IDC sheds light on global smartphone platform shipments during Q2 2013, revealing the growth of Android and Windows Phone amongst smartphone users. FULL STORY >

Sony has a good thing going with its latest smartphones. We’ve seen it with the Xperia Z and Tablet Z, now it’s going mid-range via the V. FULL STORY >

In this week’s Gaming News Round up: id Software explains the Doom 4 delay, Dragon Age 3 brings back dwarves and elves, and FIFA 14 gets ‘physics-cal’. FULL STORY >

LG showcases its new flagship smartphone - the G2. FULL STORY >

Some of the most imminently useful gadgets are also the simplest, at least in appearance. Case in point: the Powerchimp 4A dual purpose charger FULL STORY >

Vodacom is aiming to get more smartphones in the hands of mobile users in South Africa courtesy of the Vodafone Smart Mini. FULL STORY >

Premium hatchbacks are very popular in South Africa due to plenty of tech and safety features, sublime styling, comfortable ride quality, and a dash of sportiness to boot. FULL STORY >

Twitter reveals some security as well as feature updates for the official Android and iPhone applications. FULL STORY >

TomTom delivers a navigation solution tailored for bikers in the form of the TomTom Rider. FULL STORY >

Sony’s PS Vita console has received yet another system update and a few new nifty enhancements. FULL STORY >

The newest research from ABI Research has revealed that Samsung and Apple's smartphone channel dominance leaves little room for the others in the mobile device market. FULL STORY >

External hard-drives remain the stars of the backup and storage show. WD's My Passport HDD delivers an extra helping of portability to these type of devices, but how does it fare in other areas? FULL STORY >

With more than 700 000 apps available for Android smartphones at Google Play, TechSmart would like to help you get to the good ones first. Here are our top Android Apps of the month. FULL STORY >

Cisco’s latest Visual Networking Index has pointed to a near future characterised by mind boggling exponential growth of IP connections. FULL STORY >

Vodacom makes the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active, S4 Mini, and S4 Zoom smartphones locally available. FULL STORY >