According to reports, Google is aiming to get on the same level as Apple and Samsung, by designing its own set of smartphone chips with the help of a partner. FULL STORY >

While HTC has kept quiet on the new device front, the Taiwanese manufacturer is preparing its Desire 626 smartphone to South Africa through MTN for R269 per month. FULL STORY >

A mid-range smartphone that surprises and intrigues, the Xperia M5 serves up a great display and camera combo that is an undoubted feather in Sony's cap. FULL STORY >

When HTC unveiled its new One A9 smartphone last week, it was priced at $400. That price will change after the initial launch of the device in the States, with a further $100 added on. FULL STORY >

Perhaps the unsung hero of Sony's new Xperia Z5 trio of devices, the Z5 Compact packs plenty of power despite its smaller packaging. FULL STORY >

BlackBerry has been drip-feeding us information about its Android-powered PRIV in recent weeks, but now all the details have been released, along with its sizeable price tag. FULL STORY >

In an unusually short livestream event last night, HTC unveiled its new hero product sporting Android's new Marshmallow (6.0) OS, the One A9. FULL STORY >

With the Apple iPhone 6s unveiled only a few short weeks ago, a Samsung patent has been found, with the company's own version of 3D Touch. Let the trolling begin. FULL STORY >

Believed to be the new HTC A9, here are five things we want to see in the Taiwanese manufacturer's new Marshmallow-powered device, being unveiled this evening. FULL STORY >

Microsoft's first generation of Windows 10 mobile flagships look like solid performers in hand, but their true calling card is the productivity of Continuum. FULL STORY >

Part of Microsoft's cross-platform approach to Windows 10, the mobile version of the OS has its work cut out. We list five things MS needs to nail down to be successful. FULL STORY >

It's an important day for Microsoft, as their first batch of devices custom designed for Windows 10 and Windows Phone 10 are set to be unveiled. Here's what to expect. FULL STORY >

With the P8 Huawei has upped its game and crafted a phone worthy of flagship status. FULL STORY >

Hinging off of IBM's EMM ecosystem, Thuthukani's new Mobile360 Mobile Device Management solution aims to provide a full range of services to better protect corporate data. FULL STORY >

Following Google's Nexus event, the company officially debuted its new Nexus lineup of smartphones, the 5X and 6P, each designed by a different manufacturer. FULL STORY >