After introduced paid subscriptions for WhatsApp a few years ago, the company has decided to scrap them altogether, along with ads. FULL STORY >

The emergence of a ‘subscription-based economy’ means that a variety of goods and services can be purchased ‘as a service’ rather than outright FULL STORY >

An ad-free paid subscription from YouTube has been a long time coming, and now YouTube Red is set to go live on 28 October with subscriptions costing $10 per month and up. FULL STORY >

Designed to be a Twitch rival when it debuted seven weeks ago, YouTube Gaming's new update has mobile livestreaming and paid subscriptions, ramping up competition with Twitch. FULL STORY >

With its three month-long trial almost up, those users not wishing to get billed should probably turn off the auto-renewal tab in Apple Music. FULL STORY >

MTN showcased the benefits of FrontRow when it streamed high bandwidth video content onto multiple mobile devices using its video on demand (VOD) offering. FULL STORY >

For those lacking a PS3, Xbox or decently specced PC, mobile phones/tablets are still very viable gaming platforms, with games improving every month. Download one of these now. FULL STORY >

A new report emerging from a United Nations agency has revealed that the number of cellular subscriptions may soon outnumber the global population. FULL STORY >

This week in the Gaming News Round-up: Watch Dogs to X720; Dead Island Riptide rises up; and Pikmin 3 finally dated. FULL STORY >

The latest research from Informa Telecoms & Media reveals that mobile subscriptions in Africa will surpass 750 million this quarter. FULL STORY >

The ITU makes its latest worldwide technology development stats available. FULL STORY >

This week in the Gaming News Round-up: Bioware reacts to the retirements of its founders, and new trailers emerge from the Tokyo Game Show FULL STORY >

China passes the billion mark for mobile phone subscribers as more Chinese users opt for cellphones instead of landlines. FULL STORY >

iPad users will be able to download and buy rare manuscripts, which have been converted into electronic format by the British Library. FULL STORY >

In the second part of this week's Tech News Round-up: Samsung reaches an app download milestone, whilst Motorola makes moves into the Smart TV segment. FULL STORY >