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Super 8 – Review
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JJ Abrams and Stephen Spielberg’s Super 8 is a breathtakingly welcome step away from modern cinema’s diet of remakes and franchises. Set in 1970‘s small town America, the story revolves around a group of high school friends who are making a film to enter into a competition. Filming at night at a railway station, they…
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C4 news for iPhone and iPad
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By our estimation Channel 4 is home to the UK’s best news bulletin – no presenters pretending they want to shag one another, the self-discipline to wait for the facts rather than report speculation, a world view which extends beyond the US and a commitment to produce a high quality product – and it’s now…
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Galaxy S II – review
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The Galaxy S II is another smartphone running Google’s Android operating system, specifically the ‘Gingerbread’ version. The main selling point of this model is a 4.3” touchscreen – almost an inch bigger than Apple’s iPhone – and there’s no denying it looks sumptuous with bold, vivid colours.
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BBC takes iPlayer international
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Overseas fans of British TV can now enjoy a mix of classic comedies and modern dramas thanks to a new international version of the BBC’s iPlayer now available for Apple’s iPad. In return for paying €6.99 a month (or €49.99 for an annual subscription) to access gems such as Fawlty Towers, Only Fools and Horses,…
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Super 8 – clip
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To mark the arrival of JJ Abrams and Steven Spielberg’s Super 8 in cinemas on Friday (5th August) we have a great clip from what is certain to be one of the landmark movies of the year.
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Removal of in-app store links prompts anger, complaints and confusion
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Apple’s requirement that rival ebook sellers remove links to their stores from apps unless they agree to offer in-app iTunes purchasing has resulted in user complaints and confusion.