Hello and welcome to TechTalk Now that 2012 has made an exit, we are well into 2013, and with the New Year there are some great gadgets about to make their debut. If you are a BlackBerry user, than your palms will start to tingle as Research in Motion (Rim) …Read More
Hello and welcome to TechTalk Vodacom has become the first network to launch ‘Long Term Evolution (LTE) which is South Africa’s fastest network. So what exactly is LTE? Long Term Evolution (LTE) – also commonly referred to as 4G – promises a faster and more efficient data network, which means …Read More
Hello and welcome to TechTalk Local telecommunications giant Vodacom has become the first operator in South Africa to commercially launch its LTE (4G) service. Vodacom’s Group CEO Shameel Joosub made the announcement at the MyBroadband Conference 2012. He stated that the service will initially only be available in Johannesburg via …Read More
Hello and welcome to TechTalk Now that Apple has finally launched the iPhone 5 the wait to get our grubby hands on the device begins. From past trends, it’s clear that the Apples new toy will hit South African shores by November or December. So if you want one of …Read More
Hello and welcome to TechTalk iPhone 5 has made its grand entrance after a year of wild rumors and unrelenting speculation. It’s bigger, thinner and has a few new tricks to boot. The iPhone 5 is once again crafted from aluminum and glass. Its Apples thinnest and lightest iPhone yet, …Read More
Hello and welcome to TechTalk A new Samsung mobile phone will be gracing our shores soon. After unveiling its innovative Galaxy Beam I8530 projector smartphone just before the 2012 Mobile World Congress earlier this year, Samsung Electronics South Africa has announced the local availability of this device. This smartphone measures …Read More
Hello and welcome to TechTalk. A belated Eid Mubarak to all our Muslim readers. I hope you all had a joyous and pleasant Eid. Have you got an old Black Berry Curve 8520 and want to upgrade to a new more sleek and faster Black Berry? Don’t despair, local mobile …Read More
By Faizel Patel Hello and welcome to TechTalk It’s the battle of the smartphones and heralded as one of the biggest US patent trial in decades, with billions at stake for the two big tech giants Apple and Samsung. The case began on Monday in San Jose, California. Apple …Read More
By Fazel Patel Hello and welcome to TechTalk Good news for Mac users. Apple will be releasing its new operating system dubbed Mountain Lion on Wednesday, with features borrowed from mobile devices and a tighter integration with online file storage. The remarkable new software narrows the gap between the PC …Read More
Hello and Welcome to TechTalk Apple fans are waiting with bated breath for the Cupertino’s company’s new iPhone which is expected to be unveiled later this year. The new iPhone will boast a slimmer screen thanks to updated touch-screen technology, a report said on Tuesday. The next generation iPhone, referred …Read More
By Faizel Patel Hello and welcome to another edition of TechTalk. Ever wanted to own the latest smartphone with all the bells and whistles and have the necessary talktime, SMS & data bundles to go with it? Well look no further, Vodacom has come to rescue… Vodacom has launched …Read More
By Faizel The battle of the iPad name has ended. Apple has agreed to pay a Chinese company $60m (R486m) to settle a dispute over ownership of the iPad name, a court announced on Monday, removing a potential obstacle to sales of the popular tablet computer in the key Chinese …Read More
By Faizel Patel Hello and welcome to TechTalk A judge is ordering Samsung Electronics Company to halt sales of its Galaxy 10.1 tablet computer while the court considers Apple’s patent infringement claims. US District Judge Lucy Koh late on Tuesday said Apple Inc’s lawsuit appears likely to succeed. Apple claims Samsung’s …Read More
Hello and welcome to TechTalk We’ve heard it all before. Rivals have tried taking a bite out of Apples iPad by launching an iPad killer, but to no avail… Now Microsoft is launching a tablet called Surface to compete with Apple’s iPad in the rapidly growing mobile device market. Microsoft …Read More
Hello and welcome to TechTalk BlackBerry has a new software update. BlackBerry maker Research in Motion has released the latest version of its smartphone operating system in SA. BlackBerry 7.1 is available for the BlackBerry Bold 9900, Torch 9810, Curve 9360 and 9380 smartphones, and the Porsche Design P’9981. The …Read More
By Fazel Patel Hello and welcome to TechTalk This week, Microsoft unveiled a rather exciting new development, Xbox Smart Glass, which is aimed at bridging the divide between tablet devices and one’s Xbox 360. While the hopes of seeing an Xbox Portable were laid to rest a long time ago, …Read More
Hello and welcome to TechTalk. Do you have family in the UK, US, China, India and Pakistan? Well, Cell C has launched a new product where the power is really in your hands. After cutting costs on local call rates, Cell C is at it again. From May 30th, international …Read More
By Fazel Patel Hello and welcome to TechTalk. Android version software upgrades are not something we here in South Africa are privy to that often, so when an announcement like this comes along, it’s pretty big news. Samsung has announced the local availability of the Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) …Read More
By Fazel Patel Hello and welcome to TechTalk Passengers on certain Virgin Atlantic flights are now able to use their cellphones to make and receive phone calls at 10 600m, the airline announced. The airline’s new service could be a blessing for business travellers who want to stay connected during …Read More
By Fazel Patel Hello and welcome to TechTalk After months of speculation, rumour and outright anticipation, Samsung has finally unveiled its latest Galaxy S3 smartphone in London, and the good news is that specifications-wise, it is at least almost as impressive as everyone has been hoping it would be. For …Read More
By Fazel Patel Hello and welcome to TechTalk Lo and behold the New iPad! No it’s not called the iPad 3, but just simply the new iPad. Friday the 27 April 2012 saw the launch of the New IPad in South Africa. There was not much hype as I anticipated. …Read More
