http://www.apple.com/uk/hotnews/ Hot News provided by Apple. en-gb Copyright 2013, Apple Inc. webmaster@euro.apple.com Wed, 22 May 2013 10:33:01 BST Wed, 22 May 2013 10:33:01 BST Apple In house http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss/ http://store.apple.com/uk/browse/home/shop_ipad?cid=AOS-UK-hotnews-FathersDay Find the perfect gift for Dad this Father’s Day and get gift advice from an Apple Specialist. Just call 0800 048 0408 or chat online, share a Specialist’s screen and let them show you gift ideas – live. Plus you can discover a range of great accessories and exclusive products, only on the Apple Online Store. Wed, 22 May 2013 10:32:54 BST http://www.apple.com/uk/retail/regentstreet/ Join Rankin at the Apple Store, Regent Street as he discusses his history as a breakthrough portrait photographer and how it led him to his latest exhibition, ALIVE: In The Face of Death. The exhibition features more than 80 images as Rankin looks at the reality of death and hopes to challenge people’s perceptions on the subject. ALIVE: In The Face of Death is also the subject of a documentary on BBC Two’s Culture Show. Come early as seating is limited. Wednesday 22 May, 6:00 pm. Thu, 16 May 2013 12:49:03 BST http://www.apple.com/uk/retail/regentstreet/ Join Academy Award® nominee Michael Shannon (Revolutionary Road, Boardwalk Empire) at the Apple Store, Regent Street as he discusses his latest film. The Iceman, inspired by actual events, tells the story of a notorious contract killer who was convicted of murdering 100 men for various crime organisations around the New York area in the 80s. Come early as seating is limited. Friday 24 May, 6:30 pm. Tue, 14 May 2013 10:49:31 BST http://www.apple.com/uk/education/profiles/essa/#video-essa A new video profiles Essa Academy, a once struggling school in one of the most disadvantaged areas of England. New principal Showkat Badat has reinvented the school as a hub of technology-assisted learning, and helped incorporate an ecosystem of Apple products, including iPad, Mac, and iTunes U, into the classrooms. The students’ excitement about the technology and direct access to information is reflected in dramatically improved test scores. Since adopting the technology, Essa went from a 28 percent pass rate to 100 percent. “I don’t see technology as an add-on, a nice option to have,” says Badat. “It’s what enables learning and creates an environment that sparks creativity.” Mon, 13 May 2013 15:43:19 BST http://www.apple.com/uk/retail/regentstreet/ Join Mary McCartney at the Apple Store, Regent Street in a special event to discuss the release of Linda McCartney – Life in Photographs on the iBookstore. With over 170 images, the book features Linda’s early “rock’n’roll” portraits and final years with The Beatles to her touring days with Wings and raising four children with Paul. Come early as seating is limited. Thursday 25 April, 7:00 pm. Pre-order Linda McCartney – Life in Photographs on the iBookstore now. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:35:59 BST http://store.apple.com/uk-business/browse/seminars?pid=3017&cid=UK-SMB-3-017 Learn about different approaches to deployment, configuration and management of iPad and iPhone for your business, as you learn about device management solutions and how to easily install apps company-wide. Join Apple Business Experts on April 25 and May 2, 2013 for a live online seminar in two parts, including interactive Q&A sessions. Visit the Apple Live Online Seminar website to register. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:16:07 BST http://www.apple.com/uk/retail/drakecircus/ The UK’s 37th Apple Retail Store, located at Drake Circus Shopping Centre in Plymouth, is now open for business. Come along and bring your curiosity — it’s the best place to learn all about the Mac and iPod, check out an iPad and see all the amazing things an iPhone can do. And if you find something you like, take it home that day. When you get to the store, speak to any one of our Specialists, who will be happy to offer assistance and point you in the right direction. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:29:41 BST http://www.apple.com/uk/retail/regentstreet/ Join Gerard Butler (300) and Aaron Eckhart (The Dark Knight) as they discuss their new film, Olympus Has Fallen at the Apple Store, Regent Street. When the White House (Secret Service Code: ‘Olympus’) is captured by a terrorist mastermind and the President (Eckhart) is kidnapped, disgraced former Presidential guard Mike Banning (Butler) finds himself trapped within the building. As the national security team scrambles to respond, they are forced to rely on Banning’s inside knowledge to help retake the White House, save the President and avert an even bigger crisis. Come early as seating is limited. Tuesday 2 April, 7:00 pm. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:04:48 GMT http://www.apple.com/uk/retail/trinityleeds/ The UK’s 36th Apple Retail Store, located at Trinity Leeds Shopping Centre in Leeds, is now open for business. Come along and bring your curiosity — it’s the best place to learn all about the Mac and iPod, check out an iPad and see all the amazing things an iPhone can do. And if you find something you like, take it home that day. When you get to the store, speak to any one of our Specialists, who will be happy to offer assistance and point you in the right direction. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:36:18 GMT http://www.apple.com/uk/retail/regentstreet/ Join Matt Smith as he discusses the return of Doctor Who at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London. Now in its 50th year, Doctor Who will return to BBC One with eight epic adventures - from a modern day urban thriller, to a ghost story, to an underwater siege. The new series will have plenty of surprise guest stars and will also introduce new monsters, as well as bringing back fan favourites, the Ice Warriors and Cybermen. Come early as seating is limited. Tuesday 12 March, 5:30 pm. Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:07:56 GMT http://store.apple.com/uk-business/browse/campaigns/macleasing?cid=AOS-UK-Business-finance Visit the Apple Online Store for Business and take advantage of a 0% finance offer on Mac, iPad, iPhone and more. Our experts will take you through the process and offer advice on the best systems to suit your business. Terms apply. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:03:56 GMT http://store.apple.com/uk?cid=AOS-UK-hotnews-mothersday Let her know how much she means to you this Mother’s Day with free laser engraving on iPad, iPad mini or iPod, exclusively available at the Apple Online Store. For advice contact one of our Specialists on 0800 048 0408, chat online or take a guided tour. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:05:09 GMT http://www.apple.com/uk/retail/regentstreet/ Join James McAvoy (X-men: First Class, Atonement), Mark Strong (Zero Dark Thirty, Kick-Ass) and writer-director Eran Creevy at the Apple Store, Regent Street, as they discuss their new film, Welcome to the Punch. Ex-criminal Jacob Sternwood (Mark Strong) is forced to return to London when his son is involved in a heist gone wrong. This gives his nemesis, detective Max Lewinsky (James McAvoy) one last chance to catch the man he’s always been after. Come early as seating is limited. Tuesday 5 March, 4:30 pm. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:56:46 GMT http://www.apple.com/uk/retail/regentstreet/ Join actor Jude Law (Sherlock Holmes, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Anna Karenina) at the Apple Store, Regent Street as he discusses his latest film, Side Effects, directed by Steven Soderbergh. Side Effects is a provocative thriller about Emily and Martin (Rooney Mara and Channing Tatum), a successful New York couple whose world unravels when a new drug prescribed by Emily’s psychiatrist (played by Law) has unexpected side effects. Come early as seating is limited. Wednesday 27 February, 7:30 pm. Side Effects is in cinemas nationwide 8 March. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:07:37 GMT http://www.apple.com/uk/retail/regentstreet/ Join director Sam Raimi (Spider-Man Trilogy) and Zach Braff (Garden State, Scrubs) as they discuss their latest film, Oz the Great and Powerful at the Apple Store, Regent Street. When a small-time magician arrives in the fantastical land of Oz, he must use his wits to stay ahead of three witches and transform himself into the great and powerful Wizard. Come early as seating is limited. Friday 1 March, 7:30 pm. Oz the Great and the Powerful is in cinemas nationwide 8 March. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:12:17 GMT http://www.stuff.tv/news/apps-and-games/hands-on/design-your-own-custom-built-ducati-bike-with-new-ipad-app Stuff writes about a new dedicated iPad app for Ducati that enables dealers to “configure custom motorbikes for bike-loving enthusiasts and place orders right from the showroom floor.” Ducati is rolling out its iPad management system across its 796 dealer network in 87 countries. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:54:01 GMT http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/9873634/A-very-fashionable-gadget.html Fashionistas have taken Apple technology to heart” writes The Telegraph as London and New York Fashion Week are surrounded by people using iPhone and iPad to record shows and sketch first impressions live from the catwalk. Jeremy Langmead of MrPorter.com, says the shift to technology is fundamental, “whether it’s posting pictures from the front row of shows on Instagram or tweeting images of high profile attendees, iPhones have certainly replaced the traditional notepad and digital camera. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:51:40 GMT http://store.apple.com/uk-business/browse/seminars?pid=3017&cid=UK-SMB-3-017 iPad allows you to present with high impact in any situation, whether it is a sales meeting or presentation to a larger audience. See how Keynote lets you create and edit dazzling presentations, learn how to use AirPlay mirroring, control your presentations and more. Join Apple Business Experts on February 27 and March 6, 2013 for a live online seminar and interactive Q&A session. Visit the Apple Live Online Seminar website to register. Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:33:06 GMT http://store.apple.com/uk?cid=AOS-UK-Valentines Add the right words to your Valentine’s Day gift with free laser engraving exclusively available at the Apple Online Store. Available for iPad, iPad mini and iPod. For advice contact one of our Specialists on 0800 048 0408, chat online or take a guided tour. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:05:00 GMT http://store.apple.com/uk-business/browse/seminars?pid=3017&cid=UK-SMB-3-017 Discover how iPad is changing the way companies across the globe develop and deploy mission-critical apps to improve productivity, and give employees secure access to information anywhere. Join Apple Business Experts on January 30 and February 5, 2013 for a live online seminar and interactive Q&A session. Visit the Apple Live Online Seminar website to register. Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:04:31 GMT