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Fri, May 16th 2014, 17:00 · Paul Adepoju

iPhones will cost $10 in 2019 – Ahonen

Mobile expert Tomi Ahonen has projected that by summer of 2019 the cost of a smartphone such as an iPhone will be as low as US$10, including distribution, marketing and profit. → Read more
Mon, May 12th 2014, 18:00 · Guest Post

Guest Post: Xiaomi may be first truly global Chinese brand

Lawrence Lundy, consultant at Frost & Sullivan, highlights the growth of Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi and how the company has managed to undercut global competitors. → Read more
Tue, April 22nd 2014, 07:00 · Chris Udemans

Biometrics trade security for convenience – SR Labs

Mobile biometrics will always carry with them a trade-off of security for convenience, according to Germany-based security research company Security Research (SR) Labs. → Read more
Mon, April 7th 2014, 19:00 · Chris Udemans

ABSA launches Payment Pebble

South Africa’s ABSA bank has announced the launch of its Payment Pebble, a device that allows businesses and vendors to accept card payments through a smartphone. → Read more
Thu, March 27th 2014, 08:00 · Chris Udemans

HTC must not rely on One’s good looks – analyst

Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer HTC must not rely on the aesthetic appeal of the latest HTC One smartphone if it wants to avoid the poor financial performance it experienced last year, according to Julian Jest, research analyst at Informa Telecoms & Media. → Read more
Thu, March 6th 2014, 09:40 · Chris Udemans

Tablet sales up 68% last year – Gartner

Tablet sales grew by 68 per cent in 2013, adding to the ever-expanding global mobile market, according to Gartner, with the number of tablets sold globally exceeding 195 million units. → Read more
Wed, January 29th 2014, 07:00 · Chris Udemans

More than 1bn smartphones shipped in 2013

Over one billion smartphones were shipped in 2013, a 38 per cent increase from 2012, according to International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. → Read more
Mon, January 13th 2014, 06:00 · Tom Jackson

Galaxy S5 to be released by April

The executive vice president of Samsung’s mobile business Lee Young Hee has said the company will release its Galaxy S5 smartphone by April, which may include eye scanner technology for the first time. → Read more
Tue, January 7th 2014, 08:00 · Tom Jackson

HTC reports smaller than expected Q4 profits

Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer has reported fourth quarter profits of T$0.3 billion (US$10 million), lower than expected despite cost cutting at the company. → Read more
Sun, January 5th 2014, 08:00 · HumanIPO

MEF’s 10 mobile trends for 2014

Global mobile content and commerce community MEF has revealed its predictions for the global mobile landscape in the next year, using insights from its General Board of Directors and its third Global Mobile Consumer Survey. → Read more
Thu, December 19th 2013, 06:00 · Tom Jackson

MTN introduces MTN Prestige Plus

MTN has introduced its new Prestige Plus contract package, looking to give customers more value by bundling more anytime minutes, SMSs and more data value for a single monthly subscription fee. → Read more
Fri, November 29th 2013, 19:00 · Nick Sato

Asus attributes success to emerging African markets

PC and tablet manufacturer Asus has attributed its recent performance in climbing third most popular tablet brand to success in emerging markets such as Kenya. → Read more
Thu, October 31st 2013, 16:30 · Gabriella Mulligan

SA students “addicted” to social media – report

More than half of South African students admit to being “addicted” to social media, according to a new study, with the majority believing technology improves both academic study and social life. → Read more
Tue, October 29th 2013, 14:00 · Kamau Mbote

Smartphones account for 60% of mobile shipments

Global shipments of smartphones came to 251 million units in the third quarter of 2013, accounting for six in 10 mobile phones shipped during the the period, according to a report by Strategy Analytics. → Read more
Tue, October 22nd 2013, 14:30 · Nanine Steenkamp

BBM finally released for iOS, Android

BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) has finally released its service on iOS and Android platform, following long anticipation and confusion on launch dates. → Read more
Thu, September 26th 2013, 14:40 · Nick Sato

African smartphone shipments up 21.5% in Q2

The International Data Corporation (IDC) has revealed shipments of smartphones in Africa went up 21.5 per cent in the second quarter of 2013, with smartphones now accounting for 18 per cent of the overall mobile phone market. → Read more
Sun, September 22nd 2013, 12:00 · Richard Cutcher

FEATURE: The week in startups 22/09/2013

VC4Africa demonstrated the continent’s startup scene stretches far beyond the recognised hubs of Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria this week when it announced the ten entrepreneurs that will make up its September cohort. → Read more
Mon, September 16th 2013, 20:00 · Nick Sato

Smartphones to outnumber feature phones in Kenya by end of 2013

Smartphone sales will surpass those of feature phones in Kenya if current trends continue. → Read more
Sat, September 14th 2013, 08:00 · Kamau Mbote

Kenyan underwriter launches phone insurance

A Kenyan underwriter has launched the country’s first standalone insurance product that allows phone owners to insure their devices. → Read more
Tue, September 3rd 2013, 15:30 · Nick Sato

Microsoft to purchase Nokia’s phones unit for $7.17bn

Nokia Corporation has announced it has agreed to sell its Devices & Services section to Microsoft for US$7.17 billion, describing it as “the best path forward for Nokia and its shareholders”. → Read more