Microsoft has finally ended months of speculation as to who would take over the reins from Steve Ballmer, naming Satya Nadella as its new CEO. FULL STORY >

Samsung has announced the availability of its KNOX security feature on premium Samsung smartphones, which enables users to more effectively keep the personal and work data stored on their device separate. FULL STORY >

The latest revelation from Edward Snowden asserts that US and British intelligence agencies are taking advantage of apps to mine users’ personal information. FULL STORY >

Well regarded research company Gartner has let loose a few surprising if not downright shocking predictions with regards to mobility. FULL STORY >

In this week’s Gaming News Round-up: Nintendo announces Super Smash Bros 4, new trailers emerge for Thief and Lego The Hobbit and Broken Sword 5 coming to PS Vita. FULL STORY >

MTN announces its newest contract package, dubbed Prestige Plus, for customers looking for premium value added services. 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 >

This year has been a terrific one for games, which a number of fantastic titles demanding players’ leisure time. It was a difficult process, but here, at last, our Top 5 for the year. FULL STORY >

Qualcomm pulls the wraps off of its new Snapdragon 410 chipset, a 64-bit, LTE-enabled SoC destined for budget devices and the emerging market. FULL STORY >

Apple has managed to avoid the iOS fragmentation pitfall, reporting that nearly three-quarters of its users are on iOS 7. FULL STORY >

IDC asserts that tablet market growth will be slowing down during the next few years thanks to the growth of phablets and tablet saturation within developed markets. 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 >

Google releases the latest Android usage info revealing which version of the mobile platform is used most on user's mobile devices. 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 >