently top in a mobile store near you, plus some 609-million people who login on their…

10 tech trends every smart government should know about

If you’re in government, ignoring or cracking down on tech can come at a massive cost. While some have questioned the idea that social…

Facebook Messenger joins the free phonecall brigade

If you’re a Facebook Messenger fan, then you’ll probably be relieved to find out that the social network hasn’t stopped work on the app…

Mass mobile marketing campaigns: why basic tech works better

The emerging markets mobile landscape does not, as yet, reflect those of more mature economies. Indeed, the smartphone penetration levels in a mid to…

Jumia Taps Mirakl Ads to Supercharge Retail Media Across Its African Marketplace

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: Raising the Bar for Smartphones

Ecentric and MoneyBadger Partner to Bring Bitcoin Payments to South African Retailers

Cape Town Creatives Can Now Work for Free at Africa’s First Creative-Tech Hub

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

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel

The most recognisable tactical pickup truck evolves