Archive for May, 2011

Planny iPhone App Review – No Frills Planning

Wednesday, May 4th, 2011

For me to use a to-do list on a regular basis it has to be easily accessible, simple to use and very reliable.  My life is not so complex that I need anything hugely complicated, and my job requires the same thing each day, so I rarely need to plan much in advance.  To this

Apple Debut New ‘If You Asked’ iPad 2 Ad

Wednesday, May 4th, 2011

Apple’s latest TV advert for the iPad 2 has been released, and it’s another of the more abstract entries – in that it doesn’t really tell you what the tablet does, more what others think of it.  It’s a clever strategy too, as the people mentioned all have professional, aspirational jobs and clearly find uses

Electronic Arts Buy Real Racing Devs Firemint, What’s Going to be Their First Game?

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

Electronic Arts have announced the purchase of Firemint, the Australian development studio responsible for two massive iOS gaming hits – Real Racing and Flight Control.  According to the press release the deal will close in the next four weeks, however the amount of money changing hands was not revealed. Firemint will become a part of EA

KipCall Connects to Your Facebook Contacts By Phone or Email

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

People who are on Facebook (ie: everyone) have become adept at managing an ever-growing list of friends and contacts. But what happens to your contacts when you leave Facebook? Those with an iPhone can use apps to access their Facebook friends and sync profile photos with contact pics, update email addresses or handle other basic Continue reading KipCall Connects to Your Facebook Contacts By Phone or Email or visit our website for more great iphone apps .

Gear4 Angry Birds iPhone 4 Case Review

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

Gear4 have released two sets of Angry Birds themed iPhone 4 cases so far, and seeing as the images seen so far don’t do the cases much justice, we thought it was time for a proper review. When you consider the popularity of Angry Birds, a case featuring our feathered friends makes plenty of sense.  Gear4

Don’t be Thick! The White iPhone 4 is the same as the Black iPhone 4!

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

The camera never lies, except when it’s taking pictures of the white iPhone 4 against its black counterpart apparently.  At least, that’s the impression we’re getting now since Consumer Reports weighed in with their opinion on the supposed size difference between the pair. Shortly after the phone was released, reports and pictures started to appear showing

Top Ten iPhone and iPad Apps for Drooling Over Cars!

Monday, May 2nd, 2011

Next to consumer electronics, the one thing I can spend ages admiring, examining or just plain ogling is the car.  From the 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T to the Aston Martin DB7 Zagato or the Alfa Romeo Brera to the 1967 Lancia Fulvia HF, I love to study every curve and crease. If you’re the same, then

Viddy is Instagram for Video – Edit, Add Effects, to iPhone Movies

Monday, May 2nd, 2011

    With the natural progression of improved video capabilities on such devices as the iPhone 4, iPad 2 and the Android platforms, app developers have been very busy producing video-inspired apps. Right now, it’s Viddy. A clever little movie editing app that is the Instagram of video sharing. Since the proliferation of YouTube and Continue reading Viddy is Instagram for Video – Edit, Add Effects, to iPhone Movies or visit our website for more great iphone apps .

iOS 4.3.3 Out Soon to Fix Tracking Issues

Monday, May 2nd, 2011

The team over at BGR have heard another version of iOS 4.3 will be coming to an iPhone near you soon, and it’s primary reason-for-being is to fix that naughty tracking ‘bug’.  It was casually mentioned by Apple that we should expect a software fix at some point, when they officially responded to the tracking

First Angry Birds Rio Update Next Week

Monday, May 2nd, 2011

Rovio Mobile have announced the first update to Angry Birds Rio will be available next week, sticking to the schedule laid out in the app itself.  We reviewed the Angry Birds spin-off game, which tied-in with the animated film Rio, back in March and like many other players, have been eagerly awaiting the May update. Exactly