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Graphics API enables developers to get more out of iPad and iPhone hardware
Read More »Civilization Revolution 2 is a mobile-only game
2K Games has confirmed that the successor to Civilization Revolution will not be released on consoles. Civilization Revolution 2 will instead be released for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch on July 2nd, with an Android release to follow at a later date. Civilization Revolution 2 is the first Civilization game …
Read More »Could Apple phase out 3.5mm audio jack in future iPhones?
iPhone and iPad users will soon have the option of connecting headphones via Apple’s proprietary Lightning connector. Why would one wish to do this? Apple Insider reports that Apple’s new Lightning module promises to provide deeper system controls, direct analog audio out and power to compatible accessories” according to a …
Read More »Monument Valley, Threes and Device 6 win Apple Design Awards
Apple’s Design Awards have recognised three of the year’s most notable iOS game releases. Ustwo’s stylish Escher tribute Monument Valley, Sirvo’s number puzzler Threes and Simogo’s curious Device 6 were all recognised for their ability to stand out as accomplished titles that perfectly suit touchscreen smartphones. Equally accessible and engaging …
Read More »Apple reveals graphics API Metal for iOS 8
Proprietary tech to enable developers to squeeze more power out of iPhone and iPad
Read More »Clever creative iOS game Blek tops UK iOS charts
Simplistic and brilliant iOS game Blek has topped the iPhone charts this week. The game – which has been available since earlier this year – challenges you to slide your finger across the screen to make a black line, which snakes off around the screen. Gamers must get the colour …
Read More »Leo’s Fortune tops UK App Store Charts
Mobile platformer Leo’s Fortune has made it to the top of both the iPad and iPhone UK charts. This is the game’s first week at No.1 – when it launched last week it made it to No.2. The title was met with critical acclaim when it was released on April …
Read More »iPad sales slow as iPhone continues to shift more units
Tablet sales drop by nearly four million compared to the same period last year
Read More »iPad sales slump, although iPhone growth continues
While Apple’s iPhone continues to grow its sales, its iPad tablets are failing to do the same. The firm sold 16.4m iPads during Q2 2014, compared to 20m sales in Q2 2013. iPhone sales during the quarter hit 43.7 million – an increase of over five million compared to the …
Read More »Samsung sales boss saw Jobs death as "best opportunity to attack iPhone"
Documents unearthed as part of a US legal battle between Apple and Samsung have revealed the distasteful truth underpinning some corporate strategy. Cnet reports that Samsung America’s former head of national sales Michael Pennington saw the death of Apple boss Steve Jobs in 2011 as an opportunity for the company …
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