BlackBerry has rejected political moves to ban strong encryption, saying that it’s a short-sighted policy that would not serve companies or governments. British Prime Minster David Cameron recently indicated that his government was intent on banning
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Sales of tablet computers recorded their first ever regional year-on-year decline in the first quarter of 2015, according to new research from International Data Corp (IDC). Shipments of tablets to Africa and the Middle East declined by 5,8% to 3,8m
Smartphone shipments to Africa and the Middle East grew by an “unprecedented” 83% in 2014, according to new research from International Data Corp. The data is included in the IDC’s Q4 2014
As Samsung begins the first weekend of sales in South Africa of its new flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S6 and the curved-screen Galaxy S6 edge, rivals Apple and HTC are upping their game in the
Within hours of the pre-order launch, not only had the cheapest Apple Watch Sport at US$349 sold out, but so had the Apple Watch Edition with a rose gold case and retailing at $17 000. And all of this for a watch that reviewers have given decidedly mixed reviews
Vodacom has become the first mobile operator in South Africa to launch voice-over-LTE, or VoLTE, calling on its network. In development for years, VoLTE allows voice calls to be placed over 4G/LTE networks, which are built first and foremost for data communication rather
The world’s biggest technology company, Apple, has quietly established a South African office and now appears set to grow its presence in the local market. It’s the first time the company has had
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Smartphone pricing in South Africa is coming under the spotlight as telecom providers are selling the latest Samsung S6 range at starkly different price points. Mobile network Vodacom on Tuesday revealed its pricing for the Samsung S6, expected to launch in the country
Vodacom has revealed just how much consumers itching to get their hands on Samsung’s Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge, will have to pony up to get their hands on the Korean company’s new flagship smartphones. And the devices do not come cheap. The phones, announced