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

Google releases the latest Android usage data showing which version of the mobile platform is employed most by users on their mobile devices. FULL STORY >

Apple releases the latest update for its iOS mobile platform, bringing LTE support to more carriers including Vodacom. FULL STORY >

Google makes the latest Android version user figures available. FULL STORY >

Samsung will reportedly focus on Android and Windows Phone OS for the rest of 2012. 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 >

Research In Motion shares more details surrounding the upcoming edition of its mobile operating system, with the release of its initial BlackBerry 10 developer tools. FULL STORY >

Analytics firm comScore releases its latest statistics on the US mobile phone market for the period between December 2011 and February 2012. FULL STORY >

comScore releases its latest statistics on the US mobile phone market for the period between November 2011 and January 2012. FULL STORY >

Finnish phone giant Nokia reveals a new name and release date for its latest Symbian UI update. FULL STORY >

Global information and measurement company Nielsen's latest research has found that more than 70% of US smartphone users use either an Android-running smartphone or an iPhone. FULL STORY >

Microsoft has apparently slacked its tight grip on hardware requirements for mobile devices running its Windows Phone operating system. FULL STORY >

HTC UK reveals the names of the first spate of mobile devices that will receive an update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich early next year. FULL STORY >

Microsoft has revealed that support for LTE networks and dual-core processors is coming to its Windows Phone OS. FULL STORY >

BlackBerry holding company Research In Motion unveils its new BlackBerry Tag functionality that will feature in NFC-equipped BlackBerry 7 OS-operating smartphones. FULL STORY >