Google releases latest Android distribution figures
By Hanleigh Daniels 4 August 2011Search giant Google makes the latest Android version distribution figures available, showing which version of the ultra popular mobile operating system is the most popular amongst users. FULL STORY >
Mobile operating systems come under scrutiny
By Ryan Noik 4 August 2011According 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 >
Skype updates Android app, adds phones
By Ryan Noik 4 August 2011Skype announced today the release of Skype 2.1 for Android, which adds compatibility with more smartphones. FULL STORY >
Google announces Google Maps Navigation Beta for mobile
By Hanleigh Daniels 2 August 2011Search 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 >
Symantec launches new software for Android devices
By Ryan Noik 2 August 2011Android devices receive their own security package in the form of Norton Mobile Security. FULL STORY >
Samsung launches Galaxy Tab 10.1, showcases Galaxy S2
By Ryan Noik 29 July 2011The Galaxy Tab 10.1 (P7500) tablet was launched last night at a function held at Urban Tree in Sandton. FULL STORY >
Tech News Round-up - Smartphone game of thrones edition
By Hanleigh Daniels 29 July 2011This week in the Tech News Round-up: Samsung eyeballs Apple's place as king of the smartphone OEMs, whilst Qualcomm makes gesture recognition part and partial of its chips. FULL STORY >
China's Alibaba OS takes on Google, Apple
By Ryan Noik 29 July 2011Android and iOS could be faced with a competitor to their mobile operating system dominance. FULL STORY >
Huawei IDEOS X5
By Hanleigh Daniels 27 July 2011Smartphones are taking over the mobile phone scene, with budget conscious devices playing their part in bringing the expanded functionality of these devices to the mobile masses. TechSmart reviews one such phone, the Huawei IDEOS X5. FULL STORY >
Android 3.2 becomes official
By Hanleigh Daniels 18 July 2011The latest version (3.2) of Google's Android mobile OS is officially released, bringing some new functionality to both users as well as developers. FULL STORY >
More details emerge on Sony's tablets
By Ryan Noik 15 July 2011Sony finally unveiled its two new Android tablets to the media for some hands-on time. FULL STORY >
Tech News Round-up - Apple vs. Android edition
By Hanleigh Daniels 15 July 2011In this week's Tech News Round-up: TSMC reportedly starts manufacturing Apple's next generation A6 chip on a trail basis, while Apple intensifies its legal battle with HTC. FULL STORY >
Updated version of Twitter for Android released
By Hanleigh Daniels 14 July 2011Popular social networking site Twitter releases the latest version of its Twitter for Android application for Android-running smartphones. FULL STORY >
Samsung announces the availability of its Galaxy Gio smartphone
By Hanleigh Daniels 12 July 2011Samsung makes the latest handset in its Galaxy line-up of smartphones available, sporting the name of SA's fastest full-back, but not his speed unfortunately. FULL STORY >
Huawei IDEOS S7 Slim
By Mike Joubert 11 July 2011Chinese manufacturer Huawei tries to capture the 7-inch tablet market with the decently priced IDEOS S7 Slim. FULL STORY >
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