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‘Iterative’ is probably the best word used to describe what are the moderate updates to the iPad line revealed by Apple last night. The iPad Air 2 is the closest Apple got to a headline grabber. The tablet is aesthetically very similar to its predecessor but does improve in two …
Read More »Angry Birds Transformers rolls out onto iOS
Rovio’s latest brand extension for its world-conquering Angry Birds franchise has arrived in the form of Angry Birds Transformers. The game deviates from the series’ standard design and sees players running sideways though stages blasting at precariously perched Deceptihogs in the distance. Then can then transform to speed out of …
Read More »Close to the Metal: Marmalade on Apple’s new graphics API
The middleware firm’s Tony Waters ponders the opportunities the new tech presents
Read More »Apple confirms iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3
Apple has confirmed a pair of new devices in its iPad tablet line ahead of a product unveiling planned for later this week. 9to5mac reports Apple has made mention of the yet-to-be announced iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 in its recently released iOS 8.1 user guide. The images …
Read More »Square Enix brings classic JRPG Dragon Quest II to iOS, Android
A mobile port of 1987 JRPG release Dragon Quest II is available now on iOS and Android platforms. The game—priced at $4.99 on both Google Play and Apple App stores—is noted for introducing several staples of the JRPG genre, including the mechanic of multiple party members battling against groups of …
Read More »Bono apologises for free iTunes album download
U2 frontman Bono has apologised for the band’s deal with Apple to send its latest album straight it iTunes users’ devices, whether they wanted it or not. The apology came during aFacebook Q&A session, where one listener wrote: Can you please never release an album on iTunes that automatically downloads …
Read More »Finland blames Apple for economic decline
The Prime Minister of Finland has accused Apple of taking down two of the country’s largest economic lynchpins. The Scandinavian country yesterday saw its sovereign debt rating downgraded from AAA to AA+ by ratings agency Standard & Poor. "We have two champions which went down," PM Alexander Stubb told CNBC. …
Read More »Apple becomes world’s fifth largest PC vendor
The fifth largest PC manufacturer in the world isn’t even strictly a PC manufacturer. But do away with the PC/Mac distinction and regard all computers for personal use as a whole, and Apple has overtaken Asus to grab fifth in the ranking behind Lenovo, HP, Dell and Acer who claim …
Read More »Apple once again tops Best Global Brands list
Interbrand’s Best Global Brands ranking has once again named Apple as the world’s most valuable brand. The report values it at $119bn, up 21 per cent year-on-year. The numbers are derived from three factors – a company’s financial performance, consumer influence and the ability to charge a premium for brand …
Read More »Apple set for iPad Air 2 reveal on October 16th
The latest iteration of Apple’s iPad will likely be announced next week following confirmation of a media event. The flyer being sent to journalists simply reads It’s been way too long”, leading to some speculation that perhaps the Apple TV might also be in line for a re-jig too. There …
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