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 >

Search 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 >

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 >

Skype announced today the release of Skype 2.1 for Android, which adds compatibility with more smartphones. 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 >

Android devices receive their own security package in the form of Norton Mobile Security. FULL STORY >

The Galaxy Tab 10.1 (P7500) tablet was launched last night at a function held at Urban Tree in Sandton. FULL STORY >

This 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 >

Android and iOS could be faced with a competitor to their mobile operating system dominance. FULL STORY >

Smartphones 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 >

The 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 >

Sony finally unveiled its two new Android tablets to the media for some hands-on time. 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 >

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

Samsung 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 >