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Monthly South African tech newsletter by Megan Ellis - Issue #1
Want to know what happened in tech news for South Africa in September? Here's a list of some of the biggest tech stories: from the arrival of the Nothing Phone (1) to insights into Asus' strategy of bringing more performance to affordable laptops.
News
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As South Africans grapple with Stage 6 loadshedding, local app Eskom Se Push has reached a new record for daily users.
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The Reno Pro 8 5G is the latest premium mid-range Android phone from Oppo, available in SA from 1st October for R19 999 (RRP).
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The new colour changing vivo V25 and V25e handsets boast 90Hz refresh rate displays and Mediatek chipsets.
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How Asus is bringing high-performance hardware to more affordable price points – Tech Valkyrie — meggwrites.com
Here's how Asus is making higher performance hardware more affordable for consumers.
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Good news for those who want to get their hands on the Nothing smartphone -- the Nothing Phone (1) will be launching in South Africa. Here's it price, plus details around the launch.
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For those who have been waiting for the localised version of Disney+ to arrive on consoles, the app now has a launch date for Xbox.
Reviews
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The Expertbook B7 Flip is an ultralight convertible laptop with a 360-degree hinge that provides a portable and versatile experience. [Review]
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An interesting take on foldable phones, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 still feels too experimental to warrant a full out recommendation.
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I tested the Airalo eSIM on my recent travels