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  1. Hanno Labuschagne

    Apple appealing planned ban on iPhone sales without charging adapters in Brazil

    Apple appealing planned ban on iPhone sales without charging adapters in Brazil Apple Inc. plans to appeal a move by Brazil to ban the sale of iPhones without battery chargers, arguing that the company has helped reduce environmental waste by not including the accessory with new devices. “At...
  2. Jan

    MTN roundly beats Vodacom, Telkom, Cell C, Rain in customer satisfaction - Analytico YTD 2022

    MTN crushes Vodacom and Telkom in customer satisfaction New research by Analytico revealed that MTN's customer satisfaction rating among mobile data users is much higher than Vodacom and Telkom. Analytico is a research company that provides reports, network intelligence, and marketing insights...
  3. Jan

    iPhone 14 Pro could get the old battery icon back

    Apple's next Pro iPhone could see the old battery icon return Apple is expected to unveil its latest generation of iPhones at its event on Wednesday, 7 September 2022, and the Pro variation of the smartphone could bring back the old battery percentage indicator. A mockup of the device from...
  4. Jan

    Apple releases security update for venerable iOS 12

    Apple releases rare security update for old iPhones and iPads Apple has rolled out an update for one of its older mobile operating systems — iOS 12 — to patch a serious security flaw. According to a support document on Apple's website, a WebKit vulnerability could allow maliciously crafted...
  5. Jan

    Original iPhone in sealed box sells for $35,414 on auction

    Sealed original iPhone sells for R600,000 An original sealed iPhone recently sold for $35,414 (roughly R598,890) in an online auction. The auction listing, first spotted by MacRumors, describes the model offered as an "unopened first generation original Apple iPhone" in a "brand new, factory...
  6. Jan

    iPhone could finally get satellite calling - but is it too late?

    iPhone's satellite calling feature might finally launch — but could be too late Apple has finished testing satellite connectivity on its upcoming iPhone 14 series, but launching the feature will depend on concluding deals with operators. That is according to renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi...
  7. Jan

    More US iPhone users want to switch to Android than vice versa

    More than a third of iPhone users want to switch to Android — Study A study by Beyond Identity has found that more Apple users want to switch to Android than the other way around. The company's findings stem from a survey of 1,003 US citizens, 505 of which used Android phones and 498 that used...
  8. Jan

    Apple issues security patch for zero-days in MacOS and iOS

    Apple releases emergency security update for Macs and iPhones Apple has released an emergency security patch to address two zero-day vulnerabilities previously exploited to hack Macs and iPhones, Bleeping Computer reported. The Cupertino-based tech company released MacOS Monterey 12.5.1 and...
  9. Jan

    Apple blocked Telegram update until "Telemojis" were removed

    Apple held up a Telegram update over emojis Telegram's latest update went live on iOS on Friday, 12 August 2022, after the company's CEO, Pavel Durov, claimed that Apple was preventing its release "without explanation". Durov has now revealed that Apple had held up the update as it wanted a...
  10. Jan

    Apple testing more ads in its iOS apps

    iOS users could see more ads in Apple apps Apple iPhone and iPad users might soon see more ads in the apps pre-installed on their device, according to a report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The Cupertino-based tech company has been testing search ads in maps that could provide recommendations...
  11. Hanno Labuschagne

    iOS 16 beta brings back iPhone battery percentage on home screen

    iOS 16 beta brings back iPhone battery percentage on home screen The latest developer beta of Apple's upcoming software update for the iPhone — iOS 16 — brings the battery percentage indicator back to the home screen. While the fifth update of the beta boasts several new features, the return...
  12. Jan

    WhatsApp brings Android to iOS migration out of beta

    WhatsApp launches Android to iOS migration WhatsApp users on Android can now migrate their data to iPhone, the mobile instant messaging platform has announced. This comes after Mark Zuckerberg announced on 14 June that the feature would soon be available to more devices.
  13. Jan

    Leaks suggest iPhone 14 Pro launch price will be higher than iPhone 13 Pro

    Leak reveals bad news for iPhone 14 Pro price The next generation of flagship Apple iPhones could be more expensive than their predecessors. According to tech leaker @TheGalox, the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will launch at prices of $1,099 and $1,199 in the US, respectively.
  14. Jan

    "Annoying" Samsung copied iPhone - Apple exec

    Apple exec says "annoying" Samsung copied iPhone design Samsung "ripped off" Apple's technology and used it to create a "poor" copy of the iPhone. That is according to comments from Apple senior vice president for worldwide marketing, Greg Joswiak, in a newly-released Wall Street Journal...
  15. Rual dV

    iOS 16 lets users report spam SMS directly to cellular carriers

    iOS 16 will send SMS spam reports to cellular carriers Hitting "Report Junk" on a spam SMS sent to an iPhone currently sends the information solely to Apple, but in iOS 16, users that flag such messages will also send the number and content to their cellular carrier. Previously, users had to...
  16. Jan

    Mark Zuckerberg announces WhatsApp Android-to-iOS data migration

    WhatsApp gets major smartphone switch feature Meta-owned WhatsApp is adding the ability to transfer chat data from Android to iOS, according to CEO Mark Zuckerberg. WhatsApp data that can be transferred will include chat history, photos, videos, and voice messages, and Zuckerberg said...
  17. Jan

    WhatsApp testing cloud backup export - possibly for cross-platform migration

    Big WhatsApp backup feature coming WhatsApp is developing a backup export feature that could make it easier to switch smartphones while keeping your chat history, WABetaInfo reports. According to the report, a new "Export backup" button will be available in the Chat backup section of...
  18. Jan

    iPhone 6 and iPhone 7 won't get iOS 16

    These old iPhones won't get iOS 16 Original iPhone SE, iPhone 6, and iPhone 7 owners will not be able to get Apple's upcoming iOS 16 software update. Apple announced the new version of its smartphone operating system during the opening keynote of its Worldwide Developer Conference 2022 on...
  19. Jan

    Apple officially announces iOS 16

    Apple unveils iOS 16 — New lock screen, notifications, and Message features Apple officially revealed its next major smartphone software update for the iPhone — iOS 16 — during the opening keynote of the Worldwide Developers Conference 2022. Apple vice president for software engineering Craig...
  20. Jan

    Nedbank Avo becomes Apple Premium Reseller

    Nedbank's Avo becomes official Apple reseller — launches iPhone and MacBook deals Nedbank has announced that its ecommerce super app Avo was appointed an Apple Authorised Reseller. The online store now offers consumers and businesses the full range of Apple products, including iPhones, iPads...
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