Mobile
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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.
HUGE: New Plans Could Mean The End Of Expiring Mobile Data
08 Aug 2017 by Sloane Hunter / 1 Comment
South Africa has had a data problem for a while now, with our costs far above the worldwide norms. In a surprise move, consumers might finally be winning.
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