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 >

Microsoft and enterprise Linux solutions provider SUSE extend their Linux and Windows interoperability agreement by four more years. FULL STORY >

In this week's Tech News Round-up Apple's MacBook is discontinued, whilst Mac OS X Lion becomes Apples fastest selling OS. FULL STORY >

Cupertino-based tech giant Apple releases its latest computer OS in the form of Mac OS X Lion. FULL STORY >

The Cupertino-based iPhone and iPad maker Apple updates its thin and light MacBook Air notebook. FULL STORY >

Local telecommunications giant Vodacom has revealed its reduced data tariffs, which will result in big savings for contract customers. FULL STORY >

Cupertino-based tech outfit Apple updates its Mac mini, providing it with faster processors, better graphics and its latest OS. FULL STORY >

CPU maker Intel will be purchasing semiconductor company Fulcrum Microsystems, which specialises in Ethernet switch silicone. FULL STORY >

Digital imaging giants Nikon South Africa and Adobe South Africa have joined forces. FULL STORY >

The latest version (3.2) of Google's Android mobile OS is officially released, bringing some new functionality to both users as well as developers. FULL STORY >

In this week's Tech News Round-up: TSMC reportedly starts manufacturing Apple's next generation A6 chip on a trail basis, while Apple intensifies its legal battle with HTC. FULL STORY >

Sales for Microsoft's Windows 7 OS remain strong with the company keeping to a global sales rate of around seven copies per second. FULL STORY >

Intel and Toshiba help bring a new film experience to audiences that will see viewers participating in the movie itself via social networking sites. FULL STORY >

Samsung makes the latest handset in its Galaxy line-up of smartphones available, sporting the name of SA's fastest full-back, but not his speed unfortunately. FULL STORY >

Search giant Google is reportedly getting ready to release the latest (version 3.2) update for its Android mobile OS. FULL STORY >