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  1. Jan

    Google launches Airdrop rival Nearby Share for Windows and Android

    Google launches AirDrop rival on Windows Google has launched a beta of its Nearby Share app for Windows, allowing users of the PC operating system to quickly send files between their computers and Android smartphones or tablets. Nearby Share was first launched on Android phones and Chromebooks...
  3. Jan

    iPhone 14 and Galaxy S23 sub-R1000 contract comparison

    Apple vs Samsung — best smartphone contracts under R1,000 Buying a flagship smartphone from prominent brands like Apple and Samsung can set you back significantly. However, monthly contract fees may be easier for many South Africans to manage. MyBroadband found the cheapest data-centric...
  4. Jan

    Researchers discover Mac-targeting malware that harvests files, credentials

    MacStealer malware pilfers passwords and crypto wallet data Uptycs' threat research team has discovered a new malware targetting MacOS users to steal their credentials stored in the iCloud KeyChain, web browsers, crypto wallets, and sensitive files. According to Uptycs, the malware has been...
  5. Jan

    USB-C AirPods Pro could ship this year

    USB-C AirPods Pro could ship this year Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes the tech giant could start shipping a USB-C version of its second-generation AirPods Pro in the second and third quarters of 2023. However, this will likely be the only model to get a USB-C port, as Kuo notes that the...
  6. callisto

    Macbook Pro13 2012, 16GB, 2 x 500SSD, Newish battery

    Item name: Macbook Pro 13, Model MD101 i5 Description: Originally came with 4GB, and a 500GB HDD. I'm a developer, this is my personal machine used for dev work. I upgraded it to 16GB, and 2 x 500GB SSD drives for maximum performance. New(ish) battery has 190 cycles. Also comes with a new(ish)...
  7. Jan

    Apple launches "Shop with a Specialist over Video" for US iPhone buyers

    Apple launches new way to shop for iPhones Apple has launched "Shop with a Specialist over Video" in the US that lets shoppers browse for iPhones online with the help of an employee over a one-way video call. The company says its staff will advise on the latest models, explain new features...
  8. Jan

    Fastest mobile data speed tests in South Africa at the start of 2023

    Impressive mobile data speeds in South Africa The latest research by Analytico shows that top mobile speed tests in South Africa are approaching gigabit speeds. Analytico found the three fastest tests done on each mobile network in South Africa using both Android and iOS devices.
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  9. Jan

    Best-selling smartphones in South Africa - March 2023

    South Africa's top-selling smartphone models revealed Samsung's Galaxy A series budget and mid-range smartphones dominate device sales at two of South Africa's major mobile networks and a large general goods retailer. MyBroadband asked the country's four biggest mobile networks and several...
    • Jan
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  10. Jan

    Third-party dev launches ChatGPT app for Apple Watch

    Apple Watch gets dedicated ChatGPT app App developer Modum B.V. has built a ChatGPT app for Apple Watches — watchGPT — and it is available on the App Store in certain regions for $3.99 (R79.99 in South Africa). WatchGPT developer Hidde van der Ploeg shared the app's availability details on...
    • Jan
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  11. Jan

    Microsoft Outlook for Mac is now free

    Microsoft makes Outlook free for Mac MacOS users can now use Microsoft Outlook for free without needing a 365 subscription or Office licence, the company announced in a blog post. The program is now free to download from Apple's App Store. However, the download page does specify that Microsoft...
    • Jan
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  12. Jan

    Estates and neighbourhoods with the highest ratio of iPhones to Androids - March 2023

    This estate has the highest concentration of iPhones in South Africa New research by Analytico determined that Featherbrooke Estate is the area in South Africa with the highest ratio of iPhone users compared to Android users. The research is based on speed tests done on the MyBroadband...
  13. Jan

    Apple expected to launch M3-powered iMac this year - Gurman

    Apple to launch an M3-powered iMac in 2023 With Apple gearing up to unveil new laptops and desktops, the company will reportedly launch an M3-powered iMac in 2023, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. The Cupertino-based tech company's next iMac is at an advanced stage of development, and Apple is...
  14. Jan

    Apple increases battery replacement prices

    Apple hikes battery replacements — including up to 40% increase for iPhones Apple has increased the prices of out-of-warranty battery replacements on iPhones, iPads, and Macs. CultOfMac discovered the price changes on Apple's iPhone Battery Service support page.
  15. Jan

    Researchers identify new class of security vulnerabilities on Apple devices

    New class of security vulnerabilities found on Apple devices Trellix Advanced Research Centre has identified a new class of bugs in iOS and MacOS that could have allowed malicious actors to gain elevated access to data and functions on iPhones and Macs. The discovery comes after Google and...
    • Jan
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  16. Jan

    South African smartphone brand market share analysis using GlobalStats - February 2023

    Most popular smartphone brands in South Africa Samsung continues to be the most popular smartphone brand in South Africa, but the battle for runner-up has become a much more heated affair than in previous years. That is according to the latest available data from Statcounter GlobalStats on the...
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    Apple Watches could soon get groundbreaking health feature

    Apple Watches could soon get groundbreaking health feature Apple Inc. has a moonshot-style project underway that dates back to the Steve Jobs era: noninvasive and continuous blood glucose monitoring. The goal of this secret endeavor — dubbed E5 — is to measure how much glucose is in someone’s...
  18. Jan

    Factory-sealed original iPhone sells for $63,350 at auction

    Sealed original iPhone sells for R1.16 million A sealed first-generation iPhone — priced at $599 at launch (R4,800 at the time) — has sold at auction for $63,350 (R1.16 million). The LCG auction listing specifies that the device had never been used as the owner, who received it as a gift...
  19. Jan

    ITC limited exclusion order recommendation on Apple Watch passes US presidential review

    Apple Watch could be banned in the US The likelihood of a ban on imports of newer-model Apple Watches to the US has increased after President Joe Biden upheld a patent-infringement ruling by the International Trade Commission (ITC). In December 2022, the ITC issued a final determination that...
    • Jan
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  20. Jan

    Apple Reality Pro headset unveiling pushed to WWDC 2023

    Apple delays mixed reality headset launch Apple could unveil its long-awaited mixed reality headset at its Worldwide Developer Conference in June 2023, Bloomberg reports. The headset, which may be called the Reality Pro, was initially expected to debut in April, but Apple reportedly needed...
    • Jan
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  21. Jan

    Apple could be developing a USB-C authenticator chip for iPhone 15

    Bad news for USB-C on iPhone 15 Apple could potentially limit the usefulness of third-party USB-C cables and other peripherals with its upcoming iPhone, according to a report from Chinese tech leaker Mobile Chip Expert. In a post on Weibo, the leaker said an iPhone client told them that Apple...
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