Google brings its Instant Apps to the Play Store, allowing users to give apps a test run before committing to a full install. FULL STORY >

In a surreptitious move from Microsoft, the company has opted to remove support for payments via Bitcoin on its Windows app store. FULL STORY >

The current US exchange rate is about to affect our smart devices, with Apple set to increase the price of apps in South Africa, Canada, New Zealand and other countries this Friday. 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 >

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

Twitter updates its official Android and iOS applications to make timelines more engaging for mobile device users. FULL STORY >

The last couple of weeks have been eventful when it comes to smartphone news and releases. Catch up with it all in our smartphone news round-up. FULL STORY >

Apple announces its new MacBook Pro that boasts Intel’s latest Core i processors plus makes the newest edition of Mac OS X dubbed Mavericks available for download. FULL STORY >

You'll never come close to going through all the apps in Apple's App Store. TechSmart finds the best free apps that the App Store has to offer. FULL STORY >

Twitter reveals some security as well as feature updates for the official Android and iPhone applications. FULL STORY >

Ahead of Apple’s App Store five year anniversary, several notable apps have appeared on the store for free. FULL STORY >

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

RIM reveals that the recently renamed BlackBerry World app store will be home to a slew of multimedia content. FULL STORY >

Apple blasts passed the 40 billion app download milestone with its App Store. FULL STORY >

RIM announces the launch date for its new BlackBerry 10 operating system that will power its smartphones and tablets. FULL STORY >