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    Samsung Zflip3 Warranty voided

    Just posting a bit of a rant here. I have recently had the misfortune of my 7 month old Samsung Galaxy Zflip3 become faulty overnight. Since the phone has a 2 year warranty I took it to the Samsung Repair Centre because the phone would shut down when the phone was folded. After dropping it off...
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    Apple plans to make its own displays instead of relying on Samsung and LG

    Apple plans to make its own displays instead of relying on Samsung and LG Apple Inc. is planning to start using its own custom displays in mobile devices as early as 2024, an effort to reduce its reliance on technology partners like Samsung and LG and bring more components in-house. The company...
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    Samsung holding first in-person launch event since start of Covid-19 outbreak

    Samsung holding first in-person launch event since start of Covid-19 outbreak Samsung Electronics Co. plans to host its first in-person product launch in three years at the start of next month. The world’s biggest smartphone maker will introduce its latest Galaxy flagship devices at an...
  5. Jan

    Flagship smartphones coming in 2023

    Best smartphones to look forward to in 2023 Several highly-anticipated smartphones are expected to launch in South Africa in the coming year. All the major manufacturers — Apple, Google, Huawei, Honor, Oppo, Samsung, and Xiaomi — are rolling out powerful new flagship devices.
  6. Jan

    Samsung inadvertently leaks Galaxy S23 event date

    Leak reveals Samsung Galaxy S23 launch date Samsung will likely launch its latest lineup of flagship smartphones — the Galaxy S23 range — on 1 February 2023, according to leaker Ice Universe. Ice Universe shared screenshots of the tech giant's Colombian website, showing that the company...
  7. Jan

    Trade-in comparison for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Flip4

    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Flip4 trade-in deals — up to R5,000 discount Samsung is offering up to R5,000 credit when trading in high-end devices for the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Flip4, allowing customers to save a fair portion of the cost provided the device they want to trade in is up to standard...
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    Best TVs you can buy in SA and what they cost

    Best TVs you can buy in SA and what they cost As TV technologies advance, customers get access to higher resolutions, refresh rates, and, ultimately, lower prices. A MyBroadband analysis revealed that Samsung sells the two most expensive TVs in South Africa. While they are still pricey, they...
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    World's biggest smartphone manufacturers in 2022

    World's biggest smartphone manufacturers in 2022 Samsung and Apple make the world's favourite smartphones, but companies like Xiaomi, Vivo, and Oppo are becoming more popular. Data from Statcounter Global Stats and Counterpoint Research shows that Apple and Samsung are neck and neck regarding...
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    TSMC begins mass-producing 3nm chips

    TSMC begins mass-producing 3nm chips Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. kicked off mass production of 3-nanometre chips, seeking to keep its place as the dominant supplier of the world’s most advanced semiconductors. TSMC joins Samsung Electronics Co. in kickstarting production of a...
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    Issues with Samsung + Standard Bank Credit Card 0% Interest Promotion

    Hi I am trying to purchase a Samsung washing machine with a Standard Bank credit card. I chose the 6 month financing option, but when the notification comes to approve the payment, the amount shown is for the full amount of the washing machine, and not the monthly installment amount. Please...
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    The Best Smartphone Camera 2022! (MKBHD)

    The 2022 edition of MKBHD's "best smartphone camera" contest. Really interesting twist this year: A new contest format compared to previous years. Much more scientifically/statistically interesting.
  13. Jan

    Samsung Galaxy S22 gets pwned twice - hacking teams win R1.3 million

    Hacking teams exploit Samsung Galaxy S22 zero-day twice — win R1.3 million The Pwn2Own hacking competition in Toronto this year saw two teams successfully exploit a zero-day vulnerability on Samsung's Galaxy S22 smartphone, Bleeping Computer reports. The Galaxy S22 devices ran the latest...
  14. Jan

    Sub-R500 smartphone contract comparison - December 2022

    Best smartphone contracts under R500 Buying a smartphone with cash in South Africa can carry a high cost. However, South Africa's mobile network operators offer smartphone deals on two and three-year contracts for those wanting to avoid a once-off purchase. MyBroadbroad compared some of the...
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  15. Jan

    Significant increase in global smartwatch sales

    Global smartwatch sales surge Global smartwatch shipments have risen 30% year-on-year (YoY) in the third quarter of 2022, with the biggest market for the wearables being India, data from Counterpoint Research has revealed. India's smartwatch market grew by 171% over the same period, and while...
    • Jan
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    Samsung Band Selection

    Just thought I would share as I found this amazing app on the play store Samsung Band Selection The app lets you specify a single band or multiple bands to use for LTE, 3G and 2G services. It also shows additional mobile network settings that where not available to me such as setting my phone...
  17. Jan

    FCC listing briefly leaks Samsung Galaxy S23 and S23+ battery and charging specs

    Leak reveals Samsung Galaxy S23 and S23+ battery and charging specs Two new Samsung devices — assumed to belong to the upcoming Galaxy S23 series — have been spotted on the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website, MySmartPrice reports. The Samsung Galaxy S23 series is tipped to...
    • Jan
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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  18. Jan

    Samsung files patent application for self-repair assistant app

    Samsung could launch a Self Repair Assistant app Samsung has filed a patent application at the US Patent and Trademark Office for a "Self Repair Assistant" that could help customers looking to repair their own devices, SamMobile reports. The trademark application includes a very Samsung-like...
  19. Jan

    Google's Project Zero takes on own Pixel division over unpatched Mali GPU driver

    Google, Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo left major Android graphics driver flaws unpatched for months Google, Samsung, Xiaomi, and various other Android device manufacturers have let five security vulnerabilities relating to Arm's Mali GPU driver go unpatched for months, according to Google Project Zero...
    • Jan
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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  20. Jan

    Android 13 for all eligible smartphones by end of 2022 - Samsung

    Samsung wants Android 13 update launched on all eligible Galaxy smartphones by end of 2022 Samsung aims to bring its One UI 5 update to all eligible Galaxy smartphones by the end of 2022, Sammobile reports. The publication recently interviewed Samsung's vice president of Android Framework...
    • Jan
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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  21. Jan

    Honor vs Oppo vs Xiaomi vs Samsung flagship smartphones in South Africa

    Honor, Oppo, and Xiaomi taking on Samsung in South Africa While Samsung is the most dominant smartphone brand in South Africa, companies like Honor, Oppo, and Xiaomi have recently released flagship handsets they hope will help them compete with the South Korean giant. The high-end smartphones...
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