RIM rebrands its app front, BlackBerry App World, as BlackBerry World in preparation for the upcoming launch of BlackBerry 10. FULL STORY >

Net Applications announced the latest global desktop OS usage figures, showing which OS is used most by computer users worldwide. FULL STORY >

After more extensive use of this superb camera in the field, these are our top three favourite features of it in general usage. FULL STORY >

Sony may well be making an official announcement of the PS4 as early as May, according to a recent interview with its vice president, Hiroshi Sakamoto. FULL STORY >

IDC presents its latest figures surrounding global PC shipments during Q4 2012. FULL STORY >

Samsung recently unveiled an enhanced Series 7 Chronos, as well as a Series 7 Ultra ultrabook. FULL STORY >

Starting today Vodacom is bringing back the Power Hour, offering one hour of talk time for R10. FULL STORY >

Apple blasts passed the 40 billion app download milestone with its App Store. FULL STORY >

Canon has announced two new prime lenses for Cinema EOS users in particular, and cinematographers in general. FULL STORY >

Sony announces its new flagship smartphone - the Xperia Z. FULL STORY >

IDC releases its 2012-2016 forecast which looks at the upcoming trends for the video game industry. FULL STORY >

The latest Android usage data reveals that the most recent versions of Android, namely ICS and Jelly Bean, have made their way onto more devices. FULL STORY >

Microsoft reveals that it has now passed the 60 million mark for Windows 8 licences sold. FULL STORY >

Apple's newest iPhone brings a few much needed improvements to the smartphone table, as it looks to take on rivals including the Samsung S3. FULL STORY >

Tech in 2012 was not all plain sailing, and the industry surely had its ups and downs. Here are the top 5 stories that attracted the most attention here in the TechSmart office. FULL STORY >