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    • iOS 11 released! Update now for new features

      Tom Rolfe
      September 19, 2017
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    • iOS 11 released! Update now for new featuresiOS 11 released!Update now for new features

      Tom Rolfe
      September 19, 2017

    • News Roundup – September 16, 2017News roundup – Sep 16Everything you might have missed this week

      Tom Rolfe
      September 16, 2017

    • Apple Watch S3: now more capable than everApple Watch S3Now more capable than ever

      Tom Rolfe
      September 15, 2017

    • Apple pre-orders: get in early to avoid disappointmentApple pre-ordersGet in early to avoid disappointment

      Tom Rolfe
      September 14, 2017

    • Apple TV 4K: what’s new with the latest model?Apple TV 4KWhat's new with the latest model?

      Tom Rolfe
      September 14, 2017

    • iPhone 8 & 8 Plus: everything you should knowiPhone 8 & 8 PlusEverything you should know

      Tom Rolfe
      September 13, 2017
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      Review: Plotagraph+ – animate your photos with ease

      Craig Grannell
      September 18, 2017
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      Review: Plotagraph+ – animate your photos with easePlotagraph+Animate your photos with ease

      Craig Grannell
      September 18, 2017

    • Price Drop: Streaks Workout is currently freePrice dropStreaks Workout is currently free

      Tom Rolfe
      September 7, 2017

    • Spectrum: colorize black and white photosPrice drop!Colorize old photos with Spectrum

      Tom Rolfe
      September 6, 2017
    • 4.0

      Review: Trips – the new app from Lonely PlanetReview: TripsThe new app by Lonely Planet

      Andy Price
      September 5, 2017

    • The best iPhone apps for language learning and translation – 2017Best language appsApps for learning and translating languages

      Craig Grannell
      September 3, 2017
    • 4.5

      Review: Songbirds – music creation has never been so relaxingReview: Songbirds Music creation has never been so relaxing

      Joe White
      September 3, 2017
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    • 4.0

      Review: Super Phantom Cat 2 - neon platform adventures continue

      Andy Price
      September 17, 2017
      Games, Platform, Reviews
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    • 4.0

      Review: Super Phantom Cat 2 – neon platform adventures continueSuper Phantom Cat 2Neon platform adventures continue

      Andy Price
      September 17, 2017

    • Apple updates its free app of the week! INKS is now available for freeFree app of the weekINKS. is currently free!

      Tom Rolfe
      September 16, 2017

    • Multi-device multiplayer: 8 of the best games to play with friendsMulti-device multiplayer8 of the best games to play with friends

      Craig Grannell
      September 10, 2017

    • Price Drop: Streaks Workout is currently freePrice dropStreaks Workout is currently free

      Tom Rolfe
      September 7, 2017

    • Simogo price drops: seven great games currently on saleSimogo price drops7 great games currently on sale

      Tom Rolfe
      August 31, 2017
    • 5.0

      Review: Linelight – Minimalist puzzler, maximum impactReview: LinelightMinimaist puzzler, maximum impact

      Jon Mundy
      August 30, 2017
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      September 18, 2017
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      Tom Rolfe
      September 18, 2017

    • Guide: My device won’t charge properly! What should I do?Device won't charge?How to clean your Lightning port

      Tom Rolfe
      September 15, 2017

    • Save web pages: export PDFs from Safari | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]Save web pagesExport PDFs from Safari

      Tom Rolfe
      September 14, 2017

    • Safari settings: which options are important to change?Safari settingsWhich options are important to change?

      Kenny Hemphill
      September 11, 2017

    • Night Shift: sleep better with a warmer displayNight ShiftSleep better with a warmer display

      Kenny Hemphill
      September 10, 2017

    • Device won’t turn on? Here’s what you should doDevice won't turn on?Here's what you should do

      Joe White
      September 7, 2017
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The best iPhone reading apps for ebooks, PDF, comics, and web pages – 2017Reading appsBest for ebooks, PDF, comics, and web pages

Craig Grannell
July 30, 2017
Apps, Books, Entertainment, News & Magazines
Whatever your preferred reading matter, these are the reading apps that matter When it comes to traditional media,...
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4.0

Review: Bookout – Gamification comes to readingBookoutHelps make reading that little bit more enjoyable

Andy Price
May 2, 2017
Apps, Books, Reviews
Gamification comes to reading. Ready, set, go! Price: Free (one-off IAP of $4.99 for Pro) Version: 1.5 Size: 51.9 MB Platform: iPhone...
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How Apple has transformed music, television and books forever through the iPhone and iPadApple revolutionHow Apple changed media with the iPhone & iPad

Craig Grannell
March 5, 2017
Apps, Books, Education, Entertainment, Features, Music Apps, Resource & Knowledge
From endless ambient Eno to Hawking in your pocket, iOS devices have dramatically changed how we interact with...
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Manage the Holiday Season on your iPhone – the ultimate app guideChristmas appsThe best apps and games for the holidays

Craig Grannell
December 7, 2016
Apps, Books, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Maps & Finders, Reviews, Travel, Utilities, Weather
Whether you’re getting ready for the holidays or trying not to burn the sprouts, get these apps on...
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4.0

Review: Hardbound – short, informative visual stories say a surprising amountHardboundA free app providing visual learning and storytelling

Andy Price
December 5, 2016
Apps, Books, Reviews
A great story app enabling curious minds to engage in speedy learning Price: Free Version: 0.2.1 Size: 11.6 MB Platform: iPhone / iPad...
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Audiobooks 101: start listening to books on your iOS deviceAudiobooks 101Start listening to books on your iOS device

Tom Rolfe
May 4, 2016
Apps, Books, Features
The best ways to buy, organize and listen to audiobooks on your iPhone Audiobooks are a great way to...
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20 great iPhone & iPad apps for school, university or learning at home20 apps for learningGreat for school, university, or home

Craig Grannell
September 17, 2015
Apps, Books, Education, Games, Productivity, Puzzle, Resource & Knowledge, Reviews, Utilities
Whether you’re donning your school uniform, immersed in university, or just like learning new things, there’s an iPhone...
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2.5

Review: Sol Invictus – gamebook app is Sol CrushingSol Invictus reviewSol Crushing

Mike Hayward
January 23, 2015
Apps, Books, Games
Sol Invictus is the sequel to the gamebook Heavy Metal Thunder. It features a great narrative, stylish artwork...
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23 essential Today view widgets for Notification Center in iOS 824 essential widgetsFor the Today view in iOS 8

Craig Grannell
October 17, 2014
Apps, Books, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Maps & Finders, News & Magazines, Productivity, Reviews, Travel, Utilities, Weather
Widgets are new in iOS 8 and places information from various apps in the Notification Center, meaning they’re...
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3.8

Heavy Metal Thunder – The Gamebook review: Great storytelling, but lacks instructionHeavy Metal ThunderGame book review

Andy Price
September 29, 2014
Action & Adventure, Apps, Books, Games, Reviews
A great addition to the storytelling game genre which hits in a number of places, but falls down...
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4.2Well-traveled

80 Days Review: Phileas Fogg’s adventure gains new life80 DaysReviewed: great storytelling with strategy

Andy Price
August 8, 2014
Apps, Books, Games, Reviews, Strategy, Travel
One of the greatest examples of story-telling within an app - well written, vast, and above all: entertaining....
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4.3

iBooks Review: Premium e-reader for the iPhone and iPadiBooksApple's reader app - Review

Craig Grannell
July 29, 2014
Apps, Books, Reviews
Apple's iBooks app has a smaller selection than Kindle, but a much better iOS experience ...
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Word perfect: 5 apps for reading you should download right nowReader apps!11 of the best

Craig Grannell
July 21, 2014
Apps, Books, Entertainment, Features, News & Magazines, Productivity, Reviews
Your iPhone’s always with you, using it to read can be a great use of your time, so...
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Recent Posts

  • iOS 11 released! Update now for new featuresiOS 11 released!Update now for new features
  • Review: Plotagraph+ – animate your photos with easePlotagraph+Animate your photos with ease
  • Conference calls: how to speak with several people at onceConference callsHow to speak with several people at once
  • Review: Super Phantom Cat 2 – neon platform adventures continueSuper Phantom Cat 2Neon platform adventures continue
  • iPhone SE: is it Apple’s best iPhone?iPhone SEIs it Apple's best iPhone?
  • News Roundup – September 16, 2017News roundup – Sep 16Everything you might have missed this week
  • Apple updates its free app of the week! INKS is now available for freeFree app of the weekINKS. is currently free!
  • Guide: My device won’t charge properly! What should I do?Device won't charge?How to clean your Lightning port

Reviews

  • 4.0

    Review: Plotagraph+ – animate your photos with easePlotagraph+Animate your photos with ease

    Craig Grannell
    September 18, 2017
  • 4.0

    Review: Super Phantom Cat 2 – neon platform adventures continueSuper Phantom Cat 2Neon platform adventures continue

    Andy Price
    September 17, 2017

  • iPhone SE: is it Apple’s best iPhone?iPhone SEIs it Apple's best iPhone?

    Tom Rolfe
    September 17, 2017
  • 4.0

    Review: Trips – the new app from Lonely PlanetReview: TripsThe new app by Lonely Planet

    Andy Price
    September 5, 2017
  • 3.5

    Review: The Lion’s Song – highly original and ambitious point-and-click taleThe Lion's SongRichly-layered adventure

    Andy Price
    August 10, 2017
  • 4.0

    Review: The Little Acre – a satisfying point-and-click adventureThe Little AcreA small slice of retro fun

    Andy Price
    July 23, 2017
  • 4.0

    Review: Taskful – a smart to-do list appTaskfulSmart to-do list app

    Andy Price
    July 17, 2017
  • 5.0

    Review: FRAMED 2 – comic book noir returns with fully-realized sequelFRAMED 2Puzzle-noir returns for sequel

    Andy Price
    July 12, 2017
  • 3.5

    Review: Super Nano Jumpers – frenetic, retro platformerSuper Nano JumpersFrenetic retro platformer

    Andy Price
    July 2, 2017
  • 3.5

    Review: 4D Toys – dimensional playground shows the fun in the unseen4D ToysFun in the unseen dimension

    Andy Price
    June 24, 2017
  • 4.0

    Review: Old Man’s Journey – well-paced and moving adventure gameOld Man's JourneyMoving, well-paced adventure

    Andy Price
    June 18, 2017
  • 4.0

    Review: The Bunker – High concept live-action iOS gameThe BunkerLive-action thriller wrapped up inside a game

    Andy Price
    May 31, 2017
  • 3.8

    Review: Gabsee – Augment your own realityGabseeAre you ready for an introduction to AR?

    Andy Price
    May 27, 2017
  • 4.0

    Review: AntiType – opposites attract in this word puzzlerReview: AntiTypeOpposites attract in this word puzzler

    Tom Rolfe
    May 23, 2017

  • Best new apps and games – May 18, 2017Apps Roundup – May 18, 2017Best new apps and games

    Tom Rolfe
    May 18, 2017
  • 3.5

    Review: Office Quest – short, but uniquely humorous point-and-click adventureOffice QuestGood, but painfully short

    Andy Price
    May 17, 2017
  • 4.5

    Review: Prizmo Go – easily capture text documents & share via iOSPrizmo GoExcellent text recognition & sharing

    Andy Price
    May 13, 2017

  • Best new apps and games – May 11, 2017Apps Roundup – May 11, 2017Best new apps and games

    Tom Rolfe
    May 11, 2017
  • 4.1

    Review: Full of Stars – a story-driven arcade game… in spaceFull of StarsA story-driven arcade game... in space

    Tom Rolfe
    May 9, 2017

  • Best new apps and games – May 6, 2017Apps Roundup – May 6, 2017Best new apps and games

    Tom Rolfe
    May 6, 2017
  • 4.0

    Review: Bookout – Gamification comes to readingBookoutHelps make reading that little bit more enjoyable

    Andy Price
    May 2, 2017

  • Best new apps and games – April 29, 2017Apps Roundup – April 29, 2017Best new apps and games

    Tom Rolfe
    April 28, 2017
  • 3.2

    Footy Golf – a simple slice of crossover fun, though lacks originalityFooty GolfAnother zeitgeisty freemium title which is fun, but unoriginal

    Andy Price
    April 27, 2017
  • 4.3

    Review: ooo – play with zoom on your iOS cameraooo - play with zoomNew camera utility helps make short, funny videos

    Tom Rolfe
    April 25, 2017

  • Best new apps and games – April 22, 2017Apps Roundup – April 22, 2017Best new apps and games

    Tom Rolfe
    April 22, 2017

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