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iPhone and iPad users will soon have the option of connecting headphones via Apple’s proprietary Lightning connector. Why would one wish to do this? Apple Insider reports that Apple’s new Lightning module promises to provide deeper system controls, direct analog audio out and power to compatible accessories” according to a …
Read More »Monument Valley, Threes and Device 6 win Apple Design Awards
Apple’s Design Awards have recognised three of the year’s most notable iOS game releases. Ustwo’s stylish Escher tribute Monument Valley, Sirvo’s number puzzler Threes and Simogo’s curious Device 6 were all recognised for their ability to stand out as accomplished titles that perfectly suit touchscreen smartphones. Equally accessible and engaging …
Read More »Apple reveals graphics API Metal for iOS 8
Proprietary tech to enable developers to squeeze more power out of iPhone and iPad
Read More »Clever creative iOS game Blek tops UK iOS charts
Simplistic and brilliant iOS game Blek has topped the iPhone charts this week. The game – which has been available since earlier this year – challenges you to slide your finger across the screen to make a black line, which snakes off around the screen. Gamers must get the colour …
Read More »Thomas Was Alone coming to iPad
Popular indie title Thomas Was Alone is launching on iPad today. The BAFTA-winning game has been a smash hit on PC, PS3 and Vita, and now the game is coming to tablets courtesy of Bossa Studios. Last month, the title’s creator Mike Bithell announced via Twitter that it had sold …
Read More »Leo’s Fortune tops UK App Store Charts
Mobile platformer Leo’s Fortune has made it to the top of both the iPad and iPhone UK charts. This is the game’s first week at No.1 – when it launched last week it made it to No.2. The title was met with critical acclaim when it was released on April …
Read More »iPad sales slow as iPhone continues to shift more units
Tablet sales drop by nearly four million compared to the same period last year
Read More »iPad sales slump, although iPhone growth continues
While Apple’s iPhone continues to grow its sales, its iPad tablets are failing to do the same. The firm sold 16.4m iPads during Q2 2014, compared to 20m sales in Q2 2013. iPhone sales during the quarter hit 43.7 million – an increase of over five million compared to the …
Read More »Report: Majority of mobile app downloads are games
More than 60 per cent of Amazon Appstore downloads in February were games
Read More »Unity devs can bring games to PS Mobile for free
Development environment to allow easy porting of iOS and Android games for Vita
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