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British designer behind iPod and iPhone ’set to receive £18m windfall from Apple shares’

The British designer behind Apple’s iconic iPods, iPads and iPhones is reportedly set to scoop an £18million windfall from shares in the company.

Said to be the result of a 2008 ‘golden handcuffs’ deal which tied him to Apple for three years, the money will propel legendary creator Jonathan Ive into the ranks of The Sunday Times Rich List with a fortune of more than £80m.

Windfall: British designer Jonathan Ive is reportedly set to scoop an £18m windfall from shares in the company

But despite his Stateside success, the British-born designer is said to be ‘at loggerheads’ with the Apple board over his plans to spend more time back in the UK.
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Burn the Rope looks awesome, has nothing to do with Cut the Rope

Before you go “ok, here’s one more company exploiting the popularity of the existing iPhone game” let me assure you this isn’t the case. Burn the Rope has nothing to do with the super-popular Cut the Rope. You’re not feeding any monsters here, but burning some ropes and insects that cross your way (and help you out).

Your goal is to feed the fire and burn as much rope as you can in each level to progress. The challenge is that fire only burns upwards, and you must tilt and turn your iPhone to keep the flame alive.
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