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Continuing our recent string of audio related reviews, we look at the Gear 4 SoundOrb Aurora. The SoundOrb Aurora is a high-end subwoofer and speaker system for the iPhone / iPod. We're going to show you why the SoundOrb is in another universe compared to other systems on offer. First up, when opening up the SoundOrb, you'll be struck with awe at it's chunky, white design. The speaker system visually looks amazing. Sat in your front room this thing is a piece ...

We announce the winners to our RealMacSoftware giveaway! A while back we launched our RealMacSoftware giveaway. Included in the package was Rapidweaver ($79), LittleSnapper ($35) and Socialite! ($20). A total of over $210 as special treat. And one lucky winner is about to win them all! So, a drum roll please! The winner is: @nanochrome! Please contact ben@applereviews.com for your licences! RapidWeaver: http://applereviews.com/rapidweaver-review/ LittleSnapper http://applereviews.com/littlesnapper-review/ Socialite Coming soon!

I think I must have been one the last people to upgrade to the iPhone 3GS. I wasn't that keen on updating considering what I thought at the time was a distinct lack of useful upgrades. Plus, a lot of the phone companies offering the iPhone we're asking me to pay to get out of my current contract. This would have involved me shelling out about $341 plus the cost of the handset. I wasn't prepared to do that, no way! So, ...

It's official, we've gone mad! Our madness started when the first Apple product our Editor owned, an iPhone 3g, was returned to him broken. Recently, it had been donated to his father for use as his own personal phone. It seems some clever know it all was telling him how to use it when the broke the silent switch internally. Great! Here's what we plan to do about it though. We are going to bling this iPhone out to be a one ...

Are you a bit of a Nascar or Formula 1 fan? Yes? Me too. I love to watch F1, keep up to date with the news and motor racing based games are the only ones that hold my attention. The menu for Real Racing I love the speed, the competitiveness and challenge of constantly striving to improve. Picking a tournament and difficulty level When I play a racing game, I want it to feel exciting, fast and realistic. There's only one game around ...

Ever noticed how, before every product launch, something always leaks? Take for example, the iPod touch last year. Pictures began to circulate the web, some 'chinese case manufacturers' even began producing cases for iPod nanos and touches with cameras. Before the new iMacs, before the iPhone and before every major Apple product - it seems that someone is always able to get insider knowledge. But how can that be? It would seem logical, that such a huge, well-funded and respected company as ...

With all this tablet talk recently, buzz on the Netbook side really slipped. Whatever happened to that rumor? Could Apple be planning to release the Netbook on the 26th? It's time to vote! Will Apple release a tablet?(polls) Tablet icon by: Kobhen

Foxnews has apparently received confirmation from within Apple that the rumored event at the YBCA in January will be happening. The source is said to be from within the Apple castle. Fox claim the date is likely to be the 26th of January, which matches previous rumors and reports. This event is said to be 'big' and will focus on the 'mobility space'. This is obviously quite a broad term, as half of the Apple products are portable, but hints ...

There is what can only be called a boat-load of Tablet related news swirling around the web. There always has been, ever since we can remember. Recently however, with the heightened speculation Apple are holding an event on the 26th of January at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts - speculation and rumours have exploded! We've rounded them all up, into a concise repository of 'slate' related news. Event Let's start with the event. This seems pretty genuine and likely to go ...

No, we don't like James Morrison... The built in iPod / iPhone speakers are great. Great when your out in the town and want to share your music. But when your in your home or workspace, and wish to play your music at a reasonable volume and for several hours on the go, then the iPhone will let you down. Speaker quality degrades the higher the volume and depending on the surface it's resting on - and then there's the problem ...