Global information and measurement company Nielsen's latest research has found that more than 70% of US smartphone users use either an Android-running smartphone or an iPhone. FULL STORY >

Apple's App Store houses the largest selection of apps (over 500 000) available. TS brings some of the best free ones to your attention. FULL STORY >

Local operators Vodacom and MTN will be launching Apple's iPhone 4S smartphone in South Africa on 16 December. FULL STORY >

This week in the Gaming News Round-up: an Xbox LIVE update is on the horizon, with Microsoft also planning to launch Kinect for Windows next year. FULL STORY >

We test out the Philips Fidelio Primo Docking Speaker DS9000, an iPhone, iPod or iPad docking station that delivers a phenomenal sound experience. FULL STORY >

BlackBerry holding company Research In Motion makes its new Curve smartphone available in South Africa. FULL STORY >

Market research firm Strategy Analytics has revealed that China has overtaken the US as the biggest smartphone market in terms of volume. FULL STORY >

Microsoft's Windows Phone Marketplace now houses more than 40 000 applications and mobile gaming titles. FULL STORY >

The Finnish phone giant Nokia rolls out the v1.1 update for its first and only MeeGo-running device, the Nokia N9 smartphone. FULL STORY >

Research In Motion has introduced the successor to the BlackBerry Torch 9800 - its new BlackBerry Torch 9810 smartphone. FULL STORY >

Sony celebrates the five year anniversary of the PlayStation 3's launch. FULL STORY >

The microprocessor celebrates its 40th year of existence this month. FULL STORY >

The Finnish phone giant Nokia will reportedly be bringing out a Windows 8-powered tablet, as well as a new Lumia smartphone next year. FULL STORY >

Gartner says that sales of smartphones showed a year-on-year increase of 42% during the third quarter of 2011. FULL STORY >

Vodacom aims to give more locals access to the net via the new Ubuntu-operating Vodafone Webbook netbook. FULL STORY >