Samsung’s foldable phone: what the experts say
Samsung’s first foldable smartphone has been met with a mixed reaction by industry experts.
Twitter announces trial programme to improve conversations
Twitter is inviting users to apply for a new testing programme that it hopes will improve user experiences on the site.
Brandwatch appoints YOUKNOW as African channel partner
Promoted | After four years of supporting Crimson Hexagon in Africa as well as the successful merger of Brandwatch and Crimson Hexagon in 2018, YOUKNOW Digital has been appointed as the official distribution partner to Brandwatch.
Interview: Ari Kahn speaks out on the ‘please call me’ saga
In this episode of the podcast, TechCentral editor Duncan McLeod is joined by Ari Kahn, the former MTN contractor who invented and patented the “Callme” service before rival Vodacom.
Eskom’s troubles show everything that’s wrong with SA
The sorry state of South Africa’s state power utility starkly illustrates just how far the country slipped during former President Jacob Zuma’s scandal-marred rule and the enormity of the task of rebuilding the nation’s stricken finances.
Huawei issue opens fissure between US and global carriers
A group representing top US mobile service providers disagreed with European and Asian counterparts over alleged security threats from Chinese equipment maker Huawei ahead of a conference that will highlight a US-Europe divide on the issue.
Withdrawal of telecoms bill to be welcomed
The announcement by communications minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams withdrawing the controversial Electronic Communications Amendment Bill is to be welcomed. By Marian Shinn.
Political hotheads must butt out of Makate dispute
With Vodacom’s head office in Johannesburg set to be the site of protest action on Thursday by people supporting the operator’s ex-employee, Nkosana Makate, hot-headed politicians would be well advised to avoid inflaming tensions for political gain.
Open banking set to disrupt the financial industry
The banking world is about to be shaken up, thanks to a legislation known as the European Union Payment Services Directive 2, or PSD2.
Sony unveils system to turn traditional watches smart
Sony has unveiled a new smartwatch that allows users to attach any of their existing watch faces to a smart band to add digital features such as fitness tracking and notifications.
