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      October 17, 2019
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      October 17, 2019

    • iOS 13.1.3 update – even more bug fixes incomingiOS 13.1.3 updateEven more bug fixes incoming

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      October 16, 2019

    • iPhone SE 2 – new handset expected to cost just $399iPhone SE 2New handset expected to cost just $399

      Tom Rolfe
      October 14, 2019

    • iPhone 11 display – reports say it scratches too easilyiPhone 11 displayReports say it scratches too easily

      Tom Rolfe
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    • macOS Catalina – latest version of macOS now availablemacOS CatalinaLatest version of macOS now available

      Tom Rolfe
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      Andy Price
      October 14, 2019
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      Tom Rolfe
      October 18, 2019
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      Andy Price
      October 14, 2019

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from October 11, 2019Apps of the WeekThree favorites from October 11, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      October 11, 2019
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      DSLR Camera – a generous pro camera appDSLR CameraA generous pro camera app

      Jon Mundy
      October 8, 2019
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      LifeWheel – gain fulfilment in all areas of your lifeLifeWheelGain fulfilment in all areas of your life

      Joe White
      October 6, 2019

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from October 4, 2019Apps of the WeekThree favorites from October 4, 2019

      Tom Rolfe
      October 4, 2019
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      Mario Kart Tour – the frenetic kart racer goes mobile

      Tom Rolfe
      October 5, 2019
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      Tom Rolfe
      October 16, 2019
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      Mario Kart Tour – the frenetic kart racer goes mobileMario Kart TourThe frenetic kart racer goes mobile

      Tom Rolfe
      October 5, 2019
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      Adventure Pinball – another pinball wizard?Adventure PinballAnother pinball wizard?

      Jon Mundy
      September 30, 2019
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      Frogger in Toy Town – a classic title revamped for a modern platformFrogger in Toy TownA classic title revamped for a modern platform

      Joe White
      September 23, 2019
    • 4.5

      Witcheye – an inspired 2D platformerWitcheyeAn inspired 2D platformer

      Jon Mundy
      September 9, 2019

    • Price drops: three great games currently on salePrice dropsThree great games currently on sale

      Tom Rolfe
      August 29, 2019
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      October 19, 2019
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      Joe White
      October 20, 2019

    • Google search history – how to view and delete your dataGoogle search historyHow to view and delete your data

      Tom Rolfe
      October 20, 2019

    • Rock the house – how to DJ with an iPhone or iPadRock the houseHow to DJ with an iPhone or iPad

      Jon Mundy
      October 19, 2019

    • Amend the dictionary – put an end to incorrect autocorrectsAmend the dictionaryPut an end to incorrect autocorrects

      Tom Rolfe
      October 17, 2019

    • AR Quick Look – this lesser-known feature puts AR everywhereAR Quick LookThis lesser-known feature puts AR everywhere

      Jon Mundy
      October 16, 2019

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      Joe White
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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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    gowithYamo – embrace your inner art-lovergowithYamoEmbrace your inner art-lover

    Andy Price
    October 14, 2019

  • Apple Watch Series 5 review: 14 days with Apple’s always-on smartwatchApple Watch S5 review14 days with Apple’s always-on smartwatch

    Craig Grannell
    October 5, 2019

  • iPhone 11 Pro Max review: 14 days with Apple’s flagship smartphoneiPhone 11 Pro Max review14 days with Apple’s flagship smartphone

    Craig Grannell
    October 4, 2019
  • 4.0

    JigSpace – educational models in ARJigSpaceEducational models in AR

    Andy Price
    October 1, 2019
  • 4.0

    MelodyVR – experience concerts in virtual realityMelodyVRExperience concerts in virtual reality

    Andy Price
    September 26, 2019
  • 5.0

    Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

    Andy Price
    September 17, 2019
  • 4.5

    Calory – calorie counting made simpleCaloryCalorie counting made simple

    Andy Price
    September 1, 2019
  • 4.0

    Yokai Dungeon – Zelda meets Japanese folkloreYokai DungeonZelda meets Japanese folklore

    Andy Price
    August 24, 2019
  • 4.0

    Traffix: City Rush – smart minimalist highway puzzlesTraffix: City RushSmart minimalist highway puzzles

    Andy Price
    August 15, 2019
  • 3.5

    Dotspot Discovery – influencer-recommended activitiesDotspot DiscoveryInfluencer-recommended activities

    Andy Price
    August 15, 2019
  • 2.5

    Review: Dr Mario – Nintendo’s classic franchise arrives on iOSDr Mario WorldNintendo's classic franchise arrives on iOS

    Andy Price
    July 29, 2019

  • 10 beautiful games – titles that prove games can be art10 beautiful gamesTitles that prove games can be art

    Tom Rolfe
    July 20, 2019
  • 4.9

    MINIT – retro RPG is nostalgic blissMINITRetro RPG is nostalgic bliss

    Andy Price
    July 18, 2019
  • 5.0

    Streaks – a task tracker to help form good habitsStreaksA task tracker to help form good habits

    Craig Grannell
    July 16, 2019
  • 4.5

    Firefox Focus – private web browsing from MozillaFirefox FocusPrivate web browsing from Mozilla

    Andy Price
    July 8, 2019
  • 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

  • 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

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