With the growing popularity of smartphones and tablets, and the vast majority of users in South Africa relying on mobile connections to access the internet, for many, data usage has become even more important than voice or SMS services. FULL STORY >

You'll never come close to going through all the apps in Apple's App Store. TechSmart finds the best free apps that the App Store has to offer. FULL STORY >

With over 400 000 apps available for Android smartphones at Google Play, TechSmart would like to help you get to the good ones first. Here are our top Android Apps of the month. FULL STORY >

IDC has stated that China will overtake the US as the number one smartphone market this year. FULL STORY >

Samsung makes its Galaxy Beam smartphone available to users in South Africa. FULL STORY >

Canon has announced a new addition to its Cinema EOS system, the C100, which is squarely aimed at professional, independent filmmakers. FULL STORY >

HTC announces its new Desire X smartphone, targeted at the Asia Pacific and EMEA regions. FULL STORY >

Samsung has officially lifted the lid on its followup to the Galaxy Note, revealing the even larger Galaxy Note 2 phablet. FULL STORY >

This week in the Gaming News Round-up a new multiplayer mode is announced for Aliens: Colonial Marines, while a new new Metal Gear Solid title is hinted at. FULL STORY >

Samsung reveals its first Windows Phone 8 running smartphone, the ATIV S. FULL STORY >

LG reveals the newest device in the Optimus range, the Optimus L9. FULL STORY >

Sony pulls the wraps off of its new Xperia T, Xperia J and Xperia V smartphones. FULL STORY >

Sony has unveiled a massive, 84" LCD screen, which it asserts will offer an unrivalled viewing experience. FULL STORY >

Sony has revealed its Windows 8 ultrabook and slate hybrid, the Vaio Duo 11, which boasts some impressive specifications and alluring functionality. FULL STORY >

Mozilla makes the latest edition of its popular web browser, Firefox 15, available for download. FULL STORY >