The Handset Data Traffic forecast by Strategy Analytics reveals that mobile data web traffic is expected to triple over the course of the next five years. FULL STORY >

LG’s Optimus G has hit local shores a bit late. But thanks to its premium feel in hand and decent specs it makes for a capable device worth considering. FULL STORY >

BlackBerry Q5 smartphone becomes locally available from South African mobile operators. FULL STORY >

With more than 700 000 apps available for Android smartphones at Google Play, TechSmart would like to help you get to the good ones first. Here are our top Android Apps of the month. FULL STORY >

Sony announces its third generation smartwatch in the SmartWatch 2. FULL STORY >

TechSmart manages to get some hands-on time with Sony's latest Xperia smartphone, the large screen format Xperia Z Ultra. FULL STORY >

Gartner revises its worldwide device PCs, tablets, and mobile phones shipment forecast for 2013. FULL STORY >

It's tough being the middle child, but Nokia's midrange Lumia 720 aims to capture buyers affections via a good looking design and great camera tech. FULL STORY >

Nokia announces Mail for Exchange for Asha phones as well as the availability of the Editori text and sheet apps. FULL STORY >

Samsung reveals its new Galaxy S4 zoom camera phone that aims to bring compact camera functionality to the smartphone. FULL STORY >

Nokia and Vodacom make operator billing available as an alternative apps payment option for Vodacom subscribers. FULL STORY >

Nashua Mobile and Orange have joined forces, with a particular eye on not just expanding the latters presence in South Africa, but also easing the costs of staying connected when travelling abroad. FULL STORY >

Apple finally announces iOS 7, the new iteration of its mobile platform for iPhones, iPads, and iPod touches. FULL STORY >

HP has announced a Mobile Point of Sale POS Solution for retail and hospitality businesses, consisting of its ElitePad and an extension jacket. FULL STORY >

ABI Research asserts that Samsung and Intel's Tizen OS will become the fifth biggest mobile platform during 2013. FULL STORY >