If you’re still a bit sour that the Note 7 blew up, and not interested in Huawei’s Mate 7 phablet (review), the V20 is the phone to seriously investigate. FULL STORY >

A forthcoming update will bring two Nexus-specific features to the Google Pixel and Pixel XL. FULL STORY >

Another solid offering from Sony, the Xperia XZ sports a great camera, but unfortunately lacks the special quality needed to stand out from the rest of the flagship pack. FULL STORY >

A Step Ahead: New Mate Series Delivers a Breakthrough Android Experience with Powerful New Performance, Battery and UX Advances FULL STORY >

PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 9 embodies high-performance and sophisticated design FULL STORY >

Coming to new Android phones soon, at least those that can support it, is Google’s Tango Augmented Reality (AR) technology. And the first consumer phone offering this on board, Lenovo’s Phab 2 Pro, has just been released FULL STORY >

Following its highly-anticipated launch in international markets last month, LG’s most celebrated smartphone is set to arrive on South African shores on 7 November 2016. FULL STORY >

It appears BlackBerry still has a few security focused smartphones in the wings, as the company unveils its new DTEK60. It’s one of the most secure Android devices to date, says BlackBerry. FULL STORY >

Receiving a relatively solid repair score of six out of ten in the process. FULL STORY >

Hisense may not be a household name on the local smartphone scene just yet, but if they release more great value for money devices like the Elegance, they soon will be. FULL STORY >

A familiar name is returning to the shelves of local retailers, as Lenovo brings the Moto(rola) brand back to SA, with its flagship modular Moto Z the star of the show. FULL STORY >

Named the Snapdragon X50, Qualcomm details its first 5G-compatible modem. Debuted at their 4G/5G Summit, Qualcomm says X50-sporting smartphones could arrive in first half of 2018. FULL STORY >

SIM-free and capable of working on any US-based carrier, Apple starts selling unlocked versions of its new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. FULL STORY >

The local release of Sony's Xperia XZ and X compact is more than your run-of-the-mill launch, for Sony Mobile South Africa it's a reaffirmation of intent. We spoke to SA country manager, Christian Haghofer about it. FULL STORY >

Designed to take on the mid-range market by offering value for money and good looks. Hisense launches the Elegance (E76) and Faith (F31) Android smartphones in South Africa. FULL STORY >