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Apple clamps down on clone apps

Apple clamps down on clone apps

Apple appears to have deleted a range of App Store games that were found to be infringing on copyright law as well as unethically duplicating popular game designs.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 6th 2012 at 3:45PM in News
Another games vet heads to Apple

Another games vet heads to Apple

Xbox Live marketing boss Robin Burrowes is the latest games exec to join Apple.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Feb 2nd 2012 at 9:56AM in News
Apple hires Dixons boss

Apple hires Dixons boss

John Browett, former CEO of Dixons Retail, has left the firm for a new role at Apple.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Feb 1st 2012 at 10:25AM in News
Recession? What recession? Apple posts record earnings

Recession? What recession? Apple posts record earnings

The High Street might be in tatters as the world’s governments wallow in spiralling pits of debt and despair, but it’s all parties and barbeques and women and jager bombs ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 25th 2012 at 8:40AM in News
Apple goes legal on App Store pirates

Apple goes legal on App Store pirates

Apple has sparked a new legal battle against websites that facilitate illicit App Store downloads, a new report suggests.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 6th 2012 at 8:59AM in News
Siri demo unit abuses child in Tesco

Siri demo unit abuses child in Tesco

A 12-year-old boy's mother failed to see the funny side when Siri running on a demo model iPhone delivered a torrent of abuse in response to a question according to ...

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Jan 3rd 2012 at 2:39PM in News
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Xmas day app downloads hit 242m

Xmas day app downloads hit 242m

Research from Flurry confirmed that Christmas 2011 was dominated by smartphones and tablets, with the result that 242m apps were downloaded on the big day and 1.2bn across the holiday ...

Tim Green
by Tim Green
on Jan 3rd 2012 at 1:50PM in News
Download the MCV Android and iOS apps

Download the MCV Android and iOS apps

Your favourite MCV online content is now available as an app for phones powered by Google's OS, sponsored by Shorewood Blueprint.

Stuart O'Brien
by Stuart O'Brien
on Dec 21st 2011 at 9:00AM in News
100m downloads and counting for Mac App Store

100m downloads and counting for Mac App Store

Over 100 million apps have been downloaded from the Mac App Store since its launch in January earlier this year.

Craig Chapple
by Craig Chapple
on Dec 14th 2011 at 9:42AM in News
Angry Birds rules the roost on the Apple App Store

Angry Birds rules the roost on the Apple App Store

At this time every year, Apple releases 'Rewind', its annual year-end lists for music, movies, TV shows, podcasts and apps.

Tim Green
by Tim Green
on Dec 9th 2011 at 11:38AM in News
Microsoft launches official Xbox Live app

Microsoft launches official Xbox Live app

iPad and iPhone users can now access their Xbox Live account via an official Microsoft app.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Dec 8th 2011 at 10:00AM in News
OnLive iOS app still awaiting approval

OnLive iOS app still awaiting approval

In what could prove to be a dangerous game, it has emerged that OnLive went live with the press announcing the release of its iOS app before it actually went ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 8th 2011 at 9:52AM in News
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APPLE APP CHARTS: Angry Chickens beats Angry Birds

APPLE APP CHARTS: Angry Chickens beats Angry Birds

Digital Minds’ Angry Chickens has become the best-selling iPhone game this week, according to the latest charts from Apple. 

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Dec 6th 2011 at 12:59PM in News
Apple fails in bid to block Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 sales in US

Apple fails in bid to block Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 sales in US

A judge in the US has denied Apple's move to block the sale of a range of Samsung Android devices in the ongoing patent infringement dispute.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Dec 5th 2011 at 9:55AM in News
Black Ops Zombies hits App Store

Black Ops Zombies hits App Store

Activision has released a second Zombies title for Apple's iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Dec 1st 2011 at 9:44AM in News
APPLE APP CHARTS: Games dominate Top 10s

APPLE APP CHARTS: Games dominate Top 10s

Apple UK has published its second weekly charts, and games have once again held their own.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Nov 30th 2011 at 1:30PM in News
October sales surge for iPhone 4S

October sales surge for iPhone 4S

A surge of punters picking up a brand new iPhone 4S in October saw Apple sell more smartphones than all Android smartphone makers combined, according to new Kantar Worldpanel research.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Nov 29th 2011 at 10:45AM in News
MCV iPad

MCV now on Apple Newsstand

MCV is now available as part of Apple's Newsstand service, offering free access to an enhanced digital edition of the magazine every week, sponsored by Shorewood Blueprint.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 23rd 2011 at 11:00AM in News
Apple UK launches official weekly App Charts

Apple UK launches official weekly App Charts

Apple UK has today started publishing weekly charts detailing the most popular apps on its iOS platforms.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Nov 23rd 2011 at 10:10AM in News
Apple becomes UK's second biggest online retailer

Apple becomes UK's second biggest online retailer

The latest IMRG-Hitwise listings claim that Apple has grown to become the second most popular online retailer in the UK.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 23rd 2011 at 10:03AM in News
iOS to get its first streaming games subscription service

iOS to get its first streaming games subscription service

Big Fish Games has secured an agreement with Apple for a first-of-its-kind subscription games servcie on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 23rd 2011 at 8:32AM in News
iPad tops US Christmas wish lists

iPad tops US Christmas wish lists

Apple has seemingly conquered the hearts and minds of US consumers this Christmas ahead of the games industry.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 18th 2011 at 10:31AM in News
iTunes Match finally arrives in the US

iTunes Match finally arrives in the US

Apple's long promised cloud music service iTunes Match has finally been rolled out in the US, albeit two weeks late.

Tim Green
by Tim Green
on Nov 15th 2011 at 12:23PM in News
Is iOS5 update worsening iPhone battery life?

Is iOS5 update worsening iPhone battery life?

Apple today released a patch for its iOS 5 that is deigned to address complaints about battery life – but users are complaining that it has made situation worse.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 11th 2011 at 3:35PM in News
Apple looking to reinvigorate App Store

Apple looking to reinvigorate App Store

The App Store may have shaken the very foundations of the traditional games industry, but Apple isn’t blind to the growing competition it faces.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 8th 2011 at 12:29PM in News