Android as a mobile platform and phablets prove to be popular buying factors for smartphone users during Q3 2013, whilst Windows Phone also shows strong growth. FULL STORY >

Mxit makes a reinvigorated play for the hearts and minds of IM and social networking mobile users via Mxit 7. FULL STORY >

Vodacom makes the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c available for pre-order, reveals contract pricing for these smartphones. FULL STORY >

The last couple of weeks have been eventful when it comes to smartphone news and releases. Catch up with it all in our smartphone news round-up. FULL STORY >

While it may be a little too soon to call the new iPad Air a sales success, apparently the early take-up of Apple’s latest tablet indicates that it’s already off to a great start. FULL STORY >

MTN has made the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c available for pre-registration, with the devices being available in store on 15 November. FULL STORY >

Twitter updates its official Android and iOS applications to make timelines more engaging for mobile device users. FULL STORY >

The last couple of weeks have been eventful when it comes to smartphone news and releases. Catch up with it all in our smartphone news round-up. FULL STORY >

Strategy Analytics reveals that global smartphone shipments have reached the quarter billion market mark over the course of Q3 2013. FULL STORY >

Apple posts its financial results for its fiscal Q4 2013, which reveals that iPhone sales have increased by 26% thanks to the new model launches. FULL STORY >

Smartwatches are expected to become the next big thing and the Cookoo aims to put local users ahead of the wearable tech curb. FULL STORY >

Apple finally laid the long running rumours to rest, unveiling one iPad that practically everyone predicted (an updated iPad Mini) and another no one saw coming – an iPad Air. FULL STORY >

Apple announces its new MacBook Pro that boasts Intel’s latest Core i processors plus makes the newest edition of Mac OS X dubbed Mavericks available for download. FULL STORY >

They innovate with tech, but the real geniuses at Apple are in the marketing department, writes Deep Fried Man. FULL STORY >

Microsoft's latest Windows desktop operating system is gaining in popularity with users but is outpaced in adoption rate by its predecessor. FULL STORY >