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 >

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

Nokia reveals that the Amber software update has begun to roll out to Lumia smartphone users. FULL STORY >

IDC sheds light on global smartphone platform shipments during Q2 2013, revealing the growth of Android and Windows Phone amongst smartphone users. FULL STORY >

Nokia announces its newest smartphone in the Lumia range - the Lumia 625. FULL STORY >

It's tough being the middle child, but Nokia's midrange Lumia 720 aims to capture buyers affections via a good looking design and great camera tech. FULL STORY >

Nokia and Vodacom make operator billing available as an alternative apps payment option for Vodacom subscribers. FULL STORY >

Canalys' latest research reveals that Microsoft and BlackBerry needs to prioritise quality- and locally relevant apps for their respective app storefronts over simply boosting the app tally. FULL STORY >

Nokia aims to introduce the Windows Phone 8 smartphone experience to more users via its most affordable WP8 powered smartphone to date - the Lumia 520. FULL STORY >

IDC's latest research investigates the proliferation of mobile platforms during Q1 2013. FULL STORY >

Nokia reveals its latest smartphone - the Lumia 925 - which trades its all polycarbonate casing in for a partial aluminium one. FULL STORY >

Vodacom makes the Nokia Lumia 720 smartphone available to local subscribers. FULL STORY >

Nokia is making its Lumia 720 and 520 smartphones available locally during the course of this month. FULL STORY >

Nokia releases its latest (Q1 2013) interim financial report revealing a decrease in feature phone sales, but uptake in Lumia smartphones. FULL STORY >

IDC expects that during the course of this year smartphones will outship feature phones for the first time. FULL STORY >