Pixel 11 leak puts Google’s rumored new color lineup on display

by nouman | Jul 13, 2026 | Google, Google Pixel 11, News

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Alleged Amazon listings reveal the base Pixel 11 in “Obsidian,” “Hibiscus,” and “Pistachio.” The leaked specs point to a 6.3-inch display, 4,985mAh battery, 12GB RAM, and 256GB storage for the $899 model. The listings...

Openserve launches its own ISP, rattling wholesale partners

by nouman | Jul 13, 2026 | Internet and connectivity, Internet Service Providers' Association, Ispa, News, Openserve, Sections, Telkom

Telkom’s Openserve subsidiary is now selling fibre directly to consumers, competing with the ISPs that resell its network.

Lenovo’s leaked Idea Tab Malibu lineup reveals two designs and a splash of new colors

by nouman | Jul 13, 2026 | Lenovo, News, Tablets

Credit: Digital Citizen TL;DR A leak has provided renders of the Lenovo Idea Tab Malibu series. It appears there will be a base model and a Plus or Pro tier. The base model reportedly comes in two colors, while the more premium option comes in three. From the Tab Plus...

Samsung overtakes Apple as smartphone market sinks to a 13-year low

by nouman | Jul 13, 2026 | News, smartphones

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Global smartphone shipments fell 11% YoY as AI-driven demand for DRAM and NAND chips fueled component shortages, higher production costs, and widespread price hikes. Samsung reclaimed the top spot with a 24% global...

Why eMedia’s Openview Stream is skipping South Africa – for now

by nouman | Jul 13, 2026 | Broadcasting and Media, eMedia, Khalik Sherrif, News, OpenView, Openview Stream, RunnTV, Sections

eMedia CEO Khalik Sherrif says South Africa’s high data costs make it hostile territory for free streaming TV.

The Switch 2 OLED might be in the works, but there’s a catch

by nouman | Jul 13, 2026 | News, Nintendo, Nintendo Switch, OLED

Credit: Oliver Cragg / Android Authority TL;DR Nintendo is reportedly evaluating a future Switch 2 model featuring a 1,920 x 1080 FHD rigid OLED panel supplied by Samsung Display. If greenlit, development will begin at the end of this year, targeting mass production...