African Opera users save millions
Thanks to Opera's advanced compression technology, African users of the Opera Mini mobile browsers used 82% less mobile data up to October 2015, according to research by Opera Software. South African users enjoyed around a $65 million (R 905 million) saving over the...
MTN, Huawei launch SA’s first commercial LampSite Solution
MTN and Huawei have jointly launched the LampSite indoor coverage solution at Lakeside Mall east of Johannesburg.
Pinnacle announces Proline 5000mAh Powerbank
Pinnacle Africa has unveiled its first branded power bank, the Proline PV-5000, available to the market immediately at a recommended retail price of R199.00. The Proline PV-5000 Power bank is the latest in a line of firsts for Proline following the release of its...
MTN offers dual-SIM high end smartphone
MTN for the first time will be offering a high-end dual-SIM smartphone to cater for an increasing number of customers who have multiple SIM cards. MTN launched the Huawei Mate S to its customers effective 30 October 2015. The LTE-compatible Huawei Mate S has a 5.5...
HTC Desire 626 available in-store soon
HTC has announced that the HTC Desire 626 will be available from the middle of November at MTN stores nationwide and shop.mtn.co.za for R269 per month over 24 months and will include 30GB data once off. The new HTC Desire 626 is the successor to the HTC Desire 620 and...
HelpOut app connects users with services
Mobile applications like Tinder and Airbnb continue to provide ways for people to use their location anywhere in the world to find, help, and connect with each other. South Africans have mostly piggy-backed on these foreign-created apps, and with great success, but...
Carlton Hair launches mobile loyalty app with SWARM
Carlton Hair, South Africa's largest and most prestigious hair salon group, will launch a new digital loyalty app that offers clients easier, faster and safer access to their loyalty rewards at any Carlton Hair salon across the country. Designed by Cape Town-based...
HTC’s Desire 626 smartphone lands in SA
HTC has announced the HTC Desire 626, the successor to the HTC Desire 620. With a variety of colour combinations, endless personalisation options, and an enhanced camera that enables sharper photography, the affordable smartphone lets you express yourself your way...
Telkom and Old Mutual partner to add value
Telkom and Old Mutual today announced a co-operation agreement to offer innovative new solutions to their customers. The first of these will see Telkom's prepaid customers receive loyalty funeral cover - underwritten by Old Mutual - valued at R10 000 at no additional...
TruTeq lands multi-million rand VAS deal
In a multi-million rand deal, TruTeq has landed its first consolidated VAS project together with Tecnotree, expanding w European operator's voice services platform to incorporate IP-SMS and MMS. The evolution of the telecommunications market has made it more important...
Samsung debuts Galaxy Note5
Samsung has launched its latest phablet, the new Galaxy Note5, with enhanced security features, applications and functionality; boasing a 5.7 inch Super AMOLED display.
Huawei Mate S is in Vodacom stores
Huawei's new flagship device, the Mate S is now available for purchase in all Vodacom stores. Building on the Huawei Mate 7 smartphone, the Mate S features a 5,5-inch 2.5D AMOLED screen complete with a new luxury-focused design packed with innovative technology to...