Microsoft concludes patent agreements with two more Android OEMs, Acer and ViewSonic, getting royalties from their Android-running smartphones and tablets. FULL STORY >

The mystery that is the fate of webOS and HP's Personal Systems Group grows deeper, with the announcement that webOS will be split in two. FULL STORY >

Samsung announces the bada 2.0 SDK for the latest edition of its mobile operating system, which delivers improved performance along with enhanced stability. FULL STORY >

Toshiba keeps the IFA crowds satisfied with what it believes to be the world's thinnest 13.3 inch notebook. FULL STORY >

CPU maker Intel is reportedly also pondering a move to Android or Windows Phone OS, as it will temporarily discontinue work on its MeeGo mobile OS. FULL STORY >

One of Canada's largest patent licensing and intellectual property development companies, MOSAID Technologies, acquires 2000 Nokia Standards-Essential wireless patents. FULL STORY >

The Korean tech firm Samsung's Galaxy range is populated by a variety of Android-operating inhabitants. TechSmart reviews one which is targeted at the first-time smartphone users or limited-budget crowd. FULL STORY >

During IFA 2011 in Berlin the Korean tech giant Samsung has revealed its Galaxy Note, which it says isn't a small tablet, but rather a new type of smartphone. FULL STORY >

Taiwanese smartphones and tablet maker HTC reveals two new Windows Phone 7 OS-running additions to its smartphone line-up, the HTC TITAN and the HTC Radar. FULL STORY >

Steve Jobs' successor makes his move, Microsoft is sued and Google celebrates Chrome's third anniversary. FULL STORY >

TomTom previews the latest version of the TomTom App for iPhone, which will also be optimised for Apples iPad tablet. FULL STORY >

Korean tech giant Samsung is reportedly interested in HP's webOS, as it is reportedly looking to lessen its dependence on Android in the wake of the Googorola event. FULL STORY >

New bada 2.0-running Wave 3, Wave M and Wave Y smartphones from Samsung are revealed, with these combining stylish design with ChatON mobile communication service. FULL STORY >

SanDisk has plans for expansion of its manufacturing facilities in Shanghai in order to meet growing global demand for storage products FULL STORY >

The Finnish phone giant Nokia shows off its latest update for the Symbian mobile OS, Symbian Belle, successor to its recently launched Symbian Anna operating system. FULL STORY >