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    news

    iPhones can now accept payments in South Africa

    Nafisa Akabor, 12/05/2026 3 min read
    Apple has announced that Tap to Pay on iPhone is now available in South Africa, which lets the iPhone act...
    lifestyle, mac

    iStore targets PC users with guaranteed trade-in offers

    Recharged, 14/04/2026 3 min read
    If you’re a Windows user and may need to upgrade due to the minimum hardware requirements on Windows 11 after...
    gadget, mobile

    Apple MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e and iPad Air M4

    Nafisa Akabor, 11/03/2026 4 min read
    Apple’s new MacBook Neo has just landed in South Africa today, 11 March. At a media briefing held at the...
    top 5, advice, gadget

    Top 5: Earbuds with Live Translate

    Martha van Zyl, 13/01/2026 4 min read
    Imagine walking through a busy market in Tokyo or Buenos Aires and having real-time translation play right in your ears....
    8.0
    reviews

    Review: iPhone 17 Pro

    Nafisa Akabor, 10/10/2025 10 min read
    The iPhone 17 Pro gets a refreshed design with a much larger camera bump than before. It is instantly recognisable...
    mobile

    iPhone 17 prices and pre-order in South Africa

    Nafisa Akabor, 12/09/2025 3 min read
    Apple unveiled its iPhone 17 range earlier this week that includes four devices, three new Apple Watch models, and the...
    how to

    Update: AirPods Pro 2 Hearing Aid live in SA

    Nafisa Akabor, 10/03/2025 3 min read
    Last year Apple announced a groundbreaking feature for the Apple AirPods Pro 2 that allows it to be used as...
    mac

    iPad Air M3, MacBook Air M4 and Mac Studio prices in South Africa

    Recharged, 07/03/2025 3 min read
    iStore South Africa has announced Apple’s newest products are available for pre-order today, 7 March. It includes the new iPad...
    opinion

    What’s the deal with the iPhone 16e?

    Marcé Heath, 21/02/2025 3 min read
    Apple has finally acknowledged that not everyone can, or wants to, drop flagship money on a smartphone. Enter the iPhone...
    news

    Apple unveils iPhone 16e, to replace SE

    Nafisa Akabor, 20/02/2025 2 min read
    Apple unveiled a new iPhone 16e via a product video online on Wednesday, 19 February, after teasing a new product...
    gadget, travel

    AirTag Tracking Expands to More Airlines

    Nafisa Akabor, 06/02/2025 3 min read
    Apple released iOS 18.2 last December with a useful new update to the Find My feature using AirTags. Users can...
    news

    Apple Intelligence live in South Africa

    Recharged, 13/12/2024 1 min read
    Apple has released its highly anticipated iOS 18.2 update with South African English support. It is available for download on...
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    EVs

    • electric
    Living Electric: BYD Dolphin Surf
    Nafisa Akabor, 16/05/2026
    The BYD Dolphin Surf appeals because of its small size as a runaround city electric car. It was the cheapest...
    Pure Electric scooters launch in South Africa
    Nafisa Akabor, 07/05/2026
    Pure Electric scooters is now officially available in South Africa, starting at R8 999. It is positioned as expanding access to...
    Living Electric: Geely E5 EM-i
    Nafisa Akabor, 30/04/2026
    I recently spent a week driving the Geely E5 EM-i Apex, plug-in hybrid as part of my new Living Electric...
    Living Electric: Lexus RZ 500e SE
    Nafisa Akabor, 20/04/2026
    Lexus launched its first electric car in South Africa in February, at a media event in Cape Town, which Recharged...
    BYD Atto 8 PHEV 7 seater launched
    Recharged, 16/04/2026
    BYD has introduced its new seven-seater Atto 8 SUV plug-in hybrid at a media event in Johannesburg on 15 April....
    Geely E2 new cheapest EV in SA
    Nafisa Akabor, 14/04/2026
    Geely South Africa unveiled its new compact all-electric hatchback that is currently the cheapest electric vehicle in South Africa. The...
    BYD Dolphin Surf: 6 months in
    Recharged, 14/04/2026
    BYD South Africa recently shared its sales figures to Naamsa, the Automotive Business Council for the first time since it...
    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...

    Reviews

    • reviews
    7.7
    Review: Honor Magic 8 Pro
    Nafisa Akabor, 19/05/2026
    The Honor Magic 8 Pro came to South Africa in March 2026 at a price of R27 999. It is...
    9.5
    Review: Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park
    MJ Khan, 04/05/2026
    When I reviewed Super Mario Bros. Wonder over two years ago, I shared that it stands as “a testament to...
    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...

    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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