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A new untraceable SMS text messaging system has been developed by computer scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. MIT claims that this system is even more secure than the Tor anonymity network and has the power to create truly anonymous SMS communications. Cracking the code In July 2015, researchers from MIT and the Qatar […]
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A high-tech social enterprise by the name of ‘Ignitia’, has joined the Business Call to Action (BctA), with a commitment to deliver reliable, targeted, affordable tropical weather forecasts in the form of SMS messages to 1.2 million small-scale farms in West Africa by the end of 2017. The purpose of BCtA is to encourage companies […]
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In recent months, online shopping safety has been the focus of many of the large card providers. A growing number of innovative security features have been developed in the payment sector, several of which incorporated biometrics within mobile wallets to identify purchasers. A great example is Apple Pay’s fingerprint sensors which has been integral in […]
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HBO’s Game of Thrones series is arguably one of the most successful shows in TV history, boasting an enormous avid fanbase which stretches to every corner of the globe. Each of last season’s episodes averaged an astounding estimated 19 million viewers. To kick off the last season, HBO launched a mobile website and SMS subscription […]
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Popular instant messaging service Snapchat, renowned for disappearing videos and photos, has announced an update introducing a feature called “Login Verification”. When users choose to enable this feature, Snapchat will send them an SMS code every time they wish to log in to Snapchat on a new device, thus ensuring it is in fact them […]
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FetchMe is a new UK-based service which allows any user to order almost anything through the simple act of sending a text message. It’s like having everything you could possibly desire right at your fingertips (literally). If you fancy a Juicy Burger and can’t be bothered to sort out a delivery, FetchMe will do it […]
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Earlier this year WhatsApp revealed it now has over 700 million monthly users, placing the messenger app in first place among its competitors such as Kik and Facebook messenger, but does this mean these apps are replacing our SMS activity entirely? Well, when we consider that more businesses are using SMS messaging than at any […]
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In January 2015, Microsoft unveiled a cheap, internet enabled Nokia mobile phone (Nokia 215), in a bid to help increase its market share in Africa, the Middle East and Asia. This no doubt, comes as a response to the huge growth of mobile communications including SMS messaging seen in these countries. Now, developing nations are demanding […]
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SMS can be utilised by a range of businesses in a number of great ways. Here are a few examples of different departments which could incorporate SMS messaging into their communication with customers and potential messages they may send. Restaurants and Bars SMS messages can be used as a means to communicate with customers and […]
Continue Reading »For those of us who don’t speak Chichewa, Chipatala cha pa Foni means health centre by phone. In 2011, a so named health centre was launched by the non-profit organisation “VillageReach”, in a bid to connect expectant mothers in Malawi with health workers in order to receive the appropriate careened health services they require. In […]
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