BlackBerry 9720 launches in South Africa
BlackBerry has introduced the new super social BlackBerry 9720 smartphone in South Africa. Designed for a premium look, the new BlackBerry 9720 smartphone takes everything you would get from a feature phone, a starter smartphone or existing BlackBerry Curve smartphone...
Jabra, Dolby deliver full sound experience
Just a few weeks after the announcement of the local availability of Jabra’s music range of headphones and speakers in South Africa, the global leader in innovative headset and speakerphone solutions announced a new co-operation with Dolby Laboratories. This...
Samsung introduces Galaxy S4 Zoom
Samsung South Africa has announced the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom, a powerful new device which combines the design language of the Galaxy S4 smartphone with advanced photographic capabilities, not to mention the only smartphone with a 10x Optical Zoom in the...
4G LTE-enabled Optimus G Pro available soon
The LG Electronics (LG) flagship smartphone, the Optimus G Pro, will be available in South Africa from 1 September 2013. Compatible with most of 4G LTE networks around the world, the Optimus G Pro is set to impress with its smart and sleek performance. In response to...
Touch technology: a new paradigm
Touch based solutions are an elegant answer to the question many markets and salespeople continue to raise – how do we meaningfully connect with consumers? The pervasiveness of touch based technology is hard to deny. One need only spend a few moments with a young...
Twitter age verification aids compliance
South African alcohol brands and other companies that sell age-restricted products can currently sign up for an age verification service with Twitter that will help them keep minors from following their Twitter accounts. The Twitter age-screening system is based on a...
Huawei launches Ascend P6 smartphone
Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, has unveiled the Huawei Ascend P6, one of the world’s slimmest smartphones measuring a mere 6,18mm. The smartphone features a 1.5GHz quad-core processor and a sleek metallic...
dotFNB keeps up with accessory trends
dotFNB branches have added a variety of smart device accessories to its product range, allowing FNB account holders to personalise and enhance the functionality of their smart devices. The addition of smart device accessories to the dotFNB product offering ensures one...
Samsung backs original accessories
It is a fact that many South African consumers use batteries and chargers that are not compatible with their selected brand of mobile device, or more accurately, that are not authentic to the specific brand. The use of third party accessories could have far reaching...
Ster-Kinekor app reaches 1m downloads
The Ster-Kinekor App has been available for download across all mobile platforms for just under a year. This past week it recorded its one millionth download, a milestone believed to be a first for an app across all platforms in South Africa. “Achieving the magical...
LG expands ULTRA HD TV range
Expanding on the strong interest surrounding its 84-inch ULTRA High Definition TV, LG Electronics (LG) has announced the addition of 55- and 65-inch ULTRA HD TV models in markets around the world, enabling even more consumers to enjoy the benefits of 4K technology....
LG brings Optimus L7II to South Africa
LG has announced the launch of the Optimus L series in South Africa. The widely successful L Series has evolved to include contemporary design aesthetics and innovations that improve on the original. The Optimus L7II and L5II will be the first of the new series to...