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 >

Android devices receive their own security package in the form of Norton Mobile Security. 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 >

EA is pulling out all the stops to promote the latest game, FIFA 12, within its highly popular FIFA range, which will be running onto the virtual pitch in September. FULL STORY >

Finnish phone giant Nokia launches its latest handset, the Nokia 500, which boast a good dollop of mid-range specs. FULL STORY >

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

Canon camera owners in South Africa are set to benefit from the company's additional service offerings, including new warranties and free sensor cleaning. FULL STORY >

This week in the Tech News Round-up: Samsung eyeballs Apple's place as king of the smartphone OEMs, whilst Qualcomm makes gesture recognition part and partial of its chips. FULL STORY >

A new financing and leasing service aims to enable businesses to upgrade their IT infrastructure and keep pace with current technologies. FULL STORY >

Canadian smartphone maker Research In Motion (RIM) introduces the latest version of its ultra popular BlackBerry Messenger application, which sports some new abilities. FULL STORY >

A leaked and confidential roadmap of AMDs 2012 desktop plans hints at support for up to a tantalising ten cores in 2012. FULL STORY >

Smartphones are taking over the mobile phone scene, with budget conscious devices playing their part in bringing the expanded functionality of these devices to the mobile masses. TechSmart reviews one such phone, the Huawei IDEOS X5. FULL STORY >

Local branded technology accessories distributor, Gammatek, introduces the IDAPT i4 to the local gadget market, allowing users to charge multiple devices at the same time. FULL STORY >

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

We test Canon's latest all-in-one for the small office and home network, the PIXMA MX870, which boasts wireless connectivity and an automatic document feeder. FULL STORY >