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New UK virtual network offers real-time SMS monitoring to protect children

Anvil Mobile, a virtual network that uses Three UK, has created a new mobile service for children and vulnerable adults. It’s called ‘Simply Safe’ and it automatically scans every text message sent and received to identify potential risks.

The Simply Safe SIM sends a text message or email to a parent, guardian or carer if abusive language and possible bullying or predatory behaviour is detected.

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Mobile video sharing service Bambuser improves its iPhone app

Mobile video sharing service Bambuser has announced an updated iPhone application that offers improved audio and video quality.

The company’s service lets users broadcast live video from their mobile phone while also receiving live messages from viewers.

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Vodafone UK looks for more business-focussed virtual networks

Vodafone UK and Gamma Telecom have signed a Mobile Virtual Network Aggregator wholesale agreement, enabling Gamma to create Mobile Virtual Network Operators on the Vodafone network.

It’s Vodafone UK’s first MVNA that specifically targets the business market and is due to go live in Q2 2011.

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Text message offers crop advice for Philippine rice farmers

Simone Orendain of voanews.com writes:

A new program offers rice farmers in the Philippines advice on fertilizer use via their cell phones.

International Rice Research Institute scientists have spent 18 years refining a computerized system to give farmers advice on just how much fertilizer to use...

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Google launches mobile printing service

Last Spring, the beta version of Google Cloud Print was launched.

It enabled users to print from any browser without needing to install any software; all that was needed was an internet-connected Windows PC witha connected printer.

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