A second-hand 2021 Haval H6 2.0T Premium purchased for R359,000 in cash has spent 162 days in repair workshops, according to owner Mario Angrisano, after a cascading series of electrical and mechanical failures culminated in a total engine collapse. The Brackenfell resident, 54, bought the luxury SUV from Kia Tyger Valley on December 29, 2023, … Read more
The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Durban ordered the Department of Home Affairs to give a Nigerian woman an opportunity to attend a “good cause” interview to pursue her refugee claim, while sharply criticising her legal representatives for submitting what the court described as a deeply flawed application riddled with factual errors, inconsistencies, and poor drafting. … Read more
Starting in approximately 45 days, these backups will no longer be stored separately, potentially impacting users who are already near their storage capacity, according to official notifications sent to Android users. How the New Backup Policy Affects Storage Limits For years, Android backups were largely exempt from the storage caps that applied to Gmail, Google … Read more
The Android ecosystem is undergoing a significant transformation this year, marked by Samsung’s hardware advancements in foldable display durability, Google’s expansion of the Pixel 11 lineup, and a major regulatory shift forcing Google to host third-party app stores. Samsung’s “Flex Titanium” and Foldable Durability Samsung is targeting the structural longevity of its upcoming Galaxy Z … Read more
Oppo will launch its K15 smartphone in China on July 24, featuring an 8000mAh battery, 80W wired charging, and an integrated active cooling fan. According to reports from Digital Chat Station, the device utilizes a Dimensity 7360 chipset and a 6.59-inch LTPS display, positioning it as a distinct entry in the K15 series following the … Read more
Blackmagic Design has released Update 3.4 for its Blackmagic Camera app for Android, introducing professional-grade features including 4K HDMI video output with audio support, WearOS integration, and REST API remote control. The free update, available via the Google Play Store, also adds continuous recording, support for Blackmagic Focus and Zoom demands, and improved proxy clip … Read more
Businessman Etienne van der Walt has been released from custody after the State withdrew all charges against him in a R14.9-million precious stones heist case. Van der Walt, who spent 10 days in jail, walked free from the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Thursday following successful representations made by his legal team to the Director of … Read more
What’s Changing for Certified Android Devices? Google’s new developer verification system will require apps on certified Android devices to be registered with a verified developer account. This rule, set to take effect globally in 2027, applies to devices preloaded with Google Mobile Services (GMS), including the Play Store and Play Services. Starting September 30, 2026, … Read more
Google’s evolving security policies regarding third-party app installations are prompting developers to abandon projects, with the Stario Launcher serving as a recent example of this trend. According to Android Authority, the developer of Stario Launcher announced in May 2026 that the project will be mothballed, citing the company’s upcoming September 2026 restrictions as a primary … Read more
Android has transitioned from an era of radical annual design overhauls to a phase of incremental stability, according to analysis from Android Authority. While early updates like Material Design and gesture navigation defined previous years, recent releases—specifically Android 17—focus on under-the-hood security, multitasking enhancements, and quality-of-life improvements rather than sweeping visual changes. Why are Android … Read more