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  • Apple launches new iCloud ad

    Apple launches new iCloud ad

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    Apple has launched a new TV ad for its iCloud content backup and syncing service. Lacking a voiceover, the ad shows how content can be automatically shared between Apple’s iOS mobile devices, laptops and desktop computer via iCloud. The service allows photo streaming, auto-downloads of iTunes purchases and syncing of contact and calendar updates.

  • In cinemas now – Orange’s mobile sniffer dogs

    In cinemas now – Orange’s mobile sniffer dogs

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    As a film reviewer who often sees films weeks or even months before they arrive in cinemas, it’s not uncommon to have to give up my mobile in return for access to the screening. Understandably, film distributors and studios want to ensure no clips, audio of pictures get taken and shared with readers of this…

  • BFI announces London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival lineup

    BFI announces London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival lineup

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    More than 100 features and short films will be screened are to be screened at this year’s BFI London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, organisers have confirmed. The BFI already announced Thom Fitzgerald’s Cloudburst as this year’s Opening Night film. North Sea Texas, a debut feature which tells the story of a boy who falls…

  • Jedward to represent Ireland at Eurovision

    Jedward to represent Ireland at Eurovision

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    Singing twins Jedward have been selected to represent Ireland at this year’s Eurovision contest, beating four other acts in a public and jury vote. The results of the vote were announced on Friday on a special edition of Late Late Show. The former X-Factor contestants came eighth in the 2011 contest with their song Lipstick,…

  • Midway Arcade for iPad and iPhone – review

    Midway Arcade for iPad and iPhone – review

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    Ever wondered what you’d get if you combined the latest in personal computing with some 30 year old arcade games? Thanks to Warner Bros. I can reveal the answer: a fantastic way to while away some spare time. I can tell you this because Warner have revived some of the all-time classic arcade games in…

  • Future launches GarageBand iBook

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    Magazine publisher Future has released its first interactive book created with Apple’s iBooks Author tool. Future says GarageBand for Beginners has been carefully designed m to make the most of the interactive features available on iBooks 2 and iBooks Author. The book offers tutorials on using Apple’s GarageBand music-making app allows users to create their…