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Social networking giant Facebook, has added VOIP functionality to its Facebook Messenger app.
The company is developing mobile payment technology allowing BlackBerry users to swipe phones to make payments.
A South Korean mobile payment provider has expanded its reach after signing agreements with network operators.
Kaspersky Mobile Security 9 supports the Android and BlackBerry platforms alongside Symbian and Windows Mobile.
IronKey aims to address the mobile device security gap in the Southern African market.
Network carrier, Alcatel-Lucent has signed several network deals in Africa, including Togo.
Local spammers are using international messaging routes to avoid WASPA regulations, says BulkSMS.
Future mobile advertising will harness smartphones' considerable computing power to interact with individuals en masse via clever apps.
The high cost of telecoms in SA underlines the need for a complete ICT policy overhaul.
After sleeping through the smartphone boom, Nokia shifts its focus to using low-tier devices to connect people in developing countries.
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The move is a reflection of both budget pressures and changing technology.