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  1. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. M

    Samsung Galaxy Tab handwriting-to-text woes on Android 13...

    Hi, Every way I try to google this, it just vomits back results of how great Android 13 integrates Samsung's handwriting-to-text into Chrome on Android. And this does seem to be a Chrome/Firefox/Brave Browser issue (so far). I have used the S6 Lite with S-Pen for at least two years now, and...
    • madrynn
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    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Android
  5. Hanno Labuschagne

    Google could be replaced by Bing as default search engine on Samsung smartphones — Report

    Google could be replaced by Bing as default search engine on Samsung smartphones — Report Microsoft Corp.’s Bing may replace Alphabet Inc.’s Google as the default search service on Samsung Electronics Co. devices, according to a New York Times report Sunday. Suwon-based Samsung, the world’s...
  6. Jan

    4K TVs got much cheaper in South Africa during the past year

    Cheapest 4K TVs in South Africa — 15 models for less than R6,500 The average price of affordable 4K UHD TVs in South Africa has dropped substantially in the past year, while the range of brand options has also expanded. Many video streaming services — including Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime...
    • Jan
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    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  7. rubber_otter

    [Review] Samsung Galaxy S23+ - The Sweet Spot

    Are you ready to get your hands on the sweet spot of smartphones? Look no further than the Samsung Galaxy S23+. With a Dynamic AMOLED display that's big and bold, this phone is the perfect combination of form and function. The 6.6-inch screen is big enough to make all your content pop, but not...
  8. Hanno Labuschagne

    Former Samsung exec says Telkom needs foreign investment

    Former Samsung exec says Telkom needs foreign investment Telkom requires a global company's investment to unlock its real value and help grow its market share in South Africa to better challenge Vodacom and MTN. That is the view of Telkom board member Sung Hyock Yoon, who recently spoke to...
  9. Hanno Labuschagne

    Samsung reports worst quarterly profit since 2009

    Samsung reports worst quarterly profit since 2009 Samsung Electronics Co. is cutting memory chip production after reporting its slimmest profit since the 2009 global financial crisis, a significant step for the industry after oversupply caused prices to crater. Shares rose. Operating profit...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
    • Bmstekker
    • Thread
    • honor huawei oppo phone security samsung security
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Android
  12. Jan

    iPhone 14 and Galaxy S23 sub-R1000 contract comparison

    Apple vs Samsung — best smartphone contracts under R1,000 Buying a flagship smartphone from prominent brands like Apple and Samsung can set you back significantly. However, monthly contract fees may be easier for many South Africans to manage. MyBroadband found the cheapest data-centric...
  13. Jan

    Web browser recording the most pageview in South Africa (March 2023)

    Most popular web browsers in South Africa Google Chrome is the most popular web browser in South Africa, with a market share of over 70%. This is according to GlobalStats Statcounter data for device-independent market share, which shows that the next most popular is Apple's Safari browser...
    • Jan
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    • Replies: 44
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  14. Jan

    Google warns about possible silent, remote compromise in some Samsung smartphones

    Google warns Samsung's smartphone modems have 18 unpatched security flaws Google security research team Project Zero has discovered 18 vulnerabilities in Samsung's smartphone modems. The modems power devices like Google's Pixel 6 and 7 and some of Samsung's Galaxy S22 and A53 series smartphones.
  15. T

    Samsung Rear Speaker Kit

    Any one know where i can get a rear speaker kit for samsung in south africa. I have q800b sound bar and i want to try get hold of the rear speaker kit to add to the setup but seems like no place in south africa is selling the kits.
  16. Jan

    Samsung responds to "fake" Moon photos controversy

    Samsung defends "fake" Moon photos Samsung has defended using an AI neural engine to produce high-quality images of the Moon on its flagship Galaxy S series smartphones. The 100x Space Zoom feature, available on models from the Galaxy S20 and higher, has faced heavy criticism and resulted in...
  17. 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.
    • Jan
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    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  18. 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...
    • Jan
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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  19. Jan

    Samsung Galaxy smartphones "fake" moon photos

    Samsung Galaxy's Moon photos are "fake" — Report A Reddit user has claimed that the highly-detailed Moon photos that Samsung's top-end Galaxy S smartphones can take are heavily computer-generated instead of using the built-in camera capabilities that Samsung claims they do. Samsung first...
  20. Jan

    Samsung Exynos Modem 5300 can talk to LEO satellites

    Samsung unveils smartphone modem for satellite communication Samsung has unveiled a standardised 5G non-terrestrial networks (NTN) modem to enable direct communication between smartphones and satellites. The company plans to integrate the Exynos Modem 5300 into its future Exynos...
  21. 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...
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