The Apple iStore now lets users trade in their old iPhones once a year, to ensure they always have the latest tech in their pockets.
South Africa and Nigeria are the top two African markets where BlackBerry Messenger is still the preferred messaging tool.
A new update to Chrome's Data Saver mode lets Android users save up to 70% on mobile data.
The new iPhone 7 may be minus a headphone jack, according to rumours, forcing users to use Bluetooth headphones.
Strategy Analytics predicts smartphone financing will become the norm in 2016, Indonesia will become the next big smartphone market, and smartwatches will dominate fitness bands.
The launch of the Chinese smartphone brand in SA will take place online tomorrow, with limited stock of the flagship Mi 4 available.
The smartphone will be available from select MTN stores in December.
The Chinese smartphone brand will launch in SA next week, providing competition on both the technology and price front.
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