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Thu, January 3rd, 12:55 · Elly Okutoyi

“First ever” African-designed smartphone launched in Congo

Technology firm VMK have launched what it claims is the first ever smartphone fully designed and engineered in Africa into the Congolese market. → Read more
Thu, January 3rd, 10:20 · Kamau Mbote

Microsoft accuses Google of hindering Windows Phone

Microsoft has lashed out at Google, accusing it of providing the Windows Phone with second-class services compared to competitors Android and Apple. → Read more
Thu, January 3rd, 09:42 · Elly Okutoyi

CCK threatens unregistered SIM cardholders with hefty fines

Kenya’s communications industry regulator the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) has threatened mobile phone users with hefty fines or jail terms of up to three years if they fail register their SIM cards by tomorrow. → Read more
Thu, January 3rd, 09:15 · Tefo Mohapi

Ubuntu announces Linux-based alternative to Android for smartphones

Ubuntu, the open source Linux-based operating system founded by South Africa’s Mark Shuttleworth, have announced a smartphone version of their ever popular platform. → Read more
Thu, January 3rd, 08:19 · Paul Adepoju

Nigerian farmers to get 10 million mobile phones – ministry

The Nigerian government has revealed plans to distribute around 10 million mobile phones to farmers in the country, in order to boost agricultural practice and crop production. → Read more
Wed, January 2nd, 13:42 · Richard Cutcher

Some iPhone users blocked by 2013 ‘Do Not Disturb’ bug

In an error with echoes of the iPhone’s 2010 Daylight Savings Time (DST) fiasco, users of Apple’s latest operating system, iOS6, are missing calls because of a ‘Do Not Disturb’ bug triggered by the New Year. → Read more
Wed, January 2nd, 12:17 · Kamau Mbote

Switched off Kenyan SIM cards to be reassigned to new users

SIM cards set to be suspended from service in Kenya for being unregistered will be deactivated permanently and reassigned to new subscribers, Communications Commission of Kenya’s (CCK's) director of consumer and public affairs Mutua Muthusi said yesterday. → Read more
Wed, January 2nd, 08:54 · Elly Okutoyi

Nokia Nigeria promises better e-waste management

Finnish phone manufacturer Nokia has admitted that its e-waste management initiative in Nigeria, dubbed the ‘Take Back Initiative’, has not done as well as expected and promised to come up with better methods to curb the amount of electronic waste in the West African country. → Read more
Sun, December 30th, 16:23 · Gabriella Mulligan

The Most Quirky Mobile Apps of 2012

2012 saw mobile developers outdo themselves, producing a range of innovative and quirky applications to assist mobile users in their professional endeavours and provide ample entertainment via mobile devices. HumanIPO picks out a few favourites. → Read more
Mon, December 24th, 06:00 · Richard Cutcher

Cell C to support BlackBerry 10 devices in South Africa

Cell C have confirmed they will be stocking BlackBerry 10 devices when they are launched in Johannesburg at the end of January. → Read more
Fri, December 21st, 08:44 · Kamau Mbote

RIM feels pinch as BlackBerry users’ drop

BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion (RIM) lost 1 million users in the last quarter alone, the worst attrition in the device’s history, with its net income dropping to just $9 million after a $114 million loss in the third quarter. → Read more
Thu, December 20th, 19:50 · Brandon Gregory

Johannesburg one of RIM’s BlackBerry 10 launch locations

Research In Motion (RIM) will launch the long-awaited BlackBerry 10 operating system in Johannesburg on January 30 as it looks to revive its fortunes in 2013. → Read more
Thu, December 20th, 12:43 · Vincent Matinde

Sybay Health launches mobile app for non-communicable diseases in Africa

South African Sybay Health has announced the launch of the Sante Health platform to address healthcare needs in Sub-Saharan Africa. → Read more
Thu, December 20th, 11:28 · Paul Adepoju

MTN Nigeria executive speaks out over network disruption

As subscribers complain of poor network quality, MTN Nigeria have broken cover and blamed sabotage of its fibre optic cables in northern parts of the country. → Read more
Thu, December 20th, 08:07 · Tefo Mohapi

Eskimi users get mobile music site through iROKING partnership

iROKING has partnered with leading African mobile social network Eskimi, allowing Eskimi users to download tracks from IROKING’s catalogue directly onto their mobile phones. → Read more
Thu, December 20th, 07:15 · Brandon Gregory

SA’s GeoSpark to launch on BlackBerry in new year

GeoSpark, a mobile application taking advantage of the fast growing smartphone location-based services (LBS), is expected to be available on BlackBerry App World on January 5. → Read more
Wed, December 19th, 13:58 · Kamau Mbote

Why Apple-Samsung battle is bad for smartphone industry

The patent battles are seemingly less disturbing compared to the message sent out to the smartphone industry by a court ruling that found Samsung had infringed on Apple’s patents. → Read more
Wed, December 19th, 13:14 · Vincent Matinde

How telecom companies can reinvent themselves amid disruptive technologies

Research has highlighted the need for telecom companies to embrace the new app culture as emerging solutions result in the demise of more traditional product offerings. → Read more
Wed, December 19th, 12:41 · Gabriella Mulligan

Android users targeted by corrupt software

Spammers are targeting Android users by installing corrupt software on to mobile devices when users download games applications, prompting infected mobiles to send out numerous SMS messages. → Read more
Wed, December 19th, 10:40 · Vincent Matinde

Africa will be rising star in mobile revenue

Mobile revenues in Africa are set to see a compound annual growth rate of 4.3 percent despite operators in Western Europe experiencing a plateau in revenues, according to market research firm ABI Research. → Read more