The Taiwanese manufacturer unveiled the Desire 310, looking to offer the entire HTC smartphone experience in a cost-friendly package. FULL STORY >

Sony set out to create a smaller version of its flagship device with the Z1 Compact. So has it been able to do so? The short answer is … Yes. FULL STORY >

The Steppa is MTN’s exclusive Android-powered budget smartphone. At a mere R499, it may have the potential to be a real game changer. FULL STORY >

To absolutely no-one’s surprise at all, Samsung unveiled its newest pinnacle of its smartphone range (at least for now), the Galaxy S5 at Mobile World Congress 2014. FULL STORY >

Mozilla forecasted the release of a range of cheap smartphones at MWC 2013. A year later, along with Spreadtrum, the company looks to make $25 smartphones a reality. FULL STORY >

In an effort to broaden its consumer base, Samsung has begun a trade-in programme to allow customers to purchase new smartphones and phablets at discounted prices. FULL STORY >

A recent report from research firm Gartner notes that smartphone sales has overtaken feature phone sales for the first time ever. FULL STORY >

Will Nokia be sticking it to Microsoft and unveil an Android powered device soon? It is rumoured that Nokia will be previewing a new Android OS powered smartphone at the World Mobile Congress, to be held in Barcelona, later this month. FULL STORY >

Is Apple's iPhone 5c nothing more than 2012 tech dressed up in a restyled polycarbonate suit? FULL STORY >

Apple's latest iPhone is the company's fastest, most advanced model ever, but does that make it the best high-end smartphone on the market? FULL STORY >

Sony aims for a lower market segment with the Xperia L - the most affordable smartphone in its lineup. Is the cost savings of the L worth the reduced feature list? FULL STORY >

If you like the HTC One, but crave a more pocket-friendly device, then the One mini is an option. Is it the best of the pocket-rockets though? FULL STORY >

Will Samsung, Apple or HTC make it to the top? Wait no longer, here is the countdown of our Top 5 smartphones of 2013. FULL STORY >

Consumer electronics and home appliance manufacturer Hisense aims to make waves in the local smartphone market with its Infinity Prime 1. 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 >