iStore has revealed cash pricing for the new iPhone 12 series, with the entry-level 64GB iPhone mini costing R15 999 and, at the top end, the 512GB iPhone Pro Max going for R32 999.
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Apple will launch the iPhone 12 series in South Africa on 18 December, significantly later than in previous years, as the US consumer electronics giant struggles with supply constraints.
Apple is facing lawsuits in several European countries seeking about €180-million over misleading claims about the battery life of older iPhones.
Samsung Electronics may discontinue its premium Galaxy Note phone next year, sources said, a move that would reflect the sharp drop in demand for high-end smartphones.
The Trump administration is poised to add China’s top chip maker, SMIC, to a blacklist of alleged Chinese military companies, escalating tensions with Beijing weeks before President-elect Joe Biden takes office.
Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei has called on employees of its departing Honor subbrand to strive to surpass its parent in a farewell speech as the tech giant sells the budget brand to keep its sanction-hobbled supply chains alive.
Huawei Technologies’ global smartphone market share is expected to fall to just 4% in 2021, a precipitous drop for the company that earlier this year ranked as the world leader in shipments.
Chinese handset rivals of Huawei including Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo are making aggressive moves to seize market share from their giant rival.
Nikon plans to cut about 2 000 employees, or 10% of its total workforce, due to a slump in its core camera business, Nikkei reported.
Samsung Electronics is pouring $116-billion into its next-generation chip business that includes fabricating silicon for external clients, betting it can finally close the gap on industry leader TSMC.