Market research firm ABI Research says that Apple and Samsung are responsible for 50% of the smartphone market sales and snap up more than 90% of the profit in this sector. FULL STORY >

A detailed 56 page document detailing Microsoft's next generation Xbox console made a brief appearance on the internet before being removed, providing some details of what to expect in 2013. FULL STORY >

Nokia sells its luxury mobile arm, Vertu, makes changes to its structures and acquires imaging specialists and IP from imagery firm Scalado to cut costs, raise funds and invigorate its mobile devices. FULL STORY >

Microsoft is expected to finally lift the lid on its tablet strategy early next week, and we should finally know whether Windows 8 tablets truly are the ones to watch. FULL STORY >

In this week's Gaming News Round-up: The Dark Knight and Max Payne are coming to a tablet near you, whilst the Ratchet and Clank Collection goes gold. FULL STORY >

RIM and Vodacom reveal new way for local Blackberry users to pay for their apps obtained from BlackBerry App World. FULL STORY >

Google, Facebook, Twitter and co take on bad advertisements, malware and scams on the net via the Ads Integrity Alliance. FULL STORY >

Samsung makes its budget-friendly Galaxy Pocket smartphone available in South Africa. FULL STORY >

SanDisk has recently released their new Extreme Solid State Drives SSD locally, offering a range of benefits compared to traditional hard drives. We talked to Mandy Duncan, IT sales manager at local SanDisk distributor Tudortech, about the Extreme range. FULL STORY >

B&D System Engineers believes businesses can transform the way they communicate and save a significant 80 on line rentals and call charges, by taking advantage of 3CX IP PBX VoIP. FULL STORY >

RIM reveals that the latest version of its BlackBerry smartphone platform, BlackBerry 7.1 OS, is now available for download to local customers. FULL STORY >

Lexmark announces new multifunction printer ranges destined for the local market. FULL STORY >

Apple has lifted the lid on its refresh of the MacBook line, while introducing a MacBook Pro that boasts a Retina display. FULL STORY >

Apple showcases the next iteration of its desktop operating system, Mac OS X Mountain Lion, which will be released next month. FULL STORY >

Remember the name Daniel McCauley, since in future you might hear a lot more from this local filmmaker, after making it to the Your Film Festival semis. FULL STORY >