Apple has managed to avoid the iOS fragmentation pitfall, reporting that nearly three-quarters of its users are on iOS 7. FULL STORY >

IDC asserts that tablet market growth will be slowing down during the next few years thanks to the growth of phablets and tablet saturation within developed markets. FULL STORY >

IDC finds that worldwide smartphone shipments are on pace to grow by nearly 40% in 2013, whilst the average selling prices of smartphones have declined more than 12%. FULL STORY >

Android as a mobile platform and phablets prove to be popular buying factors for smartphone users during Q3 2013, whilst Windows Phone also shows strong growth. FULL STORY >

Mxit makes a reinvigorated play for the hearts and minds of IM and social networking mobile users via Mxit 7. FULL STORY >

Vodacom makes the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c available for pre-order, reveals contract pricing for these smartphones. FULL STORY >

MTN has made the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c available for pre-registration, with the devices being available in store on 15 November. FULL STORY >

Twitter updates its official Android and iOS applications to make timelines more engaging for mobile device users. FULL STORY >

The newly updated Livescribe 3 pen has been announced, and this time round, it is more closely wed to Apple’s tablets and devices. FULL STORY >

In this week’s Gaming News Round-up: Thief sneaks onto centre stage, Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag gets a season pass and an old gem makes a comeback. FULL STORY >

A new startup firm aims to change the way South Africans make use of meter taxi services. FULL STORY >

You'll never come close to going through all the apps in Apple's App Store. TechSmart finds the best free apps that the App Store has to offer. FULL STORY >

BlackBerry hits the pause button on rolling out BBM for other platforms. FULL STORY >

Apple finally unveils two new additions to the iPhone range - the iPhone 5s and 5c. FULL STORY >

You'll never come close to going through all the apps in Apple's App Store. TechSmart finds the best free apps that the App Store has to offer. FULL STORY >