Author: Trent Meikle

The base iPhone 18 may be targeting a 2027 release, but that hasn’t stopped the leakers from doing their thing. When Weibo leaker Fixed Focus Digital revealed this departure from tradition, it came with the caveat that the phone may see a downgrade or two. Now, thanks to Schrödinger Intel, we know what that caveat could be. Then there’s the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, which should still land sometime in September. These will seemingly be joined by Apple’s long-rumoured foldable iPhone and possibly the Air 2. We’re sure leaks for those will be along shortly, on top of…

Oppo’s wristwatch line-up is one of the more underappreciated in the ever-expanding space. Not that long ago, we saw the company’s X3 get its start in China, and now it’s got another little one on the way. That would be the Oppo Watch X3 Mini, which trades the 1.5in LTPO OLED panel for a more manageable 1.32in AMOLED. This being a cousin of the Watch X3, it makes sense that Oppo has recycled much of what made that one special. That’s true for Qualcomm’s Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 chipset as well as the 2GB of RAM accompanying it. It does…

Apple likes order. It likes people queuing up to give them money for an iPhone [insert number here] year after year. Historically, this takes place in September — close to Christmas. According to a new leak from Weibo leaker Fixed Focus Digital (via 9to5Mac), Apple is readying a shift in that strategy for the upcoming base iPhone 18. iPhone 18, when? That still leaves two iPhones on the shelves come September– possibly four, if the rumours of an iPhone Fold and Air 2 are true. The base iPhone 18 is now reportedly targeting an early 2027 release, coinciding with Apple’s more…

After prices reached absurd levels over the last two years, new Xbox boss Asha Sharma has decided that Xbox Game Pass cannot continue in its current form. Effective immediately, the tiers have undergone a major price cut everywhere, including South Africa. Only the Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass tiers are affected. The Ultimate sacrifice? It’s not without some sacrifice. One of the biggest draws to the affected tiers was its promise to secure some of the biggest games on the service on the day of their release. Call of Duty was one of those, inviting customers to spend their…

Xiaomi may not feel it is correct to slap a ‘4G’ onto the already bogged-down Redmi Note 15 Pro, but when it sells two phones with identical names — one touting a 5G chip and one not — we feel it’s an important distinction. You’ll struggle to find the Dimensity-laden model in these parts, but still. We spent some time with the Redmi Note 15 Pro (4G) for review, which commands a R8,000 price. Not bad, if all you’re after is a YouTube machine. Slimming down Not much thought went into helping the Note 15 series stand out from its…

It’s been a busy day at Huawei HQ. In addition to the new phones and watches, we got to see the company’s new take on smart, AI-powered specs. We first caught wind of Huawei’s new wearable back in January, toting translation features, and now they’re finally official. Enter the Huawei AI Glasses. Meant to take on Meta’s Ray-Ban and Oakley line-up (and nearly every other big tech company), these follow Huawei’s Smart Glasses 2, released only a year ago. They’re available in three different looks. Titanium Silver Gray, which offers a half-rim shape, while Shimmering Silver and Modern Black offer…

Samsung’s next pair of buds is becoming more real by the day. While not technically announced yet, Android Authority recently uncovered references to a new pair of buds called the ‘Galaxy Buds Able’ in an APK teardown. That, along with the buds’ appearance at the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), all but confirms they’re coming. That still leaves a whole lot to the imagination. Are these a continuation of the regular Galaxy Buds lineup or something entirely new? Another leak from SammyGuru suggests it’ll be the latter, possibly taking on an open-ear, clip-on design. It’s a market that’s gaining traction…

It’s been a long time coming, but WhatsApp’s paid-for ‘Plus’ subscription is now live for some Android beta testers. Meta is taking its time with the rollout, meaning only a select few regions have access at the moment. WhatsApp hasn’t confirmed exactly which those are, but one thing is certain: South Africa isn’t involved. Yet. Would you pay for WhatsApp Plus? We’re not complaining. For the moment, WhatsApp Plus is a ‘nice to have’ for folks who spend a lot of time on the messenger. It mainly offers cosmetic upgrades, judging by the official FAQ. That might change somewhere down…

We’re still a little mad about Showmax being sunsetted, but this may help us get over it. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup around the corner, many Saffas are prepping their wallets to secure the necessary DStv subscription. Before, that was DStv Premium, the priciest of the lot. Now, the Canal+-owned company has announced that just about anyone can get in on the action, whether they sport a costly Premium or R100/m Access subscription. Soccer? I hardly know ‘er! It’s the package that has the most eyeballs,” said Rendani Ramovha, Canal+ director for content for sports in English and Portuguese-speaking…

You won’t find a bigger fan of Admyt than Stuff’s own Toby Shapshak. Although we doubt there was much competition in the ranks for an app that specialises in parking. The glowing testimonial makes sense, considering Admyt speeds up the entire ticket-based parking experience you’ll meet at nearly every single mall in the country. And now, it’s getting a little better. But only for Discovery Bank clients, unfortunately. If you can’t count yourselves amongst some of SA’s banking elites, you’ll miss out on the new perk heading their way. That perk is free parking — assuming your definition of ‘free’…