While the Desire 626 is a solid all round mid-range smartphone from HTC, it gets overwhelmed when compared to the mounting competition from other manufacturers. FULL STORY >

Following its October Windows 10 device event, all the focus has been on Microsoft's Surface lineup. Now the Lumia 950 will get time to shine, with reported 20 November launch date. FULL STORY >

If you’ve just considered the P8 as your next smartphone, hang onto your horses. Huawei’s latest flagship has been introduced at a function held in Hyde Park yesterday – the Mate S. FULL STORY >

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 >