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 >

RIM are gearing up for a fight, with the impending launch of five new BlackBerry smartphones on the near horizon. FULL STORY >

Dell's new Vostro 3000 series is aimed squarely at business users. FULL STORY >

Local cellular network MTN releases two applications under its Mobile Applications Solutions umbrella. FULL STORY >

Our gaming news round up this week looks at delays, release dates and a frank interview with EA chief executive officer John Riccitiello. FULL STORY >

Two new NOCS headphones have been made available in South Africa FULL STORY >

Asus have announced the impending launch of their active noise cancelling pro gaming headset. FULL STORY >

Google launches Google Engage locally, a new support system to help web professionals get in touch with business. FULL STORY >

Microsoft has launched its new Office 365 cloud service in 40 markets worldwide. FULL STORY >

Apple removes pro-Palestinian application from its iTunes store, stresses developer guidelines yet keeps pro-Isreali app in place. FULL STORY >

We jump down the rabbit hole and straight into the demented world of Alice: Madness Returns FULL STORY >

In this week's gaming news round-up we tread the path of darkness with Alice: Madness Returns and the upcoming Lucius, as well as taking a look at BF3 DLC, Steam drama and Duke's initial performance. FULL STORY >

South African companies trying to sweat their aging technology assets may actually be losing money instead of saving it. This according to Intel SA FULL STORY >

Samsung recently hosted its Africa Forum 2011 in Nairobi, Kenya. The event showcased the Korean brand's latest products, giving journalists from around Africa the opportunity to interact with the latest products. Here are our top choices from the Forum. FULL STORY >