Microsoft has done a sharp about-turn on its Xbox One strategy, announcing that many of the onerous restrictions it originally seemed set on imposing have now been dropped. FULL STORY >

Nokia announces Mail for Exchange for Asha phones as well as the availability of the Editori text and sheet apps. FULL STORY >

In part 2 of this week's packed Gaming News Round-up: gameplay for Call of Duty Ghosts shows itself, Tom Clancy's The Division is announced, and Assassin's Creed 4 flies a Black Flag. FULL STORY >

Samsung reveals its new Galaxy S4 zoom camera phone that aims to bring compact camera functionality to the smartphone. FULL STORY >

Nokia and Vodacom make operator billing available as an alternative apps payment option for Vodacom subscribers. FULL STORY >

Strategy Analytics asserts that the console market worldwide will decrease this year ahead of the launch of the Xbox One and PS4. FULL STORY >

Apple showcases some of the features of the latest version of its desktop and notebook operating system - Mac OS X Mavericks. FULL STORY >

Apple finally announces iOS 7, the new iteration of its mobile platform for iPhones, iPads, and iPod touches. FULL STORY >

Microsoft's keynote address highlighted a number of exclusives making a solid and persuasive argument for gamers to consider buying an Xbox One when it arrives later this year. FULL STORY >

ABI Research asserts that Samsung and Intel's Tizen OS will become the fifth biggest mobile platform during 2013. FULL STORY >

Microsoft has provided a bit more detail on its imminent Xbox One, explaining some of the more controversial aspects of the console. FULL STORY >

Toyota updates its Etios hatch and sedan in celebration of the models one year local availability milestone. FULL STORY >

Microsoft South Africa, together with government's Jobs Fund, has announced that it will train more than 3 000 unemployed graduates with the aim of enabling them to obtain permanent employment. FULL STORY >

Amazon has announced something new and something old, in the form of the latest update for its Kindle iOS app and its Kindle DX respectively. FULL STORY >

With more than 700 000 apps available for Android smartphones at Google Play, TechSmart would like to help you get to the good ones first. Here are our top Android Apps of the month. FULL STORY >