http://www.macuser.co.uk/news/ MacUser news en-gb Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:05:35 +0100 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:05:35 +0100 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 site.editor@macuser.co.uk webmaster@macuser.co.uk http://www.macuser.co.uk/news/259894/audiobooks-arrive-on-spotify.html Streaming music sensation, Spotify, has started making audiobooks available on the service. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:43:00 +0100 http://www.macuser.co.uk/news/259882/microsoft-gets-queasy-over-ie8-vomit-advert.html Microsoft has pulled an advert for Internet Explorer 8 which showed a woman repeatedly vomiting. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.macuser.co.uk/news/259876/sms-flaw-mars-supersecure-iphone.html The iPhone is vulnerable to a security flaw in SMS text messaging that could allow an attacker to remotely install and run unsigned software code with root access. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:54:00 +0100 http://www.macuser.co.uk/news/259837/palm-propels-pr275-to-uk.html Palm will launch its new Prē smartphone in the UK at event next week. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:25:00 +0100 http://www.macuser.co.uk/news/259624/bing-sings-for-twitter.html Microsoft’s new Bing search engine has begun displaying tweets from “prominent” Twitter users in its results. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:41:00 +0100 http://www.macuser.co.uk/news/259606/apple-details-mobileme-changes.html Apple has detailed the latest changes to MobileMe, which were implemented in an update earlier this week. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:06:00 +0100 http://www.macuser.co.uk/news/259588/jonathan-ive-apple-is-not-driven-by-money.html Jonathan Ive made a rare public appearance in the UK last night to pick up an honorary degree from the Royal College of Art. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:26:00 +0100 http://www.macuser.co.uk/news/259492/iphones-may-have-overheating-batterymdashreports.html Some owners of the white version of the new iPhone 3GS have reported that the device is suffering discolouration, apparently as a result of heat generated during prolonged use. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:49:00 +0100 http://www.macuser.co.uk/news/259477/unlocked-iphones-for-sale-only-163900.html Play.com has started selling unlocked iPhone 3GS handsets, for a credit card-hammering £899.99. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:20:00 +0100 http://www.macuser.co.uk/news/259438/apple-updates-mobileme-iphoto.html Apple has warned that it is currently updating MobileMe and that some web apps may be unavailable. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:26:00 +0100 http://www.macuser.co.uk/news/259270/mps-to-probe-digital-britains-broadband-tax.html A committee of MPs is planning to investigate whether the Government's £6-a-year broadband tax is justified. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:10:00 +0100 http://www.macuser.co.uk/news/259177/ldquosteve-is-back-to-workrdquo.html Apple has confirmed that Steve Jobs has returned to work at the company’s Cupertino, California campus. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:28:00 +0100 http://www.macuser.co.uk/news/259135/pirate-bay-goes-legit.html A Swedish software firm is buying The Pirate Bay and plans to turn the infamous website and scourge of the entertainment industries into a legal donwloads service. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:57:00 +0100 http://www.macuser.co.uk/news/259117/apple-backs-common-charger-for-mobiles.html Apple is a surprise signatory to an agreement by leading phone and mobile technology makers to harmonise chargers and standardise on the micro-USB connector. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:32:00 +0100 http://www.macuser.co.uk/news/258943/cutprice-windows-7mdashwhile-stocks-last.html Microsoft is offering free and cut-price upgrades to persuade PC users to install Windows 7 when the new version of its operating system is released in October. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:29:00 +0100 http://www.macuser.co.uk/news/258928/no-retrial-for-pirate-four.html The four founders of controversial website the Pirate Bay have had their application for a retrial rejected by a Swedish court. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:44:00 +0100 http://www.macuser.co.uk/news/258895/apple-no-pr0n-on-itunes-store.html Apple has banned an iPhone and iPod touch application after the developer added pictures of naked women. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:34:00 +0100 http://www.macuser.co.uk/news/258886/iphone-video-star-leaves-apple.html Bob Borchers, senior director of worldwide product marketing for the iPhone, has left Apple to join venture capital firm, Opus Capital. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:20:00 +0100