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About to open a wedding invitation? Be careful of new malware scam
Kaspersky detects a new stealer that lures users in with fake wedding invitations.
Android steadily dominates the South African mobile operating system market
The most popular mobile operating systems in South Africa are Android and iOS, with Android dominating the field, and surely none of us are surprised.
WhatsApp to stop working on these Android phones from January 2025
WhatsApp will end support for over 20 older Android phones, including popular models like the Samsung Galaxy S3 and Motorola Moto G (1st Gen), starting January 1, 2025.
Huawei’s new Mate 70 series unveiled among their first smartphones that don’t run Android
At an event held at Shenzhen, China, on Tuesday November 26, Huawei Technologies unveiled its new Mate 70 series and it is the first of their smartphones running its fully self-developed operating system, HarmonyOS Next.
Netflix’s new ‘moments’ feature lets fans relive their favourite scenes
In a few clicks, fans can replay scenes without scrolling back through episodes, and even share them seamlessly across platforms like Instagram and Facebook.
Gmail introduces enhanced summary cards for purchases, events, bills, and travel
The new summary cards on Gmail will allow you to keep up with your bills and purchases.
Converse with ChatGPT: The AI that now speaks your language
Four months after OpenAI first announced the feature at a product launch event, the company has now released the highly anticipated ChatGPT voice assistant to all its subscribed users.
AI Playlists: AI meets music on world’s most popular streaming service
Earlier this year, Spotify launched personalised AI playlists that you can build using prompts. An exciting feature for music lovers who often appreciate a curated music selection but may not always easily find the perfect song to fit a particular mood or moment.
iOS 18 is here: A look into a few new features for your iPhone
After over three months of beta testing, iOS 18 has finally been widely released to the public and these are some features that only Apple brand loyalists can be excited about, because if we’re being honest, most of them have been a part of Android phones for years.
Android dominates iPhone, but Africa’s internet connectivity holds the key to progress
In the smartphone market, Android phones are significantly more popular in Africa than iPhones due to their lower cost and broader range of options. This is reflected in Android's 85. 6% global market share in 2023, compared to Apple's 13. 3%.
Smartphone battery-draining habits you need to kick
Did you know that you could be draining your smartphone’s battery without knowing it? Here are a few habits that could be depleting your phone battery.
Should you charge your phone overnight?
While there are claims that charging your device overnight can damage the battery, is there any truth to the claims.
Android and iOS WhatsApp users should look out for these new features
WhatsApp users can look forward to a number of new features to enhance their experience and give them control of their digital identity.
WhatsApp works on a new feature that will simplify the process of sharing QR codes
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will allow users to share their QR code from the chats tab.
Mobile users warned of 104% increase in cyberthreats in South Africa
The most prevalent mobile threats detected were adware, spyware, and mobile banking trojans.
These are the latest WhatsApp updates set to revolutionise user experience in 2024
As we welcome the new year, WhatsApp has a series of updates promising to revolutionise the user experience. WABetaInfo listed all the latest Android, iOS and Web developments.
Introducing the standout features of Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Buds FE
The all-new FE series devices bring together a new spin on iconic designs, cutting-edge camera and audio quality, powerful performance and more.
Mixed gender teams headline smash-hit soccer video game as Fifa name falls away
The blockbuster soccer video game franchise from Electronic Arts, no longer linked to Fifa, will allow mixed-gender lineups in fantasy matches which has sparked controversy.
LOOK: What you need to know about the iPhone 15 and when it’s coming to South Africa
The new iPhone 15 range will land in South Africa on September 29.
Review: Just how bright is Tecno’s new Spark?
The Spark 10 has a range of features that are designed to give users a better smartphone experience.
Introducing Threads: The formidable Twitter replacement
Every few years, a new social network is born, and while many fail dismally, some take off to become the world’s “next best thing. ”
Server issues cause WhatsApp downtime
Scores of users globally reported the issue with no connectivity to the platform
WATCH: Twitter rival Threads crosses 10 million users within hours of launch
Hours after its launch, more than 10 million people already signed up for Facebook owner Meta's new Threads app. This app is meant to compete with Elon Musk-owned Twitter.
Why you should never charge your phone with a third-party cable
Experts are advising smartphone users to only charge their new smartphones with an authorised charger.
Parental controls: Reasons why Android devices are safer for your children
You've decided that it's time for the kids to have phones. What's next?