Smartphone Apps
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Research finds fitness trackers increase physical activity
During the Covid-19 lockdown many people discovered the benefits of wearables in maintaining fitness goals
Built-in tools assist smartphone addicts
South Africans are among the top users of smartphones
Mabe’s fingers in many pies
ANC spokesperson’s links to companies, apps and patents in controversial R49-million deal
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’
The geyser that gives you advice based on your water consumption patterns
BridgIOT — Runner-up: Green Technology Innovations
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.
No fare, cry Uber taxi competitors
Rivals say the taxi service is using illicit loopholes to dodge paying tax and other regulations.
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.
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.
AppDate: Healthy eating with Jawbone UP
Sean Bacher highlights the latest trending mobile apps.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.