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ne obvious attraction for health officials is the possibility of using smartphones to find out with whom someone diagnosed with COVID-19 has been in contact.Picture: Pixabay.com

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Smartphone vs virus, is privacy always going to be the loser?

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Google, which collects large amounts of data from users of its myriad services, plans to publish information about the movement of people to allow governments...

  • FILE: Cellphone. Picture: Stock.xchng.

    [LISTEN] How your phone’s ‘digital footprint’ makes you traceable

    There's been much talk on the subject after the 'State of Capture' report placed Eskom CEO Brian Molefe in the vicinity of the Gupta home using cellphone records.

    2031 days ago
  • Talking on the phone while driving. Picture: freeimages.com

    Cellphones confiscated from CT motorists to be used in fighting crime

    The city has confiscated more than 10,000 cellphones since its by-law came into effect in 2013.

    2141 days ago
  • A woman holds the new AG #Hashtag phone inspired by South African rapper Cassper Nyovest. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Cassper Nyovest in the palm of your hand

    SA rapper Cassper Nyovest has teamed up with MTN and AG mobile to bring out the new AG #Hashtag cellphone, which includes an app which allows direct chats with the star.

    2230 days ago
  • Cellphone. Picture: freeimages.com

    How phone tapping takes place through apps

    Dominic Cull, Regulatory Advisor at Ellipsis Regulatory Solutions, spoke to Gugs Mhlungu and Sizwe Dhlomo on #NightTalk about how phone tapping can happen through apps used by people.

    2258 days ago
  • An Indian woman speaks on a mobile phone in Suraj village in Mehsana district, some 100 km from Ahmedabad, in February 2016. Picture: AFP.

    Indian villages ban single women from owning 'distracting' mobile phones

    A couple of villages in Mehsana & Banaskantha districts in Gujarat have imposed the ban in recent weeks.

    2283 days ago
  • Picture: CNN.

    US man arrested, charged for confiscating daughter’s phone

    The 36-year-old man took away his daughter's cellphone in an act of discipline.

    2308 days ago
  • Cell phone text. Picture: Free images

    Rethink Education links pupils’ cellphones to learning

    Founder & CEO of Rethink Education, Douglas Hoernle, chats to Cape Talk's Kieno Kammies about an innovative digital education platform that’s changing the way high schoolers learn by using their mobile phones.

    2322 days ago
  • FILE: Two of South Africa's major cellphone networks have warned some of their customers may not be fully aware of how much data is used by modern smart phones. Picture: Free images.

    Two major cellphone providers defend data usage

    MTN and Vodacom say new-technology connections like 4G mean more data is used by devices.

    2468 days ago
  • National Consumer Commission says they've studied the documents and are satisfied that there are grounds for a full scale investigation. Picture: Free images.

    Top phone operators investigated by consumer commission

    Vodacom, MTN, Neotel & Cell C are accused of proposing call and data rate increases.

    2478 days ago
  • FILE: A traffic officer impounds a cellphone along Nelson Mandela Boulevard on 5 July 2012. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN

    10,000 cellphones confiscated from CT motorists

    The City of Cape Town has warned motorists against using their cellphones while driving.

    2503 days ago
  • A police officer using two cellphones on Barry Hertzog Drive in Johannesburg. Picture: Twitter @Schmidt.

    When duty calls...

    A Joburg policeman was photographed driving on Barry Hertzog Drive while using two cellphones.

    2579 days ago
  • FILE: The Department for Correctional Services on Monday said it has improved measures to curb the smuggling of contraband such as cellphones into its prisons. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    Dept improves measures to curb prison smuggling

    The ministry's annual reports revealed more than 54,000 mobile phones were seized during searches.

    2581 days ago
  • FILE: The department’s Manelisi Wolela says only studying inmates are granted internet access under strict conditions. Picture: stock.xchng.

    Investigation ongoing into imprisoned rapist's cyber relationship

    It’s alleged Frans du Toit who is serving a life sentence was given a cell phone by a warden at the prison.

    2582 days ago
  • In restructuring its debt, the cellphone carrier is hoping to free up cash to re-invest in infrastructure. Picture: File.

    Cell C turns focus to investing in network

    In restructuring its debt, the cellphone carrier is hoping to free up cash to re-invest in infrastructure.

    2864 days ago
  • Icasa has disputed accusations by Vodacom and MTN that new regulations regarding mobile termination rates are miscalculated and unlawful.

    Icasa disputes MTN, Vodacom accusations

    The cellphone giants have accused Icasa of unlawful and miscalculated mobile termination rates.

    2984 days ago
  • FILE: Icasa says MTN filed the nearly 400 page application this week and the matter is expected to be heard on 25 February.

    Cheaper call rates delayed for 2 months

    Cellphone call costs are set to drop by nearly 50 percent from 1 May.

    3024 days ago
  • Icasa has announced lower termination rates meaning calls to other networks will become cheaper. Picture: Christa van der Walt/EWN.

    Cellphone tarrifs set to decrease

    Icasa has announced lower termination rates meaning calls to other networks will become cheaper.

    3041 days ago
  • MTN offices in Johannesburg. Picture: defenceweb.co.z

    Sharp fall for Vodacom, MTN shares

    The shares dipped after Icasa said it planned to bring down the cost of calling between networks.

    3155 days ago
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