Gadgets, Page 15
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Tue, March 4th, 20:00 · Chris Udemans
South Africans swapping cash for cards – FNB
South Africans are abandoning cash for card payments, cutting banking costs by reducing the need to transport money, according to First National Bank (FNB). → Read more
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Tue, March 4th, 10:20 · Chris Udemans
Over 96% of mobile malware affects Android devices
Over 96 per cent of mobile malware infections occur on Android devices, highlighting an increase in malicious software created for the increasingly popular platform, according to a study. → Read more
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Fri, February 28th, 08:00 · Tom Jackson
Smartphone shipment growth to slow – IDC
Worldwide smartphone shipments will slow to 8.3 per cent annual growth in 2017 and 6.2 per cent in 2018, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, down from 39.2 per cent growth last year, when smartphone volume surpassed one billion units for the first time. → Read more
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Thu, February 27th, 18:20 · Abdirizaq Hussein
Microsoft and Intel launch 4Afrika Youth Device Programme
Microsoft, in partnership with Intel and the Kenya Private Schools Association (KPSA), has established the 4Afrika Youth Device Programme in order to provide educational applications, online services, affordable devices, smart financing and affordable data plans to educational institutions in Kenya. → Read more
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Thu, February 27th, 11:40 · Tom Jackson
Suspend e-tolls now – OUTA
South Africa’s Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) has released a 15,000-word research report into e-tolling, calling for the controversial policy to be suspended immediately. → Read more
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Thu, February 27th, 09:40 · Paul Adepoju
hellofood now on Nokia devices
Nokia has announced global food app delivery app hellofood, which has a presence in nine African countries, will launch across its Asha, Lumia and X devices. → Read more
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Thu, February 27th, 06:00 · Abdirizaq Hussein
Intel unveils 64-bit Atom processor for smartphones and tablets
Intel unveiled a 64-bit Intel Atom processor under the LTE advanced communications platform during a press conference at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, targeting smartphones and tablets. → Read more
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Wed, February 26th, 14:20 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian regulator accuses dealers of selling unapproved phones
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has accused major dealers in the nation’s ICT sector of selling phones that have not been approved for sale in Nigeria. → Read more
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Wed, February 26th, 11:00 · Paul Adepoju
MTN and Ecobank offer Ghana subscribers access to cardless ATM services
MTN Ghana has partnered with Ecobank for the extension of cardless services to the bank’s ATMs across Ghana, allowing more than two million mobile money subscribers in the country to withdraw from Ecobank ATMs without using a card. → Read more
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Tue, February 25th, 18:20 · Gabriella Mulligan
OUTA disrespecting SA legal processes – SANRAL
The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) is showing disrespect for legal judgment and questioning the capability of the auditor general by calling into question the veracity of official e-tolling figures, according to the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL). → Read more
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Tue, February 25th, 17:40 · Gabriella Mulligan
Samsung unveils Galaxy S5
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S5 handset, saying the device is designed based on “what matters most” to consumers. → Read more
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Tue, February 25th, 06:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Mozilla launches seven commercial Firefox OS phones
Mozilla has showcased seven new commercial Firefox OS devices at the ongoing Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, as it seeks to widen its mobile ecosystem, including a prototype for a US$25 smartphone aimed at the developing world → Read more
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Mon, February 24th, 20:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
1.2m Gauteng road users registered for e-tags – SANRAL
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has said 1.2 million toll road users in Gauteng province have now registered their vehicles for e-tags, urging remaining motorists to do the same. → Read more
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Mon, February 24th, 19:00 · Tom Jackson
Nokia unveils Android-powered phones
Nokia has unveiled two Android-powered smartphone models just days before its mobile section’s acquisition by Microsoft is completed. → Read more
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Mon, February 24th, 08:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Vodacom unveils Alcatel 2000 handset for elderly
South Africa’s leading mobile operator Vodacom has exclusively unveiled the Alcatel 2000 handset designed especially for the elderly. → Read more
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Fri, February 21st, 20:00 · Chris Udemans
Samsung SA launches Smart Trade programme
Samsung South Africa has announced its Smart Trade Programme, enabling customers to trade in old smartphones for a new one at a reduced rate. → Read more
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Fri, February 21st, 14:20 · Susan Mwenesi
Narok County appoints new Masai Mara e-ticketing provider
Narok County Council has appointed electronic ticketing firm KAPS to collect gate fees at the Masai Mara National Reserve after terminating its arrangement with Equity Bank last year, meaning visitors to the reserve will again be required to pay gate fees through e-tickets → Read more
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Thu, February 20th, 14:20 · Chris Udemans
Canonical announces manufacturers of Ubuntu phones
Canonical has announced two manufactures that will be responsible for supplying Ubuntu phones later this year, adding more diversity to the highly competitive smartphone market. → Read more
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Thu, February 20th, 07:00 · Chris Udemans
FNB launches gesture-based Kinect system
South Africa’s First National Bank (FNB) has launched Kinect, an interactive gesture-based communications system, allowing customers and non-customers to interact with the company after hours and from outside of its Canal Walk dotFNB store. → Read more
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Wed, February 19th, 05:00 · Chris Udemans
First US Bitcoin ATM to launch this month
United States (US)-based Robocoin has announced it will be installing the first Bitcoin ATM in the country later this month, increasing the accessibility of the cryptocurrency. → Read more
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