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Introducing the iPaper iPad

Mon, 08 Feb 2010

iPhone developer Revolutionary Concepts have come to the rescue of anyone wanting to seen sporting Apple's new iPad weeks before the official launch.

In true Blue Peter style, Jess Silverstone lead artist at Revolutionary Concepts have produced this print and cut out paper version of the iPad.

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Apple's bans go way too far

Mon, 08 Feb 2010

Is Apple's banning iPhone applicationss that would use location data for displaying advertising not as onerous as anything Microsoft tried - and mostly didn't get away with?

What about banning iPhone applications from the App Store? Like Apple thinks it can control the flow of information its customers receive? Give me a break.

Macworld Team | David Coursey | Read more...


Question of the day!

Mark Hattersley
Editor in Chief

Do you share your creations online?

Question of the day!

Do you share your creations online?

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I've just used iWork to share a presentation. I use MobileMe to share photos too.RT @markhattersley

I try to do Illustrator illustrations starting from pencil drawings. I try to make myself better! RT @hariana_v

I personally use Balsamiq Mockups rather than paper & pencil. RT @ithain

Join the Save BBC 6Music Facebook group

Mon, 08 Feb 2010

A new Facebook group has launched dedicated to saving the BBC's digital radio channel 6Music.

The channel available online, via DAB radio, satellite and cable offers a great mix of new and classic music, well known and obscure tracks from a range of artists not dictated by fashion. If you shudder when you hear the Helping Haiti charity record, an appalling cover of REM’s Everybody Hurts from a pop svengali who might have been better just reaching into his own high-waisted pockets, then this station is for you.

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My Monkey Valentine

Sun, 07 Feb 2010

This rather funky Paul Frank Be My Valentine Case (pictured right) for either iPhone 3GS or iPod touch is available from the Apple Store.

Both cases are decorated with hearts and Frank's trademark monkey Julius and might just make an ideal gift for that special someone come 14th February.

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iPad verses the iPhone

Fri, 05 Feb 2010

So, it’s finally here. Well almost. Apple has announced the iPad and it’s set to change the world.

Either that or in a year’s time Apple will look sheepish and remove it from sale.

Karen Haslam | Karen Haslam | Read more...


Q&A - Philippe Briere, Adobe on 'Trust Your Source' anti-piracy campaign

Fri, 05 Feb 2010

Adobe Systems and Computers Unlimited have recently united to publicise how important it is for customers to be aware of the value of legitimate software.

The campaign, Trust Your Source, backed by a dedicated website and promotional material, aims to assist customers attracted to so-called bargain software and high-quality sophisticated fakes that are sometimes difficult to distinguish from the real thing.

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FileMaker profiles - BusinessMan management system from Computech

Thu, 04 Feb 2010

The newly launched BusinessMan management system from Computech is built on the Apple owned award-winning FileMaker data base software. Available in two versions, BusinessMan Pro and BusinessMan Enterprise, the software allows companies to manage all aspects of their business from prospect first contact to invoice.

Developed by Computech IT Services, a FileMaker developer based in Saltash, Cornwall, the BusinessMan software is billed as a comprehensive, modular, CRM system. Macworld caught up with Mike Holman, Sales Manager at FileMaker Services to find out more about the company, BusinessMan and FileMaker.

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Mangahigh - Why games-based learning sites are on the rise

Wed, 03 Feb 2010

With BETT, billed as the world’s largest technology in education event, wrapped up for another year Macworld caught up with educational software evangelist Toby Rowland, CEO of Blue Duck Education.

Trading as Mangahigh, a team of game designers and mathematicians have developed a ground-breaking suite of original maths games that promises to teach mathematics more effectively than traditional textbooks.

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The Apple iPad: A Developer’s Review

Tue, 02 Feb 2010

(The following comments are from David Dixon, Developer at Mubaloo, Mubaloo, a company who creates and develops business applications for smartphones including the iPhone including a new AXADent car insurance application and AA Fuel Prices UK application.)

Last week Apple announced their iPad family of devices which are scheduled for launch in late March of this year. Building upon the success of the iPhone and the App Store, Apple are on track to once again revolutionise the mobile application business.

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Apple iPad makes an appearance at the Grammys

Mon, 01 Feb 2010

Comic Stephen Colbert taunts Jay-Z at Sunday night's US Grammys, unveiling Apple's new iPad on stage ahead of the official March release.

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Apple iPad: The whole picture

Mon, 01 Feb 2010

Film buffs look away. You don't need to be obsessed with aspect ratios to clearly see Apple's example of the forthcoming iPad as entertainment hub is lacking something when viewing films purchased or rented from the iTunes Store.

Below you can see Apple's mock up showing the Star Trek remake from 2009 alongside some screen grabs from the same film. Not a pretty sight.

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Peter Serafinowicz introduces the iPad, Apple style

Sun, 31 Jan 2010

Comic and all round top man Peter Serafinowicz created this latest Mac spoof in the run up to the announcement on Wednesday of Apple's latest "magical and revolutionary" device.

His Beatles iPod spoof is a classic, his take on Paul McCartney spot-on.

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The Apple iPad's future shock

Sun, 31 Jan 2010

I can't help being struck by the volume and vehemence of apparently technologically sophisticated people inveighing against the iPad.

Some are trying to dismiss these ravings by comparing them to certain comments made after the launch of the iPod in 2001: "No wireless. Less space than a Nomad. Lame." I fear this January-26th thinking misses the point.

Macworld Team | Fraser Speirs | Read more...


Introducing the knitted iPad cosy

Sat, 30 Jan 2010

They say, grannies mainly, that knitting is the new rock n' roll, well here's something for knitters out there to keep you busy until the iPad arrives online and instore late March and April.

Lion Brand have released a pattern for a knitted iPad cosy.

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Pee-wee Herman gets an Apple iPad

Fri, 29 Jan 2010

The great Pee-wee Herman is back on TV and hopefully back for good.

Pee-wee has an Apple iPad apparently. What fun.

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Apple iPad YouTube video spoof

Fri, 29 Jan 2010

With hundreds of Hitler YouTube parodies now available it was only a matter of time before the Führer ranted about Apple's forthcoming iPad.

The climactic clip from the 2004 film Downfall has gained a cult following after a succession of subtitled parodies despite being criticised for its humanising portrayal of the Nazi dictator.

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Free books on iTunes to celebrate Apple iPad launch

Thu, 28 Jan 2010

Here's an £1.79 iPhone and iPod touch application that's currently free thanks to the launch of Apple's iPad.

"Many of you have been contacting us with questions about Apple's recently announced iBooks for iPad. We have no involvement, but we are proud to have influenced the future user interface of digital reading," the team behind Classics write.

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Woz speaks on early days of Apple, Steve Jobs and the iPad

Thu, 28 Jan 2010

While the world was focused on Steve Jobs yesterday launching the Apple iPad, here's a great video of the other Steve talking in Chico, California on the same day.

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, popularly known as the "Woz," spoke at length about his career and Apple.

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iPad means iFart in Urdu

Wed, 27 Jan 2010

While everyone is trying to come to terms with the name Apple has chosen for its world-saving tablet device – debating whether it sounds like a sanitary product or Thai cuisine – I have it on good authority from an Urdu speaker that it in fact sounds like something far worse.

Apparently 'iPad' sounds very like the word for fart in Urdu - Padha.

Karen Haslam | Karen Haslam | Read more...


Knomo and DJ Erick Morillo team for SS10 bag collection

Mon, 25 Jan 2010

knomo the makers of some very fine laptop bags, iPhone and iPod accessories for both men and women have announced a tie-up with Erick Morillo, the international superstar DJ.

Together, the pair have produced a rather cool collection of men’s laptop bags and travel accessories for SS10, as part of their best-selling Brixton coated canvas collection.

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