Like Google+, professional networking site, LinkedIn is also growing at an unprecedented rate. FULL STORY >

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 >

Search giant Google updates Gmail for mobile to support the iPhone 4's Retina Display, and also bring about some other improvements. FULL STORY >

Gmail calling is opened up to the international market, and we find it offers a clear, easy experience. FULL STORY >

Google's new social network is receiving a record number of visitors, prompting analysts to question whether it is the most popular site to date. 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 >

The latest browser trend report from Net Applications has Chrome and Safari global usage rates on the rise, whilst IE and Firefox shares are on the decline. FULL STORY >

Nokia fans can rejoice, as the MeeGo running Nokia N9 will be getting its Finnish passport stamped by South African passport control authorities soon. FULL STORY >

Asus introduces the thinnest and lightest netbook PC, the MeeGo-running Eee PC X101, designed to keep users connected to their favourite sites quickly and easily. FULL STORY >

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

Internet security firm Kaspersky Lab warns social networking users around a new malware threats concerning Google's Google+ network. FULL STORY >

In this week's Tech News Round-up Apple's MacBook is discontinued, whilst Mac OS X Lion becomes Apples fastest selling OS. FULL STORY >

Search giant Google reveals its new URL shortcut that will be used to link to official Google products and services, such as Google Docs and Gmail. 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 >