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Gaming

Groundbreaking games hit Mac app store

Iconic Grand Theft Auto series makes its digital debut on Mac app store, with GTA 3 available now and more to follow.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 2011

Apple

Daily deal site hits the iPhone

Groupon launches an iPhone app, letting users snag deals directly and redeem via their screen, ideal for on-the-go savings worldwide.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2011

Apple

An App a day keeps the doctor away

Apple celebrates hitting 15 billion App Store downloads, a milestone achieved in just six months, underscoring the platform's unprecedented success.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2011

Microsoft

Big names join forces to fight Apple trademark

Tech giants Microsoft, Nokia, HTC, and Sony Ericsson join Amazon in challenging Apple's 'App Store' trademark in Europe as too generic.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 18th May 2011

Apple

There's no app for freedom of expression

Apple pulls gay 'cure' app after public outcry, sparking debate on freedom of expression vs offensive content.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2011

Apple

Apple pulls 'Gay Cure' iPhone app

Apple axes 'Gay Cure' app after 146k petition, siding with LGBT safety over Exodus International's controversial therapy claims.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2011

Apple

Apple sues Amazon over 'App Store' trademark

Apple files suit against Amazon, seeking to stop the retail giant from using the App Store name, citing trademark infringement and potential customer confusion.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2011

Apple

Wife said No, Apple said Yes

Apple overturns wife's veto, gifts man a free iPad 2 with a cheeky note, sparking debates on marital finances.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2011

Apple

Apple Subscriptions spark Federal anti-trust interest - Updated

New rules mean publishers - such as Amazon - can no longer provide in-app links to websites where users can buy content.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Feb 2011

Unified Communications

Cisco launches secure iPhone app

Cisco's AnyConnect app now available on App Store, offering secure network connectivity for mobile employees on Apple iOS 4.1 devices.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 24th Sep 2010

Orcon

New Kid on the Block

Orcon, best known for its calling and internet services, recently entered the overcrowded mobile market with a 'no contract' approach to owning handsets.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2010