Apple issues first en masse OTA update

OTA Update Keynote iOS 5

Amid all the response from general consumers about the battery and bluetooth issues, Apple released it’s first minor update via the new iOS 5 OTA system worldwide and everything seems to have gone swimmingly! Unlike the initial release of iOS 5, there are few reports of problems, and most people reporting that the new OTA [...]

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iOS 5, Our Favourite Feature #iOS5

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Since we’ve been running iOS 5 for the past few months, and with the general release of the software just taking place, our embargo is over! We can now talk about it! In amongst all of the other features that you have, new notifications, location based reminders, new quick shortcuts, better dictionaries, iCloud and so [...]

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iOS 5 Upgrade Guide

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With the impending release of iOS 5 for your iDevices we thought we would put together an upgrade guide since this is a much more extensive upgrade than you might think! First thing is first, Sync and backup your phone! The single most important thing you can do right now is sync your phone, and [...]

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iTunes 10.5 has been released #iOS5

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Ready for tomorrows launch, iTunes 10.5 has been released from Apple’s website. It’s a requirement for you installing iOS 5 don’t forget, and primes for iTunes match and iCloud integration. Mac Users can hit software update and PC users can use the ‘check for updates’ button now. http://www.apple.com/itunes

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Apple Reports Steve Jobs has died

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We are truly shocked to say this, but Apple Co-Founder Steve Jobs has passed away. We have no outline of the circumstances however Apple have set up a memorial page for Steve which can be found here http://www.apple.com/stevejobs/ We are truly saddened to see the loss of Steve, and our thoughts are with his family and friends.   [...]

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Our Predictions for the Apple Event Today

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With the Apple event starting later today we felt it only right after the wash’o’rumours and speculation around the planet that we too would engage in some guesswork. Fortunately the event is only hours away, but without Steve Jobs at the helm we do have to wonder if this event will live up the excitement [...]

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We’re up for a Wales Blog Award… Again!

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For the second year running, Apptacious has made it into the shortlist for a Wales Blog Award and so we would like to say a huge thank you to every single one of you that nominated us, and who help keep this site going. This year has been something of  a dead loss for me, [...]

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Skype for iPhone finally gets bluetooth : UPDATED

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In some news that is possibly the most obvious use of the phrase “Why didn’t you do that in the first place?” ever, Skype have finally announced bluetooth compatibility for Skype for iPhone. Of course, Android has had this for a long time now and so have quite a few other iPhone applications like Viber, [...]

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The bargain slate, but is it any good?

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Be honest. How many of you sat down and stared at Best Buy or the Dixons website and wondered if maybe, just maybe you could get one of those £500 HP Touchpads at the massively reduced price of £89? I know I did. If you remember, I sold my iPad a few months ago simply [...]

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A look at the Ford Safety Event

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Over the past few years, we have seen a dramatic increase in the uptake of technology in vehicles. Whilst this website is primarily focused towards iPhone and Mac reviews we do sometimes have to step back and take a look at the grand picture. So to summarise that’s exactly what I did today. I was [...]

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