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Smartphone Apps

Research finds fitness trackers increase physical activity
Sci-tech
/ 17 May 2022

Research finds fitness trackers increase physical activity

During the Covid-19 lockdown many people discovered the benefits of wearables in maintaining fitness goals

By Nafisa Akabor
Built-in tools assist smartphone addicts
Article
/ 20 December 2018

Built-in tools assist smartphone addicts

South Africans are among the top users of smartphones

By Nafisa Akabor
Mabe’s fingers in many pies
Article
/ 18 May 2018

Mabe’s fingers in many pies

ANC spokesperson’s links to companies, apps and patents in controversial R49-million deal

By Thanduxolo Jika
It may be safer, but gay virtual sex is as tricky as the real deal
Article
/ 8 September 2017

It may be safer, but gay virtual sex is as tricky as the real deal

‘Through video-call sex, I feel safe, I am at home and I just hope that – no screenshots are being taken’

By Staff Reporter
The geyser that gives you advice based on your water consumption patterns
Article
/ 29 July 2016

The geyser that gives you advice based on your water consumption patterns

BridgIOT —
Runner-up: Green Technology Innovations

By Staff Reporter
The bright secret of battery life
Article
/ 8 July 2015

The bright secret of battery life

On most smartphones batteries last little more than half a day. But there’s a simple secret to the real battery hog and how to double that life.

By Staff Reporter
No fare, cry Uber taxi competitors
Article
/ 12 February 2015

No fare, cry Uber taxi competitors

Rivals say the taxi service is using illicit loopholes to dodge paying tax and other regulations.

By Lloyd Gedye
Shedding alerts: Apps to keep you in light about the dark
Article
/ 9 February 2015

Shedding alerts: Apps to keep you in light about the dark

The uptake of various new apps is directly proportional to increased load-shedding and news coverage, but developers are yet to make any money.

By Staff Reporter
Apps lifting the smart boat
Article
/ 5 November 2014

Apps lifting the smart boat

Social media, games and fitness dominate the app stores of three of the major smartphone platforms in South Africa, writes Arthur Goldstuck.

By Staff Reporter
AppDate: Healthy eating with Jawbone UP
Article
/ 24 July 2014

AppDate: Healthy eating with Jawbone UP

Sean Bacher highlights the latest trending mobile apps.

By Sean Bacher
Apple iPad under threat as larger phones gain favour
Article
/ 29 May 2014

Apple iPad under threat as larger phones gain favour

Traditional tablets like the iPad are losing popularity as consumers are opting to use smartphones with larger screens as a single go-to device.

By Staff Reporter
Elections news in the palm of your hand
Article
/ 27 March 2014

Elections news in the palm of your hand

The Mail & Guardian has launched a free elections app, to keep the public informed in the run-up to May 7.

By Staff Reporter
Apps aid fashionistas in tracking down clothing
Article
/ 17 March 2014

Apps aid fashionistas in tracking down clothing

New apps allow fashionistas to find and buy or rent similar items worn by strangers or seen on websites.

By Natasha Baker
Seven picture-perfect apps
Article
/ 23 January 2014

Seven picture-perfect apps

As great images make their rounds on social networks such as Instagram, Heather Green reviews seven photo-editing apps for tablets and phones.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 13 April 2012

Escape the zombies and burn calories at the same time

A health and fitness app has smartphone users hooked, becoming the highest grossing app in its first two weeks since being released.

By Staff Reporter
Social network paves the Waze
Article
/ 16 March 2012

Social network paves the Waze

A new traffic app for smartphones has been launched in South Africa and there is hope that it will take the pain out of commuting.

By Sukasha Singh
No image available
Article
/ 9 March 2011

Smartphone app revives flagging Korean custom

South Korea’s biggest mobile phone carrier has devised a smartphone application to raise the national standard over homes on important holidays.

By Staff Reporter

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