In need of some birthday gift ideas? Check out our pick of some of the coolest new tech products and gadgets around. FULL STORY >

Microsoft announces the 4Afrika Initiative and a cost effective Windows Phone OS running smartphone FULL STORY >

For users who crave the S3 experience but in a more affordable and compact package, Samsung presents its Galaxy S3 mini. FULL STORY >

BlackBerry is utilising Trend Micro's app scanning service to further analyze apps submitted to BlackBerry World. FULL STORY >

Apple achieves another first as it surpasses Samsung for the top mobile vendor spot Stateside during Q4 2012. FULL STORY >

Nokia's third Windows Phone 8-operating smartphone, the Lumia 620, is now available for purchase locally. FULL STORY >

BlackBerry launches its new mobile platform and the first couple of devices running the new software. FULL STORY >

Strategy Analytics reveal that Android and iOS powered a record 92% of all smartphones shipped during Q4 2012. FULL STORY >

Apple releases the latest update for its iOS mobile platform, bringing LTE support to more carriers including Vodacom. FULL STORY >

According to Strategy Analytics, smartphone shipments worldwide surpassed the 700 million milestone during 2012. FULL STORY >

Gartner announces its worldwide PC shipment outlook for Q4 2012. FULL STORY >

Samsung surpasses the 100 million sales milestone with its Galaxy S branded smartphone series. FULL STORY >

Nokia announces some preliminary financial figures for its fiscal Q4 2012 and Q1 2013. FULL STORY >

Sony announces its new flagship smartphone - the Xperia Z. FULL STORY >

Nvidia announces its latest mobile processing unit, the Tegra 4 mobile chipset. FULL STORY >