Internet security solutions provider, Bitdefender, have released its new Total Security 2012 software, with several key new features that are aimed at protecting users from hackers, viruses and identity theft. 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 >

Skype announced today the release of Skype 2.1 for Android, which adds compatibility with more smartphones. FULL STORY >

The benefits and pitfalls of wireless technology were discussed in detail at the recent Miro IP Convergence conference held in Midrand. FULL STORY >

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

The South African Federation Against Copyright Theft SAFACT announces the successful completion of the first PlayStation 3 jailbreak raid and arrest, conducted in Johannesburg. FULL STORY >

Samsung buys Silicone Valley-based memory maker Grandis, beefing up its patent portfolio in the process. 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 >

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 >