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What is it that makes an Apple event so special?

Steve Jobs’ keynote at Macworld 2009 is likely to be one of the most eagerly anticipated of the tech year. But is there more to these events than fanboy hysteria?


How to… choose your next satnav

The key features you should look for… and which ones to avoid


Big Brother gets personal

Personal GPS tracking - Good idea or bad?


Somebody tell Apple the iTunes Store is broke

Just tried firing up the UK iTunes Store… only to find that it’s totally and utterly kaput. The US store is a goner too - broken links all over the place. What is going on?


Hands up, who wants a Digital Copy?

At Macworld in January, Apple CEO Steve Jobs trumpeted the arrival of Digital Copy: legit iPod-friendly versions of the movies you buy on DVD, that save you the hassle of being hounded by Hollywood’s copyright cops. But then not very much happened, in the UK anyway. What’s going on?


What do you think Apple should change for iTunes 9?

Apple promised big things for the launch of iTunes 8 last September, and what did we get? A music recommendation engine and another layer of UI glossiness in the Grid view. Genius? Not really. What we really hoped for and expected was a complete ground-up revamp that prepped iTunes for the future. Why?


iPhone movies made easy

We all know that the iPhone is no ordinary phone - it’s also arguably the best iPod Apple has ever made. Its gorgeous widescreen display is perfect for watching movies on your daily commute. We’re going to show you how to get them on there. Ready?


The 21 best iTunes 8 add-ons

iTunes 8 may be great, but it isn’t perfect. To help you get the most from it I’ve come up with a list of brilliant add-ons that make the experience even better. Get over for TechRadar.com to find out more


New Zune rocks around the clock?

I just had to laugh at this comment from Brian Seitz, group marketing manager for the Microsoft Zune on the version 3.0 software announced today: “A clock,” Seitz says. “Not a huge deal, but a lot of people have been itching for a clock since day one, and we’re excited to get it in there with this release.” Wha?


IFA 2008 keynotes I have loved

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