Mobile, Page 59
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Sat, October 26th, 12:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
BBM available to African Android, iOS users
BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) for the Android and iOS platforms has arrived in Africa, following its initial launch at the start of the week. → Read more
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Sat, October 26th, 08:00 · Paul Adepoju
MTN Nigeria and Nokia introduce phone trade-in for Nokia Lumia 625
MTN Nigeria has announced a partnership with Nokia that allows its subscribers to trade in their old phones for Nokia Lumia 625 smartphones. → Read more
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Fri, October 25th, 19:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nokia Lumia 1020 debuts in Nigeria with Etisalat partnership
Nokia has introduced the latest in the Lumia series, the Nokia Lumia 1020, into the Nigerian market, through a partnership with Etisalat. → Read more
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Fri, October 25th, 17:30 · Susan Mwenesi
SA’s Sstreamm to launch mobile television streaming service
South African startup Sstreamm is to launch a mobile television streaming service next month named Pockit TV, which will act as a hub for African content. → Read more
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Fri, October 25th, 17:00 · Selipha Kihagi
Kenya’s BRCK launch delayed until next year
Kenyan technology firm Ushahidi has pushed back the release date of BRCK, an internet device designed by Kenyan technology company Ushahidi to keep people connected to the internet during network downtime, until the first quarter of 2014. → Read more
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Fri, October 25th, 12:40 · Nanine Steenkamp
Samsung clarifies smartphone trade-in offer
Samsung has issued a clarification of its smartphone trade-in offer, confirming the opportunity is open to all smartphone owners rather than just BlackBerry users. → Read more
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Fri, October 25th, 12:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria’s Stanbic Bank launches mobile money platform to support international transactions
Nigeria’s Stanbic IBTC Bank has introduced a new platform that allows users of its mobile money service to perform transactions on Amazon and other international sites without using credit cards. → Read more
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Fri, October 25th, 09:30 · Selipha Kihagi
BlackBerry 10.2 OS update due this week
BlackBerry has announced the 10.2 OS update will be released to all BlackBerry 10 smartphones this week. → Read more
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Fri, October 25th, 08:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
LG announces profit increase
LG Electronics has announced a 27 per cent increase in operating profit in the third quarter as compared to 2012, led by mobile device sales but hampered by global television product uptake. → Read more
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Fri, October 25th, 06:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Digital publishing conference to occur in Cape Town
A new digital publishing event will take place in Cape Town, South Africa, bringing together stakeholders to network and discuss industry-relevant issues. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 18:00 · Susan Mwenesi
AppCampus looking for Windows, Nokia Asha apps
Mobile application accelerator AppCampus has extended an invite to all developers with apps that can be used for Windows Phone and Nokia Asha to approach them for funding. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 17:30 · Brandon Gregory
Tariffic launched in SA to combat overspending on mobiles
Tariffic, a technology designed to analyse, manage, and optimise clients’ mobile phone spend, has launched in South Africa, claiming it is set to reduce monthly spending on mobiles by as much as 90 per cent. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 15:30 · Selipha Kihagi
Apple releases iOS 7.0.3 to fix motion sickness
Apple has released a new software update, iOS 7.0.3, to deal with complaints from users about motion sickness, iMessage problems and poor calibration of level sensors on the iPhone 5S. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 12:40 · Nanine Steenkamp
Samsung Africa offers BlackBerry trade-ins
Samsung Africa has made an exclusive offer available to customers, accepting BlackBerry phones in exchange for Samsung devices at a discounted price. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 11:40 · Tom Jackson
Former Apple CEO considers BlackBerry bid – report
Former Apple chief executive officer (CEO) John Sculley is considering a bid for BlackBerry, joining a number of potential suitors for the ailing Canadian phone manufacturer. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 08:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Bookmark app launched
South African digital publication recognition event the Bookmarks Awards has released a tablet app to update users on news. → Read more
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Wed, October 23rd, 19:00 · Selipha Kihagi
Galaxy Gear compatibility extended to S3, S4
Samsung Electronics has announced it will extend compatibility of its smartwatch the Galaxy Gear to more devices, including the Galaxy S3 and S4. → Read more
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Wed, October 23rd, 14:00 · Kamau Mbote
Ugandan youth use UNICEF tool to gain a united voice
A free SMS-based reporting tool in Uganda is allowing the country’s youth to communicate with their government and community leaders using their cell phones. → Read more
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Wed, October 23rd, 13:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
New BBM release surpasses 10m downloads
BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) downloads on Android and iPhone have reached more than 10 million, making it the most downloaded app in 75 countries within its first day of launch. → Read more
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Wed, October 23rd, 10:20 · Paul Adepoju
Paga offers bus.com.ng alternative e-payment option
Nigerian mobile money company Paga has announced a partnership with online bus ticket booking platform bus.com.ng to allow customers to pay for their bus tickets using Paga’s payment options. → Read more
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