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Press Release - Tesco Direct research - Manic Monday goes mobile as Brits use smartphones to shop

Mon, 29 Nov 2010

MANIC MONDAY GOES MOBILE AS BRITS USE SMARTPHONES TO SHOP

As Britain’s busiest day for online shopping arrives, Tesco Direct prepares itself for an influx of online orders through smartphones this Christmas
 
November 29th – One in ten Brits will do their online Christmas shopping using their mobile phone rather than a computer this year, according to new research findings from Tesco Direct. The trend of using mobile phones for online shopping emerged in a study of 4,000 consumers. This comes as Tesco Direct gets ready to face its busiest online shopping day of the year, dubbed ‘Cyber Monday’ or ‘Manic Monday’ by retailers.
 
Busy work schedules and hectic lives will see millions of savvy bargain-hunters use their smartphone to find the latest deals for Christmas presents, the research shows. Nearly half will shop online using their phones while watching TV, one in six expect to buy something on their phone while sat on the bus and a quarter will log on to shopping sites through their mobiles during their daily commute.
 
The study was commissioned to examine the changing Christmas shopping habits of the nation following the launch of Tesco Direct’s new mobile web service, designed to facilitate easy shopping for customers directly through their phones.
 
Ian Crook, CMO for tesco.com comments: “Tesco Direct is expecting to ship more than 80,000 items today as we face our busiest day of the year for online orders. For the first time this year we anticipate a significant amount of these orders to be placed by customers using their mobile phones, because customers like the convenience of shopping on the go.”
 
The nationwide poll found 78 per cent are planning to do some of their Christmas shopping online this year and seven in ten think it’s the best way to buy presents. More than a third (36 per cent) said using their mobile would reduce stress levels and mean they could fit shopping in and around their busy lives.
 
Ian Crook continues: “In October alone, we had over half a million people visit the Tesco Direct website using their mobile phones and in the run up to Christmas we’re expecting this number to surge as people order their gifts from Tesco Direct. Our new mobile web service makes it easier for our customers to search for and buy presents at competitive prices and as our research shows it has potential to take away some of the stress of shopping.”
 
Simply avoiding the Christmas crowds was the biggest reason for turning to the internet, with 71 per cent saying they can't stand battling queues in the shops. Another 44 per cent like to use the web to search for the best price.
 
Tesco Direct top selling Christmas toys for 2010
Toy Story Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear
Lego Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer
Kung Zhu Hamsters
 
The research also found that:
In the lead up to Christmas, 73 per cent are worried about the escalating cost of it all as they face tight budgets
Six in ten don’t know what to buy people
Half are stressed around Christmas
Nearly half (45 per cent) said they struggle fitting present shopping in around their job and family commitments
Seven per cent admitted to online shopping it when they should be working, and one in ten will hit the online shops during their lunch hours
Two thirds polled said they typically leave their shopping to the last minute
Online shopping saves the average Brit six hours of traipsing around the high street
 
The Tesco Direct mobile website was launched earlier this month to make it easier for people to shop online using smartphones. It features simple-to-explore product categories, which are easily navigated through a series of expandable tabs. It allows customers to:
Sign into /register for a Tesco Direct account
Search through the complete Tesco Direct product range
Read all the product features
Add products to the shopping basket
Explore delivery options and book a delivery slot
Locate the closest store
Read buying guides and product warranties
Look at product warranties
Add or remove products from an existing order
Check out and complete the order
 
To use the Tesco Direct mobile website, visit www.direct.tesco.com from any mobile phone that can access the internet.
 
The last Christmas delivery date for Tesco Direct is 22 December.  The last day for large Tesco Direct orders guaranteed to be delivered before Christmas is 16 December by 12 noon (for items like white goods or furniture).

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Press Release - Leading B2B publisher upgrades to QuarkXPress 8

Mon, 29 Nov 2010

LEADING B2B PUBLISHER UPGRADES TO QUARKXPRESS 8

LONDON, 29th November 2010 — Quark has today announced that Business-to-Business publisher Link Publishing has upgraded its production suite to QuarkXPress® 8.

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Press Release - Intego & MacPromo Bundle: Get 10 Time-Saving Mac Utilities For Only 49.99 dollars

Mon, 29 Nov 2010

GET 10 TIME-SAVING MAC UTILITIES FOR ONLY $49.99
 
Save Time With MacPromo’s Cyber Monday Time-Saver Bundle
 
Austin, TX, November 29, 2010 – If you’re a Mac user, you are probably looking for ways to save time when you work with your Mac. MacPromo has come up with the ultimate Mac time-saver bundle, featuring 10 utilities that will help you get more done on your Mac, making your work more efficient and leaving more time for what you enjoy. Take advantage of this special Cyber Monday bundle.
                                                                                                  
MacPromo’s Mac time-saver bundle includes some of the best, most popular and highest-rated Mac utilities. Each of the 10 programs gives you new ways to work with your Mac, saving time when typing, reading e-mail, downloading files, organizing and renaming files and much more.
 
The Mac time-saver bundle is an unbeatable offer. This bundle, available now through December 31, contains 10 applications that provide enhanced productivity features for Mac users.

Available for only $49.99, this bundle is more than 85% off the total price of the programs, if purchased individually, a saving of $327.
 
“All Mac users are delighted to find ways to work more efficiently,” said Laurent Marteau, CEO Intego. “This is a great opportunity to find the best Mac utilities that streamline everyday tasks. And we’ve even added a great game as a bonus for the first 5,000 purchasers.”
 
The MacPromo Mac time-saver bundle contains the latest versions of the following programs:
 
TypeIt4Me, Let your Mac do half your typing
PathFinder, The power-user’s Finder replacement
DragThing, Tidy up your desktop with the original dock
NameMangler, Rename files quickly and easily
Personal Antispam, Keep your inbox spam-free
MacFreelance, Easy billing and invoice software for Mac
Keyboard Maestro, Increase your productivity with powerful macros
Personal Backup, Back up files, synchronize folders, and clone startup volumes
Folx Pro, Speed up all your downloads
CuteClips, Clipboard history for everybody
 
In addition to these 10 great programs, the first 5,000 purchasers of the MacPromo Mac time-saver bundle will receive a free copy of Aspyr’s Star Wars Empire at War, a $50 value. This is a great game that gives players the power to command an entire war for the Star Wars galaxy.
 
All of these programs are compatible with Mac OS X 10.6, Snow Leopard, as well as Mac OS X 10.5, Leopard.
 
Purchased separately, the programs in this bundle would cost $377, but in this limited-time offer, the bundle can be purchased for only $49.99, a saving of more than 85%! (Prices outside the US and Canada may be different.)
 
The MacPromo Mac time-saver bundle is the second great Mac software bundle from Intego. It is available from the MacPromo web site, www.macpromo.com. It is not available in retail stores, and is only available online or by telephone from Intego. (See the MacPromo web site, www.macpromo.com, for phone numbers.)
 
About Intego
 
Intego develops and sells desktop Internet security and privacy software for Macs.
 
Intego provides the widest range of software to protect users and their Macs from the dangers of the Internet. Intego's multilingual software and support repeatedly receives awards from Mac magazines, and protects more than one million users in over 60 countries. Intego has headquarters in the USA, France and Japan. For further information, please visit www.intego.com.

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Press Release - MacBundlePro unveils Four Applications from NanoBundle2

Sun, 28 Nov 2010

MacBundlePro unveils Four Applications from NanoBundle2 - Published on 11/27/10

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Jonny Evans - Report claims five features for future iPad 2.0

Fri, 26 Nov 2010

Apple's [AAPL] iPad 2.0 is on its way, and new rumors emerging from the supply chain suggest there's a lot of truth in the recent 'What we think we know about iPad 2.0' report.

A Chinese language newspaper is reporting industry sources who claim Apple will add five new features to iPad 2:

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Press Release - TimeStream Software Announces Update of its Walt Disney World iPhone App

Fri, 26 Nov 2010

TimeStream Software Announces Update of its Walt Disney World iPhone App - Published on 11/26/10

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Press Release - Epson announces global sponsorship deal with Manchester United

Fri, 26 Nov 2010

Epson announces global sponsorship deal with Manchester United

26 November 2010 – Epson has signed a global sponsorship agreement to become Official Office Equipment Partner to Manchester United, one of the world’s most famous football clubs.

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Press Release - TV legend and science whiz Johnny Ball presents Web without Worries

Fri, 26 Nov 2010

TV legend and science whiz Johnny Ball presents ‘Web without Worries’
 
BitDefender releases video series online to highlight perils & pitfalls

of internet crime with top tips for safer surfing for all
 
Johnny Ball, the celebrated children’s television presenter during the 1970s and 1980s and science and mathematics enthusiast, is now starring in a series of YouTube videos called ‘Web without Worries.’ In collaboration with BitDefender®, Johnny aims to make the internet a safer place for all by breaking down computer jargon and demystifying often misunderstood terms such as Trojans, Phishing and Zombies.
 
BitDefender, an award winning provider of innovative internet security solutions, has launched four short videos that are available on YouTube and the BitDefender site. Each video contains a concise explanation in simple language of the main concepts that lie behind online crime and how to spot them. While the rise in cybercrime has been well documented, Johnny provides useful advice to internet users on how to avoid falling victim to cyber gangs.
 
Johnny Ball’s shows were renowned for presenting scientific and technical information in an entertaining and accessible way and he continues to be recognised for his ability to bring clarity to the obscure. In these latest online safety videos, Johnny uses his popular style of presenting to explore the type of threats web users are faced with in the 21st century and stresses the importance of having the tools and knowledge to deal with such threats.
 
“The idea behind creating these videos in conjunction with BitDefender is to make internet security more accessible and understandable for all,” said Johnny Ball. “Being online in the comfort of your home may lead to individuals feeling secure, however criminal gangs lurk around every corner aiming to steal and commit fraud. Hopefully, the explanations will help people to understand what to look for and the tips will help them avoid becoming easy prey.”
 
“While the Government identifies the threat of cyber attacks as a future focus for national security, we are committed to ensuring that the individual is protected from online crime now,” said Simon Geach, Sales Director, BitDefender UK & Ireland. “The person on the street will probably not understand what a Zombie or a Phishing Attack is, but they are very real threats in today’s web connected society. We hope that our videos with Johnny Ball will help people understand security threats and benefit from a safer online environment.”
 
Watch Johnny Ball’s latest security tips on the BitDefender website. For a full list of BitDefender 2011 features and benefits by product, please visit www.bitdefender.co.uk or follow BitDefender on Twitter for daily security alerts.
 
 About BitDefender®
BitDefender is the creator of one of the industry's fastest and most effective lines of internationally certified security software. Since its inception in 2001, BitDefender has continued to raise the bar and set new standards in proactive threat prevention. Every day, BitDefender protects tens of millions of home and corporate users across the globe - giving them the peace of mind of knowing that their digital experiences will be secure. BitDefender solutions are distributed by a global network of value-added distribution and reseller partners in more than 100 countries worldwide. More information about BitDefender and its products are available at the company's security solutions press room. Additionally, BitDefender's www.malwarecity.com provides background and the latest updates on security threats helping users stay informed in the everyday battle against malware. www.bitdefender.co.uk

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Press Release - Coladia announces Black Friday offer: 50% on adventure games

Fri, 26 Nov 2010

Paris, France - Coladia today is delighted to announce a special Black Friday promotion on their Mac & iPhone/iPad Games. From Friday 26th November to Saturday 27th November 2010, all Coladia's adventure games will be half price. The deal applies to following Mac games (available for download on Coladia's website):

Dracula 3 - The Path of the Dragon:
September 1920, the Vatican appoints Father Arno Moriani, the "Devil's Advocate", to investigate a potential candidate for sainthood in Transylvania. But in the shadows of the disturbing ruins that were once Vlad the Impaler's castle, his investigation takes an unexpected turn...

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Press Release - Klipsch S3 new entry-level earphones set to make new friends

Fri, 26 Nov 2010

Klipsch S3 breaks cover

New giant-killing budget earphone to take on all comers ...

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Press Release - Sentinel 3: Homeworld - iOS sci fi strategy from Origin8, coming 26th November

Fri, 26 Nov 2010

25th November 2010, London, UK: Origin8 are pleased to announce that their latest iOS sci fi strategy game, "Sentinel 3: Homeworld", has been approved by Apple and will be released on the iTunes App Store on Friday 26th November.

In the third installment of the award winning Sentinel tower defense series, the conflict moves to the alien homeworld where new weaponry, abilities, and the heroic Commander unit will prove crucial to the outcome of the epic interstellar war.

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Press Release - Black Friday Sales: Contactizer at 30% off

Fri, 26 Nov 2010

Black Friday Sales: Contactizer at 30% off - Published on 11/25/10

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Press Release - Cygnett Extends iPad Case Range

Thu, 25 Nov 2010

Cygnett Extends iPad Case Range
 
Six new products available from digital accessories provider
 
London, UK, 25th November 2010 - Cygnett, provider of innovative and stylish accessories for tablets, smartphones and MP3 players, today announces its second phase of cases for the Apple iPad.

Offering a style and level of protection to suit everyone, the collection offers the wide range of colours, materials and form factors that is customary with Cygnett products.
 
Cases in the range include:
 
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Press Release - You show me to your mobile users and I'll show you to mine - TheKinetik

Thu, 25 Nov 2010

You show me to your mobile users and I'll show you to mine - TheKinetik - Published on 11/25/10

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Press Release - Tesco Phone Shop to give up to £250 in Tesco vouchers with mobile contracts

Thu, 25 Nov 2010

Tesco Phone Shop to give up to £250 in Tesco vouchers with mobile contracts
 
LONDON, November 25th 2010, Tesco Phone Shop is getting into the festive spirit and taking the chill out of Christmas shopping by offering customers a gift card worth up to £250 on selected new mobile phone contracts purchased between November 1st and December 31st 2010.
 
This unique offer means that as well as picking up a great value, top-of-the-range handset and contract from Tesco, customers will also be able to get some of their Christmas groceries or gifts from Tesco, absolutely free.
 
Lance Batchelor, Chief Executive Officer of Tesco Telecoms and Tesco Mobile commented:
 
“We want to provide a different type of offer for mobile phone consumers.
 
“Rather than giving away telecoms gadgets and suchlike, we have decided to make Christmas shopping more simple. So we’re giving away up to £250 for customers to spend on anything they like in Tesco stores or online.
 
“Along with a new mobile phone, customers could pick up gifts for the whole family, such as toys, bikes, DVD players or even the whole Christmas dinner, with all the trimmings.”
 
To take advantage of this offer, customers can pop into their nearest Tesco Phone Shop and speak to friendly, trained staff who will be able to advise them on the best handset and contracts that suit them. Customers can also visit www.tescophoneshop.com to take up this offer.
 
Some of the top deals are:
·        A free £250 gift card when customers sign up for a Sony Ericsson Cedar and Samsung S3100
·        A free £200 gift card  with a contract for the great-looking Samsung Europa and Samsung Wave Scotia mobiles (new in range)
·        A free £150 gift card with a brand new, easy-to-use Nokia 6303i
·        A free £100 gift card – with a BlackBerry 8520. Perfect for email on the move
 
Unlike some other deals on the market, Tesco’s offer is unconditional. If a contract is set up before Friday 10th December, a gift card will be sent before Christmas – in time for all those last minute Christmas purchases.
 
ENDS
 
Offer is from 1st November to 31st December
If a contract is signed after Friday 10th December, the gift card will be issued in the new year, in time to wipe away the January blues
No set gift purchase, customers are able to purchase food or non-food items for Christmas

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Jonny Evans - 2011 - The year of the Mac

Wed, 24 Nov 2010

Apple [AAPL] has so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving: Mac sales are exploding; the iPad/iPhone/iPod halo is shining; The Beatles have reached iTunes; and in a few weeks time Apple will launch the world's biggest and most convenient consumer software retailer -- the Mac App Store.

Things are looking good.

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Press Release - Childhood swing competitions relived on iPhone with Swing King

Wed, 24 Nov 2010

Childhood swing competitions relived on iPhone with Swing King - Published on 11/24/10

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Press Release: Online Publishers Respond to Premium Lead Generation

Wed, 24 Nov 2010

Press Release: Online Publishers Respond to Premium Lead Generation

A new start-up is helping online publishers and bloggers generate revenue through lead generation in the UK.

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Press Release - MangaBlade 1.0 - Manga Reader Built for iPad

Wed, 24 Nov 2010

MangaBlade 1.0 - Manga Reader Built for iPad - Published on 11/23/10

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Press Release - ABBYY Lingvo Dictionaries Are Available in the Apple App Store

Tue, 23 Nov 2010

ABBYY Lingvo Dictionaries Are Available in the Apple App Store - Published on 11/23/10

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Press Release - Save2PDF brings a world first for PDF conversion on the iPad and iPhone

Tue, 23 Nov 2010

Save2PDF brings a world first for PDF conversion on the iPad and iPhone - Published on 11/23/10

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Press Release - BugMe! Now Available as Universal App for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad

Tue, 23 Nov 2010

BugMe! Now Available as Universal App for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad - Published on 11/23/10

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Press Release - Kingston Digital Expands Product Portfolio with Launch of HyperX MAX 3.0

Mon, 22 Nov 2010

Kingston Digital Expands Product Portfolio with Launch of HyperX MAX 3.0

External Storage Device

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Press Release - Free new Wallace and Gromit Aardmag Magazine App

Mon, 22 Nov 2010

Free new Wallace and Gromit Aardmag Magazine App - Coming Soon - Published on 11/22/10

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Press Release - Onkyo to launch iPhone/iTouch-compatible Remote Control App

Mon, 22 Nov 2010

Onkyo is pleased to announce that it will launch a free iPhone/iTouch-compatible Remote Control App for its Networked AV receivers early in Q1 of 2011.

The Onkyo Remote Control App will turn any iPhone or iTouch into a versatile, fully-functional, touch-driven wireless remote control that will integrate seamlessly with Onkyo's upcoming range of next generation Networked AV receivers, as well as many current and older networked models.

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Press Release - Countdown to Christmas - Holiday Puzzles Released for the iPad

Mon, 22 Nov 2010

Countdown to Christmas - Holiday Puzzles Released for the iPad - Published on 11/21/10

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Press Release - New Special Offers Announced at TheMacBundles

Mon, 22 Nov 2010

New Special Offers Announced at TheMacBundles - Published on 11/22/10

This week's Weekly Specials at TheMacBundles are Deliver and iCalamus. Until 11/28, Deliver is being sold at a 50% discount and iCalamus is being sold at a 58% discount. Deliver is a powerful tool for sending files and folders to remote locations and iCalamus makes desktop publishing easy.

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Press Release - Printopia Brings AirPrint Support For All Printers, Paperless Printing, and More

Fri, 19 Nov 2010

11/18/10 - Ecamm Network today announced the release of Printopia. The new Mac application joins forces with Apple's much-anticipated AirPrint feature to allow effortless printing to any printer, and to provide innovative new printing options. 

AirPrint-compatible iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch devices can now print to any printer configured on the user's Mac, or directly to Printopia's virtual printers.

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Press Release: iStopMotion, Meet Tilt Shift

Thu, 18 Nov 2010

Press Release: iStopMotion, Meet Tilt Shift

iSTOPMOTION, MEET TILT SHIFT

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Press Release - Auluxe team up with Selfridges and Harrods

Thu, 18 Nov 2010

Looking for something stylish this holiday?

Auluxe announces partnership with Selfridges and Harrods
 
Auluxe is pleased to announce their partnership with Selfridges and Harrods, allowing consumers everywhere more opportunities to snap up these beautiful speakers and treat their loved ones to something special this Christmas. The holidays are the perfect time to catch up with friends and family, indulge in canapés and champagne, and rock around the Christmas tree. 

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Press Release - PhotoFilter iOS App - more than 50 professional digital image filters and effects

Thu, 18 Nov 2010

We are proud to announce the availability of our new PhotoFilter universal iOS app features more than 50 professional digital image filters and effects. An unlimited number of image correction and artistic filters may be combined bringing an infinite number of possibilities.

PhotoFilter allows images to be rotated, scaled and cropped for both landscape and portrait orientations.  Creations may be shared directly from the app via email, Facebook, Twitter post (Twitpics) and Twitter avatar.

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Press Release - ZOMBIE FLICK HD hits the big screen on iPad!

Wed, 17 Nov 2010

ZOMBIE FLICK HD hits the big screen on iPad!

Coventry, UK, 17 November 2010. It’s a wrap! The summer’s goriest iPhone blockbuster has made the big screen transition to iPad.

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Press Release - Data Visualization Beta-2 For iPhone, iPad and iPod touch

Wed, 17 Nov 2010

Data Visualization Beta-2 For iPhone, iPad and iPod touch

November 17, 2010

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Press Release - Talking Gremlin Hits The AppStore - Animals Run Scared

Wed, 17 Nov 2010

Talking Gremlin Hits The AppStore - Animals Run Scared - Published on 11/17/10

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Jonny Evans - Does iWallet iPhone mean Apple versus PayPal?

Tue, 16 Nov 2010

We've talked before about Apple's plans for the iPhone as an iWallet, now it looks like former ally turned foe, Google's preparing to take Apple on in the same space, with big boss Eric Schmidt telling a panel at the Web 2.0 conference his company feels its got to get NFC (Near Field Communication) into Android's life. Will PayPal endure the new war?

Google makes a grab

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Press Release - Doctor Who iPhone app WhoNews donates profits to charity for a month

Tue, 16 Nov 2010

Doctor Who iPhone app WhoNews donates profits to charity for a month - Published on 11/16/10

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Press Release - BCS announces winners of the 2010 MP Web Awards

Mon, 15 Nov 2010

BCS announces winners of the 2010 MP Web Awards
 
We are delighted to announce the winners of our MP Web Awards.

They were presented at an event at the House of Commons, hosted by the Rt Hon Alun Michael MP. The Awards recognise MPs who have embraced web technologies, and are using them to engage effectively with their constituents.
 
The winners and runners up are:
 
Usability category:
Winner: Diane Abbott MP
Finalists: Jonathan Djanogly MP and Charlie Elphicke MP
 
Engagement category:
Winner: Jim Murphy MP
Finalists: Liz Kendall MP, Charlie Elphicke MP
 
Accessibility category, presented in conjunction with AbilityNet:
Winner: Nick Brown MP
Finalists: Meg Hillier MP, Hywel Francis MP, Derek Twigg MP
 
Social Media category:
Winner: Kevin Brennan MP
Finalists: Nick Clegg MP, Jeremy Corbyn MP, James Gray MP
 
In addition, the Institute presented Charlie Elphicke MP with the Overall Winner’s award; the finalists were Rachel Reeves MP and George Freeman MP.
 
Ed Vaisey MP, John Redwood MP and Zac Goldsmith MP were also commended for their websites having scored highly for engagement, social media and usability.

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Press Release - Adobe Acrobat X Solutions Now Available

Mon, 15 Nov 2010

Adobe Acrobat X Solutions Now Available

New Acrobat Generation Praised for Powerful Collaboration Tools, Enterprise Integration and Ease of Use; Online Services Simplify Document Exchange

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Press Release - Customers of MacGraPhoto 2 to get 50% discount on selected applications

Mon, 15 Nov 2010

Customers of MacGraPhoto 2 to get 50% discount on selected applications - Published on 11/15/10

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Press Release - iPhone Blue Tint Issue - There is an app for that

Mon, 15 Nov 2010

iPhone Blue Tint Issue - There is an app for that - Published on 11/15/10

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Press Release - SoundCloud celebrates 100 connected apps

Mon, 15 Nov 2010

OUNDCLOUD CELEBRATES 100 CONNECTED APPS

Milestone signifies growing demand for apps dedicated to sound creation and sharing

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Jonny Evans - Forget Samsung's Tab - run Android on your iPad

Fri, 12 Nov 2010

here's lots of interest in Android out there. But there's also so much love for Apple (AAPL). If only there were a way, some way, in which you could bring a little of each to the other. Good news, dear readers, there's a new hack in town that lets you do just that, and this thing is called OpeniBoot.

OpeniBoot is an open source group dedicated to figuring out the bootrom on iOS devices.

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Press Release - Scanner Pro 3.0 for iPhone Adds Batch Document Scanning

Thu, 11 Nov 2010

Scanner Pro 3.0 for iPhone Adds Batch Document Scanning - Published on 11/11/10

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Press Release - SciVisum launches iPhone monitoring app with Tesco as first customer

Thu, 11 Nov 2010

SciVisum launches iPhone monitoring app with Tesco as first customer
 
Tesco ensures its new iPhone grocery app performs with SciVisum
 
Canterbury, UK – 11 November 2010:  SciVisum (www.scivisum.co.uk), a leader in dynamic website monitoring, has launched the iPhone Application Monitor, the first monitoring solution for iPhone apps, with Tesco as its first customer.  Tesco is using SciVisum’s new tool to ensure the best performance for its customers from its latest iPhone grocery app and shopping portal. 

The app was launched on 10 September 2010 and already has over 300,000 users.
 
Matthew Briggs, Service Manager at Tesco.com says, “Customers are using our new iPhone app to check and amend their orders. In just a few weeks it has become a valuable addition to our business and the customer’s shopping experience.
 
“SciVisum responded quickly to the iPhone app launch and developed the new mobile service to replicate and monitor how the iPhone app performs for our customers.  We can test the multiple journeys that customers take through the grocery site to ensure it is working effectively for them. An alert is sent if any aspect of the app or website is not working.”
 
Agnes Gough, Sales and Marketing Director at SciVisum adds, “The new iPhone app service is a great addition to our product range. By measuring Tesco’s customer experience of the performance, availability and consistency of journeys across their websites, we can ensure that any system errors are identified and Tesco can rectify them before the customer experience is directly impacted.”
 
In addition to the iPhone monitoring services, SciVisum’s dynamic user approach is used across Tesco’s main grocery website, Tesco Direct, wine sites, entertainment and clothing sites, the Republic of Ireland site, Telecoms, Tesco Compare, Travel, Books as well as the Baby & Toddler Club.
 
Matt concludes, “It is important that all of our websites deliver an excellent customer experience.  Our IT operations centre monitors over 40 user journeys across the websites through SciVisum and these are tested every few minutes.

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Press Release - Nickelodeon and Budge Studios Partner to Develop iPhone Story Book Apps

Thu, 11 Nov 2010

Nickelodeon and Budge Studios Partner to Develop iPhone Story Book Apps - Published on 11/11/10

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Press Release - iUseMac Gets Bigger And Affordable. Now Sell 11 Mac Apps At 29 Dollars

Thu, 11 Nov 2010

iUseMac Gets Bigger And Affordable. Now Sell 11 Mac Apps At $29

Shopping for Mac applications has become more affordable than ever through iUseMac.com, a unique website that offers Mac apps at around 90% off the regular price.

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Press Release - iRight releases the Official Hip Parade app on the BandKit framework

Wed, 10 Nov 2010

iRight releases the Official Hip Parade app on the BandKit framework - Published on 11/10/10

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Press Release - Shazam available on GetJar

Tue, 09 Nov 2010

SHAZAM AVAILABLE ON GETJAR
 
GetJar is the First Cross-Platform Independent App Store Where the Shazam App is Distributed
 
London, UK – 9th November 2010, Shazam®, the leading mobile discovery provider has made its popular App available on GetJar, the largest multi-handset application store with over one billion downloads to date.  

Shazam’s launch on GetJar marks the first time the company has made its App available on an independent App store.
 
The free Shazam App has proved to be a popular choice with Symbian, Android, BlackBerry and Windows phone users on GetJar.  Shazam’s ability to attract music lovers to the site has led to GetJar including Shazam as one of five key Apps to appear in its first movie theatre advertising campaign, due to launch in U.S. theatres in November 2010.
 
“GetJar has quickly grown to become a trusted source for mobile App downloads and we are very pleased with the speed at which Shazam has become one of the most popular Apps on GetJar,” said Andrew Fisher, CEO of Shazam. “Driving App discovery is essential in this marketplace, where choice can be overwhelming, so we’re looking forward to seeing how GetJar’s advertising initiative impacts the level of interest and downloads from consumers.”
 
“People come to GetJar to get the best range and quality of Apps - across all major platforms and phones for over 200 countries,” said Ilja Laurs, CEO, GetJar. “Shazam is one of the most distinctive and highly-rated Apps on GetJar, so we were keen to highlight its availability on GetJar in our first movie advertising campaign.

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Jonny Evans - Patent says Apple's Lion boasts scrollable menus

Mon, 08 Nov 2010

There's been  some talk on Lion's new user interfaces and the removal of active indicators to show active applications in the Dock. Does this mean the Dock itself is set for change? A recent Apple patent suggests change may be on its way.

A new European patent filing has emerged which describes an all-new system of "scrollable menus and toolbars." As described the feature is something that's set for both iOS and Mac OS devices, and represents another step away from hierarchical computer menus.

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Press Release - PhotoBox Preps for iPad Debut: Capture the Essence of Your Images Free

Mon, 08 Nov 2010

PhotoBox Preps for iPad Debut: Capture the Essence of Your Images Free - Published on 11/08/10

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Press Release - Kingston Digital Ships Next-Generation Affordable Consumer SSD

Mon, 08 Nov 2010

Kingston Digital Ships Next-Generation Affordable Consumer SSD

Sunbury-on-Thames, UK – 8th November 2010 -- Kingston Digital Europe Ltd, an affiliate of Kingston Technology Company Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the SSDNow V100, the latest addition to the SSDNow family of solid-state drives (SSD).

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Press Release - Half of firms fail to check their own website from a mobile device

Mon, 08 Nov 2010

HALF OF FIRMS FAIL TO CHECK THEIR OWN WEBSITE FROM A MOBILE DEVICE

- Two thirds of SME owners use mobile Internet in personal lives
- Only 1 in 5 companies believe a mobile-friendly website could boost sales revenue

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Press Release - Browse the internet at lightning speed with Eye Web for Free

Mon, 08 Nov 2010

Browse the internet at lightning speed with Eye Web for Free - Published on 11/08/10

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Press Release - Brain App coming to Mac App Store - Beta Program Begins

Mon, 08 Nov 2010

Brain App coming to Mac App Store - Beta Program Begins - Published on 11/08/10

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Press Release - Softpress offers Discounted Pixelmator as a Companion Product

Fri, 05 Nov 2010

Softpress offers Discounted Pixelmator as a Companion Product - Published on 11/05/10

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Press Release - Eye-Fi Allows Users to Upgrade Memory Cards' Software

Thu, 04 Nov 2010

Eye-Fi Allows Users to Upgrade Memory Cards’ Software

London, UK, 3rd November 2010 - As Eye-Fi launches its View service that enables users to view their photos from any internet connected device and email full resolution photos to friends and family, European users can also benefit from upgrading their existing Eye-Fi cards to gain incremental functionality.

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Press Release - ChatSquare Breaks The Unseen Barriers of Location Based Services

Thu, 04 Nov 2010

ChatSquare Breaks The Unseen Barriers of Location Based Services - Published on 11/04/10

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Press Release - Jumsoft Presents Relationship for iPhone - For Free

Thu, 04 Nov 2010

Jumsoft Presents Relationship for iPhone - For Free - Published on 11/04/10

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Press Release - MacBasket's Daily Giveaway - Just in Time for Christmas

Thu, 04 Nov 2010

MacBasket's Daily Giveaway - Just in Time for Christmas - Published on 11/04/10

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Press Release - Spurs hero Gareth Bale launches hard tackling new football website

Wed, 03 Nov 2010

SPURS HERO GARETH BALE LAUNCHES HARD TACKLING NEW FOOTBALL WEBSITE

Champions League star Gareth Bale today backed a new web site offering exclusive big name interviews and podcasts for football fans.

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Press Release - High resolution tab bar icons for iPhone 4 apps

Wed, 03 Nov 2010

High resolution tab bar icons for iPhone 4 apps - Published on 11/03/10

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Press Release - Call2 iPhone app – saving you money with every call

Wed, 03 Nov 2010

Call2 iPhone app – saving you money with every call

iPhone app saves up to 95% on telephone calls and over 30% on roaming charges

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Press Release - F1 News 2010 for iOS by iNewsApps - The Source for the Latest F1 News

Wed, 03 Nov 2010

F1 News 2010 for iOS by iNewsApps - The Source for the Latest F1 News - Published on 11/03/10

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Press Release - The Mac Sale launches another bundle - Legit

Wed, 03 Nov 2010

The Mac Sale launches another bundle - Legit - Published on 11/03/10

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Press Release - Free-app-acino for Birmingham coffee lovers

Wed, 03 Nov 2010

Free-app-acino for Birmingham coffee lovers
 
Urban Coffee Company, an independent coffee shop located in the heart of Birmingham’s business district, has launched the UK’s first iPhone app which allows customers to pre-order their drinks so they are ready when they arrive.
 
The app will allow customers to spend more time enjoying their coffee and less time queuing for it. Busy professionals from the surrounding Colmore Row area can order a round of coffees for the whole office and have it ready to take away with a much-reduced waiting time.
 
Simon Jenner, founder of Urban Coffee Company, said: “It’s no secret that making a fantastic cup of coffee takes time – we brew our speciality filter coffees freshly for each cup, which means a short wait is inevitable. We found that more and more customers started calling the store to pre-order their drinks – especially for large or complicated orders – so we decided to devise an online ordering facility to speed the process up.
 
“Our customers are a tech savvy bunch, and from day one we’ve used social media such as Twitter to communicate with them. With that in mind, creating an iPhone app seemed like a logical step to take. We believe this is the first coffee ordering app in the UK as apps available from other coffee shops concentrate on explaining menus, translating ‘barrista speak’ and locating stores rather than simply being able to order a coffee before you get there.
 
“We’re very proud to be the first company to successfully implement this type of application in the UK – beating off the big boys like Starbucks and Caffè Nero. We’ve always recognised that innovation is a tool which will allow us to punch above our weight, which is essential for a small and entrepreneurial store like ourselves.
 
The application was developed by Birmingham-based open source software developer Scott James Remnant, himself a regular Urban Coffee Company customer. Scott said: “From the start, Urban has been used by people working in the digital and creative industries to meet offline to bounce ideas together – we’re all made to feel part of the family. Because of that collaborative spirit, I volunteered to build the iPhone app free of charge as a way to offer a little something back. It’s great to see customers now embracing it and using it daily to place orders.”
 
Since making the app available via the iTunes store just three weeks ago, 200 users have already downloaded it and over 100 orders have been placed via the app.
 
Neil Rasga, a regular Urban Coffee customer and local web developer/blogger, commented: “Everyone has those days at the office when you’re flagging at your desk, desperate for a five minute window where you can escape for a quick caffeine fix before returning to the rush of it all. At those times, the last thing you want to contend with is a queue – you just want to grab your coffee and go. I’ve used the new Urban Coffee app myself and have to say it works just as it’s supposed to; that’s acid test for any iPhone app.
 
“Too many companies develop pointless applications that don’t add anything to the experience of a brand, mainly because there’s a misguided belief that everyone needs to be doing ‘something digital’ these days. It’s pleasing that Urban Coffee seems to have taken a sensible approach – identifying a real issue and implementing a solution which actually offers something useful to its customers.”
 
Urban Coffee Company is renowned not only for its drinks, but also as a social hub which hosts a diverse range of groups and activities – including a book club, a blogger linkup session, live music, muffin Mondays and even a knitting circle.
 
The second of Urban Coffee Company’s outlets is due to open in December this year, based in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter.
 
Urban Coffee Company’s iPhone application is now available to download from the iTunes store. For further information, log onto www.urbancoffee.co.uk or call 0121 236 0207.

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Press Release - The Salvation Army produces low-cost interactive resources with QuarkXPress

Wed, 03 Nov 2010

THE SALVATION ARMY PRODUCES LOW-COST INTERACTIVE RESOURCES WITH QUARKXPRESS

The Schools and College Unit within the Salvation Army UK and Ireland designed the ‘Ultimate Church Visit’ resources with Flash in QuarkXPress 8

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Press Release - UK Parents Speak Out: Touch-Typing Viewed as Essential to their Children’s Development

Tue, 02 Nov 2010

UK Parents Speak Out: Touch-Typing Viewed as Essential to their Children’s Development

Microsoft survey delves into parental beliefs about their children’s computer capabilities
 
London – 02 November 2010  – Research commissioned by Microsoft has revealed that an overwhelming number of UK parents believe that touch-typing is an essential skill for children. 95% of parents sampled in the survey[1], stated that touch-typing and learning to use a computer are both extremely important to their teenagers educational development.
 
With youngsters becoming ever more computer-savvy at increasingly younger ages, it’s not surprising that many parents rate computer ability so highly. When asked which life skills parents felt were of comparable importance to touch-typing, 52% answered ‘learning to read’ and 56% thought it was as important as  ‘learning to drive a car’, whilst 44% of parents believed that it was as important as learning to cook.
 
Commenting on the findings, Kairen Cullen CPsychol.AFBPsS, Chartered Psychologist (Educational) said, "Computer use, supported by key adults such as teachers and parents, can have many positive effects on learning and development.  Particular benefits include improved concentration and engagement, fine motor co-ordination, speed of response, learning new skills and problem-solving.

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Press Release - AppSwitch - The missing app that should have been in the box

Mon, 01 Nov 2010

AppSwitch - The missing app that should have been in the box - Published on 11/01/10

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Press Release - Snowballs and Yetis – winter must be coming

Mon, 01 Nov 2010

Snowballs and Yetis – winter must be coming

Snowball and Yeti microphones provide the ideal Xmas gift for budding musicians, podcasters and social networker

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