Consumers and operators will be inconvenienced at the end of September if a planned switch-off of counterfeit handsets takes place. Consumers will lose connectivity, while operators are set to lose revenue. An estimated 2,4m mobile phone users in Kenya use counterfeit devices. Kenya’s Communications
Author: Craig Wilson
Solar power generation is a great fit for sunny SA. But for a long time it’s been too expensive for individuals, and even most businesses, to consider. The price of installation and maintenance is falling and equipment is becoming more efficient, but with the
Like last year’s Razr, Motorola’s updated Razr Maxx is an elegant and potent device. The Maxx sacrifices the slim profile of its predecessor in exchange for a mammoth 3 300mAh battery, and that is really where it’s looking to differentiate itself from rival top-end Android handsets. With the Maxx, Motorola
The decades-long rivalry between Apple and Microsoft will take a dramatic new turn in the next few months. Both companies have announced retail-ready versions of their respective new operating systems are just about ready for consumers to
Real Time Wine founder Andy Hadfield has had a varied career. He’s worked for a major bank, a digital agency, and as a digital consultant and public speaker. Now he’s trying his hand at an application that he hopes will sidestep the elitism often associated with wine reviews and provide an informative
Vodacom announced a new set of smartphone contract tariff plans at the weekend under the heading “all-in-one Smart Plans”. Unfortunately, Vodacom seems intent on continuing to offer consumers packages that are founded on obfuscation and copious fine print rather than simplicity and transparency
The headphones market has grown enormously in recent years, with just about every big electronics manufacturer offering high-end cans, and various newcomers springing up to sell headphones exclusively. Amplifier maker Marshall has entered the fray with a range of over-the-ear and in-ear headphones that
Vodacom is bringing the Nokia 808 PureView handset to SA. The PureView includes a 41-megapixel camera, the highest resolution camera seen in a mobile phone to date. The device was first unveiled in Barcelona in February. The PureView, which is available in SA from this Friday, is set to
Fuji’s X10 is a peculiar beast. It’s a digital camera styled to look like an analogue-era rangefinder. It has a sensor that’s bigger than those found in most compact cameras, but smaller than those found in mirrorless cameras or digital SLRs. It’s clearly well made, and clearly carefully designed. What’s less clear
Stock market analysts have praised outgoing Vodacom Group CEO Pieter Uys, saying the telecommunications operator flourished during his tenure and that his designated replacement, Shameel Joosub, is a sound choice to succeed him. The move is widely