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

Norwegian browser developer Opera Software acquires the American mobile app platform company Handster Inc, in order to strengthen its mobile store offering. FULL STORY >

Intel partners up with Google in order to enable future Android-operating mobile devices to be powered by its Atom CPU range. FULL STORY >

Local operator MTN signs a global agreement with Opera Software, to enhance mobile internet services across Africa and the Middle East. FULL STORY >

Opera Software's Mini and Mobile browsers dominate the mobile browser landscape. We catch up with Phillip Gronvold, Opera Software's product manager for mobile. FULL STORY >

This week in the Tech News Round-up, Sony Ericsson is reportedly tinkering away on a 3D smartphone, whilst the Kodak vs. Apple & RIM trial hits a snag. FULL STORY >

According to a report released this week by market research firm Canalys, Google's Android operating system is staking its claim as the predominant smartphone platform. FULL STORY >

The latest browser trend report from Net Applications has Chrome and Safari global usage rates on the rise, whilst IE and Firefox shares are on the decline. FULL STORY >

Nokia fans can rejoice, as the MeeGo running Nokia N9 will be getting its Finnish passport stamped by South African passport control authorities soon. FULL STORY >

IT Security firm, Kaspersky Lab, releases an update for Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 for Mac, making it compatible with the latest OS out of Cupertino's workshop. FULL STORY >

Asus introduces the thinnest and lightest netbook PC, the MeeGo-running Eee PC X101, designed to keep users connected to their favourite sites quickly and easily. FULL STORY >

Android and iOS could be faced with a competitor to their mobile operating system dominance. FULL STORY >

Mozilla is tinkering away on its own web-based operating system for tablets and smartphones. FULL STORY >

Africa is the region of focus of the latest State of the Mobile Web Report by Opera Software. FULL STORY >

In its latest latest State of the Mobile Web Report, Opera Software provides mobile web users with tips on how to stretch the lifespan of their data bundles. FULL STORY >