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Mobile
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That Time Madiba Sent Two Prominent SA CEOs Into His Study To Sort Out Their Beef
18 Nov 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Nobody wanted to disappoint former president Nelson Mandela. Not even the CEOs of South Africa’s two most prominent mobile network operators.
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R10 Billion Should Do It: Latest On The ‘Please Call Me’ Vodacom Inventor Drama
09 Apr 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The long, long, long-running saga of Vodacom versus the man who invented the network’s ‘Please Call Me’ concept rages on, with a hearing planned for early next month.
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Why Didn’t You Think Of This? Petrol App Refuels Your Car At Home
07 Dec 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Forgot to fill up? There’s now an app that will bring fuel to you, eliminating the hassle of going to a petrol station.
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Better Than WhatsApp? Why Downloads For The ‘Signal’ App Are Spiking
04 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Since the #BlackLivesMatter protests broke out across America, this new messaging app has seen a massive surge in downloads.
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Five Great Apps For Surviving Lockdown
22 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Transform your phone into the ultimate lockdown survival tool with these five great apps.
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How To Share Your Fake Location On WhatsApp
27 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Have you ever needed to fake your location on WhatsApp? Me neither, but it doesn’t hurt to be prepared if the occasion ever arises.
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The Staggering Sum Of Money The ‘Please Call Me’ Inventor Turned Down
20 Aug 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Nkosana Kenneth Makate has been doing battle with Vodacom for what seems like an eternity, and he’s not willing to settle just yet.
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Wow, Cell C’s Financial Woes Are Even Worse Than We Thought
15 Jul 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Insiders have spoken out about Cell C’s severe financial challenges, and it doesn’t look good at all for the service provider
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Scientists Reckon Phones Are Partly To Blame For Horns Growing Out Of Teens’ Skulls [X-Rays]
21 Jun 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Researchers have found that some teens are growing horns out of their skulls, and poor posture related to using mobile and tablet devices is a possible cause.
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A Word Of Warning For Those Who Share Nonsense Via WhatsApp
20 Jun 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
WhatsApp might feel like a private place for all your deepest, darkest thoughts, but it’s not as safe as you think it is.
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WhatsApp Is Making These Four “Massive Changes” Soon
13 Jun 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Over the last few months, owners Facebook have been working on some massive changes to the popular messaging app.
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Google Maps Is About To Do SA Drivers A Big Favour
30 May 2019 by Carrie / 1 Comment
Google Maps is introducing a cool new feature aimed at helping you drive safer, and avoid traffic fines.
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South African Huawei Users Are Freaking Out Right Now
21 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Some South African Huawei users are trying to get a refund, after Google cut off Huawei’s Android license.
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It’s Getting Very Ugly Between Huawei And Google
20 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The US has cracked down on Chinese tech companies, causing Google to cut off Huawei’s Android license. That has ramifications for Huawei phone users.
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The Insane Amount Of Money MTN’s CEO Takes Home Every Day
29 Mar 2019 by Carrie / 1 Comment
The top dogs at MTN are taking home a pretty decent paycheck, according to the mobile operator’s integrated annual report for 2018.
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UK Gangs Are Getting Very Creative With Their Drug Smuggling Efforts [Images]
26 Mar 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Smuggling drugs into prison is fraught with danger, and in the past gangs have used pigeons and tennis balls. Now they’re branching out.
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Looks Like Cell C Is In Serious Financial Trouble
25 Mar 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Cell C is in major financial trouble, which has forced the mobile service provider to consider drastic measures to save the company.
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Guess How Much Money The ‘Please Call Me’ Guy Turned Down
31 Jan 2019 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Kenneth Makate and Vodacom aren’t seeing eye to eye, although the exact offer from Vodacom has always been shrouded in mystery. Not anymore.
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Things Aren’t Looking Great For The ‘Please Call Me’ Guy
28 Jan 2019 by Jasmine Stone / 12 Comments
Kenneth Makate reckons that Vodacom owes him a big payday for inventing the ‘Please Call Me’ service. Turns out MTN might have a big say in the matter.
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Sleep Texting Is A Thing Now And It Can Get Awkward
23 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
There’s sleepwalking, and sleep talking, and now you can add the potentially awkward sleep texting into the equation.
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The Real Reason Why Mobile Data Is So Expensive In South Africa
15 Jan 2019 by Carrie / 1 Comment
We all love to moan about expensive mobile data, and we have a point. Turns out there’s a reason that data costs far more than it should in this country.
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MTN Is Haemorrhaging Pre-Paid Subscribers At A Frightening Rate
30 Oct 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
MTN just released its quarterly report and, whilst some areas show growth, it’s clear that pre-paid customers in South Africa are heading for the hills.
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Yes, Children Are Drowning Because Parents Are Too Busy On Their Phones
16 Aug 2018 by Carrie / 3 Comments
Lifeguards in Germany have issued a warning that the alarming number of child drownings over the summer can be attributed to parents’ obsession with phones.
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Cell C’s New Advert Tries To Take The Piss Out Of Rain Mobile [Video]
15 Aug 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It looks like Cell C and Rain Mobile are butting heads, and the more established mobile company decided to take the piss in their new advert. Or rather, they tried.
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The Results Are In – SA’s WORST Cellphone Data Service Is …
20 Jul 2018 by Nereesha Patel / 10 Comments
South Africa’s slowest – and undoubtedly the worst- cellphone data service has been revealed. Take a look at who walked with this dubious distinction.
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Turning Your Phone Into A Smart Motion Camera Is Now Half The Price
16 May 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There’s one easy way to take your smartphone-filmed videos to the next level, but it’s rather pricey. Heyo – check out this spicy deal.
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WhatsApp Calls Or Normal Calls – Let’s Have That Chat
08 May 2018 by Nereesha Patel / 1 Comment
More and more folks are turning to WhatsApp calls these days, but how much money are you really saving?
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SA’s Most Popular Mobile Networks Ranked
20 Mar 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Another year, another set of figures to show consumers which South African mobile network is the most popular. Does that mean it’s the best, though?
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This Is How You Can Read Messages People Delete From WhatsApp
17 Nov 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
People rejoiced with the introduction of WhatsApp’s “delete for everyone” feature added to their latest update, but then some clever cats found out that the message isn’t completely gone.
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This Is How You Watch YouTube And Use Your Phone At The Same Time
23 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The most frustrating aspect of using YouTube on your mobile is that everything stops as soon as it’s not front and centre. Turns out there’s a way around that.
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