Gartner says Windows 8 and Office 2013 are must take gambles for Microsoft, within a world where mobile devices are becoming the norm. FULL STORY >

Nokia announces two new Series 40-running Asha feature phones, the Asha 308 and 309. FULL STORY >

RIM's BlackBerry Buddies provide some tips for RIM smartphone users that will assist them in boosting battery life. FULL STORY >

HTC announces two new Windows Phone 8 powered smartphones, the new Windows Phone 8X and 8S. FULL STORY >

IDC increases its 2012 tablet shipment forecast on the back of continued strong demand. FULL STORY >

Apple reveals some of the latest stats surrounding sales of its new Mac OS X Mountain Lion desktop OS, App Store and iOS devices sold. FULL STORY >

This week in the Gaming News Round-up: Nintendo finally reveals the release date of its forthcoming Wii U console, while Bayonetta 2 is announced as a Wii U exclusive. FULL STORY >

Nokia announces more details surrounding software updates for its first range of Windows Phone OS running smartphones. FULL STORY >

Apple announces its latest smartphone, the iPhone 5, which sports a new look and hardware. FULL STORY >

Gartner states that free application downloads will account for the clear majority of app downloads during 2012. FULL STORY >

Nielsen says that young adults and teens are driving smartphone adoption Stateside. FULL STORY >

Google's latest acquisition is internet-based malware scanning company VirusTotal. FULL STORY >

Motorola Mobility unveils three new Android running smartphones. FULL STORY >

Nokia announces the Lumia 820 and Lumia 920 Windows 8 running smartphones. FULL STORY >

Donna Palinhos, head of content and community at NATIVE, SA's largest independent digital marketing agency, provides the do's and don'ts of social media. FULL STORY >