ABI Research’s latest research reveals that Samsung and Apple successfully managed to fend off the threat of low-cost smartphone vendors for yet another quarter. FULL STORY >

Huawei will launch its TE30 videoconferencing system into the local market this month, with particular emphasis being placed on catering to businesses. FULL STORY >

Huawei, in association with Google, has released a new 7 inch tablet with their MediaPad 7 Lite. Can it compete against the likes of the Nexus 7 or Asus FonePad? FULL STORY >

Samsung overtakes Nokia as the top selling mobile phone vendor in Finland for the first time and also assumes top spot in China. FULL STORY >

Canalys presents its latest research surrounding global smart mobile device shipments, casting an analytical light on worldwide notebook, smartphone, and tablet markets. FULL STORY >

Gartner reveals its take on the global smartphone and mobile phone sales market for Q4 2012 and full-year 2012. FULL STORY >

Microsoft announces the 4Afrika Initiative and a cost effective Windows Phone OS running smartphone FULL STORY >

Juniper Research presents its latest data concerning global smartphone shipments during Q3 2012, with Samsung leading the vendor pack with almost double the shipments of its nearest rival. FULL STORY >

Huawei is considering working on its own mobile platform, to lessen its dependence on software firms such as Microsoft and Google. FULL STORY >

Vodacom is launching the Huawei Ascend P1 smartphone locally next month. FULL STORY >

From the land of the dragon comes the Huawei Honor, which sports some impressive mid-range specs available at an even more surprising budget pricetag. FULL STORY >

2011 saw an incredible rise in smartphone popularity, with a number of entry-level offerings becoming more powerful and bringing up-to-date operating systems to the mobile-loving masses. Here are our Top 5. FULL STORY >

Huawei Symantec Technologies will be setting a new course under a sole owner, as Huawei is acquiring Symantec's share of the joint venture. FULL STORY >

Huawei's IDEOS X1 smartphone, otherwise known as the Gaga X1, is an Android device that looks set to bring the barrier to entry for smartphones below the important R1000 level. FULL STORY >

Technology, product design, product development and marketing company ClassCo sues various smartphone makers over alleged patent infringement. FULL STORY >