Nokia announces its new location and mapping service, dubbed HERE, for new platforms such as iOS and Android. FULL STORY >

Sony has announced some exciting news for Vita owners, and an ominous warning for software pirates and users of unauthorised content. FULL STORY >

RIM announces the launch date for its new BlackBerry 10 operating system that will power its smartphones and tablets. FULL STORY >

Google and 8ta today announced Free Zone powered by Google, which gives users access to mobile web search and feature-phone-friendly versions of Gmail and Google+ with zero data charges. FULL STORY >

The latest research from Informa Telecoms & Media reveals that mobile subscriptions in Africa will surpass 750 million this quarter. FULL STORY >

The Uniross Power Pod universal charger offers a nifty way to charge multiple devices simultaneously. FULL STORY >

With more than 500 000 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 >

Tired of forking out for high landline and cellular phone bills? The Skype DUALphone enables users to make Skype calls and phone landline numbers as well. FULL STORY >

It might not sport the same amount of offerings as Google or Apple, but the BlackBerry App World still has a few gems on offer. Here are the best apps for the month. FULL STORY >

Samsung's Galaxy S3 replaces the iPhone 4S as the world's best selling smartphone model during Q3 2012. FULL STORY >

MTN has launched its Mahala Data promotion, which sees users of its 10 MB and 75 MB packages receiving extra data at no additional cost. FULL STORY >

This week in the Gaming News Round-up: the first story details for GTA V are announced while EA reveals the pre-order details for Crysis 3. FULL STORY >

New rumours are circulating that Microsoft may very well have an 7" Xbox Surface device in the works. FULL STORY >

Gartner's latest research shows that 821 million smartphones and tablets will be sold this year. FULL STORY >

Web content management company, Sitecore, has announced it has formed a global partnership with Avanade, to deliver a simple, unified approach to digital marketing and web content management. FULL STORY >