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TRVL Magazine iPad App Review – Picture Perfect

30. November 2010 | by Andy Boxall

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TRVL Magazine iPad App Review – Picture Perfect

Not every publication specifically launched for the iPad has a huge, international corporation behind it, but that doesn’t mean they’re not worthy of attention.  As it’s created by just two people, TRVL Magazine falls neatly into that category and is, as the name suggests, a travel magazine. Except that it’s not a magazine in the traditional [...]

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Infinity Blade Release Date Confirmed

30. November 2010 | by Andy Boxall

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Infinity Blade Release Date Confirmed

Following on from the official trailer released at the beginning of the month, Epic Games have confirmed Infinity Blade’s launch date as the 9th December.  This is set to be one of the biggest iPhone game releases of the year, having been hyped at Apple’s music event and getting its own tech-demo in the form [...]

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Exclusive Sneak Peak: Battle Squadron ONE Played on the iPhone

30. November 2010 | by Andy Boxall

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Exclusive Sneak Peak: Battle Squadron ONE Played on the iPhone

Thanks to developers Cope-com, we’re able to bring you an early look at one of our most anticipated game releases of the year – Battle Squadron ONE.  A port of the Amiga game, it’s one of the best-loved vertical shoot ‘em ups of the era, and it’s incredibly exciting that’s it’s soon to be released [...]

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Virgin’s Project Magazine Hits the App Store Tomorrow, See the Cover Now!

29. November 2010 | by Andy Boxall

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Virgin’s Project Magazine Hits the App Store Tomorrow, See the Cover Now!

We’ve got confirmation that Virgin Digital Publishing will be launching their own iPad-only magazine tomorrow, the 30th November.  To whet your appetite a little further, take a look at the video below which shows the cover in action – yes, that’s right, the cover in action. Instead of being a static picture, Project’s cover comes alive [...]

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Gumdrop Surf Slider iPhone 4 Case Review and Video

29. November 2010 | by Andy Boxall

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Gumdrop Surf Slider iPhone 4 Case Review and Video

Slider cases were at the center of the recent controversy surrounding cracked and shattered glass rear panels on iPhone 4s.  Hard Candy’s Tim Hickman claimed the whole thing wasn’t a problem, saying that his company had shipped more than 20,000 cases and hadn’t had a single related complaint.  He added that if there was a [...]

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One Week On, How’s Life with iOS 4.2?

29. November 2010 | by Andy Boxall

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One Week On, How’s Life with iOS 4.2?

The latest firmware update has been out for a week now, giving everyone the chance to update their iPhones and iPads and give it a sensible workout.  A review is therefore superfluous, however we would love to talk over how beneficial the update has been for you. My experience has been like this.  On the iPhone, [...]

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New in the App Store This Week…

26. November 2010 | by Andy Boxall

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New in the App Store This Week…

Browsing the App Store this weekend?  If so, and you’re wanting to find some of the new releases, then here are ten applications released over the past week.  Enjoy! LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4. A conversion of the excellent console title.  A universal app for the iPhone and the iPad.  $4.99/£2.99. Snake Classic Unlocked An [...]

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The Return of the iPad Orientation Lock Switch

25. November 2010 | by Andy Boxall

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The Return of the iPad Orientation Lock Switch

If you’re already missing the handy orientation lock switch on your iPad, something that was converted into a considerably less-useful mute switch with iOS 4.2, then the jailbreak community has the answer. Head over to the Cydia store and look for a plug-in called NoMute inside the BigBoss repository, install it, and your magical tablet will [...]

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Apple iPhone 4 Bumper Case Review and Video

25. November 2010 | by Andy Boxall

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Apple iPhone 4 Bumper Case Review and Video

For something as humble as a mobile phone case, the Bumper has had more than its fair share of attention since its launch.  It’s the ‘official’ case for the Apple iPhone 4 and was announced at the very same event as the phone, seemingly unaware of what was to come.  When the ‘death grip’ scandal [...]

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Virgin to Announce iPad-Only Magazine

25. November 2010 | by Andy Boxall

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Virgin to Announce iPad-Only Magazine

Rupert Murdoch isn’t the only man planning to launch an iPad/tablet-only publication, as billionaire Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson is also expected to unveil one too.  Called simply ‘project’ at the moment, Sir Richard’s take will go down the magazine-route and we would imagine it will be monthly rather than daily. Selected members of the press [...]

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