Sony kicks off the global rollout process for the Android ICS update for its Xperia S smartphone. FULL STORY >

Canadian smartphone and tablet maker RIM unveils the new BlackBerry apps lab at the University of Pretoria. FULL STORY >

Provider of advanced wireless systems Ruckus Wireless sees the tech industry's and users' reliance on Wi-Fi networks to increase during 2012. FULL STORY >

Nuance Communications is snapping up Vlingo in an effort to deliver intelligent voice interfaces that combine voice, language understanding and semantic processing to more devices. FULL STORY >

Absa bank has launched a trial that may mark the beginning of the end for the wallet as we know it. FULL STORY >

Two developments this month point to a near future when voice navigation could replace smartphones' keyboards. FULL STORY >

We talk to Bradley Bunch, general manager of Dimension Data Microsoft Solutions, to find out more about how unified communications can help your company. FULL STORY >

Another partnership by Dimension Data could give businesses a way to ensure business continuity. FULL STORY >

Apple gets sued over its use of the iCloud name for its newly unveiled cloud offering. FULL STORY >

We try to solve some bad tech jargon, including "NFC", "chiclet-styled keyboards" and "form factor". FULL STORY >

Samsung reveals some information about the fledgling near field communications market, set to take the place of your credit card within a few years. FULL STORY >

In the second part of this week's Tech News Round-up Samsung and Visa partner up to bring NFC to the 2012 Olympic Games, whilst images and specs of the BlackBerry Monaco smartphone hits the web. FULL STORY >

New research being conducted at the CSIR's National Laser Centre is looking into the future of quantum communications. FULL STORY >

MTN has revealed that it is now a full member of the Mobile Entertainment Forum. FULL STORY >

Apple is reportedly getting ready to integrate near field communication (NFC) hardware into its forthcoming versions of the iPhone as well as the iPad. FULL STORY >