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  1. Jan

    Microsoft launches iPhone-to-Windows 11 syncing to all users

    iPhone-Windows 11 syncing now available to all users Microsoft has announced that iOS support in its Phone Link app on Windows 11 is now available to all users. The company first previewed the feature to Windows Insiders in late February 2023 before beginning a wider rollout around two months...
    • Jan
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  3. Hanno Labuschagne

    Apple's iPhone foldable still far off despite all major rivals launching models

    Apple's iPhone foldable still far off despite all major rivals launching models Apple Inc. is now alone among global smartphone brands without a foldable device in its portfolio, putting it on the sidelines of a trend that promises to generate tens of billions of dollars in coming years. With...
  4. Jan

    Discovery-supported fitness bands and smartwatch roundup - May 2023

    Best fitness bands to use with Discovery Health Discovery Health customers require a supported fitness tracker or smartwatch to maximise the Vitality rewards points they accumulate, and there are several options available in South Africa from prominent brands. MyBroadband ranked Discovery...
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  5. Jan

    Apple Watch Series 9 to get new chip - first major CPU change in three years

    Watch Series 9 will have first new chip for Apple smartwatch in three years Apple Watch fans could get a new processor in the tech giant’s Series 9 smartwatches for the first time in three years. According to a post from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the next generation of Apple Watch could feature...
  6. Jan

    AMD claims new Ryzen laptop CPUs outperform Apple M2 and Intel Core i7

    AMD launches processors it says beat the Apple M2 and Intel Core i7 AMD has introduced a new line of Ryzen processors — its 7040U chipsets — which it claims provide speedier graphics for thin-and-light laptops than its rivals, Engadget reports. Each chipset in the range packs an RDNA 3-based...
  7. 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...
    • Jan
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  8. Jan

    Apple and Google join forces on smart tracker anti-stalking specification

    Apple and Google team up to combat smart tracker stalkers Apple and Google have teamed up and jointly submitted a proposed industry specification to fight the abuse of Bluetooth-powered smart trackers for unwanted tracking. In a press statement on Tuesday, the companies said the...
  9. Jan

    Laptops that can last through several bouts of stage 6 load-shedding

    Best laptops for beating stage 6 load-shedding If you are looking for a laptop with excellent battery life to easily last you through multiple bouts of load-shedding without recharging, then an Apple MacBook is likely your best option. A charged-up laptop can enable you to keep working or be...
    • Jan
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  10. Hanno Labuschagne

    Apple vs Masimo ends in mistrial

    Apple vs Masimo ends in mistrial Apple Inc. and Masimo Corp. failed to persuade a jury to reach a unanimous verdict in a trial where the medical devices company claimed a blood-oxygen sensor in the Apple Watch was developed using misappropriated trade secrets. Masimo sought as much as $1.85...
  11. Hanno Labuschagne

    Apple wins another court battle against Epic Games — but more could be coming

    Apple wins another court battle against Epic Games — but more could be coming Apple Inc. notched another victory in its long-running court battle to block Epic Games Inc. from breaking down barriers in the App Store, but the iPhone maker’s moneymaking fortress remains under siege. Years of...
  12. Jan

    Apple's mixed-reality headset could feature external battery pack with magnetic cable

    Apple's mixed-reality headset could feature and external power supply and magnetic cable Apple's long-awaited mixed-reality headset could feature a MagSafe-style external battery pack that connects to the device via a magnetic cable, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. The headset is rumoured to...
  13. Jan

    Samsung Galaxy S and iPhone launch price comparison in South Africa vs the US

    iPhone and Samsung Galaxy launch prices — South Africa vs the US Smartphones from Apple and Samsung cost significantly more in South Africa compared to the United States, with local residents paying as much as 52.2% more for iPhones and 41.2% extra for Samsung Galaxy S smartphones over the...
  14. Jan

    Samsung overtakes Apple in quarterly smartphone shipments - Canalys (Q1 2023)

    Samsung takes the top spot as smartphone sales tumble Samsung has overtaken Apple in the global smartphone market share, with the manufacturer being the only one to achieve a quarter-on-quarter recovery, according to a Canalys report. However, the market has suffered from a decline in...
  15. Nimz

    Macbook Pro 13" M1 Chip | 8GB RAM | 512GB SSD | Space Grey

    Item: Macbook Pro 13" M1 Chip | 8GB RAM | 512GB SSD | Space Grey Age: Over a year Price: R16 500 Payment Method Accepted: EFT / Cash Warranty: None (Expired) Warranty Holder: N/A Packaging: Original Box, Charger & Cable Condition: Good Battery Health: 92% Battery Wear/Cycles: 73 Location: Durban...
  16. Jan

    Apple could allow iPhone sideloading with iOS 17

    iOS 17 could let iPhone users sideload apps Apple is working on allowing iPhone users to download apps from sources outside its own store with the upcoming iOS 17 update. That is according to Bloomberg's resident Apple expert, Mark Gurman, who explained the change was necessary to comply with...
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  18. Hanno Labuschagne

    iPhone 15 Pro design change sends supplier's share price tumbling

    iPhone 15 Pro design change sends supplier's share price tumbling Cirrus Logic Inc. shares fell 12% on Wednesday as analysts highlighted risks to the Apple Inc. supplier’s bottom line from a reported design change to the iPhone 15. The Austin, Texas-based company derives 88% of its revenue...
  19. OnlyOneKenobi

    Your favourite keyboard on iOS / iPadOS?

    I've been a huge fan of both SwiftKey and Gboard, mainly because of their support for other languages. They also had swipe typing, visual customisability and and other features that were only implemented much later in the standard keyboard. From time to time I'll switch from the one to the...
  20. Jan

    Smartwatches with tap-to-pay in South Africa roundup - April 2023

    Cheapest tap-to-pay smartwatches in South Africa There are several smartwatches available in South Africa for under R5,000 that support tap payments, a MyBroadband comparison reveals. The primary benefit of smartwatch tap-to-pay is that it lets you leave your wallet and smartphone stored...
  21. Hanno Labuschagne

    Apple sales executive leaves company for US Department of Defence

    Apple sales executive leaves company for US Department of Defence Apple Inc. sales executive Doug Beck is leaving the iPhone maker for a senior role at the US Defence Department, extending a wave of key departures at the company. Beck will lead the Defence Innovation Unit, which promotes the...
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