Local mobile operator Vodacom will be launching a program to support local talent in applications development for its Vodacom Apps Store. FULL STORY >

Apple sent out invitations to an iPhone event for the 4th of October, presumably to launch the much anticipated next iPhone. FULL STORY >

Apple board member Al Gore let slip at the Leadership Summit this week that the next iPhone will be launched next month. FULL STORY >

Intel says the personal computing experience is undergoing another fundamental transformation as the company leads the creation of Ultrabook, a new category of mobile devices. FULL STORY >

GPU and mobile processor maker Nvidia reveals its Windows 8 Developer Program. FULL STORY >

Samsung announces the bada 2.0 SDK for the latest edition of its mobile operating system, which delivers improved performance along with enhanced stability. FULL STORY >

Cellular company Vodacom is preparing to launch its own apps initiatives, which will cater to a majority of platforms. FULL STORY >

This week in the Tech News Round-up: Steve Jobs successor reassures that Apple will continue as is, new Samsung tablets may be impending FULL STORY >

The Cupertino-based tech outfit Apple gets a new CEO and Chairman of the Board, as Steve Jobs resigns his post and takes on a new role in the world's most valuable company. FULL STORY >

Microsoft SA announce new improvements to its App hub developer portal for Windows Phone 7 mobile operating system. FULL STORY >

AMD have launched its latest software development kit to enable developers to take advantage of its Accelerated Processing Units. FULL STORY >

BlackBerry maker Research In Motion has released the latest version of the BlackBerry WebWorks SDK for its Tablet OS. FULL STORY >

Adobe updates Flash Builder 4.5 as well as Flex 4.5, allowing application developers to construct apps for iOS-running devices and the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. FULL STORY >

CPU and GPU maker AMD unveils its new set of OpenCL software development tools and solutions. FULL STORY >

With over 100 000 apps available for Android smartphones at the Android Market, TechSmart would like to help you get to the good ones first. Here are our top Android Apps of the month. FULL STORY >