In this week's Tech News Round-up: TSMC reportedly starts manufacturing Apple's next generation A6 chip on a trail basis, while Apple intensifies its legal battle with HTC. FULL STORY >

Popular social networking site Twitter releases the latest version of its Twitter for Android application for Android-running smartphones. FULL STORY >

Samsung announces the availability of its Kies Air app that enables Galaxy S users to, amongst others wirelessly sync their smartphone with their PC. FULL STORY >

Apple announces that its App Store has reached yet another milestone, further extending its lead in the mobile app race. FULL STORY >

In this week's Tech News Round-up Apple is reportedly set to bring out an HD version of the iPad as well as a security update for its iOS mobile OS. FULL STORY >

Google announces the release of the latest version 5.7 of Google Maps for Android, bringing turn-by-turn Transit Navigation in beta form to the navigation app. FULL STORY >

Taiwanese notebook PC maker Pegatron has reportedly received a manufacturing order from Apple to construct 15 million iPhone 5 phones. FULL STORY >

A new free experimental app called Nokia 3D World Gaze enables Symbian users to get a whole new perspective of their planet. FULL STORY >

Samsung and Apple continues getting caught up in legal battles over patents, with Samsung filing an ITC complaint against Apple this week. FULL STORY >

In this week's Tech News Round-up the successful bidder for Nortel's extensive patent portfolio is revealed, whilst the Android golden goose continues to lay royalty eggs for the Redmond software giant. FULL STORY >

Apple removes pro-Palestinian application from its iTunes store, stresses developer guidelines yet keeps pro-Isreali app in place. FULL STORY >

Cupertino-based Apple takes on Samsung on its home turf and is also reportedly looking to lessen its dependency on the South Korean manufacturer. FULL STORY >

Google looks set to launch a new foray into the gaming world with a recent job listing outing its 'Games at Google' division. FULL STORY >

Korean tech giant Samsung looks at the significant growth of mobile content and smartphone apps. FULL STORY >

A new iPhone and iPod Touch accessory by apptoyz brings augmented shooting action to your Apple device. FULL STORY >