Aperture 3 launches

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.

by Richard Frost

Google readying app store

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.

by Richard Frost

Apple iPad is here

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.

by Richard Frost

Kindle moves into apps

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.

by Richard Frost

Portable electronics on upward curve

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.

by Richard Frost

The ad potential of AR

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.

by Richard Frost

Google launches browser size tool

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.

by Tom Mason

Adobe releases Photoshop for the iPhone

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.

by Tom Mason

Google defends Michelle Obama controversy

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.

by Richard Frost

Microsoft offers Windows 7 branding

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.

by Richard Frost

BBC introduces searchable videos

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.

by Richard Frost

Google refines picture search

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.

by Richard Frost

Postal strikes worry e-tailers

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.

by Richard Frost

BBC News gets makeover

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.

by Richard Frost

Blueprints go interactive

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.

by Richard Frost

Google Maps unveils Place Pages

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.

by Richard Frost

Yahoo overhauls search engine design

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.

by Richard Frost

Google announces display ad revolution

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.

by Richard Frost

Importance of tailoring online video discussed

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.

by Richard Frost

Opera 10 targets surfers with slow connections

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.

by Richard Frost

IE6 to last five more years

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.

by Stephen Dixon

Google image search revolutionised

Posted - 3rd August 2009 in Design

Google has introduced its revamped image search software. This facility aims to make searching for images, much faster.

by Louise Lyne

New-look Yahoo buys XoopIt

Posted - 23rd July 2009 in Design

Yahoo introduces new website design and announces the purchase of XoopIt, a photo organisation tool for email

by Tom Mason

Moon landing anniversary celebrated online

Posted - 21st July 2009 in Design

Google lets users explore the Moon in Google Earth application for 40th anniversary

by Tom Mason

Design changes for Bing and Google

Posted - 3rd July 2009 in Design

Google and Bing have altered their page design to accommodate a series of new functions. The results pages for both websites have been changed.

by Tom Mason

Nike moves forward through digital marketing

Posted - 9th June 2009 in Design

Nike is looking to strengthen its grasp on digital marketing in the UK and Ireland after the appointment of Gino Fisanotti. He takes over from Simon Pestridge, who spearheaded mobile customisation program NikePhotoiD.

Web design processes brought closer with Adobe

Posted - 3rd June 2009 in Design

Adobe has rebranded one of its products as part of a trio of beta releases. The Flash-based products look to make application design easier for both web developers and designers.

An augmented reality for Eminem

Posted - 27th May 2009 in Design

Eminem's website, which celebrates the launch of his number one album Relapse, features an innovative competition for fans. They can use augmented reality to create their own version of the famous 'E' logo for impressive prizes.