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Apple wants to include S4 to lawsuit

2013-05-23 12:01

Apple has asked a federal judge to add Samsung's new flagship Galaxy smartphone to the list of devices targeted in a patent lawsuit.

Ex-Nokia team 'resurrects' MeeGo phone

2013-05-22 12:01

Ex-Nokia team members have produced a new smartphone with an operating system the Finnish company dropped.

Shakespeare comes to life in new app

2013-05-20 20:11

A new app has been launched aims to bring William Shakespeare's sonnets to the masses with the help of short films starring stage actors performing them in front of New York landmarks.

Data driving SA mobile landscape

2013-05-20 12:00

Data is growing among South Africans as Vodacom looks to data traffic as a driver of revenue.

Android trumps Apple as Windows edges up

2013-05-16 19:32

Google's Android mobile system has boosted its lead in the global smartphone market over Apple in early 2013, while Microsoft's Windows edged into third place, a survey has showed.

PriceCheck wins international award

2013-05-16 09:15

A locally-developed internet application has won an international award in Florida, Business Day has reported.

Google to show off latest devices

2013-05-15 10:45

Google is expected to use its annual software developers' conference to showcase the latest mobile devices running on its Android software.

Android, Samsung extend smartphone lead

2013-05-15 07:29

Google's Android mobile operating system has grabbed three out of four smartphones sold in the world in the first quarter of 2013.

Nokia launches Lumia 925

2013-05-14 13:00

Nokia has announced the launch of its latest smartphone as the company strives to reign in the user migration to Android-powered devices.

Smartphones grow among shoppers

2013-05-13 09:50

A new survey has found that shoppers are increasingly turning to their mobile phones to augment their shopping experience.

BlackBerry updates apps ahead of Q10

2013-05-10 12:10

As BlackBerry prepares to expand the BlackBerry 10 platform with the release of the Q10, the company is racing to update applications on the BlackBerry World storefront.

Smartphones morph into home security

2013-05-06 11:03

New apps can transform old smartphones into remote security cameras for home monitoring systems.

Amputees adapt own bionic hands

2013-05-05 21:58

A new app lets amputees adapt their own bionic hand for every occasion on their phone.

Galaxy S4 retains SIII crown - review

2013-05-02 10:41

The Samsung Galaxy S4 will no doubt sell in excess of 100 million units, but it has to answer a critical question: Is it better than its biggest competition, the SIII?

Google Now takes on Apple's Siri

2013-04-29 18:54

Google will offer its personal assistant app Google Now to users of Apple devices, stepping up its challenge to its rival's Siri programme.

Smartphones overtake 'dumb' phones

2013-04-27 14:09

Research has shown more smartphones than "dumb" phones are being made this year, a milestone that's putting computing power and internet access in millions of hands worldwide.

FNB launches Samsung Galaxy S4

2013-04-26 13:02

First National Bank added the highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S4 to its range of smartphones along with connectivity, content and data.

Galaxy S4 delays in US

2013-04-25 13:01

Supply issues have snarled the US rollout of Samsung Electronics' latest smartphone, which will go on sale later than expected.

Watches more for bling than timekeeping

2013-04-24 18:48

In an age when most people carry smartphones that can tell the time - on top of hundreds of other applications - watchmakers are increasingly focused on selling their goods as luxury items.

Glittering Sydney launch for Samsung S4

2013-04-23 14:33

The sails of the Sydney Opera House, were lit up with images shot by ordinary Australians for the glitzy "blue-carpet" launch of Samsung's new phone.

Microsoft focuses on SA

2013-04-18 15:00

Microsoft sees Africa in general and South Africa in particular, as a key market for adoption of the company’s software.

Google Glass distribution begins

2013-04-18 12:35

Google is starting to distribute its new internet-connected glasses, something seen as the next breakthrough in mobile computing.

Mobile focus at SA TechEd

2013-04-17 15:00

Microsoft has opened its developer conference in Durban with a focus on mobile technology and collaboration.

App finds yoga classes wherever you are

2013-04-15 22:13

From hatha to vinyasa and everything in between, a new app helps yoga lovers find upcoming classes nearby.

Zapiro game 'Zafari' to hit SA

2013-04-12 14:42

A new mobile game is set to hit mobile phones in 2013 that will encourage South Africans to debate the political situation in the country.

 

Samsung sells over 10m Galaxy S4 phones

2013-05-23 08:18

Samsung Electronics said that global sales of its latest flagship Galaxy smartphone had topped 10 million units less than a month after its debut.

Vodacom, MTN 'desperate' for spectrum

2013-05-21 11:29

While mobile operators have been rolling out higher speed Long Term Evolution networks, the lack of appropriate spectrum continues to hamper expanded services.

'Illegal' Everest broadcast investigated

2013-05-20 14:15

A mountaineer's interview with the BBC on his smartphone from the top of Mount Everest has stirred controversy with the Nepalese government calling the broadcast "illegal".

Facebook, Twitter jump on Google glasses

2013-05-17 10:10

Facebook and Twitter have launched applications for Google glasses as developers rushed to learn more about tailoring software for the internet-linked eyewear.

EU warns China on telecoms dispute

2013-05-16 14:05

The European Commission has told China it is prepared to launch an investigation into anti-competitive behaviour by producers of mobile telecoms equipment.

Viber messaging extends to desktop

2013-05-15 11:42

Messaging app Viber, which already boasts 200 million users, now has you covered on your PC and Mac desktop computers.

BBM coming to Android, iPhone

2013-05-15 08:20

BlackBerry has announced that it is preparing to launch its BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) service for non-BlackBerry devices.

BlackBerry unveils lower-cost smartphone

2013-05-14 18:22

BlackBerry has unveiled a lower-cost device, designed for emerging markets.

French panel moots smartphone tax

2013-05-13 21:55

A report by a French expert panel published has recommended imposing taxes on smartphones and tablets but rejected a "Google tax".

Samsung announces 5G data breakthrough

2013-05-13 09:02

Samsung Electronics said it had successfully tested super-fast fifth-generation (5G) wireless technology.

3D screen for smartphone

2013-05-09 22:22

Amazon, long rumoured to be developing its own smartphone, is working on a screen that allows people to see 3D images without glasses.

To app or not to app

2013-05-06 10:27

Too many companies develop apps to please their board over their actual consumer target market, an industry insider has asserted.

SA hosts spy software

2013-05-03 13:07

A report has found that SA is one of several countries that host malware used to track dissent.

Sherpa now available in SA

2013-04-30 13:50

Sherpa, the virtual personal assistant for the Spanish speaking world, is now available in beta for the South African market.

Iconia Windows tablets hit SA

2013-04-29 12:15

Acer is racing to bring its Iconia range of Windows-powered tablets to the market in SA with the launch of the W510 and W700.

Toyota, Microsoft linkup for smart cars

2013-04-26 16:08

Toyota is teaming up with Microsoft for an internet service that links cars, home computers and smartphones so users can find nearby tourist spots and learn about new models.

SA hype builds ahead of Samsung S4 launch

2013-04-26 08:33

Samsung is preparing to launch the anticipated Galaxy S4 at a glittering event in Johannesburg at the Sandton Convention Centre.

iTunes celebrates a decade

2013-04-24 20:18

After changing how we consume music and entertainment for a decade, can iTunes do it again?

New Galaxy S4 decent, gimmicky

2013-04-24 16:49

The new Galaxy S4 phone is strong on hardware, but many add-on features from Samsung are gimmicks.

Icelanders incest app to spot relatives

2013-04-18 22:09

A new Icelandic smartphone app warns users if their new date is a relative.

Cell C launches Samsung Galaxy S4 in SA

2013-04-18 14:00

Cell C announced the launch of its packages for the much anticipated Samsung Galaxy S4.

Samsung probed over 'fake reviews'

2013-04-17 16:39

Fair-trade officials in Taiwan are looking into reports that Samsung paid people to criticise rival HTC online.

Surface to hit SA soon

2013-04-17 12:03

Microsoft has announced that the Surface tablet will come to South Africa.

New music service app on BlackBerry

2013-04-15 14:30

Simfy Africa has chosen Prezence Digital to develop the BlackBerry version of its music services app.

Samsung readies S4 for SA

2013-04-12 12:02

Samsung is preparing to release the anticipated Galaxy S4 in SA and the company has sent media invitations for a launch event in Johannesburg.

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