Monthly South African tech newsletter - September 2023

What happened in SA tech this month? Some new notable local launches were announced, such as the Huawei Watch GT 4 and iPhone 15 range launch.

Mr D announced its new direction, and I spent some time with the EcoFlow River 2.

News

The newly announced iPhone 15 range has pricing for South Africa, including prepaid and contract pricing. I’ve updated my piece with the latest pricing, sent out on 28 Sept by iStore.

The iPhone 15 is not the only premium device with a high price tag to enter the market soon. Huawei launched its Watch GT 4 series in South Africa and it comes with a design you have to take notice of.

One of South Africa’s best-known delivery apps pivoted this month to become an on-demand delivery platform for a variety of items. You can find out more about Mr D’s new direction and features below:

Asus also launched its first 240Hz OLED gaming monitor in the country. You can find out more about the device below:

Reviews

Loadshedding is going to be part of our lives for the foreseeable future, but luckily there are more devices than ever to help us deal with the inconvenience. One of these is the EcoFlow River 2, an entry-level portable power station.

I tested the device in a variety of setups and you can read my review below if you want to find out more about it.

Hypertext spent some time with the new Galaxy Z Fold 5. So what did they think of the device? Read their review to find out:

If you’re a fan of gaming, you’ll likely have come across Starfield in the headlines. Pfangirl.com shares their review of the space RPG.