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As well as not ushering in tax breaks, last week’s Budget may have brought with it another bad piece of gaming news. As reported by The Guardian, the Chancellor also revealed plans to close a VAT loophole that was allowing the likes of Steam, Apple and Amazon to sell their …
Read More »Apple launches App Store page for indie games
Platform holder unveils dedicated showcase section on the iTunes Store for indie titles
Read More »Apple launches showcase page to highlight App Store indie titles
The Apple App Store now offers an ‘Indie Game Showcase’ page, highlighting noteworthy iOS titles developed by indie studios. Shacknews points to the new App Store landing, which currently features Device 6 – along with developer Simogo’s other titles, such as Beat Sneak Bandit, and a few of the dev’s …
Read More »Flappy Bird to receive re-release
Flappy Bird will eventually see a return to mobile marketplaces, creator Dong Nguyen has confirmed. Nguyen revealed he was considering resubmitting the game earlier this month, and apparently has since made up his mind about it – though he adds not to expect the game’s return anytime soon. "Yes. But …
Read More »Google Play update allows cross-platform multiplayer with iOS
Owners of Android and iOS devices are now able to compete against one another online. Engadget reports that amongst the new features coming to Android being announced at GDC this week is the ability for developers to implement cross-platform multiplayer between Android and iOS devices via an update to the …
Read More »Apple launches cheaper 8GB iPhone 5C
An 8GB version of the supposedly ‘budget’ iPhone 5C is now available. The SKU this morning appeared on Apple and mobile operator websites and is priced at 429 standalone. The existing 16GB (469) and 32GB (549) models are still available. Apple has never published official sales date for the 5C …
Read More »Apple shortens iPhone returns policy period
Apple has shortened its return policy for the iPhone from 30 to just 14 days. The new time frame now matches Apple’s other product return policies for its Mac, iPod and iPad ranges. The 14 day return policy also now matches most wireless carriers, meaning consumers lose that particular benefit …
Read More »Apple adds in-app-purchase warnings to App Store listings
Apple’s App Store now displays in-app purchase warnings in its search results. Following the iOS 7.1 update, a message appears next to the game’s title to state it "offers in-app purchases". Previously this text had only been displayed on the app page. The intensifying focus on free-to-play and in-app purchases …
Read More »App Store search results now display in-app purchase warnings
iOS firm reacts to increased scrutiny on free-to-play games
Read More »Buoyant Blackberry boss says iPhone users are "wall huggers"
Having been defeated by Apple in more or less aspect of its business, Blackberry has decided to mock its rival over the iPhone’s battery life. Yahoo reports that chief executive John Chen told conference attendees that he calls [iPhone owners] wall huggers” due to their need to stay near a …
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