Gadgets and Gaming
Imint Joins Forces with TECNO on CAMON 16 Series Smartphones
Imint has partnered with TECNO to equip the CAMON 16 series smartphones with its Vidhance Video Stabilization solution. The inclusion of Vidhance in CAMON 16 series smartphones is expected to provide customers with a calibre of video quality often only associated with expensive professional equipment. The implementation of Imint’s technology within TECNO’s smartphones also marks the first collaboration between the two brands. “Video quality and capability has become an increasingly important factor for consumers when making smartphone purchasing decisions. In today’s world, consumers realize that content creation can be so much more than just still photography and basic video,” says Andreas Lifvendahl, CEO of Imint. “To meet the market demand, leading smartphone manufacturers like TECNO ar...
vivo V20 to Launch in Kenya
vivo is set to launch its latest premium device – the vivo V20 – in Kenya. The photography-focused smartphone is said to offer extraordinary photography and videography solutions. The vivo V20 features a signature 44MP Eye Autofocus selfie which can shoot up to 4K selfie video with additional unique features such as the—Slo-Mo Selfie video, steadiface selfie video, Dual-view video for back and front viewing at the same time and the Super Night Selfie — that enhance selfie quality and empower users to record life’s special moments. On the back, the V20 sports have a triple camera set up that brings a 64MP-8MP-2MP back camera featuring Super Night Mode on the main lens, which supports tripod shooting, wide-angle night scenes, and a stylish night filter, enabling users to capture stunnin...
Apple iPhone 12 Available for Pre-Order in South Africa
The Apple iStore customers can pre-order the iPhone 12 range – for both cash purchases and contract upgrades – from 11 December 2020. The devices will then be delivered straight to their door starting 18 December. The full range of Apple devices includes: iPhone 12 iPhone 12 Mini iPhone 12 Pro iPhone 12 Pro Max “Pre-ordering from iStore is a great way to secure upgrades for both cash and contracts purchases early. We offer flexible delivery, so no matter where you are in South Africa during this holiday season, we will get your iPhone to you. To make the experience even better, we have over R3000 worth of free benefits only available to iStore iPhone 12 customers,” says Chris Dodd, CEO of iStore. How to pre-order the iPhone online for cash Pre-ordering online for cash gives custo...
Lenovo Introduces ThinkPad X1 Fold to South Africa
Lenovo has launched the ThinkPad X1 Fold PC in South Africa. This device shifts from a compact and foldable form into a crisp 13.3-inch OLED display – weighing in at less than 1 kilogram. Co-engineered with Intel, the X1 Fold features Always Connected PC, powered by Intel Core Processors with Intel Hybrid Technology. Users requiring additional speed and connectivity can also opt for a 5G-enabled version of the device. For ease-of-use, the ThinkPad X1 Fold comes with unique mode-switching software, designed specifically for Windows 10. This technology enables the PC to seamlessly adapt to multiple use cases, depending on user preferences and their surrounding environment. As an ultra-versatile device, the ThinkPad X1 Fold enables users to leverage two independent displays to optimize e...
Apple Unveils the ‘Over- Ear’ AirPods Max
Image sourced from Apple Apple has officially introduced the AirPods Max – a wireless ‘Over-Ear’ headset that features high-fidelity audio, Adaptive EQ, Active Noise Cancellation and spatial audio. The headset supports up to 20 hours of high-fidelity audio, talk time, or movie playback with Active Noise Cancellation and spatial audio enabled. “AirPods are the most popular headphones in the world, beloved for their effortless setup, incredible sound quality, and iconic design. With AirPods Max, we are bringing that magical AirPods experience to a stunning over-ear design with high-fidelity audio,” says Greg Joswiak, SVP of Worldwide Marketing at Apple. “The custom acoustic design, combined with powerful H1 chips, and advanced software enable AirPods Max to use computational audio to wireles...
Google Stadia could Rollout New YouTube Streaming Feature
Image sourced from Games Radar Google is expected to roll out a new Stadia feature which would allow users to directly stream to YouTube. According to 9to5Google, the tech giant has already started a “slow rollout of direct YouTube live streaming for its Stadia platform with the button no longer showing a ‘coming soon’ banner for some users” – but “only on the web app, not Chromecast or Android”. Writer, Ben Schoon says “I was able to briefly test this feature after getting streaming to work on my account.” “After tapping the “Stream directly to YouTube” button under the livestream button in Stadia’s friends menu, Stadia asks for a title for the streaming video as well as privacy options, the audience (for/not for kids), and the option to show a viewer count while you’re playing. You can a...
MTN South Africa Launches 5G-Enabled iPhone 12
Sourced from TheTechieGuy (https://thetechieguy.com/) MTN will be launching the 5G-enabled version of the Apple iPhone 12 in South Africa – making it the only network authorised to enable 5G on the new iPhone 12, from December 2020, into early 2021. “MTN is honoured to be the only mobile network in SA enabled to support 5G on the Apple iPhone 12”, says Giovanni Chiarelli, Chief Technology & Information Officer at MTN South Africa. “We are also proud to announce the deployment of 5G at selected MTN stores in our 5G-enabled coverage areas.” MTN’s 5G strategy has been years in the making and the Apple tests confirm that MTN’s approach of building a strong foundation to grow and support its 5G ecosystem has been time well-spent. “We are now seeing the results o...
Nokia 3.4 Now Available in Kenya
Image sourced from techweez HMD Global has officially launched the Nokia 3.4 in Kenya. The device sports a 4000mAh battery that charges via USB-C port as well as 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage onboard. The Nokia 3.4 has a 6.39” HD+ punch-hole display with a 1560 x 720-pixel resolution, the back is fitted with three cameras plus a fingerprint sensor. It also has a 13MP main camera next to a 2MP depth sensor and a 5MP ultrawide. It is paired with an 8-core 1.8Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 processor and Adreno 610 GPU. /* custom css */ .tdi_3_b7d.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_3_b7d.td-a-rec-img img{ margin: 0 auto 0 0; } “With the new Nokia 3.4 we wanted to stay true to what made its predecessor successful, but also push the boundaries on what features we can include on a phone tha...
vivo Launches the Y12s Smartphone in Kenya
vivo has officially introduced its new budget smartphone – the vivo Y12s – to the Kenyan market. The vivo Y12s packs a slew of new features including a 5000mAh battery supporting 10W fast charging and 5W reverse charging, a 6.51-Inch Large Display and a Side-Mounted Fingerprint Scanner. It comes standard with a vertical AI Dual camera module offering a 13MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and a 2MP Bokeh lens with an f/2.4 aperture. For selfies and videos, there is an 8MP shooter at the front. The Y12s’s screen design adopts a water drop Halo FullView Display delivering an HD+ resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio to offer a more immersive experience. /* custom css */ .tdi_3_341.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_3_341.td-a-rec-img img{ margin: 0 auto 0 0; } The ...
Vodacom South Africa Announces Apple iPhone 12 Launch Date
Vodacom South Africa has confirmed that the Apple iPhone 12 range will be available on 18 December 2020. The telo also revealed that it will accept pre-orders from the 11th. “With a beautiful all-new design, iPhone 12 family models feature unparalleled new camera systems, edge-to-edge Super Retina XDR displays for a more immersive viewing experience, the biggest jump in durability with the Ceramic Shield front cover, and Apple-designed A14 Bionic chip, the fastest chip in a smartphone,” reads a statement from Vodacom. The full range of Apple devices includes: /* custom css */ .tdi_3_c56.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_3_c56.td-a-rec-img img{ margin: 0 auto 0 0; } iPhone 12 iPhone 12 Mini iPhone 12 Pro iPhone 12 Pro Max Apple iPhone 12 At first glance, the iPhone 12 looks remarkably s...
Sony Launches the FX6 Full-frame Camera in Africa
Sony Africa has officially introduced the FX6 (model ILME-FX6V) camera, the latest addition to Sony’s Cinema Line. “The new FX6 is the latest example of Sony’s drive to continuously push the boundaries of imaging technology based on the needs of our customers,” says Murat Gebeceli, Head of Digital Imaging at Sony MEA. “With the advancement of our Cinema Line, we are dedicated to enabling the extraordinary skills and talent of today’s content creators and cinematographers. The FX6 leverages technology from Sony’s industry-leading VENICE cinema camera and marries it with the best of Sony’s innovative Alpha mirrorless camera technology.” The new camera features a 10.2 MP full-frame back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor that delivers a 15+ stop wide dynamic range with high sensitivity and low n...
Apple iPhone 12 Launch Date ‘Leaked’
Apple fans in South Africa could expect the new iPhone 12 range to launch on 18 December. This is according to Cellucity, after it posted a cryptic tweet with the date and a series of ‘apple’ emojis. 18th December… 🍎🍏🍎🍏🍎 — Cellucity (@Cellucity) November 26, 2020 This smartphone range includes the iPhone 12 5G, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro and the iPhone 12 Pro Max. Most notably, the iPhone 12 series marks the first time Apple devices will support 5G connectivity. Apple iPhone 12 At first glance, the iPhone 12 looks remarkably similar to the iPhone 4 and 5 thanks to its flat, sharp edges. The device, which sits at 6.1 inches, comes with a “Ceramic Shield” glass cover and sports two rear cameras (both support night mode). The iPhone 12 is expected to...
