smartphones

Humans are nearly as swift when typing on smartphones compared to keyboards, study finds

Typing on a smartphone is almost as efficient as typing on a keyboard, a new study on Tuesday revealed. According to the study, which…

3 Android apps I use to battle procrastination

If you’re more of a visual thinker like me, or simply just extra forgetful, then writing down to-dos, making lists and putting up sticky…

6 photo editing and effects apps you should try today

With hundreds of photography apps out there all claiming to give you the best editing experience, it’s no surprise that we sometimes end up…

Mobile crypto mining malware is a growing smartphone threat

According to a report by Kaspersky, the number of internet users affected by cryptocurrency mining software has jumped by a considerable margin this year,…

TWR Podcast: Phones to avoid this Christmas, SA startup taking on Uber & local Black Friday stats

Welcome to The Weekly Roundup, where we talk the latest in tech and startup news. This week, Hadlee Simons hosts Stephen Timm and Julia…

Apple sells 78m iPhones in quarter, record revenue in tow

Apple didn’t have the greatest fourth quarter results last year, but the new iPhone has done massive business for the brand. “The company posted…

Hugo Barra has announced departure from Xiaomi

When Hugo Barra announced that he was leaving Google for Xiaomi back in 2013, there were many people questioning the move. But after overseeing…

Here’s how to make GIFs on your smartphone

There are quite a few mobile manufacturers offering the ability to make GIFs, but app stores are filled with capable tools for the job as…

Lenovo lays off a ton of Motorola staff – report

Lenovo has reportedly laid off “hundreds of employees” working at Motorola, apparently leaving less than 50% of the workforce remaining. One source told Droid-Life that over…

Former Rovio CEO to lead Nokia brand’s return to market

Earlier this year, it was announced that new firm HMD Global would be bringing the Nokia name back to the smartphone world. At the…

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…

Edward Snowden working on spy-proof smartphone case for cyber-sleuths

Notorious public whistleblower Edward Snowden and famous hacker Andrew “Bunnie” Huang are co-developing a smartphone case that aims to protect users from wireless device snooping….

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…

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…

Microsoft cuts 1850 jobs in mobile unit, takes $950m hit

Microsoft’s mobile division has endured a torrid time in recent years, seeing lay-offs, mergers and spin-offs. Unfortunately, the company has announced another round of…

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…

Survey: new technology ‘too complicated’ for most South Africans

According to a new report from Accenture, a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, titled Engaging the Digital Consumer in the New…

Is Africa ready for the $50 smartphone? [T4ALagos]

There are around 750-million SIM cards in Africa (versus 220-million desktops), which means that the US$50 smartphone presents a massive opportunity for the continent….

Former Apple CEO John Sculley to take on Indian smartphone market

He may be best known as the man who effectively forced Steve Jobs out of Apple, but John Sculley reckons he still has a…

Smartphones and emerging markets: where we’re headed in 2014

There are few emerging market countries that are particularly mature in terms of their cellphone and smartphone usage and buying patterns (China, in particular…

When devices outnumber people: considering the consequences

Four years from now, in 2017, the global human population is expected to reach 7.4-billion. By this same time, we expect the global installed…

Global device market on the up thanks to cheaper tablets, smartphones

The global tech giants will be pleased to hear this. We’re still buying devices in their billions, with little sign of a slowdown in…

Samsung could soon slip from top smartphone spot in India

This is interesting. Samsung’s aggressive smartphone strategy, tied with a range that aims to please every pocket, has seen it leap to the top…

Earthquake trends on Twitter after tremors hit Cape Town

YouTube introduces more age-restriction features

Top startup web events in South Africa this week [28/09/2020]

Kenyan Startup Bill to support local entrepreneurs

Innovation Fellowship Programme secures funding

Your most common questions about the Huawei Matebook D range answered [Sponsored]

WD_Black P50 Game Drive: convenience and speed for your gaming rig [Review]

S20 FE: Samsung launches Galaxy S20 Fan Edition – expected price for South Africa

The Starlet is Toyota’s new value car – price for South Africa

Top Tips to Get the Right Motor Trade Insurance Policy [Sponsored]

Hyundai’s radical new Tucson coming to SA