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Spookily New in the App Store This Week…

29. October 2010 | by Andy Boxall

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Spookily New in the App Store This Week…

If you’re browsing the App Store this weekend for some spooky applications to compliment your Halloween fun, or to occupy the little ones before going trick-or-treating, here are ten worth taking a closer [...]

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IDC Show Apple in Top 5 Mobile Manufacturers for Q3 2010

29. October 2010 | by Andy Boxall

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IDC Show Apple in Top 5 Mobile Manufacturers for Q3 2010

In the midst of a rapidly growing international mobile phone market, Apple have eased ahead of RIM and Sony Ericsson to cement their position in the top five manufacturers in the world in terms of market share.  Although this represents a significant move, Apple still have a while to go until they catch up with [...]

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Kiko: The Last Totem iPhone App Review

29. October 2010 | by Andy Boxall

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Kiko: The Last Totem iPhone App Review

We’re huge fans of CrossRoads and CrossRoads HD, two previous titles from Fabulapps, so were excited to try out their latest game entitled Kiko: The Last Totem.  Kiko was in charge of looking after a Totem that protects his island home, but unfortunately, the totem is stolen from Kiko by Yaru the Lord of the [...]

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Kobo Update Brings Newspaper and Magazine Subscription

28. October 2010 | by Andy Boxall

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Kobo Update Brings Newspaper and Magazine Subscription

Version 3.7 of Kobo’s eReader application has been released in the App Store, bringing with it a selection of newspapers and magazines, which currently have a two-week free trial attached, but will go on to have a monthly subscription service. The app is free to download and is suitable for both the iPhone and the iPad, [...]

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White iPhone 4 Secretly Canceled?

28. October 2010 | by Andy Boxall

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White iPhone 4 Secretly Canceled?

When we covered the news that Apple had once again delayed the release of the white whale iPhone 4 until spring 2011, we wondered why they didn’t just cancel it instead.  Of course, the PR nightmare of a canceled Apple product would be far higher than the fallout caused by an extended delay, however a [...]

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An Assassin in Orlandes iPhone App Review – The Games Master

27. October 2010 | by Andy Boxall

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An Assassin in Orlandes iPhone App Review – The Games Master

The Fighting Fantasy books by Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone were a constant companion of mine during the mid-80s, occupying my free time whenever there was space to roll some dice.  Although the Fighting Fantasy brand can be found inside the App Store, there is another series of books keen to satisfy my inner adventurer. An [...]

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Apple Adds iPad Engraving Ready for Christmas Rush

27. October 2010 | by Andy Boxall

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Apple Adds iPad Engraving Ready for Christmas Rush

With the news that Little Tommy will probably be asking for an iPad, an iPhone 4 or an iPod Touch over the more traditional gifts this Christmas, Apple have added their engraving service to the iPad range this week. Engraving has been offered on the iPod range for a while, but now the free service can [...]

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White iPhone 4 Delayed Until Spring 2011. Why Don’t They Just Cancel It?

27. October 2010 | by Andy Boxall

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White iPhone 4 Delayed Until Spring 2011. Why Don’t They Just Cancel It?

First it was July 2010, then it was ‘later in the year‘ and now the white iPhone 4 will not go on sale until spring 2011.  We’ve seen the pictures and have agreed that it looks fantastic, but how many people will be prepared to hold off for at least another six months?  When they [...]

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Powermat iPhone 4 Wireless Charging System Out Now

26. October 2010 | by Andy Boxall

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Powermat iPhone 4 Wireless Charging System Out Now

Powermat have released the Powermat Wireless Charging System for the iPhone 4.  This complete pack contains the 1Xi wireless charging mat, a wireless receiver case for your phone and the required USB cable and mains power supply too, so everything is included to free you iPhone from wired recharging. It’s simple enough to use, as the [...]

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Adjust your iPad’s Viewing Angle with the Mophie Workbook

26. October 2010 | by Andy Boxall

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Adjust your iPad’s Viewing Angle with the Mophie Workbook

Many folder-style iPad cases have a degree of elevation included in their designs to make typing a little more comfortable, however Mophie have taken it a step further with the introduction of their Workbook, a clever combination of case and viewing stand. Best known as the makers of the Juice Pack range of extended-life battery packs [...]

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