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      Tom Rolfe
      June 7, 2019
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    • Midweek news bites: iOS fixes, Shot on iPhone promo, new TV+ trailersMidweek news bitesiOS fixes, Shot on iPhone promo, new TV+ trailers

      Tom Rolfe
      June 11, 2019

    • WWDC recap – what’s new for Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Mac?WWDC recapWhat's new for Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Mac?

      Tom Rolfe
      June 7, 2019

    • Apple Design Awards – 9 incredible apps win the 2019 prizeApple Design Awards9 incredible apps win the 2019 prize

      Tom Rolfe
      June 6, 2019

    • iPadOS preview – a new version of iOS just for iPadiPadOS previewA new version of iOS just for iPad

      Tom Rolfe
      June 5, 2019

    • iOS 13 preview – 9 changes heading to iPhone this FalliOS 13 preview9 changes heading to iPhone this Fall

      Tom Rolfe
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      Tom Rolfe
      June 3, 2019
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      Review: Threema - Highly secure messaging

      Jon Mundy
      June 11, 2019
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    • Upgraded keys – how to install a custom keyboardUpgraded keysHow to install a custom keyboard

      Kenny Hemphill
      June 15, 2019

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from June 14, 2019Apps of the WeekThree favorites from June 8, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      June 14, 2019
    • 4.5

      InShot – all-in-one video and image editor for iPhoneInShot All-in-one video and image editor

      Joe White
      June 13, 2019
    • 4.5

      Review: Threema – Highly secure messaging

      Jon Mundy
      June 11, 2019

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from June 8, 2019Apps of the WeekThree favorites from June 8, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      June 8, 2019

    • iOS Boosters – 16 superb utilities to boost your deviceiOS Boosters16 superb utilities to boost your device

      Craig Grannell
      June 6, 2019
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    • 4.5

      Review: ELOH - solve relaxing puzzles to the beat

      Andy Price
      June 9, 2019
      Games, Puzzle, Reviews
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      Alt-Frequencies – ambitious time loop storyAlt-FrequenciesAmbitious storytelling game

      Andy Price
      June 10, 2019
    • 4.5

      Review: ELOH – solve relaxing puzzles to the beatReview: ELOHSolve relaxing puzzles to the beat

      Andy Price
      June 9, 2019
    • 4.5

      The Gardens Between – Dreamy time-manipulation puzzlerThe Gardens BetweenDreamy time-manipulation puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      June 6, 2019

    • Apple Design Awards – 9 incredible apps win the 2019 prizeApple Design Awards9 incredible apps win the 2019 prize

      Tom Rolfe
      June 6, 2019
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      Lifty! – a cute puzzler stuck on the middle floorLifty!A cute puzzler stuck on the middle floor

      Jon Mundy
      May 11, 2019

    • Golf Blitz – multiplayer mini-golf madnessGolf BlitzMultiplayer mini-golf madness

      Tom Rolfe
      May 9, 2019
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    • FAQ Friday – how do I keep my Facebook activity private?

      Tom Rolfe
      June 14, 2019
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      Kenny Hemphill
      June 15, 2019

    • FAQ Friday – how do I keep my Facebook activity private?FAQ FridayHow do I keep my Facebook activity private?

      Tom Rolfe
      June 14, 2019

    • Address book tips – three clever ways to manage your contactsAddress book tipsThree clever ways to manage your contacts

      Joe White
      June 13, 2019

    • Group FaceTime – how to video chat with up to 32 peopleGroup FaceTimeHow to video chat with up to 32 people

      Andy Price
      June 12, 2019

    • Two-factor authentication – how to safeguard your device and dataTwo-factor authenticationHow to safeguard your device and data

      Tom Rolfe
      June 12, 2019

    • Clear your chats – delete attachments to save spaceClear your chatsDelete attachments to save space

      Joe White
      June 9, 2019
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Review: Maginary – unique, inventive storytelling appMaginaryUnique, inventive storytelling app

Andy Price
May 14, 2019
Apps, Books, Reviews
Move over books, there's a new storytelling medium in town Price: Free Version: 1.5 Size: 172.7 MB Developer: Semyon Polyakovskiy Platform:...
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4.0

Hooked – immersive stories on the goHookedImmersive stories on the go

Andy Price
March 6, 2019
Apps, Books, Entertainment, Reviews
Uniquely told thrillers for your iPhone Price: Free (IAP) Version 3.15.3 Size: 80.7 MB Developer: Telepathic Platform: iPhone / iPad Hooked Love horror...
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3.5

Bookful – bring books to life with ARBookfulBring books to life with AR

Andy Price
December 2, 2018
Apps, AR Apps, Books, Reviews
Explore and interact with books using augmented reality Price: Free Version: 1.0.3 Size: 163.1 MB Seller: Inception VR Platform: iPhone / iPad Get...
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4.0

Bookmate: is this really Netflix for books?BookmateIs this really Netflix for books?

Joe White
November 26, 2018
Apps, Books
Could Bookmate be the "Netflix for books" that we've all been waiting for? ...
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Beyond paperback: books that work better as appsBeyond paperbackBooks that work best as an app

Craig Grannell
June 6, 2018
Action & Adventure, Apps, Books, Entertainment, Features, Games, Puzzle
Freed from the limitations of paper and ink, digital books can be so much more You might consider...
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Kindle update: eBook app adds magazines and moreKindle updateeBook app adds magazines and more

Tom Rolfe
April 24, 2018
Apps, Books
Amazon's Kindle app for iPhone and iPad has just been updated, adding support for magazines and making it...
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Halloween roundup: 12 of the best apps and gamesHalloween roundup12 of the best apps and games

Craig Grannell
October 27, 2017
Action & Adventure, Apps, Books, Education, Entertainment, Games, Kids & Family, Photo & Video, Puzzle
Whether you want to make a spooky costume or scare yourself witless, these are the apps and games...
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3.5

Blinkist – can you read books faster?BlinkistCan you read books faster?

Andy Price
October 15, 2017
Apps, Books, Reviews
New update to app that wants you to read books faster Price: Free (IAPs) Version: 4.5 Size: 122 MB Developer: Blink Labs...
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Educate yourself: 10 great apps for learning new thingsEducate yourself10 great apps for learning new things

Craig Grannell
September 24, 2017
Apps, Books, Education, Food & Drink, Resource & Knowledge
From coding to exploring our world, it’s never too late to discover new things – and iOS can...
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Reading apps: best for ebooks, PDF, comics, and web pagesReading 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

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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Reviews

  • 4.0

    Alt-Frequencies – ambitious time loop storyAlt-FrequenciesAmbitious storytelling game

    Andy Price
    June 10, 2019
  • 4.5

    Review: ELOH – solve relaxing puzzles to the beatReview: ELOHSolve relaxing puzzles to the beat

    Andy Price
    June 9, 2019
  • 4.5

    Big Bang AR – a slick CERN-produced science appBig Bang ARA slick CERN-produced science app

    Andy Price
    June 5, 2019
  • 4.0

    Cosm – create your own calming and relaxation musicReview: CosmCreate your own soundscapes

    Andy Price
    May 26, 2019
  • 4.5

    Review: Maginary – unique, inventive storytelling appMaginaryUnique, inventive storytelling app

    Andy Price
    May 14, 2019
  • 5.0

    Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

    Andy Price
    May 12, 2019

  • Ditch your computer – the pros and cons of working on iPadDitch your computerThe pros and cons of working on iPad

    Craig Grannell
    May 8, 2019
  • 5.0

    Fantastical 2 – five years on, is it still the best?Fantastical 2Five years on, is it still the best?

    Andy Price
    April 29, 2019
  • 4.5

    Curio – a unique hybrid of news and podcastCurioA unique hybrid of news and podcast

    Andy Price
    April 22, 2019
  • 3.5

    The Elder Scrolls: Blades – epic fantasy series goes freemiumThe Elder Scrolls: BladesEpic fantasy series goes freemium

    Tom Rolfe
    April 21, 2019

  • iPad mini (2019) review: does Apple’s tiny tablet have what it takes?iPad mini (2019) reviewDoes Apple's tiny tablet have what it takes?

    Craig Grannell
    April 19, 2019
  • 4.5

    Tick Tock – smart two-player mystery puzzle gameTick TockSmart two-player mystery puzzle game

    Tom Rolfe
    April 8, 2019
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    Hyperspeed – race your friends through space, liveHyperspeedRace your friends through space, live

    Andy Price
    April 6, 2019
  • 4.0

    Review: Yeah Bunny 2 – cute retro platformerYeah Bunny 2Retro platform fun

    Andy Price
    April 4, 2019

  • Art in action – 6 beautiful, relaxing gaming experiences for iOS10 beautiful gamesTitles that prove games can be art

    Tom Rolfe
    March 12, 2019
  • 4.0

    Hooked – immersive stories on the goHookedImmersive stories on the go

    Andy Price
    March 6, 2019
  • 2.5

    Ground – a news app dedicated to truthGroundA news app dedicated to truth

    Andy Price
    February 22, 2019
  • 4.0

    Eaten – user-powered food discoveryEatenUser-powered food discovery

    Andy Price
    February 7, 2019
  • 2.5

    Face Truth – scan your face to learn your futureFace TruthScan your face to learn your future

    Tom Rolfe
    January 31, 2019

  • Apple reviews: roundup of 2018’s new devicesApple reviewsRoundup of 2018's new devices

    Tom Rolfe
    January 15, 2019
  • 4.0

    Bloom: 10 Worlds – more generative ambience from Brian EnoBloom: 10 WorldsBrian Eno's ambient app returns

    Andy Price
    December 29, 2018
  • 3.5

    ChillScape – sound-based meditationChillScapeSound-based meditation

    Andy Price
    December 18, 2018

  • Tech gift guide: ten great gift ideas for iPhone/iPad ownersTech gift guideTen great gift ideas for iPhone/iPad owners

    Tom Rolfe
    December 17, 2018
  • 3.5

    Shine: Journey of Light – a pleasant and relaxing side-scrollerShine: Journey of LightPleasant and relaxing side-scroller

    Andy Price
    December 14, 2018
  • 4.0

    Jottit – note app for sketching, annotation, organizationJottitFeature-rich notes app

    Andy Price
    December 5, 2018

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