There seems to be a growing trend of simple games topping the Apple iTunes app chart and today is of no exception, Holes and Balls offers 30 levels of point and bounce action in a way that can be best described as a cross between pool/snooker and mini golf. The levels all come equipped with a ball and a hole (hence the name) and require the user to direct the cue/stick,...
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Richard Hammond seems to be a hot topic at the moment, not only is the Top Gear presenter launching his very own internet TV show but he has also revealed a few interesting snippets about his tech life. He has admitted that he has a passion for apps which is kind of handy when you consider he was hosting the Carphone Warehouse ‘Appys’ awards ceremony. His two main...
As February is the month of love we were interested to hear about the new dating service from StreetSpark.com which aims to offer matchmaking with a twist. They say that their service gives people an easier way to connect with people in the ‘real world’ utilising information from social networking platforms. The team over at street spark have tapped into the wildly...
The Dark Knight and Inception have arguably been two of Christopher Nolan’s biggest films, so big in fact that Warner Brothers have decided to launch a dedicated app iOS for each of the blockbuster films. Putting a film in a dedicated app is actually still a pretty new idea, probably because films can be purchased directly through iTunes. It’s for this reason that...
Scalextric has been the dream toy for children and big kids for many years now, the simplicity of running a car around a slotted track whilst skilfully accelerating on straights and not so skilfully flipping the car off at bends never seems to get old. However the two downsides to traditional Scalextric is that you need space to play it and you can’t play it when on...
Word about the linkup between the iPad and Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation to provide a fresh news service on the Apple tablet has been around for a while now. The general idea is that a news publication designed specifically for the iPad and called The Daily will come along to change the way that we receive information on our tablets, and will also bring in a new...
It seems that Apple is set to repeat their generous 12 days of Christmas giveaway after its runaway success last Christmas. Apple has released the app and it has already climbed to the top of the free app store a full seven days before any freebies can be downloaded. Apple will giveaway a selection of freebies from their app store, last year this included exclusive content,...
A controversial anti-gay iPhone app has been removed from the App store after outrage from the community, however you can’t please everyone and it seems Conservative Christians in America are demanding Steve Jobs make a public apology and explain Apple’s decision. The app actively promoted ‘The Manhattan Declaration’, which opposes gay marriage, abortion and support...
The Economist has taken the digital leap of faith by launching their brand new iPhone and iPad app today in a move to keep up with other magazines that have gone down the electronic route. The best known current affairs magazine has not gone down the same route as other media outlets, instead of charging current subscribers extra they offer it for free so long as you are...
If you are all geared up for Halloween but are struggling for good ghost stories then we think we have found the perfect app for you, True Ghost stories from around the world will help you scare the pants off of your mates without any creative input from yourself – genius. The app developers say that each and every story, photograph and recount is 100% genuine. It has...