Google has some advice for Android app developers to ensure that their Honeycomb apps designed for tablets, still perform optimally on Ice Cream Sandwich running smartphones. FULL STORY >

Korean tech giant Samsung will reportedly be going open-source with its own bada mobile OS next year. FULL STORY >

Samsung unveils its solar powered NC215S netbook for the ultimate eco-computing experience. FULL STORY >

Samsung countersues Apple in the southern hemisphere, after losing a crucial patent case against the company in Germany. FULL STORY >

A new 1.5 GHz dual-core CPU-powered smartphone is added to HTC's smartphone line-up, offering longer battery life and Beats Audio to boot. FULL STORY >

The world's first Bluetooth enabled, global, handheld satellite phone has been launched in South Africa. FULL STORY >

The South Korean tech giant Samsung has now sued Apple in France, following its loss to Apple in a patent lawsuit filed in Germany by Apple. FULL STORY >

Technology, product design, product development and marketing company ClassCo sues various smartphone makers over alleged patent infringement. FULL STORY >

CPU maker Intel is still committed to its MeeGo operating system, but is reportedly looking to fill the development void left after being jilted by its Finnish ex. FULL STORY >

Absa experiences a significant year-on-year increase in financial transactions, made via its three cellphone banking offerings. FULL STORY >

Flash memory cards manufacturer SanDisk experiences significant market growth in the Middle East and Africa MEA region. FULL STORY >

In this week's Gaming News Round-up: there are six releases emanating from Activision Blizzard over the next three years and Deus Ex: Human Revolution DLC on the way. FULL STORY >

The South African government isn't going to legislate or regulate RIM's encrypted BlackBerry messenger services. FULL STORY >

DStv Mobile has announced that its Drifta DStv Mobile decoder is set to make its debut on Android, but only on certain devices. FULL STORY >

Samsung announces the bada 2.0 SDK for the latest edition of its mobile operating system, which delivers improved performance along with enhanced stability. FULL STORY >