A rumoured Windows 8.1 development could apparently enable users to skip the Metro interface at startup and go directly to their desktop environment. FULL STORY >

Telkom launches Telkom Mobile, a new network aimed at data hungry users that also make plenty of voice calls. FULL STORY >

Twitter announces the release of its official Twitter for Windows 8 app. FULL STORY >

IDC revises its 2013 global tablet shipment forecast, as low-cost, smaller devices are expected to give sales a shot in the arm. FULL STORY >

Vodacom announces the forthcoming launch of a few new smart plans for contract subscribers. FULL STORY >

BlackBerry's new Z10 smartphone will be available from both MTN and Vodacom as of 22 February. FULL STORY >

MTN SA launches a new MTN Mahala starter pack for prepaid customers. FULL STORY >

Opera Software's Opera browsers now sport a collective user tally of more than 300 million users. FULL STORY >

Vodacom has launched its new Free4Sho offering this weekend. FULL STORY >

Net Applications reveals which mobile browsers are used most on mobile devices around the globe. FULL STORY >

Net Applications announced the latest global desktop OS usage figures, showing which OS is used most by computer users worldwide. FULL STORY >

IDC presents its latest figures surrounding global PC shipments during Q4 2012. FULL STORY >

Microsoft reveals that it has now passed the 60 million mark for Windows 8 licences sold. FULL STORY >

Cell C announces the launch of its LTE service trial for South Africa. FULL STORY >

The latest research from ABI Research show that around 21 million ultrabooks will ship worldwide this year. FULL STORY >