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 >

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 >

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 >

The follow-up to one of the most downloaded games on the iOS and Android app stores, Temple Run, has been released. FULL STORY >

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

Kaspersky Lab found evidence that the Flame and Stuxnet teams collaborated at least once during the early stages of development. FULL STORY >

Apple showcases the forthcoming version of its mobile operating system, iOS 6, which it will release during spring 2012. 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 >

Head of Android at Google, Andy Rubin, provides the latest activation figures for the mobile OS, while denying rumours that he's leaving the search giant. FULL STORY >

In what is being viewed as the largest release in Windows Azure history, Microsoft South Africa has announced both the local market availability of Windows Azure and the preview of new Windows Azure services. FULL STORY >

In part two of this week's Gaming News Round-up we look at more hot gaming releases that were showcased during the 2012 Electronic Entertainment Expo. FULL STORY >

Microsoft announces that it has sold more than 600 million Windows 7 PC operating system licenses. FULL STORY >

Nokia delivers its second Lumia smartphone, the Lumia 710, to take on a myriad of BlackBerry OS and Android-running midrange contenders. FULL STORY >

The IDC provides a peek into the mobile phone market future, by forecasting sales trends for 2012 and beyond. FULL STORY >