Author Archives: chris

About chris

Christopher Brennan is a freelance journalist. He originated and helped Dennis to develop and launch Padder an iPad based magazine. He's also worked for MacUser, MacFormat, Macworld. PCPro, Computer Active, Pocket-Lint.com, Mac|Life and others. As well as this he's the Managing Editor for Professional Windows Solutions. He also hates talking about himself in the third-person, but that's another story. If you'd like a word monkey for anything Apple or, indeed, anything computery call me on 0845 8687 455 or email me, chris@allpointsnorth.co.uk

Apple TV 2, erm, 3, erm 2 and a bit

Posted on March 7, 2012 by chris

Apple Brings 1080p High Definition to New Apple TV New Apple TV Features iTunes Movies and TV Shows, Netflix, Photos & More in HD SAN FRANCISCO—March 7, 2012—Apple today announced the new Apple TV featuring 1080p programming including iTunes movies … Continue reading →

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The things I do for money…

Posted on March 6, 2012 by chris
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I can’t see what you did there

Posted on March 5, 2012 by chris

Hey Microsoft, in the land of no screenshots your phone OS is king. Windows Phones can’t take screenshots. This in and of itself might not sound like a big thing. It is. Here’s why. I have a Windows Phone and … Continue reading →

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The first issue of MacUser that I worked on

Posted on March 5, 2012 by chris

Nine and a bit years ago. Fuck. I. Feel. Old.

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To undisclosed recipients

Posted on March 5, 2012 by chris

Back in the heady days of September 2009 I got a press release from Apple. They’d just shifted the 2 billionth iOS app download. Apple’s App Store Downloads Top Two Billion CUPERTINO, California—September 28, 2009—Apple® today announced that more than … Continue reading →

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Mobile Data Roaming in Europe

Posted on March 5, 2012 by chris

Carriers, it’s time to get on the dance floor. Having spent the last few days of February in Spain I was not surprised in the least to discover once again that using data outside of your home country is very … Continue reading →

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I do it for the link love

Posted on March 4, 2012 by chris

Staying at the TRYP Barcelona Aeropuerto Hotel, El Prat de Llobregat? Want to get in to Barcelona? Catch the bus from outside, takes about 20 minutes and costs 2 Euros. The L80, L87, L94 and L95 all go to the … Continue reading →

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Fujitsu IS12T

Posted on March 3, 2012 by chris

Saw some nice new phones at Mobile World Congress, but this one from Fujitsu caught my eye. Not confirmed to launch in Europe as the carriers are yet to be dangled over hot coals and made to stock it. I … Continue reading →

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People Interested in Windows Phone 7 Phones

Posted on March 2, 2012 by chris

At Mobile World Congress Nokia launched a few new phones and an old one with an enormous camera on it. I blogged the press conference with my usual attention to detail and professional commentary here Shortly after the press conference … Continue reading →

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Mobile World Congress 2012 – Seminal Moments

Posted on March 2, 2012 by chris

Have to admit I wasn’t entirely sure if this seminar was a how to…

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