Our November episode came a little late (due to the audio issues you may notice), but in the crazy past month we've dealt with proposed license fees for running WhatsApp groups, Starlink getting into shenanigans all over Africa, and the realisation of just how bad our country's cybersecurity situation is, all while talking about the new M4 MacBooks and the PS5 Pro (again). Here we go!

To POTRAZ and the Ministry of ICT: Stop trying to swindle people and make real money through investing in ICT.

Why Every Business Needs a Strong Brand

M4 Macs review roundup: Mac Mini is awesome, the MacBook Pros are adequate and the iMac…. Exists

Dear Starlink: You basically cut off your most enthusiastic and loyal supporters

We're BAAAAACCCCK. Sorry for the major disappearance but the Zimbabwean Perspective is completely back. And what better way to start this podcast again than talking about Starlink coming to Zim in a time when our telecomms/ internet sector is going through some MAJOR changes. At the same time we look at how AI has affected everything from the iPhone 16 and Google Pixel 9 phones to Microsoft's Snapdragon PCs and even the PS5 Pro. Let's get into it!

Starlink has become a catalyst for a huge shift in our telecoms industry.

It’s Official! Starlink is now officially available in Zimbabwe. And ordering it online is (likely) cheaper too!

Windows’ Snapdragon PCs are awesome… even if they still need some tweaks

Google Pixel 9 Event :Okay Google, you have my attention

So, late delivery . We actually covered the Windows 11 event about 2 days after the OS was revealed, but through a lot of weird mishaps, we had to postpone this recording going up for almost a month. there's already a disclaimer at the beginning about things like the compatibility issues but if you want to here us geek out over Windows 11 and read more about it in the articles below, you're in the right spot.

Further reading :

The Reason why Windows 11 might not come to most PCs(and why Microsoft might reverse that decision)

Say Hello to Windows 11: it has a new look, improved multi-tasking, more gaming features and the ability to run Android apps!

We snuck an M1 iPad review in there for fun too..

Okay so two things: 1) sorry we took so long

2) sorry some of the mic quality is hit-or-miss

But we finally got a chance to record again! In this episode of the Perspectivecast we recap the craziness that was Google I/O 2021, talk about racial diversity in technology , more specifically cameras due to Google’s equitable camera initiative , and recap some local movie industry biz after a little recap of our Ster-Kinekor movie interview(did we tell you we’re helping them give away free tickets now?). Add in an M1 iMac review recap (and an M1 iPad review) and we’ve got a lot to talk about, so let’s jump in!

Featured Articles:

An interview with Ster-Kinekor Zimbabwe on the operating in a pandemic,  the state of the movie industry and streaming services, Mortal Kombat  and more.

Google I/0 2021 Recap: From Android a very expressive 12 to smartwatch partnerships to the eerie “inclusive” camera.

Microsoft OneNote needs to STEAL this Google Keep Notes feature

M1 iMac Review Roundup: Elegant Form. Middling Function

Google’s  Inclusive Camera Initiative raises eyebrows and questions over the  representation in cameras self image of people of color.

In our latest episode of the Perspectivecast we talk about Sony’s amazing (yet elusive and expensive) Xperia1 III and Xperia 5 III flagship phones, jump into Apple’s Spring loaded event and talk about everything from the new iMacs and their lack of ports, AirTags and their status as the most first-world product that even Apple has ever made, and the iPad Pro’s need for true purpose in life. Add in a little study of BancABC’s amazing customer-focused strategy and how other banks should follow suit and we’re in full swing of the Perspectivecast. Here we go:

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Mentioned articles:

Sony’s Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III combine the  best of high end photography, display and gaming phones to create  flagships everyone should pay attention to this year.

Apple’s Spring Loaded Event Recap: Impressive looking new iMacs, an (unreasonably?) more powerful iPad Pro and AirTags.

So can we just agree that BancABC is doing almost everything right at the moment?

We're back! After way too many delays(Zimbabwe is a jungle guys) we've finally gotten everyone together for what's not exactly the happiest of tech news: LG leaving the smartphone business. We talk about how LG failed despite being one of the most innovative and capable smartphone makers on the planet, what they could have done better, and most importantly how that affects the rest of the smartphone market both around the world and even here in Zimbabwe. We also talk about the still prevailing pandemic, more importantly the Sinopharm and Sinovac vaccines and how they Zimbabweans are reacting to them, giving our own thoughts on how we should all navigate this unpredictable situation we're in. Add in some more traditional tech news and a look at things to come, and The Perspectivecast is back. Check out more details below: 

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Further Reading:

Farewell LG Mobile: You deserved better……though we hardly knew ye

Why Samsung's Galaxy S21 and S21+ SUCK

WhatsApp’s Privacy Policy change finally made  people in Africa take note of Facebook’s privacy issues, even if they  probably overreacted.

What Spotify coming to Zimbabwe means for music streaming in general.

So what actually caused the TM Pick n Pay hack?

So as our final episode of 2020 , we recap all the big things that happened in the year both in tech and in Zim, from the effects of 2019, the effectiveness of distance/elearning,the public transport situation going into 2021 and how tech and our relationship with it was affected. We also talk about topics we hadn't really covered on the podcast, namely how movies shifting to streaming services could mess up watching movies in cinemas for all of us, and that long awaited PS5 vs Xbox Series X comparison! So let's jump in:

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Further Reading:

Wonder Woman 1984 and the future of how we’ll watch movies

Best Smartphones of 2020

2020 probably proved more than ever that the best Zimbabwean Entertainment is found online.

So with Strive Masiyiwa joining Netflix’s board of director, can we expect to pay for Netflix with EcoCash?

iPhone 12 Pro Max Reviews: Apple finally has the best camera again

Xbox Series X review roundup: The PC-like beast that needs new games.

PlayStation 5 review roundup: It’s huge, it’s awesome , it’s probably worth buying after about a year.

The rise of E-Learning bundle scammers shows all the flaws the model has to begin with.

Econet brings back eLearning bundles and they can now be bought directly from your phone!

In our latest episode Clint and Tinashe have guest Tapiwanashe Manhombo on to discuss the #ZimbabweanLivesMatter online movement, it's impact on Zimbabwe's general socio-political state and what that may mean for free speech online as a whole. We also talk about last week's American Congress hearing's with the tech monopolies of Facebook, Google, Amazon and Apple and discuss what our own government should and shouldn't learn from that. Then we get into some more conventional tech news talking about Microsoft buying TikTok, the Galaxy Note 20 phones and how the Pixel 4A would be the perfect Zimbabwean phone if it was widely available.

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In this week's episode we talk about the impressive PS5 reveal event, how the console stacks up against the Xbox Series X and whether Zimbos will be even able to buy this thing! We also talk about why eLearning bundles from all mobile network providers have these odd methods to getting them and why Sika, among other homegrown apps show promise for Zimbabwe's app ecosystem. Add in some previews into this week's news and uve got our latest episode!

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This week we have one of our writers Brandon Taziwa on talking about both sides of the combi ban, the Ecocash vs RBZ case and Telecel's terrible customer service. We also look at the PS5's upcoming event and the Justice League Snyder Cut being HBO Max's big marketing stunt for launch week subscriptions.

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