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Activision has launched a free companion app for its popular Skylanders franchise. The Skylanders Collection Vault can be downloaded now from Apple’s App Store, providing fans a way to browse and manage collections on their iPhone or iPad. The app lets users compare lists with other players as well, and …
Read More »Apple acquires Israeli company behind Kinect
iPhone maker's foray into motion control reported to cost $360 million
Read More »Apple linked to Kinect creator buyout
According to reports Apple is in the final stages of buying PrimeSense for $345m. Some publicationsare already reporting that the acquisition has taken place while many others believe talks are still ongoing. PrimeSense was the original supplier for Microsoft’s Kinect, which incorporated cameras and depth sensors so players can control …
Read More »Apple moves to acquire Kinect sensor dev for $345m
Deal frozen in legal jam, but expected to go through by next week
Read More »Android OS KitKat designed for budget smartphones
Google takes advantage of Apple’s refusal to offer a ‘true’ budget phone with its 4.4 update and new Nexus 5
Read More »HMV app returns to App Store – minus in-app downloads
The controversial HMV music download app is back on iOS although its key bit of functionality has been cut. The app hit the headlines last week when it was revealed that users could use it to purchase and download music and have it automatically added to their iTunes library – …
Read More »Apple posts first earnings decline in 11 years
For the first time in 11 years Apple has posted an annual decline in earnings. Profits for its most recent financial year came in at $37bn, down from $42bn the year before. Revenue for the year hit $171bn, up from last year’s $157bn. Despite this, fourth quarter profit was ahead …
Read More »Plants vs Zombies 2 launches on Android
Plants vs Zombies 2 has launched for Android devices, available now as a free download on the Google Play store. To celebrate the platform release, which requires an Android 2.3 device or newer,PopCap has discounted the in-game Jalapeno item for the week. The Android release arrives two months after the …
Read More »Apple unveils iPad Air alongside new iPad mini
Both models have new 64-bit A7 chip, retina display
Read More »iPad Air and new iPad Mini ship next month
Apple has unveiled the iPad Air, a redesigned full-size tablet launching worldwide on November 1st. The firm showcased the device at an event this week, where it also announced a new iPad Mini with retina display and new Mac OSX hardware. The iPad Air holds the same display of 9.7 …
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