Social networking behemoth Facebook has released an updated Facebook for Android app that sports some improved features such as quicker photo loading. FULL STORY >

Micro-blogging site Twitter provides a round-up of the most tweeted subject matters (in terms of tweets per second) of this year. FULL STORY >

Micro-blogging site Twitter has provided a round-up of the most popular discussion topics as well as the top hashtags for the popular social networking site during 2011. FULL STORY >

Pop star Britney Spears now has more followers on Google's social network, Google+, than the company's co-founder Larry Page. FULL STORY >

Search giant Google introduces Google Pages for businesses and brands, to allow organisations to promote themselves on its social network. FULL STORY >

Web security company PC Tools warns about the prevailing social media scams and security threats that has emerged due to the rise of social networking. FULL STORY >

The launch of Google Plus had pundits, tech analysts and users scratching their head over what exactly it is. FULL STORY >

Canadian smartphone maker Research In Motion (RIM) introduces the latest version of its ultra popular BlackBerry Messenger application, which sports some new abilities. FULL STORY >

The Billion Compact HomePlug AV 500 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter aims to give home users another way to create a home network. FULL STORY >

In this week's Tech News Round-up: TSMC reportedly starts manufacturing Apple's next generation A6 chip on a trail basis, while Apple intensifies its legal battle with HTC. FULL STORY >

Popular social networking site Twitter releases the latest version of its Twitter for Android application for Android-running smartphones. FULL STORY >

Intel and Toshiba help bring a new film experience to audiences that will see viewers participating in the movie itself via social networking sites. FULL STORY >

Africa's largest instant messenger and mobile social network, MXit, reveals a boost in new registrations following a recent redesign. FULL STORY >

Long-time Facebook rival MySpace is sold off by its owners, faces uncertain future. FULL STORY >

After the social networking disaster that was Google Wave, the online search giant is giving it another shot with Google+. FULL STORY >