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An Evening With the iPhone 3G Running iOS 4.1

My iPhone 3G suffered under the control of iOS 4, its sprightly performance choked away by unseen hands, turning what was a faithful companion into a shadow of its former self.  Spotlight was turned off, apps removed and hard resets performed, but nothing woke the device from its slumber. Any vows not to rush into upgrading [...]

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iOS 4.1 Available for Download Now

As we expected, iPhone users awaiting the next version of iOS can now plug their phones into iTunes and download away!  iOS 4.1 was announced at the last Apple event along with several new iPods and the second generation Apple TV, and although no official date was given as to when it would be available, [...]

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NEST Case iPhone Accessory Review and Video

The Nest is a multi-purpose case that provides both hard-shell protection and becomes a stand for your phone.  It comes in two pieces, a larger top section and a smaller base which later doubles as a support.  It’s solidly built and adds plenty of grip to your phone. Here’s how it works.  The case splits in [...]

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No Game Center for iPhone 3G

Although we’re still waiting to see if the prediction that iOS 4.1 will come out today comes true, any iPhone 3G users expecting to get started with Apple’s new Game Center social networking app when it does are going to be disappointed.  According to users of the final beta version, support for the phone has [...]

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*UPDATED* Win Toy Physics HD for Your iPad!

*This competition has now closed, thanks to all our entrants and the three winners can expect their Toy Physics HD promo code over the weekend.* We reviewed Toy Physics HD for the iPad last week and awarded it a score of 4/5, and now we’re giving you the chance to win your own copy of this [...]

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Mobile World Congress 2011 to Host Macworld Mobile

The GSMA have issued a press release saying that next year’s Mobile World Congress event will also play host to a new event, Macworld Mobile.  They have partnered with Macworld event organizers IDG World Expo to create a special developer event solely focusing on the iPhone and iPad. Macworld Mobile will be a one-day event and [...]

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Does Anyone Really Still Want a Physical Keyboard for the iPhone?

When you buy a touchscreen phone, you pretty much know you’re going to have to use a virtual keyboard to type anything.  If this presented a problem, chances are you would have decided to go for a QWERTY-equipped smartphone instead.  However, there still appears to be a market for keyboard add-ons designed for the iPhone, [...]

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Still Time to Grab Some App Store Bargains!

The Labor Day sales in the USA have spilled over into the App Store and best of all, they’re available to international buyers too!  We’ve gathered a few of the standout names below, but we’re sure some have sneaked past, so if you’ve found an app on sale we haven’t mentioned, tell us about it [...]

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PadStand iPad Accessory Review and Video

The PadStand is a small chunk of soft-touch plastic designed to hold your iPad in a vertical or horizontal position, making it a good companion if you’re wanting to watch movies on your iPad, use it as a photo frame or even as a second monitor next to your laptop. It’s small size makes it easily [...]

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iOS 4.1 Coming September 8th, Now Known as Bug Fix Day

When iOS 4.1 was discussed at the most recent Apple event, nothing more than a ‘coming next week’ was divulged when it came to the actual release date, however Apple’s UK website is now saying that the new firmware will be out on Wednesday, 8th September. Just to recap what’s included in this version, you’ll be [...]

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