Bolo: A reading app for the literacy gap in SA

Developed and launched primarily for India, Google is expanding the app to other regions, mainly in developing countries and in regions where the literacy rate among children is low. The app is already available in Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya.

The app does not need to be connected to the internet to work and is ad-free, with Google saying this minimises distractions. It does not require a sign-in nor does it share personal data.But while testing, the app asked me to grant it permission to collect voice data, app usage activity and photographs, which made me suspicious, even more so when it relates to children.

However, Bolo does state that voice data and photographs will stay on the device and parents or guardians must consent to this to use the app.

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