Consumer tech and devices
Vodacom's CTO says South Africa's 3G could go within 12 to 24 months if operators agree on a date. Under 10% of devices on its network are still 3G-only.
The ASUS ProArt P16 (R84,999) and MSI Prestige N16 Flip AI+ (R134,999) are SA's first Nvidia RTX Spark laptops in stock. What you get, and the Arm catch.
Apple's iPhone Duo is in SA stores from 23 October at R47,999. Our verified review weighs price, specs, contracts and early tests against the trade-offs.
Our verified OPPO Reno16 F 5G review weighs its R16,999 price, 7,000mAh battery, 80W charging and cameras against the compromises for SA buyers.
Apple's 28 October event starts at 19:00 SAST. A touchscreen MacBook Pro is rumoured, not confirmed; today's SA MacBook Pro prices start at R40,799.
DigitFMS has launched a coin-sized Bluetooth tracker for vehicles and powered assets, but its coverage and insurer approval need careful scrutiny.
Apple HomeView and the new Apple TV 4K cost R6,299 in South Africa from 13 November; HomePod mini 2 is R3,499 from 30 October, with Siri AI in English.
Apple's iPhone Duo costs R47,999 to R76,999 at iStore, about 27% above US pricing after VAT, versus roughly 11% for Apple's new HomeView and Apple TV 4K.
HONOR’s Magic V6 sells in South Africa at an RRP of R39,999. The Wire Room test is whether the foldable form — not the hero collage — justifies the premium.
Sony's WH-1000XM6 costs R9,999 at iStore. We assess the verified specs, ANC claims, battery life and local buying trade-offs without faking a hands-on test.
Huawei's Watch GT 7 is now listed from R5,999 in South Africa, while the GT 7 Pro starts at R7,999 with a heavier premium-material pitch.
ASUS is listing the Zenbook A14 at R24,999 in South Africa, down from R40,999, pushing a sub-1kg Copilot+ PC into a more competitive bracket.