Revealing the Samsung Smart Phone which is winning on Phonefinder
13 Mar 16
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Last week the Samsung Galaxy S7 launched in South Africa and Phonefinder couldn’t wait to have the deals listed on the site. (read the Samsung Galaxy S7 article here)The Galaxy S7 has risen the bar to what is expected in a smart phone to an all new high, and this is exciting because we now have something really special to expect in the Apple iPhone 7. Smart Phones have taken that extra step which ...
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4 Tablets You Can Own For Less Than R5 Per Day
13 Mar 16
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If you’ve ever wanted to own a tablet, but thought it was too expensive, this blog post is for you. As tech companies scramble for a piece of the ever-growing (and massively appealing) SA consumer pie, you can be assured of one thing – the price of smart devices will continue to drop and deals will become more and more competitive. Everyone is vying for your business and that’s lekker news fo...
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Samsung Galaxy S7 Contract Deals
11 Mar 16
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The bar to smart smartphones has just been raised thanks to the Samsung Galaxy S7 which launched today (11 March 2016). The latest Samsung high end cell phone features the latest camera technology, waterproofing, expandable storage and a battery life that won’t make you anxious every time you leave the house. Many reviews set the Samsung Galaxy S7 as the phone to beat, meaning that ...
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Phonefinder reveals the top phone deals to Fin24
07 Mar 16
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Cape Town – MTN and Telkom have emerged as popular networks for South Africans looking to save cash on phone contracts, according to local comparison website Phonefinder. The most popular deal on the cellphone contract comparison website is an iPhone 4S on an MTN TopUp R110 package.Read the full article on Fin242016-03-07 09:35 - Duncan Alfreds, Fin24 ...
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Top 3 Cell Phone Deals on Phonefinder
06 Mar 16
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Phonefinder.co.za is now in full swing, having assisted over 180 000 South Africans compare thousands of cell phone contract deals this year alone.Phonefinder is a free to use comparison service which connects South African cell phone users with the Network service providers offering monthly deals on cell phone packages. The Network Service Providers display their deals on Phonefinder which then l...
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Cell C has a range of new contract offerings designed for high end users
29 Feb 16
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Get the Pinnacle of Value with Cell C’s new Suite of Products Building on its precept of innovation, Cell C has launched a suite of aggressive contract offerings designed to offer exceptional value to high-end users who typically consume both voice and data in large quantities. "The Pinnacle suite of products offers an all-inclusive voice, data and SMS proposition at exceptional rates, giving...
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MoneyShop recommends Phonefinder for finding the perfect cell phone contract
23 Feb 16
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"Deciphering South Africa’s cell phone contracts can be pretty complicated. With no less than 10,000 different cell phone contract and add-on bundles on offer between Vodacom, MTN, Cell C and Telkom, determining which contract is perfect for you requires a great deal of time and effort. And who has the energy to take on a project of such magnitude nowadays anyway?!This is where websites like Phone...
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BlackBerry Priv pulled a rabbit out of the hat
15 Feb 16
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Just when you though BlackBerry was dead and obsolete, they managed to pull a rabbit out of the hat. The rabbit they pulled out of the hat is in the shape of a little green robot, commonly known as Android. That’s right, BlackBerry have started using the Android Operating system in their latest smart phone, the BlackBerry Priv. Now this may seem pretty standard for a smart phone manufacturer, afte...
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How wireless charging in your cell phone works
08 Feb 16
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"My grandfather invented the wireless extension cord” is a tall-tale joke that has come true. The wireless charger has been with us for some time and it has now been perfected to such an extent that Google is even experimenting with wireless car charges. The future is here, and it is great! Place your phone or tablet on a charging mat and watch it charge the battery. Magic right? Not exactly...
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Dog lovers must get this app
02 Feb 16
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If you own a dog then you will understand the importance of finding a dog friendly place to grab a bit after playing in the park. After all, spending time with your dog can be exhausting and there is nothing worse than being turned away from a restaurant because they don't accept dogs. Even more frustrating and stressful is trying to find your best friend a place that serves dog food and has a...
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Find out how much Google pays Apple to be the default search option
22 Jan 16
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If you are on Apple iPhone you may find it surprising to find that Google Search is a standard search option on your phone’s browser. However it isn’t surprising when you learn that Google paid Apple $1 billion for this privilege.Google, whose revenue reached $66 billion in 2014, are no strangers to the strategy of buying their way to search supremacy. Lucky for all of us Google Search lends ...
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Apple Plans to Drop the Headphone Jack
19 Jan 16
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Could the iPhone 7 be the end of the common headphone jack? The answer is maybe, but probably yes – at least if you are an iPhone fanatic. If you use Apple products you will know that it’s notoriously difficult to borrow a charging cable. For one thing not everyone uses Apple phones and the standard for all other phones is the common micro-USB (still commonly known as a "Blackberry charger fo...
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Huawei Mate 8 is set to take over in popularity on Phonefinder
08 Jan 16
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Hands down the most popular phone of choice on Phonefinder in 2015 was the Huawei Ascend P8 Lite, this powerful budget smartphone was leagues ahead of the competition, and now the new Huawei Mate 8 is set to take over in popularity. Huawei unveiled their new smartphone at the CES show in Las Vegas in 2015. At a glance this Phablet is no different to the competition, however Huawei has made sure th...
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The amazing story of Xiaomi - the new budget cell phone in SA
06 Jan 16
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Xiaomi is commonly referred to in China as "the Apple of China”. In this article we will explain why and why Xiaomi’s launch in South Africa is pretty exciting, and why you may want to consider one of their smartphone contract deals this year.The Core Group (the group responsible for bringing Apple into South Africa) brought Xiaomi to South Africa in November 2015. The group have launched only two...
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All you need to know to take great pics on your phone
10 Dec 15
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December holidays are around the corner, so make sure that you have packed your sunscreen, that your swimming cozzies are in style and that your phone has tons of free memory for all the great pictured you’re going to be taking! Today most cell phones have a decent camera. There was a time between analogue cameras (remember those cameras with real film) and cell phone cameras, this was the digi-ca...
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The best cell phone deals under R150pm
01 Dec 15
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Phonefinder is all about comparing cell phone deals, and when do you need a deal more than in December? In this article we will take a look at the most popular phones and cell phone contracts being chosen this month. We will also reveal some hidden gems among the many hundreds of cell phone deals on offer by all of South Africa’s cell phone service providers. On Phonefinder you will be able t...
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The Pepsi P1 Smartphone
24 Nov 15
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IMAGE: PEPSI/SHENZHEN SCOOBY COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT CO./JD FINANCEThe Pepsi Phone Pepsi seem to have ditched the Cola Wars and headed in a new direction – cellular. Although only available in China the Pepsi Phone is now a real thing.The Pepsi P1 smart phone is licensed to the Chinese company Shenzhen Scooby Communications Equipment Co, it is this company who will be making the Pepsi P1 and not P...
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WeChat and Standard Bank Launch WeChat Wallet
24 Nov 15
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WeChat Wallet in partnership with Standard BankWeChat, in partnership with Standard Bank have launched a digital mobi wallet for your cell phone. The system joins other similar mobile wallets, however this one, the WeChat Wallet aims to rise above the rest. By partnering with Standard bank WeChat already gains a lot of street cred. The mobile wallet comes with state of the art security and so...
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Top Selected Cell Phone Accessories
19 Nov 15
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Top Selected Accessories. Every week Phil will scour the internet and hand-pick his top recommend cell phone accessories.From covers to chargers, Phil will make sure that you find the internet’s cheapest and most handy cell phone accessories. _________19 January 2016NEW Darth Vadar USB Drive8 GB of storage, keep your data with you and safe, even if the Death Star is about to be destroyed. This USB...
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Introducing the Phonefinder Auto-caller
17 Nov 15
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Phil will chase the Network for you and ensure you get that callPhonefinder is all about showing off the latest cell phone contract deals, be they from MTN, Cell C, Vodacom or Telkom. Phonefinder has it all, in fact we have even displayed over 8000 mobile deals at one time. However finding and selecting a deal is of no use if the service provider doesn’t call you! That is why Phonef...
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Huawei Making Waves In South Africa
12 Nov 15
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Huawei. Pronounce wah-way, is the largest telecommunications equipment manufacturer in the World. Let that sink in for a minute. Huawei is by no means a small company. It employs around 140,000 employees and over 46% of those employees are focused on nothing else except research and development. This is a fast moving, innovative and impressive company. To think that the owner, Mr Ren Zhe...
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The Phil Phonefinder Podcast
10 Nov 15
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Phil on Phones is funny, entertaining, random and informative. Phil, a freak of nature, was once just a regular cell phone - but his destiny would change forever one fateful and stormy night when a bolt of lighting would zap Phil to life. Now charged with the knowledge of a thousand phones and an entertainment level permanently set to "entertain", Phil is here to Phil you in!Catch up wit...
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Apps to Help You Lose the Extra Weight and Stay Healthy
09 Nov 15
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It may be slightly late to only start thinking about getting trim for summer now, but when it comes to your health it is never late! In order to help kick start your summer self Phonefinder has compiled 3 apps which, if used with a healthy diet of course, will help you stay focused on the end goal which is getting trim and healthy. So don’t throw away your jeans just yet. We all have smart ph...
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Cell C DataExtenda Bundles
06 Nov 15
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Ever buy cell phone data only for it to expire at the end of the month even though your bundle isn’t complete? Well now Cell C have what they call their mobile data DataExtenda. The DataExtenda lets you roll over your data for another 30 days (you will need to load the DataExtenda before you data bundle runs out). Usually cell phone data bundles only last for a period of 30 days, regardless o...
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Xiaomi Smart Phones are Coming To South Africa
03 Nov 15
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//You may have heard that a new Chinese smart phone manufacturer will be entering into our cell phone market this month, but how much do you know about the Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi? The answer may be "not much”, it may also be "Xiaomi?” Xiaomi, pronounced "SHOW-me” should be big news to you since it is the world's most valuable privately held company and it is coming to Sou...
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