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  1. T

    Android streaming stick/box with media controls for iPlayer

    HI. Looking for an Android streaming box for my (technophobe) dad, was gonna buy him the same one I've got, but the remote has no media controls (pause, stop, play) which will just be a PIA for him to constantly move the cursor around the screen to do anything. It must work with iPlayer. If it's...
  2. J

    OnePlus 11 (12GB RAM, 256GB, Dual Sim) For Sale

    Item: OnePlus 11 5G 256GB/12GB (Dual Sim / Unlocked Globally / Global ROM) Contract/Cash: Cash Age: +- 13 months Price: R14000 neg Payment Method Accepted: Cash/eft/crypto Warranty: N/A Warranty Holder: N/A Packaging: Original Condition: Excellent - lived in a case + screen protector from day 1...
  3. RedViking

    [SALE] Ematic Android TV Box 4K UltraHD (AGT419)

    Item name: Ematic Android TV Box 4K UltraHD (AGT419) (Android TV 9.0) Included in box: 1 x Ematic Android TV Box 4K UltraHD (AGT419) 1 x HDMI Cable 1 x Remote (no batteries included) 1 x Power Adaptor Age and condition: Bought April 2023. Perfect condition. Hardly used. Do you include...
  4. Z

    Android Find My Device

    Hi All I am looking for an Airtag like device for Android with which I can track tag's even when out of range from my own phone. I understand the service has recently been launched for Android. I would just like to find out if there is perhaps any devices available in South Africa yet that...
  5. marco79

    Device recommentations for teenagers / young adult

    My kids contracts are up for renewal soon and I am trying to recomment some replacement mobile devices for them. My 2 son's (22 & 17) both have Oppo A74's for the last 2.5/3 years and are quite happy with the phones. Both plays mobile games so this would be the deciding factor between devices...
  6. MR.C

    Game: Ball Barrier Run 3D

    Hi all My 13 year old nephew created this game. Those of you who don't mind, please download and play it, and give feedback, (positive or negative) he will greatly appreciate it https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Dadoopadoo.BallBarrierRun3D
  7. S

    Need a suggestion for a TV Box or Android Box.

    My mother is looking for a TV box that can download all of the following: Disney Plus Netflix Amazon Prime Showmax 2.0. Because her Hisense does not support Disney Plus or Showmax 2.0 Any suggestions? Because we don't have a clue what to look for.
  8. OnlyOneKenobi

    App recommendations: monitoring Android phone from iPhone

    Looking for a way to track GPS location of an Android device belonging to a family member from an iPhone. There seem to be various options and I don’t currently have an Android device to test with and want to get some feedback on the best apps for this purpose so I can get it up and running when...
  9. Jan

    Android gets new logo

    Google gives Android a new logo Google has unveiled a new logo and brand design for its Android smartphone operating system. In a blog post on Tuesday, Android consumer brand management director Jason Fournier explained the new visuals drew inspiration from its Material design philosophy. This...
  10. HansRoos

    Wearing a smartwatch and normal watch

    I am quite a fan of mechanical, analog watches... But now I have a friend with a problem.. He wants to have the functionality of a smartwatch as well. I currently have a fitbit inspire on my right wrist and a Tissot PRX on my left wrist. It works seamlessly and no one even notices it on me. But...
  11. Jan

    Fairphone 3 extends guaranteed Android software support to 7 years

    This Android smartphone is getting 7 years of updates Fairphone has extended Android update support for the Fairphone 3 series to seven years, offering the longest OS support on any phone. The announcement came as part of the company's rollout of Android 13 on the Fairphone 3 and Fairphone 3+.
  12. Jan

    Statcounter South African operating system market share - May 2023

    Most popular operating systems in South Africa Android and Windows are the most popular operating systems (OS) in South Africa, and they have been for some time, according to data from Statcounter GlobalStats. Google's mobile OS held 67.56% of the South African market as of May 2023, while...
  13. JBayMax

    Another Budget Android question

    Hi everyone. I'm looking for some opinions/ advice. I have a MTN contract phone - Hisense H50 zoom, but my contract is up for renewal and I'm having some trouble picking the right phone. v37e It will be a mid-range phone, can't afford the flagships, I'm looking at the Samsung A54, Xiaomi Redmi...
  14. Jan

    Google announces Minecraft for ChromeOS

    ChromeOS gets Minecraft Chromebook users can now play Minecraft on their devices, with Google announcing that the Bedrock Edition of the game is officially available on the Play Store on ChromeOS.
  15. Jan

    WhatsApp Android beta contains designs for revamped keyboard

    WhatsApp revamping Android keyboard WhatsApp is working on a redesigned keyboard to better align its Android mobile app with the iOS and desktop versions, according to WABetaInfo. The publication first reported about the overhauled keyboard in April 2023 and recently discovered an updated...
  16. T

    Android TV box weird Google server problem

    Hi there, has anyone had this issue with an Android TV box where it won't let you add a TV because it says it's "Unable to reach Google server"? I previously had my Samsung TV connected (in order to use the Android remote to control the TV too) but suddenly the remote unpaired, as it does...
  17. Jan

    WhatsApp says Android background microphone usage is Google bug

    WhatsApp denies quietly accessing user microphones after Elon Musk tweet A bug in either Android or WhatsApp has caused an uproar online as the popular chat app appeared to be accessing smartphone microphones while not in use. The issue drew widespread attention after Elon Musk replied to a...
  18. Jan

    Google Assistant leaves users asking "Where is my alarm?"

    Pixies song causes Google Assistant to cancel alarms It's time to remove Pixies' Where Is My Mind? from your morning alarm playlist if you use Google Assistant, as Reddit user Asevarte learnt this lesson the hard way. Asevarte recently recounted a somewhat confusing phenomenon with his Google...
  19. Jan

    Google starts rolling out passkey support for Gmail.com accounts

    Goodbye passwords — Big security upgrade for Google accounts Google has started rolling out passkeys as an additional method for signing into Google Accounts. Google began working with the FIDO Alliance, Apple, and Microsoft on passkey support in 2022 and has rolled out the feature for Chrome...
  20. T

    Best android app documentary streaming platform?

    Anyone able to give some recommendations on what is a quality Android documentary streaming service? I know of MagellanTV & Curiosity Stream, but I'm looking for something with a bit more mainstream, current content, new releases etc. If anyone knows of Madman Films (Australian film company)...
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