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latest news & developmentsA new app ‘speaks’ 50 African languages
The OpenG, a vocal assistant that responds to commands in local languages, improves accessibility for Africans who don’t read or write
Villagers flock to take HIV tests
As a result of an NGO in the Eastern Cape using incentives to encourage people to check their status, HIV testing has tripled in four villages.
African mobile markets on exponential growth track
Africa’s mobile markets are poised for high growth, according to a number of reports released recently by PwC, Deloitte and the GSM Association.
Emerging markets keep BlackBerry afloat – for now
Is BlackBerry manufacturer RIM out of the woods? If all you looked at was its after-hours share price and analysts’ forecasts, you might think so.
China says no limits on Google’s Android
China has assured mobile phone companies using Google’s Android operating system that the technology will be allowed if it complies with regulations.
Can you watch on the trot?
News Corp’s online social network MySpace is about to make video clips from its members’ pages available for viewing on mobile devices.
MTN to pursue Reliance talks
MTN said on Saturday it was still pursuing tie-up talks with Reliance Communications after a dispute erupted over who has the first right to buy the Indian cellular operator.