This week in the Tech News Round-up: Android OEMs and competitors chip in on Google's Motorola Mobility purchase while Nokia plans big MWC 2012 showcase. FULL STORY >

IT security firm Kaspersky Lab reports on the status of malicious activity arising from the shadiest parts of the web, as well as on the PCs of the users of its products. FULL STORY >

South Africa's fourth mobile network operator, Telkom-owned 8ta, reveals yet another new mobile pre-paid broadband offer, fanning the mobile data wars fire. FULL STORY >

Local operator MTN signs a global agreement with Opera Software, to enhance mobile internet services across Africa and the Middle East. FULL STORY >

Consumer electronics maker ViewSonic reveals its latest dual-OS sporting tablet, the ViewPad10pro. FULL STORY >

Finnish phone giant Nokia and the Department of Science and Technology sign a memorandum of understanding, concerning collaborative efforts for local ICT projects. FULL STORY >

The launch of Google Plus had pundits, tech analysts and users scratching their head over what exactly it is. FULL STORY >

Opera Software's Mini and Mobile browsers dominate the mobile browser landscape. We catch up with Phillip Gronvold, Opera Software's product manager for mobile. FULL STORY >

Foursquare is the latest social media site to launch a new feature, which aims to enable users to more effectively create lists of their favourite places. FULL STORY >

The latest version of Mozilla's Firefox web browser is available to download, for users that want to try the features of the latest browser a bit early. FULL STORY >

According to Cell C, the company is enjoying enviable growth, and is anticipating continued growth in the near future, thanks in part to the rise of tablets and smartphones. FULL STORY >

THQ unveils most of the wrestling elite who will feature in its latest WWE title, WWE '12, which will arrive at the end of November. FULL STORY >

The Miro 2011 IP Convergence Conference, held earlier this month in Midrand, has been met with enthusiastic praise from exhibitors and attendees. FULL STORY >

Quiet and peaceful in the background, until there's a problem. This is a good description of Kaspersky Internet Security 2012. FULL STORY >

Pics of an Ice Cream Sandwich-powered Nexus S is liberated from Google's OS freezer ahead of time in this week's Tech News Round-up, whilst Google now sports games. FULL STORY >