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Developers at Georgia Tech have developed an app that could help blind people using touchscreen smartphones send text messages, based on the Braille writing system. The app, which will be developed for Android and iOS devices, is said to be up to six times faster than current options for sending messages for the visually impaired. The app is expected to be released in the next few weeks, and is controlled using six fingers. Users don't need to move their hands to use the app, a crucial advantage over current offerings. ?Users who know how to type Braille well never move their hands,? said...

A report by Analysis firm Ovum claims that mobile networks are losing billions as mobile phone users turn to internet based messaging solutions. More and more users are turning to Social messaging applications such as Facebook Chat, Whatsapp and BBM, leaving networks out of pocket to the sum of almost £9 Billion in 2011. The report took stats from the leading social messaging applications used in major Western Markets, which includes apps like MXit, which is immensely popular in South Africa. Whilst revenues from SMS are down, SMS is still the dominant messaging platform, with a recent YouGov survey showing 81% of smartphone...

One of the driving factors behind the phenomenal growth of Android devices has been the numerous budget handsets available. Samsung is responsible for a good selection of these, and ahead of next week's Mobile World Congress they have released details of two forthcoming devices, the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 and Samsung Galaxy Mini 2. Despite being level-entry devices, these two handsets have a good set of features, offering very good value for money. The quad-band Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 weighs in at 122g, and has a 480 x 800 TFT touchscreen, measuring in at 3.8 inches. Onboard storage on the Ace 2...

LG has announced the forthcoming release of three new Android devices, which will be shown fully at the Mobile World Congress which takes place in Barcelona next week. Information on the devices is limited right now, but it is expected that the Optimus L3 will be launched first, followed by the Optimus L5 and Optimus L7. The LG L 3 will have a 3.2 inch display, whilst the L5 has a 4.0 inch display. The largest of the three devices, the LG L7 comes with a 4.3 inch screen. According to LG, the core essence of the L-Class is a timeless design, with...