In this week's Gaming News Round-up: the first trailer for the forthcoming Need for Speed The Run is released, with the Diablo III launch window and first NCIS-based game also announced. FULL STORY >

Apple board member Al Gore let slip at the Leadership Summit this week that the next iPhone will be launched next month. FULL STORY >

The latest Optimus from LG offers 3D viewing and camera functionality, along with a screen and build we couldn't get enough of. FULL STORY >

A new regional lab for mobile technology entrepreneurs, application developers and innovators was recently inaugurated at The Innovation Hub, Pretoria. FULL STORY >

Research In Motion finally delivers a touch-and-type Bold smartphone with the Bold 9900. FULL STORY >

Japanese gaming behemoth Nintendo reveals that a forthcoming update for the 3DS will bring 3D video recording to the portable gaming system, as well as the release dates for two new 3DS titles. FULL STORY >

A new 1.5 GHz dual-core CPU-powered smartphone is added to HTC's smartphone line-up, offering longer battery life and Beats Audio to boot. FULL STORY >

Finnish phone firm Nokia reveals its Qt developed Nokia Car Mode app, with which it intends to bring the powerful and convenient capabilities of smartphones to cars. FULL STORY >

HTC brings excellent build quality and its sensible Android skin to the budget-level smartphone crowd with the Wildfire S. FULL STORY >

The HTC Desire S delivers a slick Android experience in a compact package that is as much a pleasure to use as it is to hold. FULL STORY >

BlackBerry holding company Research In Motion and local mobile operator Vodacom make the BlackBerry Bold 9900 smartphones available locally. FULL STORY >

Samsung announces the bada 2.0 SDK for the latest edition of its mobile operating system, which delivers improved performance along with enhanced stability. FULL STORY >

Digital media company Yahoo! makes some sweeping changes to its leadership structure in a bid to regain its innovation mojo. FULL STORY >

The KT SpiderPad seems set to offer the best of all mobile computing worlds, transitioning from tablet to smartphone to notebook. FULL STORY >

CPU maker Intel is reportedly also pondering a move to Android or Windows Phone OS, as it will temporarily discontinue work on its MeeGo mobile OS. FULL STORY >