Posted - 20th July 2010 in Design
Ireland will finally be introduced to the iPad on Friday, nearly a month after the UK launch.
Posted - 12th May 2010 in Design
New software places Microsoft in direct competition with Google.
by Carli Harris
Posted - 10th May 2010 in Design
Apple has started accepting UK pre-orders for the iPad, which will cost between £429 and £699.
Posted - 30th April 2010 in Design
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs has explained in detail why Flash is not supported by iPhones, iPods and iPads.
Posted - 29th April 2010 in Design
Google introduces new tool enabling users to view related links to the websites they are already familiar with.
by Carli Harris
Posted - 14th April 2010 in Design
Microsoft has launched its first own-brand phone. The design of the KIN revolves around social media.
Posted - 30th March 2010 in Design
Jeff Hackett from comScore is offering four tips for online marketing professionals to improve their returns on investment from display ads.
Posted - 17th March 2010 in Design
Microsoft has announced that Internet Explorer 9 will provide more support for HTML5. The new browser will include CSS3, XHTML parsing and Scalable Vector Graphics.
Posted - 13th February 2010 in Design
Apple has unwrapped the latest edition of its photo-editing software. Aperture 3 introduces Brushes, Faces, Places and multimedia slideshows.
Posted - 2nd February 2010 in Design
Google is reported to be on the verge of launching a new app store. The site would sell third-party extensions for Google Apps.
Posted - 28th January 2010 in Design
Apple has finally lifted the lid on the iPad. The eagerly awaited tablet can handle web browsing, HD video, apps, e-books and more.
Posted - 21st January 2010 in Design
Kindle is copying the smartphone by introducing third-party apps. Owners will soon be able to play games and get restaurant reviews on their e-reader.
Posted - 7th January 2010 in Design
Portable electronics uptake is growing rapidly, according to the latest figures. This could have important implications for web designers.
Posted - 4th January 2010 in Design
Augmented reality could become an important new avenue for digital marketing, it has been claimed. AR apps can be accessed on PCs and high-end phones.
Posted - 17th December 2009 in Design
Google announces a new browser tool which allows designers to see the proportion of a site initially viewable by the average browser window.
Posted - 2nd December 2009 in Design
The popular image manipulation software Photoshop is now available on the Apple iPhone. The software allows for basic image editing.
Posted - 26th November 2009 in Design
Google has defended its role in the Michelle Obama controversy. The search engine refused to take down an offensive Google Images picture.
Posted - 19th November 2009 in Design
Advertisers can now design branded versions of Windows 7. Sponsored themes from clients like Porsche and Ducati are being made available by Microsoft.
Posted - 2nd November 2009 in Design
The BBC has unveiled a new video-based politics website called Democracy Live. In a first for the BBC, users can search videos by spoken keywords.
Posted - 28th October 2009 in Design
Google Images is enabling web designers to refine search results. Similar Images lets them request thumbnails that resemble a specific picture.
Posted - 21st October 2009 in Design
Online retailers are worried about the possible impact of postal strikes. However, website redesigns could reassure customers that alternative delivery arrangements are in place.
Posted - 1st October 2009 in Design
The BBC News website is being redesigned. Social media considerations take priority on the new portal, which will be rolled out by March 2010.
Posted - 29th September 2009 in Design
A new tool enables designers to explore a virtual representation of their models. Using avatars, Archi-Me lets users reshape 3D designs in the first person.
Posted - 26th September 2009 in Design
More localised information has been added to Google Maps. Following a major redesign, the application offers a one-stop information portal for cities, businesses and attractions.
Posted - 23rd September 2009 in Design
Yahoo has been given a design makeover. The revamped search engine boasts quicker page loads and new features in the left-hand column.
Posted - 18th September 2009 in Design
Google is introducing a real-time marketplace for buying and selling display ads. The DoubleClick Ad Exchange could boost demand for well-designed content.
Posted - 7th September 2009 in Design
Online video designers should take heed of Lady Gaga, it has been claimed. The music star reportedly designs shows with YouTube in mind.
Posted - 1st September 2009 in Design
Opera 10 is targeting customers with poor wi-fi connections. The inbuilt compression tool Opera Turbo apparently enhances page loading by eight times.
Posted - 14th August 2009 in Design
Microsoft has announced it will continue to support Internet Explorer 6 until 2014. This may disappoint designers who want a forced upgrade to version eight.
Posted - 3rd August 2009 in Design
Google has introduced its revamped image search software. This facility aims to make searching for images, much faster.
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