Skype announced today the release of Skype 2.1 for Android, which adds compatibility with more smartphones. FULL STORY >

RIM are gearing up for a fight, with the impending launch of five new BlackBerry smartphones on the near horizon. FULL STORY >

Nokia fans can rejoice, as the MeeGo running Nokia N9 will be getting its Finnish passport stamped by South African passport control authorities soon. FULL STORY >

Finnish phone giant Nokia launches its latest handset, the Nokia 500, which boast a good dollop of mid-range specs. FULL STORY >

This week in the Tech News Round-up: Samsung eyeballs Apple's place as king of the smartphone OEMs, whilst Qualcomm makes gesture recognition part and partial of its chips. FULL STORY >

Canadian smartphone maker Research In Motion (RIM) introduces the latest version of its ultra popular BlackBerry Messenger application, which sports some new abilities. FULL STORY >

Smartphones are taking over the mobile phone scene, with budget conscious devices playing their part in bringing the expanded functionality of these devices to the mobile masses. TechSmart reviews one such phone, the Huawei IDEOS X5. FULL STORY >

Local branded technology accessories distributor, Gammatek, introduces the IDAPT i4 to the local gadget market, allowing users to charge multiple devices at the same time. FULL STORY >

Finnish phone giant Nokia releases its second quarter 2011 results, which can be summarised in the following manor: Here lies Nokia: former top smartphone maker. FULL STORY >

Two new NOCS headphones have been made available in South Africa FULL STORY >

Asus have announced the impending launch of their active noise cancelling pro gaming headset. FULL STORY >

One of the world's largest independent mobile ad networks, InMobi, releases its latest (May 2011) Mobile Insights Report for Africa. FULL STORY >

In this week's Tech News Round-up: TSMC reportedly starts manufacturing Apple's next generation A6 chip on a trail basis, while Apple intensifies its legal battle with HTC. FULL STORY >

Micro-blogging website Twitter announces that more than a million apps has now been written to support its expanding tweeting infrastructure. FULL STORY >

SaFPWR delivers a smart battery case to iPhone users that will enable them to protect their device and charge it on the go. FULL STORY >