Google and 8ta today announced Free Zone powered by Google, which gives users access to mobile web search and feature-phone-friendly versions of Gmail and Google+ with zero data charges. FULL STORY >

Tired of forking out for high landline and cellular phone bills? The Skype DUALphone enables users to make Skype calls and phone landline numbers as well. FULL STORY >

Samsung's Galaxy S3 replaces the iPhone 4S as the world's best selling smartphone model during Q3 2012. FULL STORY >

This week in the Gaming News Round-up: the first story details for GTA V are announced while EA reveals the pre-order details for Crysis 3. FULL STORY >

Gartner's latest research shows that 821 million smartphones and tablets will be sold this year. FULL STORY >

Not everyone has the budget for, nor the Pierre Spies-sized hands to work on, the high-end Android models. HTC provides a decent mid-range offering in the form of the Desire X. FULL STORY >

Samsung sells more than 30 million Galaxy S3 flagships smartphones in just five months. FULL STORY >

Vodacom rebrands an Alcatel V860 smartphone as a Vodafone Smart II. Is it worth its R1 300 asking price or should you spend your money on another budget device? FULL STORY >

Google makes the latest Android version user figures available. FULL STORY >

According to research commissioned by Avanade, companies are embracing enterprise mobility and consumer technologies to help employees do their jobs in new ways. FULL STORY >

IDC takes a detailed look at the market performance of mobile platforms during Q3 2012. FULL STORY >

Samsung Electronics has unveiled its new All-In-One PC Series 7, which boasts both impressive specs and some nifty gesture control features. FULL STORY >

Samsung hits the three million global sales milestones with the Galaxy Note II phablet in just 30 days. FULL STORY >

Softline Pastel has showcased its free cloud-based solution, My Money, that individuals can take advantage of to better manage their finances. FULL STORY >

Microsoft showcases its Windows Phone 8 smartphone platform in South Africa. FULL STORY >