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Read More »Big-screened iPhone 6 entering production?
Analyst Peter Misek believes that iPhone 6 is preparing to enter production ahead of its release in June/July. Jefferies analyst Misek told investors in a note this week that Apple is testing two new iPhone prototypes. This coincides with a number of rumours suggesting there will be an iPhone 6/5S …
Read More »New editor for Edge Online
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Read More »Religious sensitivities impacted on BioShock Infinite development
The BioShock series has never been one to shy away from social commentary, but with that comes a heightened risk. So much so, in fact, the creator Ken Levine admitted in an interview with OPM that changes were made to one of the characters after religious members of the team …
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[Industry news] XDS 2026 Insights Report is now live
The 2026 XDS Insights Report examines how external development partnerships are evolving as they become a core part of modern production pipelines. Based on input from 250+ industry professionals, the report shows an ecosystem moving beyond delivery risk and into a new phase shaped by coordination, governance, and long-term collaboration.
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