Apple, Motorola, and Tech Industry Race to Save Indigenous Languages Through Mobile Devices

Major technology companies are partnering with Indigenous communities across North America to prevent the loss of endangered native languages, leveraging smartphones, tablets, and custom-built software to reach the next generation of learners. Over 3,200 of the world's 7,170 languages are endangered, with roughly 97% of global languages facing what researchers call "digital disadvantage"—lacking meaningful internet presence or technological support for learning and preservation.