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Microsoft ends support of Windows Phone 8.1

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 12 July 2017

The Windows Phone operating system has been laid to rest by Microsoft. FULL STORY >

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Microsoft not upgrading all Windows Phone 8.1 devices to Windows 10 Mobile

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 21 March 2016

Slightly reneging on its Windows 10 Mobile upgrade promise, Microsoft will not upgrade specific Windows Phone 8.1 devices based on specification requirements. FULL STORY >

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Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (Dual SIM LTE)

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 24 June 2015

The 640 XL is the third Lumia phablet we've put to the test, and much like its predecessors it performs ably, distilling things down to the essentials for mid-range users. FULL STORY >

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Acer joins MWC15 counterparts with Liquid Leap+ and M220

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 2 March 2015

Perhaps on fewer radars but no less deserving of attention, Acer unveils the Liquid Leap+ activeband and Windows Phone 8.1 sporting M220 at Mobile World Congress. FULL STORY >

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Microsoft Lumia 535

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 26 February 2015

Microsoft's first Lumia branded device continues its assault on budget-conscious, entry-level users. Featuring two 5 MP cameras on either side, the Lumia 535 an interesting take on value for money. FULL STORY >

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Quick Review: Nokia Lumia 630

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 18 December 2014

Wallet friendly and taking care of all the smartphone basics, Nokia's Lumia 630 is a spartan device for cost-savvy users. FULL STORY >

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Top 5 Smartphones of 2014

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 17 December 2014

Sporting better specs by the day, smartphones are a users first port of call when it comes to tech interaction. We've listed the top five that thoroughly impressed during 2014. FULL STORY >

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Nokia Lumia 930

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 3 October 2014

Fitted with one of the best-in-class displays and the newly enhanced Windows Phone 8.1 OS, there is plenty to like about the Nokia Lumia 930. Now Microsoft has a worthy smartphone to pit against its Android and iOS rivals. FULL STORY >

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Nokia Lumia 1320

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 3 June 2014

The Lumia 1320 is another one of Nokia's 6" phablet devices, and a lesser specced version of the Lumia 1520. We find out whether or not it suffers from the same issues its big brother does. FULL STORY >

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Nokia unveils three Lumia devices sporting Windows Phone 8.1

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 7 April 2014

Nokia has introduced three new smartphones to its Lumia lineup, all of which will feature the newly developed Windows Phone 8.1, with plans to port the OS across all Lumia devices in the near future. FULL STORY >

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Nokia Lumia 1020

By Hanleigh Daniels 26 November 2013

We aim our viewfinder at the smartphone competition and hit the shutter button to find out if the 41 MP camera on the Lumia 1020 makes it the best cameraphone around. FULL STORY >

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Nokia Lumia 1020 launched in South Africa

By Hanleigh Daniels 7 November 2013

Nokia finally makes the 41 MP boasting Lumia 1020 available to local buyers. FULL STORY >

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Phone Home: The latest smartphone news

By Hanleigh Daniels 29 October 2013

The last couple of weeks have been eventful when it comes to smartphone news and releases. Catch up with it all in our smartphone news round-up. FULL STORY >

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Nokia showcases new Lumia phablets plus a tablet

By Hanleigh Daniels 22 October 2013

Nokia finally pulls the wraps off its first tablet and newest Windows Phone powered smartphones. FULL STORY >

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Nokia Lumia 925

By Hanleigh Daniels 3 October 2013

Until the Lumia 1020 arrives in early November, the Lumia 925 is the acting Lumia smartphone flagship. Is it worthy of that mantle? FULL STORY >

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