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NATIVE Mobile Report highlights some NB industry issues

The latest issue of the NATIVE Mobile Report covers some important industry events - including the launch of iPhone 5 and the release of iOS6, the Loeries and the 4G race that is hotting up in SA.

10 Oct 2012

The report is designed to be a monthly snapshot of mobile news, views, events & developments locally and abroad.

The main sections cover Mobile Events and Happenings, the Mobile Landscape, Mobile Handsets & Operating Systems, Mobile Networks, Mobile Banking and Social Networks respectively.

The NATIVE Mobile Report (large file).

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Elon Musk launches AI-powered Grokipedia to rival Wikipedia

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Local trailblazers put SA products on the world stage

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The KFC at Epsom Downs Shopping Centre, Bryanston, Sandton (image source: © Eva-Last

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First SA Google Search CPC and CTR industry benchmark

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Keshin Govender, head of creative and production at Siemens AG talks about how a purpose-driven creativity approach has given the company measurable results (Image supplied)

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Steven Mervis, head of strategy at MscSports, says while Mental Health Month ends today, the topic shouldn’t (Image supplied)

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Gail Schimmel, CEO of the Advertising Regulatory Board, talks about the need to regulate advertising of online gambling (Image source: © 123rf )

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The International Echo trophy lands in South Africa!

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Inkosi Thathezakhe Special School in the Mzinyathi District will stay closed until its needs are fully met, says Dudu Moloi, chair of the School Governing Body. Photo: Bongane Motaung / GroundUp

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