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      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
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      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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Impressive podcast player Castro currently half pricePrice drop: CastroImpressive podcast player currently half price

Tom Rolfe
July 7, 2017
Apps, Entertainment
Castro – was $3.99/£3.99, now $1.99/£1.99 One of our favorite podcast players, Castro, is currently on sale for a...
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3.5

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

Andy Price
June 24, 2017
Apps, Education, Entertainment, Reviews
Dimensional playground teaches you some neat things about perception Price: $5.99 / £5.99 Version: 1.00 Size: 165 MB Platform: iPhone & iPad...
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Going away? These are the best apps to help you plan a great vacationVacation planningThe best apps to help you plan

Craig Grannell
May 28, 2017
Apps, Entertainment, Features, Maps & Finders, News & Magazines, Travel, Utilities, Weather
Our favourite booking, travel, language, currency and weather apps for making sure your holiday goes without a hitch...
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3.8

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

Andy Price
May 27, 2017
Apps, Entertainment, Photo & Video, Reviews
A great intro to Augmented Reality using avatars Price: Free Version: 0.0950 Size: 208 MB Developer: Gabsee Platform: iPhone and iPad Apple's Augmented...
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8 amazing apps for a docked iPhoneUseful apps roundupAmazing apps for a docked iPhone

Craig Grannell
May 21, 2017
Apps, Education, Entertainment, Features, Health & Fitness, Music Apps, Productivity, Utilities, Weather
Make your iPhone useful when it’d otherwise be sitting in front of you doing nothing You might think...
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Use “Vookmark” to keep track of internet videos you want to watch laterVookmarkKeep track of web videos for later

Tom Rolfe
April 6, 2017
Apps, Entertainment
A new "watch later" app promises to make it easier to keep track of all the interesting videos...
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3.9

Review: Neverthink – kill boredom with 24/7 virtual TV channelsNeverthinkKill boredom with 24/7 virtual TV channels

Tom Rolfe
March 28, 2017
Apps, Entertainment
Channel surfing for cord-cutters Price: Free Version: 1.2 Size: 18.8 MB Developer: Neverthink Platform: iPhone & iPad Remember the days when you...
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3.5

Review: Popcorn – find your new favorite moviePopcornFind your new favorite movie with this selection app

Tom Rolfe
March 21, 2017
Apps, Entertainment, Reviews
Could this movie listings utility help combat the "problem of choice?" Price: Free Version: 1.0.1 Size: 43.6 MB Developer: Grabble Apps Platform: iPhone...
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The best Brain Training apps currently available for iPhone and iPad in 2017Brain TrainingThese are the best apps currently available on iOS

Andy Price
March 12, 2017
Apps, Education, Entertainment, Health & Fitness, Resource & Knowledge, Reviews
Brain training is big business. It first gained popularity with the arrival of a new generation of hand-held devices...
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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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The best 12 iPhone apps for your 2017 New Year’s resolutionsNew Year's ResolutionsThese apps will get you going in 2017

Craig Grannell
January 16, 2017
Apps, Education, Entertainment, Health & Fitness, Music Apps, News & Magazines, Productivity, Resource & Knowledge
Whether you fancy getting fitter, being happier or learning new things, these are the apps to grab It’s...
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10 of the best apps from 2016 you can’t afford to miss10 apps not to missGreat apps from 2016 you may not have seen

Craig Grannell
December 26, 2016
Apps, Education, Entertainment, Health & Fitness, Music Apps, Photo & Video, Productivity, Resource & Knowledge, Utilities
Rescue old photos! Visit surreal places! Make art in space! And seven other superb apps We aim to...
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2.5

Review: RadioPublic – latest podcast app has heavy focus on curationRadioPublicNew podcast curation app to help new listeners

Andy Price
December 19, 2016
Apps, Entertainment, Reviews
Another podcast curation app with personalized suggestions – but does it deliver? Price: Free Version: 1.0.4 Size: 40.2...
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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: Google Allo – another chat app, another virtual assistantGoogle AlloAnother chat app, another virtual assistant

Tom Rolfe
October 11, 2016
Apps, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Utilities
Google throws its hat into the instant messaging ring with an interesting new chat app Price: Free Version: 1.3 Size: 81.6 MB Developer: Google,...
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3.9

Review: Castro 2 rethinks podcast management – but can it better Overcast?Castro 2Rethinks podcast management

Craig Grannell
September 12, 2016
Apps, Entertainment, Music Apps, Reviews
If you’re freaking out with too many shows to listen to, Castro brings sanity to your podcasts queue...
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Coding and gaming with Human Resource MachineReview: Human Resource MachineLearn to code while playing this iOS game

Lucy Hattersley
September 2, 2016
Education, Entertainment
Coding-based puzzler that teaches programming skills Human Resource Machine is a popular puzzle game for iOS that helps you learn coding...
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4.0

Review: Moji Maker – design your own custom emojisMoji MakerDesign your own custom emojis

Tom Rolfe
August 18, 2016
Apps, Entertainment, Utilities
Mix and match emoji components to express virtually anything Price: $0.99 / £0.79 Version: 1.3 Size: 62.2 MB Platform: iPhone & iPad Developer: AppMoji...
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Ten great iPhone & iPad apps for remixed and augmented reality – 201610 augmented reality appsSee the world differently

Craig Grannell
June 15, 2016
Apps, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Maps & Finders, Medical, Photo & Video, Productivity, Resource & Knowledge, Travel, Utilities
Use your iDevice to peer into bodies and the heavens, find your way, and translate foreign tongues Mostly, your...
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  • 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!
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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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