Android under fire
When you think of viruses, spyware, and other security threats, you probably think of your PC. After all, that’s where the majority of these kinds of attacks take place. Simon Campbell-Young, CEO of Phoenix Software More...
Fake Instagram app infects Android devices
IT security and data protection company Sophos is warning Android users about malware being distributed disguised as the popular photo-sharing app Instagram. Cybercriminals have created fake versions of the Instagram More...
Boeing to develop own smartphone
Airplane manufacturer Boeing has revealed that it is nearing the end of the development cycle for its Android-powered smartphone. The phone will mainly cater towards employees who need highly secure communication More...
Facebook buys Instagram
Social network website Facebook announced that they have entered into an agreement to buy fun photo-sharing app Instagram for approximately $1-billion (R7-billion). The news comes only weeks after Instagram launched More...
Instagram for Android sparks online mud-slinging
With the launch of photo-sharing and customisation app Instagram on the Android market, not all smartphone users have taken too kindly to the latest addition to the Google Play store. The app was previously only More...
RMB launches banking app
Shortly after being awarded the Euromoney award for “Best Private Bank in South Africa”, RMB Private Bank announced the launch of their transactional banking Application (App) exclusive to their clients. The More...
New version of Opera Mini launched for Android
Opera Software released the latest version of their Opera Mini web browser for Google’s mobile operating system Android today. New version of Opera Mini released for Android. (image: kaawish.com) The browser dominating More...
Want to turn your mobile into a credit card facility?
A new South African mobile credit app called CheqOut is set to launch next month. New South African mobile credit app CheqOut. (image: cheqout.co.za) CheqOut will enable small businesses and individuals to harness More...
MTN brings West African board game to App Store
MTN today announced that the popular board game “Oware” will soon be available on the MTN App Store. MTN Group Chief Commercial Officer Christian de Faria (file photo) This app is a modification of the ancient More...
Why all industries should embrace the iPad
The growth of tablets continues to surpass expectations, throwing the PC industry into disarray. Wesley Lynch — Snapplify CEO. (image: file) The iPad is so popular that publishers and other content-rich industries More...