With more than 700 000 apps available for Android smartphones at Google Play, TechSmart would like to help you get to the good ones first. Here are our top Android Apps of the month. FULL STORY >

Nokia may have officially unveiled its follow-up to its best-selling Windows Phone, but the Lumia 525 won't be reaching local shores. FULL STORY >

While the Galaxy S4 has won much acclaim, Samsung has now produced a more ruggedized version that is tougher and more up to a jaunt in the great outdoors. FULL STORY >

IDC finds that worldwide smartphone shipments are on pace to grow by nearly 40% in 2013, whilst the average selling prices of smartphones have declined more than 12%. FULL STORY >

We aim our viewfinder at the smartphone competition and hit the shutter button to find out if the 41 MP camera on the Lumia 1020 makes it the best cameraphone around. FULL STORY >

We strap on Samsung's Galaxy Gear smartwatch in an effort to find out whether the time of wearable technology has arrived. FULL STORY >

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Apple's new iPhone 5s and 5c are now locally available from operators, the iStore, as well as authorised resellers. FULL STORY >

Android as a mobile platform and phablets prove to be popular buying factors for smartphone users during Q3 2013, whilst Windows Phone also shows strong growth. FULL STORY >

The Z30 is the phone with the largest display in BlackBerry's lineup, but is the biggest smartphone from Waterloo also its best? FULL STORY >

A SatSleeve, which brings satellite connectivity to the commonly used iPhone, is now being made available locally. FULL STORY >

Mxit makes a reinvigorated play for the hearts and minds of IM and social networking mobile users via Mxit 7. FULL STORY >

Sony sheds some light on the details surrounding its Android 4.3 and Android 4.4 device update plans. FULL STORY >

Vodacom makes the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c available for pre-order, reveals contract pricing for these smartphones. FULL STORY >

Nokia finally makes the 41 MP boasting Lumia 1020 available to local buyers. FULL STORY >