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Mobile
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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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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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Confirmed: Your Mobile Data Is Disappearing
25 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Many users of South African mobile networks have been reporting disappearing data, something that networks have denied. A new test says otherwise.
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Vodacom Are Caught Up In A Bit Of A SIM-Swap Fraud Mess
25 May 2017 by Sloane Hunter / 1 Comment
A Vodacom customer suspected something fishy was going on when he kept getting SIM swap notifications, and it turns out he was right.
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Only One Of South Africa’s 10 Biggest Companies Made A Loss The Past Year
25 May 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The new Forbes 2000 list has ranked the world’s biggest businesses, and 10 of our own have made the list. Some serious numbers thrown around here.
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Why Is It So Tough To Find A Decent iPhone Battery Shop In Cape Town? We Did Some Digging
12 May 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
With the release of each and every iPhone, so comes the promise of a battery that is going to stand the test of time. I’m not so sure they’ve succeeded yet.
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If Your Business Is Betting On Smartphones Overtaking Feature Phones In Africa, You Might Want To Look At This
13 Apr 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
One thing is for sure, which is that the African market can be a volatile one. Some failed predictions are pretty decent evidence of that.
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Footage Of Samsung Galaxy 7 On Fire In Burger King Goes Viral
11 Oct 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Where there’s smoke there’s fire, and Samsung will be feeling the heat as more evidence surfaces of their deeply flawed Galaxy Note 7 range.
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Worried About Your Data Bill When Using Google Maps? Do This And You Won’t Need To Use Data
04 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Ever been stuck on a mission without Google Maps? Maybe you ran out of signal or data? Either way, this is how you should prepare for next time.
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Desperate Cell C Giving R10 000 Cash-Back for New Contracts
29 Sep 2016 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
The folks at Cell C will do just about anything to hang on to your business – except provide better signal, of course. Here are the latest drastic steps.
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The Pokemon Go Virus That No One Told You About – Half A Million Downloads And Counting
16 Sep 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Love it or loathe it (I’m somewhere in between), there’s no denying the influence Pokemon Go has had this year. Be warned though, you could be in for a nasty surprise.
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ATT: Parents – Why The Modern Day Teen Thinks You’re Off Your Head [Video]
13 Jul 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Teenagers of today have to deal with parents who are a lot more interested in their lifestyle than before, and it’s getting a bit weird.
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Pokemon Go Is A Dream Come True For Hackers
12 Jul 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
There’s no doubt that 2016 is the year of Pokemon revival, but just what does that mean for all your data? It isn’t pretty.
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The Latest Viral Internet Optical Illusion – Featuring A Rug And A Cellphone
11 Jul 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Here’s a Monday morning game to get your mind ticking over – just don’t blame me when you struggle too much because it’s a challenging one.
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Waiting For The iPhone 7? Here’s What To Expect
05 Jul 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The iPhone 7 is set for release in September, which isn’t that far away now – but rumours suggest it won’t even be called iPhone 7. Read more here.
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HUGE: There’s A Better Wet Phone Fixer Than Putting It In Rice
04 Jul 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
I’m sure at one point or another you’ve had to try and dry out a wet phone, and most of us opt for the rice trick. Turns out there’s something better.
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There’s A New WhatsApp Scam Doing The Rounds So Don’t Be Fooled
28 Jun 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Wily criminals are always looking for a way to dupe the public, and this time they’re using WhatsApp as a way in.
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This Is Why Apple Pulled The App That Lets You Hunt For Refugee Boats Using Satellite Tracking
21 Jun 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Here’s a tip: if you want to create a feel good app for the masses, make sure it actually works. A bit of a flaw in this one then.
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This Might Explain Why Your Mobile Data Usage Has Gone Through The Roof
14 Jun 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You may have heard a friend moan about increased data usage these past few months, and they wouldn’t be alone. There’s a pretty easy fix though.
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That ‘Please Call Me’ Billion Rand Story Is Getting Messy
06 Jun 2016 by Kiernan / No Comments
When there are billions of rands at stake, as many as seven according to some, you can bet that everyone will do their utmost to get their paws on it.
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Cell C’s New ‘Game Of Thrones’ Parody Adverts Are Actually Quite Funny [Videos]
02 Jun 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It takes a decent effort to stand out from the crowd these days, especially when parodying Game of Thrones, but these have turned out rather well.
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If You Keep Running Out Of Prepaid Airtime, Do This
25 May 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
No one likes being cut off from the world because they ain’t recharged with airtime, but some insider knowledge can stretch out every last buck.
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Hey Girls – Next Time A Creepy Guy Asks You To Send A Nude Pic, Do This
25 May 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There are no shortage of creeps around, and I’m pretty sure at one point or another you’ve been propositioned for a nudie. Time to fight back.
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Prepaid Versus Contract – Which Is Better Value For Your Money?
23 May 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
With all the mobile payment choices available now it’s tough to figure out which package works best for you, and it pays to be informed.
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Cheers! MTN Is No Longer The Biggest Phone Company In Africa
13 May 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
When a massive international firm decides to be all indecisive about payments of fines and what not, the repercussions will be real.
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Vodacom Might Have To Pay The Guy Who Invented The ‘Please Call Me’ Almost R7 Billion
26 Apr 2016 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
You know how you read about how one idea changed a person’s life? Meet Nkosana Makate, who has some experience in that area.
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Zapiro’s Cartoon About Cell C’s CEO Is Off The Charts
21 Apr 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
He’s never been one to shy away from a little dig here and there, although this time Zapiro has gone to town on Jose Dos Santos.
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Female Cell C Staff Hold Onto Jobs With Predictable Statement In Support Of Sexist Boss
21 Apr 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Most of us know that throwing your boss under the bus isn’t the wisest move, so are we surprised that Cell C employees are rallying around their CEO?
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