A new 1.5 GHz dual-core CPU-powered smartphone is added to HTC's smartphone line-up, offering longer battery life and Beats Audio to boot. FULL STORY >

Intel partners up with Google in order to enable future Android-operating mobile devices to be powered by its Atom CPU range. FULL STORY >

Launched at an event held in Sandton City last night, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play is the world's first PlayStation certified smartphone. FULL STORY >

Local branded technology accessories distributor Gammatek has introduced its contemporary styled telephone accessory for the iPhone to the local market, TechSmart answers the call on the Moshi Moshi 03i for iPhone. FULL STORY >

Verbatim has launched two new portable hard drives particularly for Apple Mac users. FULL STORY >

Wacom have announced the impending launch of its new digital sketch pen, which is aimed at bridging the gap between paper and digital sketching. FULL STORY >

Sony has announced that its forthcoming new portable console will have dedicated apps for social media networks. FULL STORY >

Foursquare is the latest social media site to launch a new feature, which aims to enable users to more effectively create lists of their favourite places. FULL STORY >

Nokia South Africa has launched its new version of Maps, and makes a convincing case for why traffic management is more important than ever. FULL STORY >

Sony, Samsung, Panasonic and co team up to collaborate on a standardised form of 3D active glasses. FULL STORY >

Acer explains how a changing world has compelled it to begin a company-based evolution of its own. FULL STORY >

This week in the Tech News Round-up, Sony Ericsson is reportedly tinkering away on a 3D smartphone, whilst the Kodak vs. Apple & RIM trial hits a snag. FULL STORY >

According to a report released this week by market research firm Canalys, Google's Android operating system is staking its claim as the predominant smartphone platform. FULL STORY >

The South African Federation Against Copyright Theft SAFACT announces the successful completion of the first PlayStation 3 jailbreak raid and arrest, conducted in Johannesburg. FULL STORY >

Search giant Google announces the local availability of Google Maps Navigation (Beta), meaning South Africans will be able to utilise this service to guide them to their destinations. FULL STORY >