Microsoft concludes patent agreements with two more Android OEMs, Acer and ViewSonic, getting royalties from their Android-running smartphones and tablets. FULL STORY >

DStv Mobile has announced that its Drifta DStv Mobile decoder is set to make its debut on Android, but only on certain devices. FULL STORY >

BlackBerry holding company Research In Motion announces the imminent availability of BlackBerry App World 3.0. FULL STORY >

Verbatim has launched two new portable hard drives particularly for Apple Mac users. FULL STORY >

Dutch electronics manufacturer Philips enables iPod/iPhone users to boost the audio powers of their iOS-operating devices, whilst also sporting some handy features such as an alarm clock and FM radio. FULL STORY >

The mystery that is the fate of webOS and HP's Personal Systems Group grows deeper, with the announcement that webOS will be split in two. FULL STORY >

BlackBerry holding company Research In Motion and local mobile operator Vodacom make the BlackBerry Bold 9900 smartphones available locally. FULL STORY >

Vodacom has launched a new security feature that will help protect its customers from cellphone fraud by automatically locking their SIM card if irregular call activity is detected. FULL STORY >

Samsung announces the bada 2.0 SDK for the latest edition of its mobile operating system, which delivers improved performance along with enhanced stability. FULL STORY >

Digital media company Yahoo! makes some sweeping changes to its leadership structure in a bid to regain its innovation mojo. FULL STORY >

Toshiba keeps the IFA crowds satisfied with what it believes to be the world's thinnest 13.3 inch notebook. FULL STORY >

The KT SpiderPad seems set to offer the best of all mobile computing worlds, transitioning from tablet to smartphone to notebook. FULL STORY >

Atari looks set to bring nostalgic arcade gaming entertainment back from the '70s and '80s, as it is reportedly releasing a joystick accessory for Apple's iPad soon. FULL STORY >

CPU maker Intel is reportedly also pondering a move to Android or Windows Phone OS, as it will temporarily discontinue work on its MeeGo mobile OS. FULL STORY >

Two online security companies have joined forced in a bid to create a safer internet that is free of malware threats. FULL STORY >