Articles by Gabriella Mulligan

Articles by Gabriella Mulligan, Page 45

Mon, January 28th, 16:48 · Gabriella Mulligan

Safari users claim Google code bypasses security settings

Google is to face further legal battles over allegations of use of hidden cookies, with one claim already launched in the UK and a potential mass-action under coordination. → Read more
Mon, January 28th, 14:03 · Gabriella Mulligan

Apple to release 128GB iPad, reports

Apple may be set to release an iPad 4 model with 128 GB of memory to complement the existing fourth generation iPad range, reports suggest. → Read more
Mon, January 28th, 13:10 · Gabriella Mulligan

Ugandan students design smartphone

Students at the University of Makerere in Uganda have finalised designs for a smartphone, in an attempt to localise production and create a specifically Ugandan device for the market. → Read more
Fri, January 25th, 12:09 · Gabriella Mulligan

Dell launches Windows 8 devices in Nigeria

Dell has launched its range of XPS hybrid devices running Windows 8 in Nigeria, including the much-awaited XPS 12 convertible Ultrabook. → Read more
Thu, January 24th, 20:20 · Gabriella Mulligan

Kenya ICT Board in US$1.6 million partnership with NaiLab

The Kenya ICT Board has launched a US$1.6 million partnership with private tech business incubator NaiLab as part of efforts to support small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and build the country’s economy. → Read more
Thu, January 24th, 14:59 · Gabriella Mulligan

Pope highlights importance of social media

Pope Benedict XVI has used World Communications Day to highlight the importance of social media to the expansion of the Catholic Church across coming generations and to the progress of human society. → Read more
Thu, January 24th, 07:23 · Gabriella Mulligan

Large-screen iPhones to be available from 2014, report says

Speculation that Apple is set to release a large-screen iPhone continues, as a new report suggests the device will be available from 2014. → Read more
Wed, January 23rd, 17:27 · Gabriella Mulligan

Twitter announces updates to Embedded Tweets

Twitter has revealed updates to its Embedded Tweet feature, allowing easier embedding and faster visibility on sites while making the feature more aesthetic. → Read more
Fri, January 18th, 11:33 · Gabriella Mulligan

Smartphone applications unreliable in skin cancer detection

Smartphone applications purporting to diagnose skin cancer often return incorrect results and prevent timely detection of the illness, new research shows. → Read more
Fri, January 18th, 10:22 · Gabriella Mulligan

Spacecom satellite to provide AFCON broadcast capacity

Satellite operator Spacecom will provide broadcast capacity for the coverage of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) via its AMOS-5 satellite fleet, the latest time the company has been selected to broadcast a major sporting event. → Read more
Wed, January 16th, 15:42 · Gabriella Mulligan

OPINION: Facebook must look to emerging markets for growth

Facebook will be forced to focus on expanding its user base in emerging markets if founder Mark Zuckerberg is to realise his dream of connecting the world, with reports suggesting use in developed markets is nearing saturation. → Read more
Wed, January 16th, 14:33 · Gabriella Mulligan

Ethiopian telecoms sector amongst most corrupt in country

The telecommunications sector in Ethiopia is one of the most prone to corruption, according to a much-anticipated World Bank report which shines light on the role of state-run operator Ethio-Telecom. → Read more
Tue, January 15th, 15:05 · Gabriella Mulligan

Pill-sized camera may assist early cancer detection

US doctors have created a pill-sized camera which can take detailed images of a patient’s gullet, potentially improving cancer early-detection rates. → Read more
Tue, January 15th, 09:13 · Gabriella Mulligan

Orange and Baidu launch African mobile Internet browser

France Telecom through its subsidiary Orange and Chinese search engine Baidu have launched a browser designed specifically for low-cost smartphones in the African market. → Read more
Mon, January 14th, 18:14 · Gabriella Mulligan

Java update insufficient, say experts

The emergency update to Java software issued by creators Oracle Corp on Sunday is insufficient to protect against identity theft and cybercrimes, according to security experts. → Read more
Mon, January 14th, 15:18 · Gabriella Mulligan

Pule to appeal e.tv court ruling

The South African Department of Communications (DoC) is to lodge an appeal against a High Court ruling granting e.tv, SABC and free-to-air broadcasters control of digital set-top boxes. → Read more
Fri, January 11th, 17:19 · Gabriella Mulligan

Vodacom bids for Zambian mobile licence

South Africa’s Vodacom has submitted a bid for Zambia’s fourth mobile operating licence, as the Zambian government takes steps to revoke a legal instrument blocking the entry of further operators. → Read more
Fri, January 11th, 07:38 · Gabriella Mulligan

High demand for iPhone 5 leaves South Africans in limbo

Demand for the iPhone 5 has exceeded stocks available in stores, leaving South Africans hoping to buy the smartphone disappointed. → Read more
Thu, January 10th, 14:30 · Gabriella Mulligan

RIM to launch six new smartphones in 2013

Research in Motion (RIM) will be launching up to six smartphones covering a range of price categories over the course of the year, in a bid to increase its flagging market share. → Read more
Wed, January 9th, 14:36 · Gabriella Mulligan

TCRA postpones public hearings on interconnection rates

The Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) has postponed public hearings to discuss cost-based interconnection rates for mobile telephones in order to allow sufficient time for industry players to submit their views. → Read more