Samsung unveils ‘epic’ Galaxy S21 range
The South Korean electronics manufacturer kicks things up a notch with the Galaxy S21 Ultra.
Phonemakers show off rollable phones at CES 2021
With a hefty price tag of $2 300 (R35 100), this type of handset will be out of reach for most South Africans.
Samsung debuts ‘next-level’ AI bots at CES
At CES 2021, Samsung Electronics showcased the role AI is capable of playing in a user’s home.
Samsung in ‘green’ push for TV line-up
The South Korean electronics giant commits to "going green” with its TV business operations.
Grim forecast for Huawei’s global smartphone ranking
TrendForce expects Huawei to slip to seventh place in smartphone rankings.
Middle East, Africa wearables market rebounds
The easing of supply disruptions helps the Middle East and Africa wearables market to rebound in Q3 2020, recording a year-on-year unit growth of 15.8%.
COVID-19, economic uncertainty hit SA smartphone market
Smartphone shipments to SA suffered a double-digit decline during the third quarter of this year, as the COVID-19 pandemic eroded economic gains, says IDC.
MTN subscribers now get eSIM support on some smartphones
The telco says it is the first operator in SA to support eSIM capability for contract phone subscribers, available on selected Samsung and Apple devices.
Software upskilling programme interns ready for job market
The first cohort of the App Factory Internship Programme graduates, and Samsung SA and Tshimologong look ahead to next year’s participants in the training initiative.
Owners of 5G-ready devices have long wait to full 5G
Limited 5G coverage and high-priced 5G devices are among the factors that will hinder the growth of SA’s 5G smartphone market, say analysts.
Call for software graduates to enter upskilling programme
Samsung SA and Tshimologong Precinct invite local youth to apply for the nine-month software development skills programme.
Samsung chairman Lee Kun-hee dies at 78
Lee Kun-hee, who transformed the South Korean firm into a global tech powerhouse, died on Sunday with family by his side.