iPad mini rumours revived

Digitimes once again revives talk of a 7.85-Inch iPad. According to the site, Apple is likely to launch a 7.85-inch iPad prior to 4th quarter of 2012 in addition to a new iPad at the end of the 1st quarter. Apple reportedly is looking to take on the increasing number of competitors such as Android's 7-inch Kindle Fire:
However, in order to cope with increasing market competition including the 7-inch Kindle Fire from Amazon and the launch of large-size smartphones from handset vendors, Apple has been persuaded into the development of 7.85-inch iPads, the sources indicated.

"There's been enough talk of such a device that it seems certain that Apple has at least been prototyping one over the past year. This previous mockup of such a device was discussed a year ago as a possibility:

iTunes Match now available in the UK & other international Countries

iTune Match may have been available in the US for sometime but the UK & others have now got the music matching, iCloud using service.
It's being offered at £21.99 for a years subscription so get on registering if it takes your fancy!

Grand Theft Auto 3 App is live (Updated)

It's been 10 years since RockStar Games released GTA 3 in stores and its now been converted to a universal iOS app, really build to take advantage of the powerful graphics capabilities in the iPad 2 & iPhone 4S, it's now available for iPhone 4 and iPod Touch. This great title should be a winner. I will post my review in the coming weeks.
Available now for £2.99 from the app store.

UPDATE

now reduced to £1.99 catch it while you can.


View the trailer on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsmSw_WDuUQ

image property of RockStar Games

Steve Jobs: Billion Dollar Hippy Airs on BBC

The documentary broadcast by the BBC was very good, had some great insights into a man that changed everyones view of computers, digital devices, music and how a to run a company, not to mention his hollywood movie involvements at Pixar. He never really invented anything but made those around him invent what he saw in his mind, no matter how hard the task.

He wasn't a saint or perfect but he pushed the boundaries like no other leader, often upsetting people in the process, often taking others ideas as his own.

The Beeb managed to speak with John Sculley, he was candide, discussing Job's ousting as a mistake in hidesight but believing many people those days where let go from companies if they where distruptive.

If you get a chance to watch it on iPlayer its well worth it in viewing not only Jobs but Apple also.

or watch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WphgnZI5YQw&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Developer Review- Medl Mobile

Medl Mobile are a major contributor to the Apple App Store.
Born from an idea of two guys, Andrew Maltin & Dave Swartz, they have ebarked on a quest to create a great company to make mobile apps with great people, not just there great employee's.
There App Incubator program is there to offer anyone who thinks they have a great idea for an app, even with no computing knowledge, Medl might make it a reality. Go to there website and summit your idea, if they approve, you could be financially rewarded!

I think its great and i believe in the power of allowing people with great ideas a chance to shine.

a developer review wouldn't be right without checking out a few of there apps
First i played Boxhead, a Zombie game that is fairly well put together and would keep you entertained for hours, you play as a guy called Jon Bambo and you have all kinds of weapons to help you get by in this Zombie environment, hoping to not become one. Takes tactics to really excell but would recommend. £1.99 from the App Store.
Then i tried there most recent title DJ Pauly D-Beat that boardwalk. You know, if you watch Jersey Shore who this tanned Guido is.
This title is styled very much on the sega megadrive look, non of this ultra real graphics, It brings back that ninties nostalgia. The game revolves simply on keeping his tan, doing some gym work, pulling the girls and listen to tunes all while staying clear of the other dudes & bosses, with 3 levels to complete, instead of these games with repetitively boring amounts to complete, your less likely to give up. I liked the game and think it would appeal to the teenage crowd. 69p from the App Store.

for more info on MEDL mobile you can check out there website at www.medlmobile.com
Follow @shoesmith81 for all stuff from MEDL on Twitter

Apple Computer original founding contract sold for near £1.1million

The original contract that Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne signed to make Apple officially a company, registered as Apple Computer Company in 1976 was sold at auction for more than ten times its estimated value. Selling for just under £1.1 million or $1.6 million by Sotherby's.

Microsoft release Kinectimals into the iOS wild.

Microsoft have pushed out there doors the first of the iOS games,  a rejigged version of there Xbox Kinect game Kinectimals for £1.99 for all iOS devices from the "App Store".

Aimed at young children,  its a game where you interact with virtual animals. Used together it last years release of Microsoft's Kinect motion controller, its allows you to play with these Zoo pets.

"his irresistible mobile experience gives you the chance to use your phone to visit the island of Lemuria and play with, care for and fall in love with your very own cub. Bring your pet with you wherever you go! If you’ve already experienced Kinectimals on Kinect for Xbox 360, your phone becomes the key to unlocking five new cubs on your console."

This is a major thing, it shows Microsoft are willing to be serious in producing for the iOS platform and are not just sticking with making apps for there Windows phone OS. Its adding of "My Xbox Live" app this past week and there "Halo Waypoint" companion app,  Microsoft are wanting to really show there software pedigree and possible long term commitment to producing iOS apps.