huawei

  1. Jan

    4G network equipment vendors in South Africa comparison - June 2023

    Ericsson and Huawei offer the fastest 4G network speeds in South Africa MyBroadband speed test data for the year to date has revealed that South Africans enjoy the best 4G performance in areas covered by MTN's network using Huawei's radio equipment. Huawei's gear also performed well and was...
  2. rubber_otter

    [Review] Huawei Mate X3

    With the growing popularity of foldable smartphones, manufacturers are constantly pushing the limits of technology to deliver a seamless user experience. In addition to improving the durability of foldable displays, developing a thinner chassis is a top priority. The ultimate goal is to...
  3. Jan

    Entry-level Android smartphones below R3,000 that meet Google Pay minimum requirements

    Cheapest tap-to-pay enabled smartphones in South Africa — all under R3,000 There are several affordable phone options for South Africans wanting to ditch their physical wallet in favour of a tap-to-pay-enabled smartphone. For a smartphone to be capable of making tap payments using Google Pay...
  4. Hanno Labuschagne

    Prices slashed on Huawei's Power-M inverter-and-battery banks

    Prices slashed on Huawei's Power-M inverter-and-battery banks Huawei South Africa has slashed the prices of its all-in-one Power-M inverter-and-battery backup systems by as much as R26,000. The price cuts were announced during the company's South African P60 Pro launch event in Kyalami on...
  5. Hanno Labuschagne

    Huawei P60 Pro launching at R24,999 in South Africa

    Huawei P60 Pro launching at R24,999 in South Africa Huawei has launched its latest flagship smartphone — the P60 Pro — in South Africa. The first thing users will notice about the P60 Pro is its curved 6.67-inch 1,220 x 2,700 LPTO OLED display with an adaptable refresh rate between 1-120Hz.
  6. Jan

    Huawei P60 Pro camera hands-on tested

    These photos show why the Huawei P60 Pro is rated best smartphone camera in the world Huawei recently reclaimed its position as the maker of the world's top-performing smartphone camera thanks to the P60 Pro. Reputed camera review site DxOMark has given the flagship smartphone a top score of 156.
  7. Jan

    Huawei Mate X3 will launch in South Africa "in the next few days"

    Huawei Mate X3 launching in South Africa — what to expect Huawei has confirmed that its Mate X3 smartphone will launch in South Africa in the next few days. During an announcement for the phone's rollout in the Middle East and Africa region, Huawei said the Mate X3 delivered an "unparalleled"...
  8. Jan

    Huawei announces P60 Pro, confirms South African launch, hands-on tested

    Camera king Huawei P60 Pro coming to South Africa — and hands-on tested Huawei officially launched its latest flagship smartphone — the P60 Pro — in the Middle East and Africa on Wednesday, 10 May 2023. Speaking at a glamourous event at the Atlantis The Royal Hotel in Dubai, Huawei Consumer BG...
  9. 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...
  10. Jan

    Huawei accused in suit of seeking excessive fees for patents

    Huawei sued over patents Huawei Technologies Co. is conspiring with the Chinese government to “wrongfully dominate” the market for telecom equipment by setting onerous terms for the use of its intellectual property, a US-based company claims in a lawsuit. ADVA Optical Networking SE’s North...
  11. 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...
  12. Jan

    Seagate slapped with monster fine for selling to Huawei

    Seagate slapped with R5.4 billion fine for selling hard drives to Huawei The US Commerce Department Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has imposed a $300-million (R5.4-billion) fine on storage manufacturer Seagate for violating export controls by selling millions of hard disk drives (HDDs)...
  13. J

    Live TV and downloaded movies have slight lag on DSTV app on my Huawei phone

    Just like the topic says. I did a software update on my Huawei phone a few days ago and since then live streaming and downloaded movies lag when I watch them on the DSTV app, the lag is slight but still a bit annoying. This wasn't the case before the software update. I reinstalled the dstv app...
  14. B

    Available in SA: opinions on phone security

    Hi I'm new to this forum :) Wondering if anyone has any opinions re: phones with better security features in the SA market. I've had a Huawei for more than 4 years now. Their reputation, deserved or undeserved, of being insecure, makes me want to explore other options. I'm aware that how...
  15. 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.
  16. 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...
  17. Hanno Labuschagne

    Huawei could face even tighter US restrictions

    Huawei could face even tighter US restrictions The US is reviewing existing licenses for exporting items to Huawei Technologies Co. as Washington intensifies a crackdown on Chinese companies amid growing tensions between the world’s two largest economies. “The licensing rule from the previous...
  18. Jan

    Huawei One 5G products unveiled, including RuralLink solar-powered system

    Huawei unveils One 5G products — including a solar-powered system for rural communities Huawei unveiled a series of One 5G products during a launch event at the 2023 Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, including a solar-powered system to provide coverage in rural areas. The company's...
  19. Jan

    MTN and Huawei announce solar power partnership

    MTN and Huawei's big solar plans MTN is collaborating with Huawei to roll out RuralSolar to provide Internet access to remote and rural African communities. RuralSolar is an affordable solution to make network connectivity available in regions where rolling out networks were previously unviable.
  20. Jan

    Nokia is replacing one of MTN's network equipment vendors in South Africa

    Nokia and MTN sign 5G deal for South Africa Nokia has announced that MTN South Africa selected it as one of its 5G radio access network equipment providers. This is the first time MTN has selected Nokia, and the network equipment provider said it would replace one of MTN's existing suppliers.
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