Microsoft has laid claim to royalties from more Android phones under a new licensing agreement. FULL STORY >

CPU and GPU maker AMD invests in software development firm BlueStacks, which will see the company's solution running on tablets and notebooks powered by AMD's range of APUs. FULL STORY >

Google and Samsung joined forces to lift the veil on Ice Cream Sandwich, the latest version of the Android OS, plus the Galaxy Nexus smartphone. FULL STORY >

In this week's Gaming News Round-up, Duke Nukem blasts his way onto Google's Android platform, whilst Nintendo hits a sales milestone for the DS handheld. FULL STORY >

Norwegian browser company Opera Software announces the debut of its Opera Mini 6.5 and Mobile 11.5 browsers on Google's Android platform. FULL STORY >

Bluestacks takes their concept of running your Android apps in Windows and turns it into reality with the release alpha of its Cloud Connect app player. FULL STORY >

Search giant Google releases the latest distribution figures for its Android mobile operating system. FULL STORY >

LG reveals its first LTE smartphone in Korea that also boasts an HD-ready touchscreen. FULL STORY >

Microsoft concludes patent deal with the world's largest Android smartphone maker. FULL STORY >

Korean tech giant Samsung adds two new additions to its Android-powered Galaxy range of smartphones, the Galaxy SII LTE and the Galaxy SII HD LTE. FULL STORY >

A recent Nielsen survey indicates that the US mobile operating system share of Android has grown. FULL STORY >

Korean tech giant Samsung has revealed that it passed the ten million sold milestone for its popular Galaxy SII smartphone. FULL STORY >

Although smartphones and tablets have become increasingly powerful platforms, gamers haven't really seen this translating into titles with console rivalling graphics. This looks set to change with the imminent arrival of Shadowgun. FULL STORY >

Sony Ericsson merges the smartphone with a portable gaming console, giving life to its first PlayStation certified smartphone, the Xperia Play. TechSmart puts in some game time with the smartphone. FULL STORY >

Google has some advice for Android app developers to ensure that their Honeycomb apps designed for tablets, still perform optimally on Ice Cream Sandwich running smartphones. FULL STORY >