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The Korean tech firm Samsung's Galaxy range is populated by a variety of Android-operating inhabitants. TechSmart reviews one which is targeted at the first-time smartphone users or limited-budget crowd. FULL STORY >

Apart from being purchased by Google, Motorola Mobility launched the Atrix smartphone and Xoom tablet locally. We talked to Megan Nicholas to discuss these interesting developments. FULL STORY >

We talked to Rob Orr, vice president for Product Management at RIM, about the new BlackBerry Curve 9360. FULL STORY >

Taiwanese smartphones and tablet maker HTC reveals two new Windows Phone 7 OS-running additions to its smartphone line-up, the HTC TITAN and the HTC Radar. FULL STORY >

Samsung's newly announced SE-208BW optical drive does double duty as a smart media hub, enabling users to wirelessly stream and play CDs and DVDs on numerous devices. FULL STORY >

Sony Ericsson showcases an updated version of its slim, sexy Xperia arc smartphone, dubbed the Xperia arc S, during IFA in Berlin. FULL STORY >

The world's biggest manufacturer of Android-operating smartphones, Samsung, reveals its new naming strategy to assist in mobile product awareness and feature identification. FULL STORY >

New bada 2.0-running Wave 3, Wave M and Wave Y smartphones from Samsung are revealed, with these combining stylish design with ChatON mobile communication service. FULL STORY >

Cellular company Vodacom is preparing to launch its own apps initiatives, which will cater to a majority of platforms. FULL STORY >

The Finnish phone giant Nokia shows off its latest update for the Symbian mobile OS, Symbian Belle, successor to its recently launched Symbian Anna operating system. FULL STORY >

Espoo showcases three new smartphones, all operating on its forthcoming Symbian Belle OS. FULL STORY >

Microsoft SA announce new improvements to its App hub developer portal for Windows Phone 7 mobile operating system. FULL STORY >

The NPD Group says that Googles Android mobile OS army still continues to dominate the smartphone landscape in the States, but Apples iOS cult is also growing its following. FULL STORY >

BlackBerry fans rejoice as Research In Motion introduces its new BlackBerry Curve range, with the Curve 9360 coming to South Africa. FULL STORY >