Microsoft kicks off the global roll out for its Windows Phone 7.5 Mango update for Windows Phone 7 OS-running smartphones. FULL STORY >

Chip giant Intel will be merging MeeGo into a new Linux-based operating system called Tizen. FULL STORY >

Here are some of the highlights you can expect to see at this year's rAge expo taking place this weekend in Johannesburg. FULL STORY >

Apple sent out invitations to an iPhone event for the 4th of October, presumably to launch the much anticipated next iPhone. FULL STORY >

The Vodafone 555 Blue is focused on making Facebook part and parcel of your mobile life. FULL STORY >

A recent Nielsen survey indicates that the US mobile operating system share of Android has grown. FULL STORY >

Bioware's highly anticipated massively multiplayer online roleplaying game, The Old Republic, finally has a release date. FULL STORY >

Kaspersky Lab has announced that it will be on hand to provide insight on crucial security to online gaming fans at the upcoming rAge expo. FULL STORY >

Although smartphones and tablets have become increasingly powerful platforms, gamers haven't really seen this translating into titles with console rivalling graphics. This looks set to change with the imminent arrival of Shadowgun. FULL STORY >

Sony Ericsson merges the smartphone with a portable gaming console, giving life to its first PlayStation certified smartphone, the Xperia Play. TechSmart puts in some game time with the smartphone. FULL STORY >

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 >

Warhammer 40 000 Space Marine is an enjoyable hack and slash action game that makes you feel near invincible and provides an excuse to annihilate Orks with a variety of satisfying weapons. 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 >

Global networking leader Cisco has launched its enterprise focused tablet, the Cius, locally. FULL STORY >

Google has some advice for Android app developers to ensure that their Honeycomb apps designed for tablets, still perform optimally on Ice Cream Sandwich running smartphones. FULL STORY >