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Hold press. Not only did Orange get rights to sell the iPhone in the UK (in addition to O2) now Vodafone are in on the act too. This is fantastic! Its almost all the major UK phone networks who now get the iPhone on their stock list. More competition means lower prices. And you'll most likely see more and more iPhones. Another smart move by Apple. Vodafone will confirm prices and tariffs soon, and the device will be available in early ...

The UK is about to become one of the first countries to get the iPhone available on 2 simultaneous networks. The move to allow the UK company Orange sell the iPhone as well as the current supplier O2, is seen by many as a move towards a more available iPhone, with more network choice. This is music to most 3G owners ears, because they were not offered a free upgrade to the 3GS model, whereas now, they may be able ...

My names Ben, the editor of AppleReviews. With it been Sunday, I thought  I'd post a little more of a different post today. This post came about, as I was reflecting on the day I got hooked onto Apple. Since then, I've owned an iMac, iPhone, iPod Touch, Shuffle, Macbook & a MacbookPro. It was 2007 when I first thought to myself "I hate Microsoft, there must be something else". It was the year of the first iPhone release. I remember ...

More details have emerged around the rumored new iMacs and Macbooks. Sources close to the situation are claiming new quad-core imacs have been on the manufacturing line for up to 2 weeks. Its believed the new iMac's will be cheaper, and to see a refresh to the case design. Other potential new features range from Blu-ray & sd-card slots to quad processors and styling similar to that of the LED cinema display. Its also suggested that we'll see Aluminum remotes & ...

This week Apple added a new section to their site, promoting the companies environmentally friendliness, and energy efficiency. The new section, found at: http://www.apple.com/environment/ is labeled "Apple and the Environment" and includes some semi-interesting facts about Apple and their approach to the environment. Here' a summary of whats to be found on the site, and our views on it. The Big Picture The first key focus of Apple's entire manufacturing process is "thinking about the big picture". Apple tell us when designing new ...

This week, we've seen the reported Microsoft alternative to the iPhone, the Pink & also a supposed Microsoft tablet, set for release in 2010. The mock-ups, that are alleged to be of the Microsoft tablet, show the device to have an interesting dual screen book style. Think less tablet, more booklet. Gizmodo have a video concept of the device, which features hand writing, moleskine style journals e.t.c The video pitches the device as a sort of PDA / Laptop hybrid. The ...

Its the bit you've been waiting for. The winners. Lets find out who's won last weeks prizes. There were 2 licenses of PixelMator for grabs! @shimoyama You won the first copy! @joshboulton Who won the 2nd Copy If all winners could kindly please email ben@applereviews.com with your email address and name for the licenses. Thanks to PixelMator for providing the prizes. Stay tuned for an announcement on this weeks giveaway

ZDnet are reporting that Microsoft could be throwing their hat into the tablet arena by building a direct competitor to the as yet unseen Apple Tablet. Its likely the device may be made in association with several smaller companies to facilitate Microsoft moving away from the hardware industry. This could also signal only a few more updates to the Zune, before incorporating it as part of a smart phone. Its rumored this device wont be released until Apple release their own ...

Apple have a hugely dedicated following. As soon as any new Apple gadget comes out, most self-respecting Apple fans all too happily flash about their credit cards to purchase a slice of exclusivity, and finely manufactured productory. Despite such a hardcore fan base some Apple gadgets do fail to hit the ground running so to speak. We look at 5 Apple products that totally fell on their faces, and some you may not even remember. 1. Power Mac G4 Cube Looks pretty ...

Yesterday we showed you the awesome external keyboard Mobile Mechatronics make for the iPhone. And today we're following up with another of their cool products, an iPhone tripod. Genius! The tripod costs $15, is very lightweight and totally fold able. This makes it a great companion when on the road. To keep things totally steady, the mount actually slots into the dock. The tripod promises improved stability, and thus much better photos and videos. The adapter can also be used to ...