Ring tone, wallpaper, application and anti-virus services of Cairo’s thriving mobile phone market in Abdul Aziz Street. Most of the people in this photo are …
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Given the splendor of our apartment it might surprise you that last night I checked into a suite of the delightfully named New Riche Hotel – situated in one of Cairo’s more down-market districts. Oh the glamour – the hotel does have a faded splendor but those times are well gone.
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The slides for yesterday’s presentation on An Anatomy of Mobile TV Use Cases at the Annenberg Center for Communication can now be viewed here. The presentation …
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The physical size and volume of devices waiting to be repaired. Photo above Kampala, Soweto here.
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The physical size and volume of devices waiting to be repaired and cannabalized compared to the equivilent number of mobile phones (photo above Soweto, Kampala …
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Long queues to clear security checks at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International airport providing plenty of time for looking around and passenger watching. Due to the …
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Wandering around UB and chance up disciples playing football in a temple complex. They invite me into the warmth for a reason – to mine …
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What does your phone number say about you? Numbers for sale in Ulan Bataar. Mobicom – the primary Mongolian carrier has semi-automated the process with in-store phone …
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What percentage of mobile phone users have straps? How is location of device in trouser pockets influenced by strap usage? What are the design …
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