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  1. Hanno Labuschagne

    IDC research shows first Q1 smartphone sales contraction in three years

    IDC research shows first Q1 smartphone sales contraction in three years The global smartphone market suffered its first decline since 2023 in the first quarter of this year, according to market tracker IDC, with the memory chip supply crunch and war in Iran likely to elevate costs and constrain...
  2. Hanno Labuschagne

    South Africa's under-the-radar flagships

    South Africa's under-the-radar flagships South Africa's smartphone market is dominated by three brands, Samsung, Apple, and Huawei, but newcomers are bringing out premium devices that can give these firms real competition. Vivo, Honor, and Oppo have all recently launched flagship smartphones...
  3. Hanno Labuschagne

    Apple accuses Oppo employee of stealing trade secrets

    Apple accuses Oppo employee of stealing trade secrets Apple Inc. accused smartphone maker Oppo in a lawsuit of poaching a highly paid member of the Apple Watch team and encouraging him to steal trade secrets for his new job with the Chinese firm. Sensor system architect Chen Shi secretly...
  4. Hanno Labuschagne

    Ten 5G smartphones for less than R5,000 in SA

    Ten 5G smartphones for less than R5,000 in SA South Africans looking for an affordable 5G smartphone will find numerous models across multiple brands available for under R5,000 in early 2025. MyBroadband's latest analysis of budget 5G smartphones on the local market shows that the entry price...
  5. Hanno Labuschagne

    iPhone drops out of top 5 smartphones in China

    iPhone drops out of top 5 smartphones in China Apple Inc. lost ground in China’s smartphone market in the June quarter after local companies like Huawei Technologies Co. surged ahead. iPhone shipments there slid 3.1% during the period, compared with an 11% year-on-year rise among...
  6. NeonNinja

    OPPO A54S 128GB

    Item name: OPPO A54s 128GB, 4GB Age and condition: About a year, immaculate. Do you include packaging: No Warranty: Unsure Reason for selling: Barely used. Price: R1250 Negotiable: Slightly Location: Krugersdorp Shipping or collection: Both. Shipping cost & risk on buyer.
  7. Jan

    Honor, Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi, and Huawei flagships compared

    Battle of China's iPhone and Samsung killers Several Chinese tech giants are duking it out for flagship smartphone customers in South Africa. Chinese smartphone makers are renowned for packing their devices with powerful hardware, sometimes at hard-to-believe prices.
  8. Jan

    Realme announces official entry into the South African market

    Realme launches in South Africa — with smartphones from R2,499 Realme has announced the official launch of its smartphones in South Africa, offering a broad range of high-spec, budget-friendly handsets in the country. It also plans to sell smart TVs, smart bulbs, wearables, headphones...
  9. Jan

    Budget smartphone brands roundup - May 2023

    Best budget smartphone brands in South Africa Numerous smartphone brands offer entry-level devices at affordable prices in South Africa, but some have significant advantages over others regarding software support. MyBroadband recently compiled a list of the best-specced new smartphones you can...
  10. Jan

    Sub-R3,000 entry-level smartphone roundup - May 2023

    Best smartphones under R3,000 in South Africa The budget smartphone segment in South Africa is teeming with highly-capable devices at affordable prices. MyBroadband looked for the best smartphones you can buy from reputable local tech retailers for less than R3,000 in May 2023.
  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

    Oppo launches Find N2 Flip in South Africa

    Oppo Find N2 Flip launches in South Africa — details, pricing, pictures Oppo has announced the launch of its first foldable smartphone to hit the South African market — the Find N2 Flip — and it packs a MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ chip, a large 4,300mAh battery, and an impressive camera setup. It...
  13. 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...
  14. 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.
  15. 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...
  16. Jan

    OnePlus showcases liquid-cooled smartphone

    OnePlus unveils liquid-cooled concept phone OnePlus has unveiled a concept phone with a liquid cooling system similar to one you would find on an enthusiast gaming PC. A handful of smartphones have slapped-on "liquid cooling" systems, including some from OnePlus itself, but these use...
  17. 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...
  18. Jan

    Oppo Find N2 Flip launched in Europe

    Oppo launches Find N2 Flip outside China Oppo is releasing its Find N2 Flip foldable smartphone — a direct competitor to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip devices — internationally in March 2023. The phone will go on sale in the UK for £849 (R18,400) and will also be available in other European markets...
  19. Jan

    Realme GT Neo 5 boasts extremely fast charging - 50% in roughly 4 minutes

    Realme launches smartphone that can charge to 20% in 80 seconds Realme has launched a smartphone capable of wired charging up to an astounding 240 watts. The Realme GT Neo 5 uses Oppo's SuperVooc 240W charging, which was unveiled around a year ago but has not been available in any...
  20. Jan

    IDC publishes data on 2022's best-selling smartphone brands

    Best-selling smartphone brands of 2022 South Korean tech giant Samsung remained the world's top-selling smartphone brand in 2022, the International Data Corporation's (IDC's) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker shows. The smartphone market recorded a massive 11.3% decline in sales during...
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