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  1. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. Jan

    iPhones record faster average Wi-Fi speeds than Androids in South Africa

    iPhones enjoy faster Wi-Fi than Android in South Africa Analytico has found that iOS users on the MyBroadband Speedtest app have, on average, had access to significantly faster Wi-Fi than their Android counterparts. More than 26,000 unique mobile devices have done over 233,000 Wi-Fi speed...
  6. ronz91

    Budget Android

    Hi gents My mum has been complaining that her Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32gb/2gb) does weird stuff and lags etc. When I checked the phone, I see she is running low on storage, so I assume this to be the main issue. I have put a memory card in but she does not transfer to it so its mostly empty. I could...
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    • Forum: Android
  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

    Average mobile data speeds - iPhones vs Android

    iPhones record faster mobile speeds than Android in South Africa — but beware averages Analytico has found that iOS users on the MyBroadband Speedtest App have had access to faster mobile data speeds than their Android counterparts. Nearly 9,000 unique mobile devices have done over 274,000...
  9. 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...
  10. 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.
  11. 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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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  12. 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...
  13. Jan

    WhatsApp adds picture-in-picture for video calls with iOS update

    WhatsApp iOS update adds picture-in-picture for video calls WhatsApp has started rolling out a major update for iOS users — picture-in-picture (PiP) support for video calls — with its 23.3.77 version update, 9to5Mac reports. The platform started testing picture-in-picture in December 2022...
    • Jan
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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  14. BearCruz

    iPhone 13 Pro (256gb) - Alpine Green

    Item: iPhone 13 Pro - 256GB - Alpine Green Contract/Cash: Cash Age: 9 months Price: R16 500 Payment Method Accepted: EFT Warranty: Balance of warranty with Apple Warranty Holder: Apple Packaging: All included Condition: Excellent (been in a case and has had a screen protector since day 1...
  15. ronz91

    Whatsapp Multi-device finally started supporting other phones

    So I finally got around to testing out whatsapp Multi-device allowing you to link an Android device as a Linked Device. Luckily I have a spare old Android phone that I could try it out on. So I connected it to my spare iPhone. guide...
  16. 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...
  17. Jan

    Apple patches zero-day flaw affecting iPhones, iPads, and Macs

    Apple patches zero-day flaw affecting iPhones, iPads, and Macs Apple has released emergency security updates to secure its devices against a zero-day flaw that has been exploited to hack iPhones, iPads, and Macs, Bleeping Computer reports. The vulnerability — tracked as CVE-2023-23529 —...
  18. Jan

    Apple could launch iPhone "Ultra" - Gurman

    Apple could add a pricier "Ultra" to its iPhone lineup Apple could introduce an iPhone "Ultra" model with a heftier price tag than the rest of its lineup, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. During an Apple earnings call, CEO Tim Cook said he believes the company's customers could be...
    • Jan
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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  19. Jan

    iPhone prices from 2008 to 2022 compared to average salary in South Africa

    iPhone prices vs average salary in South Africa Buying the latest iPhone at launch in South Africa in 2022 would have cost over 80% of the average employee's monthly salary. The first iPhone, unveiled by former Apple CEO Steve Jobs in 2007, featured a groundbreaking smartphone design that has...
  20. Hanno Labuschagne

    Foxconn gets new boss after big iPhone supply chain problems in 2022

    Foxconn gets new boss after big iPhone supply chain problems in 2022 Key Apple Inc. manufacturing partner Foxconn Technology Group has appointed a new boss for its iPhone assembly business after a tumultuous year in China, highlighting the company’s efforts to ready a new generation of leaders...
  21. Hanno Labuschagne

    Global Android and iPhones users by the numbers

    Global Android and iPhones users by the numbers Google, Microsoft, and Meta continue to dominate super investors’ portfolios, and one reason is their dominance in the consumer market. According to the latest Dataroma statistics, Alphabet (Google), Microsoft, and Meta (Facebook) are the three...
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