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    Top 5: Android 9 Pie features

    Nafisa Akabor, 07/11/2018 3 min read
    I’ve been using Android 9 Pie with the Mate 20 Pro for weeks now, and thought I’d share some of...
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    Samsung Note 9 is here

    Nafisa Akabor, 10/08/2018 3 min read
    Samsung unveiled the Note 9 in New York yesterday and we caught it via livestream with Samsung South Africa at...
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    Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS

    Nafisa Akabor, 09/05/2018 2 min read
    Huawei South Africa will be selling the Porsche Design Mate RS locally, exclusively with MTN as of today, 9 May....
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    Top 5: Xperia XZ2 features

    Nafisa Akabor, 19/04/2018 4 min read
    I took delivery of the new Sony Xperia XZ2 early in April from the Sony Dubai office for an upcoming trip...
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    Camera: S9 versus S9+

    Nafisa Akabor, 16/03/2018 4 min read
    The Samsung S9 and S9+ is officially available in South Africa today, 16 March. If you’re unsure about which one...
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    How to: Clear the RAM on iPhone X

    Nafisa Akabor, 09/01/2018 1 min read
    If you have an iPhone X, you might be wondering how to clear the RAM without a home button. I...
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    How to: Downsize Whatsapp

    Nafisa Akabor, 04/01/2018 1 min read
    If you want to do a bit of a digital declutter for the new year, my suggestion is to start...
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    First Look: iOS 11

    Nafisa Akabor, 19/09/2017 6 min read
    If you have an iDevice, you have every reason to be excited about iOS 11 because it’s a major update!...
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    Low Light: iPhone 7 vs Samsung S8

    Nafisa Akabor, 05/09/2017 1 min read
    On my recent trip to New York, I carried both an iPhone 7 and Samsung S8. I got to properly...
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    I’m a Local Guide on Google Maps

    Nafisa Akabor, 05/06/2017 4 min read
    I use Google Maps extensively when I drive to most places for the live traffic info, and when I travel....
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    Top 5: Android Nougat features

    Nafisa Akabor, 09/05/2017 2 min read
    I’ve been playing with Android Nougat on both the LG G6 and the Samsung S8+ and will highlight some of...
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    What’s in my travel backpack?

    Nafisa Akabor, 13/02/2017 4 min read
    I have a long-haul flight later today, and thought I’d share what gadgets I’m packing for this trip. My backpack...
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    EVs

    • electric
    First Look: iCaur 03T and V23
    Nafisa Akabor, 24/03/2026
    The iCaur brand, a new energy vehicle adventure sub-brand under the Chery Group, is set to launch in South Africa...
    Top EVs sold in South Africa in 2025
    Nafisa Akabor, 10/02/2026
    Naamsa shared their NEV sales for 2025 in January this year, with some interesting results. While plug-in hybrid (PHEV) sales...
    Charge expands with 2 solar EV chargers on the N3
    Nafisa Akabor, 03/02/2026
    Zero Carbon Charge has announced that its two new off-grid electric vehicle chargers will open in June 2026. This follows...
    Up where we belong
    Nafisa Akabor, 05/01/2026
    For almost a century, we’ve been promised a commute with more clouds than congestion. The first flying car sketches appeared...
    BMW iX3 and EV Plant in Hungary
    Nafisa Akabor, 18/09/2025
    The BMW Neue Klasse iX3 unveiled in Munich early in September, a few days before the IAA Mobility Show. BMW...
    BYD Dolphin Surf arrives in South Africa
    Nafisa Akabor, 17/09/2025
    BYD South Africa’s highly anticipated Dolphin Surf was launched at Battery Park, Cape Town on Tuesday, 16 September and Recharged...
    Driven: Volkswagen ID.4 Pro
    Nafisa Akabor, 15/09/2025
    The Volkswagen ID.4 Pro arrived in South Africa last year as part of a test fleet but it won’t go...
    Geely Auto SA launch plan and models
    Nafisa Akabor, 02/09/2025
    Geely Auto will officially return to South Africa next month. Here’s my article that appeared on the Cars.co.za website. Ahead...

    Reviews

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    9.2
    Review: Pokémon Pokopia
    MJ Khan, 10/04/2026
    I’ll start with a small admission. I don’t usually review games I haven’t finished. It’s part of the discipline. Play...
    8.7
    Review: MacBook Neo
    Nafisa Akabor, 26/03/2026
    The MacBook Neo is one of Apple’s most talked about releases in years. It’s being touted as a student laptop...
    9.2
    Review: Oppo Reno15 Pro
    Martha van Zyl, 05/03/2026
    I’ll say it upfront: I’m lazy. Comfortably, stubbornly lazy. Which is why I’ve been using an iPhone for years. It...
    8.3
    Review: Mario Tennis Fever
    MJ Khan, 04/03/2026
    Mario Sports games are often a mixed bag; not enough simulation and realism for some, too gimmicky and shallow for...
    7.5
    Review: Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Cleaner 5 Pro
    Nafisa Akabor, 13/02/2026
    Automating the most mundane household chores is always a win for me. It’s why robot vacuums have become the hardest-working...
    7.3
    Review: Animal Crossing – New Horizons
    MJ Khan, 09/02/2026
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons returns with a Switch 2 upgrade that is careful and deliberate rather than revolutionary. Nintendo has...
    8.3
    Review: Oura Ring 4
    Nafisa Akabor, 02/02/2026
    I’ve been wearing the Oura Ring 4 for three months now since it launched, and intentionally waited this long to...
    7.8
    Review: Metroid Prime 4 – Beyond
    MJ Khan, 22/01/2026
    Metroid isn’t one of my go-to Nintendo franchises and somehow, I skipped most of them growing up, either because it...

    ADVICE

    • advice
    How to: Disable Gemini on Gmail
    Nafisa Akabor, 29/01/2026
    Google has been rolling out Gemini on Gmail to integrate more AI features to help with productivity. There’s a good...
    Samsung Z Fold 7 vs Honor Magic V5
    Martha van Zyl, 27/01/2026
    Foldables are no longer niche tech curiosities; they’re serious productivity machines and lifestyle statements. Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z Fold 7...
    Top 5: Earbuds with Live Translate
    Martha van Zyl, 13/01/2026
    Imagine walking through a busy market in Tokyo or Buenos Aires and having real-time translation play right in your ears....
    How to avoid Black Friday scams
    Nafisa Akabor, 17/11/2025
    Remember how back in the day, we used to see fake Takealot ads on Facebook? And people fall for it...
    How to blacklist a stolen phone
    Nafisa Akabor, 26/08/2025
    Living in South Africa means there’s a higher than average chance our phones may get stolen. I had mine stolen...
    DHgate Review from South Africa
    Nafisa Akabor, 15/05/2025
    After being flooded with TikToks about DHgate, I knew I had to test it. Since the US tariff war intensified...
    DJI Neo vs DJI Flip
    Yenziwe Ngwenya, 14/05/2025
    Drones are slowly becoming a must-have for content creators. Whether you’re a filmmaker or just getting started with vlogging, everyone...
    A holiday travel tech list
    Nafisa Akabor, 07/04/2025
    Whether you’re going away for the upcoming Easter break, holidays are all about relaxing and disconnecting. A little bit of...
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