Canadian smartphone maker Research In Motion (RIM) introduces the latest version of its ultra popular BlackBerry Messenger application, which sports some new abilities. FULL STORY >

Search giant Google has bought facial recognition software firm PittPatt. FULL STORY >

Finnish phone giant Nokia releases its second quarter 2011 results, which can be summarised in the following manor: Here lies Nokia: former top smartphone maker. FULL STORY >

South Africa's third cellular network Cell C looks to become first on your list of mobile internet providers, announces new bigger bundles broadband products. FULL STORY >

The iPhone and iPad maker Apple provides its 2011 Q3 financial results, showing record quarterly revenue and quarterly net profit figures. FULL STORY >

Anonomous, the notorious hacker group responsible for a series of cyber attacks on financial institutions last year, has launched their own social networking site. FULL STORY >

In 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 >

This week's roundup reveals another extension to the Uncharted 3 multi-player beta, the announcement of a Monkey Island Special Edition collection and several reasons to look forward to September. FULL STORY >

Popular social networking site Twitter releases the latest version of its Twitter for Android application for Android-running smartphones. FULL STORY >

Micro-blogging website Twitter announces that more than a million apps has now been written to support its expanding tweeting infrastructure. FULL STORY >

Intel and Toshiba help bring a new film experience to audiences that will see viewers participating in the movie itself via social networking sites. FULL STORY >

Researchers at John Hopkins University study health trends on Twitter. FULL STORY >

Africa's largest instant messenger and mobile social network, MXit, reveals a boost in new registrations following a recent redesign. FULL STORY >

The world watches as shuttle Atlantis prepares to blast into space to mark the end of the iconic space shuttle program. FULL STORY >

Long-time Facebook rival MySpace is sold off by its owners, faces uncertain future. FULL STORY >