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  1. Luis

    Rain LoopPhone review: one month down the line

    I tested the Rain LoopPhone for a month I tested the Rain LoopPhone for a month on one of the mobile operator’s new Unlimited Mobile packages, and it performed extremely well. We picked up a Rain LoopPhone on the new Unlimited City plan for R595 at the start of July 2026, and used it regularly...
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  3. Luis

    Capitec expands smartphone catalogue, now offering 24 devices

    Good news for Capitec customers who need a new smartphone Capitec has significantly expanded its smartphone catalogue in recent months, offering 24 devices for customers to purchase through its app as of 12 August 2026. These include various Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy smartphone models...
  4. Luis

    TakealotNOW tech prices compared to Checkers Sixty60

    TakealotNOW beats Checkers Sixty60 in tech price shootout Takealot's on-demand delivery service, TakealotNOW, generally offers lower prices for tech products than Checkers' Sixty60 on-demand platform. However, a MyBroadband analysis found that Checkers Sixty60 was substantially cheaper for...
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  5. Luis

    R10,999 BlackBerry-inspired smartphone lands in South Africa

    The closest thing to a new BlackBerry lands in South Africa and it costs R10,999 Unihertz, a Chinese smartphone manufacturer, has made its Titan 2 Elite and Elite Pro devices available for pre-order in South Africa for R10,999. This is great news for people who want to relive the much-loved...
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  6. Luis

    Small device that makes your older phone eSIM compatible

    Small device that makes your older phone eSIM compatible South Africans with smartphones can buy an adapter to add support for embedded SIMs (eSIM) to cheaper or older devices that don't support the technology. eSIMs have grown in popularity in recent years, especially for frequent travellers...
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  7. Luis

    Mobicel launches new premium smartphone brand in South Africa

    Mobicel launches new premium smartphone brand in South Africa South Africa's only successful domestic smartphone brand, Mobicel, has made waves in the country with its recently launched Spectra brand. The company's spokesperson, Yusuf Akoojee, told MyBroadband that Spectra devices were now...
  8. Luis

    The two most affordable 4G smartphones in South Africa in 2026

    The two most affordable 4G smartphones in South Africa in 2026 The two most affordable 4G smartphones in South Africa in May 2026 are the Hisense U32 and Hisense U967, both of which cost R449. While Hisense is well known for its home appliance products in South Africa, it has offered...
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  9. Luis

    What South Africans are searching for on Takealot in 2026

    What South Africans are searching for on Takealot in 2026 Takealot said data from over 5 million shoppers and a billion product searches showed strong demand for smartphones, baby products, laptops, TVs, home appliances, and furniture in South Africa. The e-commerce company released the data...
  10. Hanno Labuschagne

    Honor 600 series pricing announced in SA

    Honor 600 series pricing announced in SA Honor has launched the latest generation of smartphones in its number series — the Honor 600 and 600 Pro — in South Africa. Honor Technologies Africa's head of product training, Jacques Mapepe, dubbed the mid-range devices as "flagship killers" for...
  11. Luis

    These smartphones will no longer support WhatsApp in South Africa

    These smartphones will no longer support WhatsApp in South Africa WhatsApp will drop support for Android 5 and 5.1 in four months, meaning users on smartphones that cannot upgrade to Android 6 will have to find a new device to keep using the app. Thanks to its data-based messaging and calling...
  12. Hanno Labuschagne

    Game demands ID and proof of address for smartphone purchases

    Game demands ID and proof of address for smartphone purchases Game, one of South Africa’s largest retailers, blocks all customers from buying a smartphone without a green ID book or ID card, and proof of address. The retailer’s staff explained that this was because they may not sell any phone...
  13. Hanno Labuschagne

    MTN pauses smartphone trade-ins until further notice

    MTN pauses smartphone trade-ins until further notice MTN South Africa has temporarily suspended smartphone trade-ins for discounts as part of a comprehensive review of the process. The company confirmed the development after an MTN customer reported that he was unable to get a discount on an...
  14. Hanno Labuschagne

    Police arrest man with 554 suspected stolen cellphones

    Police arrest man with 554 suspected stolen cellphones On Wednesday, authorities recovered ten large bags of suspected stolen smartphones, tablets, and laptops from a cellphone shop owner in Bloemfontein, according to an official police statement. This was a joint operation between the Parkweg...
  15. Hanno Labuschagne

    Best smartphone cameras in SA

    Best smartphone cameras in SA The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra has the most powerful rear camera setup of any smartphone launched in South Africa. It is followed by the Honor Magic6 Pro and Apple iPhone 16 Pro. MyBroadband compared smartphone cameras using DxOMark's independent benchmark scores for...
  16. Hanno Labuschagne

    Best sub-R500 smartphone contracts over 2 years

    Best sub-R500 smartphone contracts over 2 years South Africans looking to upgrade or replace their smartphone in 2024 without breaking the bank have several options from which to choose. MyBroadband compared some of the best smartphone contracts in South Africa for less than R500 a month from...
  17. Hanno Labuschagne

    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...
  18. Jan

    Top smartphones expected to launch in 2022

    Smartphones to look forward to in 2022 Many of the world's top smartphone manufacturers are set to launch new handsets in 2022. Despite the impact of the global chip shortage, the IDC previously predicated smartphone shipments would grow 5.3% in 2021, evidence that demand remains high.
  19. Hanno Labuschagne

    Xiaomi is bracing to take on Samsung and Huawei in SA

    Xiaomi is bracing to take on Samsung and Huawei in SA Xiaomi has seen significant growth in South Africa since establishing a dedicated local team in the country at the end of 2020. This is according to Xiaomi South Africa marketing manager Nicola Nell, who recently spoke to MyBroadband about...
  20. Hanno Labuschagne

    The best R10,000 smartphones in South Africa

    The best R10,000 smartphones in South Africa There is an extensive range of powerful mid-range smartphones available in South Africa for less than R10,000. These devices strike a good balance between performance and pricing, making them great options for the demanding smartphone user who...
  21. Jan

    iPhone vs Samsung smartphone prices in South Africa - 2011 to 2021

    iPhone vs Samsung prices in South Africa from 2011 to 2021 The prices of flagship smartphones from Apple and Samsung continually rose between 2011 and 2021 in South Africa, an analysis of the top-end devices released in the past ten years by MyBroadband has revealed. While some of this...
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