TV viewers across the world can engage with extra content related to the programme they’re watching via their smartphones. But the majority of people in Africa aren't smartphone owners. So how is second screen entertainment staying relevant in Africa without the use of these devices?

Smartphones are no longer just a means of communicating. They wake us up, get us from A to B and even help us find love. We’ve almost forgotten their original purpose. Text trumps voicecalls and apps trump SMS – it’s a good time to ask – what’s the future of the mobile phone?

Phone ownership and signal coverage are expanding rapidly in Kenya. In rural areas, SMS messages are a great way for people to communicate advice and expertise. iShamba is making that system even easier, providing Kenyan farmers with key agricultural information for a minimal fee.

The Apple App Store houses over one million apps. Despite once trying to do everything, apps are now being split into single purpose platforms. But how do people actually use them? And which is more useful – the Swiss Army knife approach or a tailored, single purpose app?