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Fan Favorite Dolphin Browser on Android Arrives in the App Store

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated February 18, 2018

Arguably the best web browser available for the Android platform, Dolphin, is now also strutting its stuff on iOS. Dolphin's claim to fame is its deep gesture integration, which reduces the need for quite so many on-screen buttons. Perfect for smartphones with smaller screens, just like the iPhone.

Offering its wares for free, Dolphin joins a long list of web browsers in the App Store which aim to take a piece of the browsing pie from the stock Safari software, but it may need to offer something unique if it's going to make people switch...

Shopping Carts in the UK Are Getting Fancy iPad Docks

Oliver Haslam ∙ August 31, 2011

Sainsbury's, one of the UK's largest supermarket chains, is getting ready to bring a rather unique shopping trolley to some of its stores, according to Pocket-Lint.

The fancy new way of carting your goods around will sport an iPad holder, speakers, and a fancy new 'collision detection system' when it appears in stores. The new cart and is part of a deal with the satellite television company, Sky...

Jailbreak iOS 5 Beta 6 and iOS 4.3.5 With RedSn0w

Jeff Benjamin ∙ August 31, 2011

The latest version of RedSn0w 0.9.8b was recently released by the Dev Team, and it includes two key components.

The first component, is compatibility with the iPad 1 iOS 5 beta 6 IPSW. Apparently, Apple updated this IPSW without altering its version or filename, so this latest version of RedSn0w features compatibility with both the original and updated files...

Flipboard App to Add TV Shows, Movies, iPhone Version

Alex Heath ∙ August 30, 2011

If you've perused the App Store on the iPad, chances are you've come across Flipboard. When the app first came out, it's innovate approach to content and RSS received high praise. Now, many content consumption apps borrow the Flipboard mentality of presenting web content in a visually intriguing, magazine-like design.

Flipboard can only be used to read web sites as a glorified RSS reader. The team behind Flipboard has bigger plans for their app, including the addition of TV shows, movies, and a new iPhone app...

Tapsteroids Slated For September 1st Release

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated April 26, 2017

UNAgames, the two person iOS development team from Italy, is getting ready to release its latest game on September 1st. Titled 'Tapsteroids' and available as a universal app for both iPhone/iPod touch and iPad, the game is a fast-paced action shooter very much in the mould of the arcade shooters of yesteryear.

Tapsteroids will cost just $0.99 when it goes live in two short days...

iTunes Match Beta Goes Live for Developers [Video Walkthrough]

Jeff Benjamin ∙ August 29, 2011

Apple just sent out an email to developers signifying that iTunes Match is now available to developers.

As you know, iTunes Match is the matching service that allows you to stream the tunes that you already own without uploading all of your music. The service works by "matching" the music contained on your local computer with what's already available in the Cloud via iTunes.

For those more obscure songs that iTunes doesn't already have, you can still upload your music for streaming. As usual, we have a video of iTunes Match in action, so be sure to check inside to see how it works!

Samsung Takes on iMessage With ChatON

Oliver Haslam ∙ August 29, 2011

Everyone's getting in on the instant messaging market these days. The likes of WhatsApp have been taking the App Store by storm, and Facebook has even joined the fray with Facebook Messenger. Despite only being available in the US store, the social giant has made its intentions clear.

Even Apple is all set to join the competition, with iMessage coming to iOS devices when iOS 5 launches some time in September. As if the flood gates have now been opened, another manufacturer is joining the instant messaging game, with Samsung trying its luck...

Soon You’ll Be Able to Run Linux on Your iDevice

Alex Heath ∙ August 29, 2011

Good news for fans of Tux the penguin: soon you'll be able to run the Linux operating system on your iDevice. A team of jailbreak developers has managed to run the open source Linux OS on Apple's A4-powered devices.

Who needs Android when you have Linux, right?

iPads Beginning to Infiltrate UK Schools

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated November 13, 2019

Apple's iPad is starting to pop up in all kinds of places, from American Football clubs, to schools. Now, iPads are beginning to infiltrate schools in the UK.

According to The Telegraph, Longfield Academy in Kent is offering pupils the chance to use iPads during the coming school year, beginning in September. The move will see pupils using iPads as interactive learning tools, with tech support provided by the school itself...

How to Stream Music from Your iDevice to Your PS3

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 3, 2018

If you have an Apple TV, chances are you've played with AirPlay. The feature allows you to sling media content like music from your iDevice to your TV set, with almost no setup.

What if you don't have an Apple TV, but you'd still like an easy way to wirelessly play tunes off of your iDevice? It just so happens there's an easy solution, provided you're jailbroken and own a PS3...

iPad 2 Smart Cover Battery Pack Adds 4 Hours of Power

Oliver Haslam ∙ August 28, 2011

Filed firmly in the 'great idea, poorly implemented' category, this Smart Cover addition provides a battery backup and protective cover for iPad 2 owners.

For those living under a rock, or perhaps beneath one of the Android-powered monstrosities entering the market these days, a Smart Cover is Apple's magnetic iPad cover. Offering protection for the iPad's screen while supposedly cleaning it at the same time, the Smart Cover is something all iPad owners should own. It's great, but a battery pack would make it better...

Facebook for iPad App to be Released on September 22?

Guest Author ∙ August 28, 2011

Facebook has announced that it has an upcoming event planned for September 22. If you don't remember, a while ago there was a way to try out the Facebook for iPad app with a little hacking.

Facebook hasn't said much about what its upcoming event will be about, but all bets are on the official iPad app release.