IDC sheds light on global smartphone platform shipments during Q2 2013, revealing the growth of Android and Windows Phone amongst smartphone users. FULL STORY >

Sony has a good thing going with its latest smartphones. We’ve seen it with the Xperia Z and Tablet Z, now it’s going mid-range via the V. FULL STORY >

LG showcases its new flagship smartphone - the G2. FULL STORY >

Vodacom is aiming to get more smartphones in the hands of mobile users in South Africa courtesy of the Vodafone Smart Mini. FULL STORY >

The newest research from ABI Research has revealed that Samsung and Apple's smartphone channel dominance leaves little room for the others in the mobile device market. 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 >

Vodacom makes the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active, S4 Mini, and S4 Zoom smartphones locally available. FULL STORY >

Samsung announces dual-mode LTE versions of the Galaxy S4 flagship smartphone and its mini-me counterpart, the Galaxy S4 Mini. FULL STORY >

BlackBerry's Q5 offers the touch-and-type experience delivered by the Q10, but for a significantly reduced price. FULL STORY >

ABI Research’s latest research reveals that Samsung and Apple successfully managed to fend off the threat of low-cost smartphone vendors for yet another quarter. FULL STORY >

LG launches its second generation Optimus range locally, kicking off with the Optimus L7 II and Optimus L5 II. FULL STORY >

Nokia announces its newest smartphone in the Lumia range - the Lumia 625. FULL STORY >

The lack of new product announcements during its fiscal Q3 2013 has led to a drop in profits for the second quarter in a row for Apple. FULL STORY >

HTC lifts the lid on the pocketable One mini, a more compact version of its sublime One smartphone. FULL STORY >

LG announces the local release info for its Optimus G Pro smartphone. FULL STORY >