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UK online Apple store: iPad ships within 7 to 10 days
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What gives? I’ve been periodically checking the online Apple store’s delivery estimates for iPads to see if there’s any change from the open ended ‘June’ listed against my order. Today I spot that that the store is now quoting “7-10 business days” for all models which is a fair bit less nebulous than ‘June’ –…
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Virgin sells channels, gains access to Sky HD portfolio
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Pay-TV firms Sky and Virgin Media have confirmed a major new deal which sees the satellite broadcaster take control of Virgin’s channels, including Living and Bravo, and the Cable giant gain access to Sky’s HD channel portfolio.
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Baddiel stars in new new football mocumentary
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Digital channel Dave has launched a brand new, online football mocumentary series which follows the trials and tribulations of the Dave football team. Each of the five FC Dave episodes will be uploaded to the Dave website on Thursdays – the first is already available – and star David Baddiel as the Channel Head. The…
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Walliams and Lucas return in new BBC One comedy series
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Little Britain stars Matt Lucas and David Walliams are to return to BBC One with a new comedy series set in a busy airport and again featuring characters played by the duo.
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iPad launch sees new Wattpad app
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eBook publishing site Wattpad has launched an updated version of its iPad and iPhone application to coincide with the international release of Apple’s iPad. A statement issued by the company on Friday notes that the new app allows users to vote and share comments on stories and socialise with other readers in the Wattpad community.
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BBC One goes HD
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The BBC today announced that a new, simulcast high definition (HD) version of BBC One will launch on Freesat, Freeview, Sky and Virgin Media later this year. The existing BBC HD channel will continue to broadcast a selection of content from other BBC channels and will have its hours extended to 12 hours a day.