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  • The Week That Was: 09/04/10 – 16/04/10

    Proudly sponsored by Chillingo Ltd – A weekly round-up on the latest and greatest apps to have hit the App Store. Hit the jump for more! (more…)

  • Wall Street Journal

    iPad Integration [rating:3/5]
    Usability [rating:2.5/5]
    User Interface [rating:3/5]

    [rating:overall]

    Written by Guest Contributor: David Trotz (@dtrotzjr)

    When the iPad was first announced by Apple they showcased a few apps to show off what the iPad was capable of. One of those apps was a news app “The Wall Street Journal”. It was obvious that the struggling print news media was hopeful that the iPad would save their struggling industry. (more…)

  • Introducing the Next iPhone. [VIDEO]

    With being just a few months away from Apple’s annual WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference), the next generation of Apple’s iPhone has apparently leaked. But not just in pictures, popular technology site Gizmodo actually has a physical exclusive hands-on video with the supposed new device, not set to launch until June 22nd. (more…)

  • Comparison Review: Asphalt 5 HD Vs. Need for Speed Shift, for iPad. [Which Is Better?]

    Not only is that gorgeous 9.7 inch screen good for productivity, but its also the perfect size to kick back and enjoy some hardcore racing eye candy. In this review, we’ll look at two of the most popular. The good, the bad and the sheer ugly … (more…)

  • Glee for iPhone and iPad

    iPhone Integration [rating:4/5]
    Usability [rating:4/5]
    User Interface [rating:4/5]
    [rating:overall]

    Unless you have been living in a secluded black hole the past few months you will have seen or heard about the program Glee. You know, the one with all the cheesy covers of great songs? Well it may come as no surprise then, that they have now got an app available to enjoy and sing along to most of their songs. (more…)

  • The Pogo Sketch Stylus… for the iPad? Sure!

    TenOne Design has offered “Pogo” stylus’ for use with each of the iPhone models in the past, but I personally never felt the need for a stylus on the small screen of the iPhone.  With all the possibilities that lay ahead for the iPad, I could see many uses for a stylus here.  I was getting tempted to try the Sketch Stylus ($14.95 USD) after reading the many positive reviews it has received all over the web.  But would it work as well as they claim it to? (more…)

  • How To Use ABC for iPad In the UK and Other Countries

    Let’s face it, ABC’s application for iPad is truly fantastic. The ability to effortlessly stream hit TV shows the likes of which include LOST, Flash Forward, Desperate Housewives, V, Modern Family and more, straight to your iPad is highly desirable. But by default, attempting to play this content outside of the US results in an error message. (more…)