Huawei: The move to premium, aiming for the top
By Mike Joubert 23 June 2016On a recent trip to Huawei’s headquarters in Shenzhen, China, TechSmart’s Mike Joubert found a company ready for a fight to the top. FULL STORY >
Sony Xperia X
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 22 June 2016The Xperia X from Sony has plenty of enviable elements, but a R12 000 price tag (32 GB) means it's not the best value for money option available at the moment. FULL STORY >
Reports suggest new iPhone design only coming in 2017
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 22 June 2016Those hoping for a redesign when Apple debuts the iPhone 7 could be disappointed, as The Wall Street Journal confirms reports that upcoming device will look like the iPhone 6s. FULL STORY >
Demand for Huawei P9 and P9 Plus has given company cause for celebration
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 21 June 2016Following the global release of the P9 and P9 Plus, Huawei's market share has grown to 8.5% worldwide. Is the Chinese manufacturer ready to take on the biggest players? FULL STORY >
Hyperkin's Smart Boy turns any Android phone into a Game Boy
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 20 June 2016Keen for a bit of handheld gaming nostalgia? If you have an Android device, Hyperkin's Smart Bot accessory could be what you're looking for. FULL STORY >
Beijing IP Bureau reportedly bans iPhone 6 sales in China's capital
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 20 June 2016According to reports, the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus too closely resemble a 5.5" Android device launched two years ago by Chinese company Shenzhen Baili. FULL STORY >
Alcatel Onetouch Pop Star (3G)
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 13 June 2016The Pop Star is the other half of Alcatel's new entry-level to mid-range offerings, but its lack of LTE could prove a true hurdle down the line. FULL STORY >
Why Preventing Rooting and Jailbreaking is so important
By Press Release 10 June 2016Director of BlackBerry Security, Alex Manea, explains why the idea of rooting and jailbreaking is one of the most controversial topics when it comes to mobile devices. FULL STORY >
The Moto Z family is Motorola's interpretation of modular phones
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 10 June 2016As promised, Motorola unveiled its new modular offering at Lenovo Tech World - the Moto Z. FULL STORY >
Alcatel Onetouch Go Play
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 7 June 2016Even at R3 500, the Go Play from Alcatel finds itself up against some stiff competition in the entry-level to mid-range smartphone ranks. FULL STORY >
Samsung reportedly set to release bendable smartphones early next year
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 7 June 2016According to Bloomberg, Samsung could release two bendable smartphones as early as next year. FULL STORY >
Bose goes wireless for its new QuietComfort 35 noise cancelling headphones
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 6 June 2016Bose has unveiled its 2016 lineup of products, and the new wireless QuietComfort 35 noise cancelling headphones have got everyone talking. FULL STORY >
Xiaomi Mi5
By Mike Joubert 3 June 2016Stylish and filled with great specs - for R8000? Xiaomi has themselves a winner with the Mi5 (but it's still a bit buggy). FULL STORY >
Samsung takes another crack at fitness trackers with Gear Fit 2 and Gear IconX
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 3 June 2016With the market for fitness trackers still alive and well, Samsung debuts its latest offerings - the Gear Fit 2 and Gear IconX. FULL STORY >
Huawei P9 launched in South Africa
By Staff Writer 3 June 2016It’s now not only LG having a dual lens camera in the local market, with Huawei launching its latest flagship, the P9 (and two others) at an event held at the Sandton Convention Centre last night. FULL STORY >
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