The Parlotones in live high-res audio first
Leading rock outfit The Parlotones has collaborated with Sony Mobile South Africa to be the first local band to provide live high-res audio recordings to their fans. The four tracks will be available exclusively to Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact users through the...
GoMetro launches e-mail service
In another move to help South African commuters by using mobile technology, GoMetro has launched a service for commuters to initiate an e-mail to their employers from a delayed train – no matter their device type. This button has been designed for the South African developing environment for users who do not have e-mail addresses and are accessing train times and delays on older phones – they don’t even need an Internet connection.
LG helps South Africans gear up for Netflix
Not too long ago, not even a decade actually, the TV watching experience was a different ritual altogether. It was predictable, everyone knew what day and time their favourite shows were on, and families and friends gathered together in the living room to tune into...
LG to unveil all-metal smartwatch
LG Electronics (LG) will unveil its first all-metal luxury Android Wear device, LG Watch Urbane, at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2015. As its name suggests, the smartwatch is designed for a sophisticated and cosmopolitan wearer that delivers unparalleled technology and...
LG G3 makes VR accessible
LG Electronics (LG) and Google are making virtual reality (VR) more accessible to mainstream consumers. LG announced on 10 February, a free VR for G3 giveaway for customers who purchase new LG G3 smartphones. LG’s VR for G3 works with Google Cardboard and enables G3...
Sony releases new Xperia E4
Sony has introduced its new Xperia E4 smartphone, offering ease-of-use, big screen entertainment and powerful battery performance in a high-quality yet affordable design. “With Xperia E4, we wanted to offer people some of the premium Sony features they have come to...
New Web site to aid township business growth
A new interactive Web site designed to help township outlets such as taverns, bars, clubs, shisa nyamas and carwashes CANnect with their customers and grow their business has recently launched in South Africa. The new Web site, www.cando.sa.com, launched by Nampak...
BlackBerry Classic available in SA
BlackBerry, a global leader in mobile communications, has launched the BlackBerry Classic in South Africa.
The no-nonsense smartphone built to meet the needs of productive people who appreciate the speed and accuracy that can be found with a physical QWERTY keyboard is now available from authorised partners.
Zomato, Uber enhance dining experience
Zomato, the global restaurant search and discovery service, and Uber, the smartphone app that connects riders with drivers for on-demand transportation, have announced a partnership that will help both products bring more to their users across the globe. This...
LG G3 users to receive Lollipop
Android’s latest operating system, Lollipop, is now available in South Africa. LG Mobile is the first to bring it to local consumers and is available for download now. Lollipop is available only for the LG G3 at the moment, but will roll out for other devices at a...
Huawei Culture Club sponsors Ultra SA 2015
Huawei South Africa is excited to confirm its official sponsorship of the highly anticipated second edition of Ultra South Africa, through its recently launched Huawei Culture Club. Ultra is one of the world’s most powerful dance events and the South African edition...
36m tracks for Tigo subscribers
Tigo has announced the launch of Tigo Music through a partnership with Deezer, the international music streaming service that will provide Tanzanians with unlimited music experience. Announcing the launch of the new service in Dar es Salaam, Tigo Brand Manager,...