Apple reveals its financial third quarter results, showing record iPad sales for the quarter. FULL STORY >

A new report from Juniper Research has asserted that near field communication NFC mobile payments will exceed $180 billion worldwide by 2017, as the technology becomes standard. FULL STORY >

Samsung passes ten million sales milestone for Galaxy S3 smartphones. FULL STORY >

Nashua Mobile announces two new insurance offerings for its smartphone and tablet contract clients. FULL STORY >

Nokia makes its Q2 2012 financial report available. FULL STORY >

Yet another proponent of alternative funding has emerged, as StartMe, an internet-based funding portal, has been launched. FULL STORY >

Samsung widens its smartphone sales advantage over Apple during Q2 2012. FULL STORY >

The Amazing Spider-Man swings its way back onto the big screen after a five year absence. Can it amaze, and finally do the titular hero justice? FULL STORY >

Nokia delivers its top of the line smartphone in the Lumia range, boasting a 4.3 inch display, snappy CPU and capable snapper, but is it good enough to take on the Galaxy S3 and HTC's One X? FULL STORY >

Twitter brings new features to the latest versions of its mobile app for Android-based mobile devices and the iPhone. FULL STORY >

Vodacom announces the launch of its new all-in-one smart plans for smartphone users. FULL STORY >

Amazon is apparently developing its own smartphone along with four new Kindle Fire 2 models to compete against Apple and Google. FULL STORY >

In this week's Gaming News Round-up: Kingdom Hearts 3D is coming to the Nintendo 3DS, whilst female gamers ask developers to address the lack of female avatars within Aliens: Colonial Marines multiplayer. FULL STORY >

Vodacom makes the Nokia 808 PureView cameraphone available to local buyers. FULL STORY >

Motorola Mobility unveils its newest Android-based handset, the Atrix HD, which sports some Razr-esque design. FULL STORY >