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      Tom Rolfe
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      Tom Rolfe
      June 18, 2018

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      Tom Rolfe
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      June 17, 2018
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      June 20, 2018

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      Tom Rolfe
      June 17, 2018

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      Kenny Hemphill
      June 16, 2018
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      Review: Obscura 2 – Making manual camera control easyObscura 2Making manual camera control easy

      Jon Mundy
      June 15, 2018

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      Craig Grannell
      June 14, 2018

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      Tom Rolfe
      June 13, 2018
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      Tom Rolfe
      June 18, 2018
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      Pocket Run Pool – a modern spin on solo poolPocket Run PoolA modern spin on solo pool

      Tom Rolfe
      June 20, 2018

    • Price drop: fancy some Backgammon? It’s now freePrice dropFancy some Backgammon? It's now free

      Tom Rolfe
      June 18, 2018
    • 4.5

      Review: Minesweeper Genius — the most fun you’ve had since the mid-1990sReview: Minesweeper Genius The most fun you've had since the mid-1990s

      Joe White
      June 16, 2018

    • World Cup 2018: the best apps to follow the gamesWorld Cup 2018The best apps to follow the games

      Tom Rolfe
      June 11, 2018

    • Beyond paperback: books that work best on an iPhoneBeyond paperbackBooks that work best on an iPhone

      Craig Grannell
      June 6, 2018

    • Apple Design Awards: 10 amazing apps win the 2018 prizeApple Design Awards10 amazing apps win the 2018 prize

      Tom Rolfe
      June 5, 2018
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    • Guide: how to set up emergency medical information on your iPhone

      Tom Rolfe
      June 20, 2018
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      Tom Rolfe
      June 20, 2018

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      Tom Rolfe
      June 17, 2018

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      Tom Rolfe
      June 17, 2018

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      Kenny Hemphill
      June 16, 2018

    • Workflow hacks: 15 great automation recipes for iPhoneWorkflow hacks15 great automation recipes for iPhone

      Craig Grannell
      June 14, 2018

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      June 12, 2018
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Best vacation apps: get help with every stage of your tripBest vacation appsGet help with every stage of your trip

Craig Grannell
June 20, 2018
Apps, Entertainment, Features, Maps & Finders, Photo & Video, Productivity, Travel, Utilities, Weather
Have your vacation go without a hitch with these great iPhone apps Holidays can be stressful things, whether...
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3.5

Review: Blink – like Tinder, but for placesBlinkLike Tinder, but for places

Andy Price
April 10, 2018
Apps, Reviews, Travel
Blink wants you to approach your travel life like you do your love life – by swiping right....
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Ulyss: let this app pick your next vacationUlyssLet this app pick your next vacation

Tom Rolfe
April 3, 2018
Apps, Travel
Do you find it tough to decide where to go on vacation? The world is a huge place,...
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iTranslate Voice: app now free after big redesigniTranslate VoiceApp now free after big redesign

Tom Rolfe
January 18, 2018
Apps, Productivity, Travel
There are plenty of translation apps on iOS. Google Translate offers a decent free service that you're probably...
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Christmas on iOS: the best travel and weather appsChristmas on iOSThe best travel and weather apps

Craig Grannell
December 12, 2017
Apps, Travel, Weather
Welcome to part three of our festive roundup series – we're halfway through! From now until Christmas, we'll...
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Personal budgeting: apps to help manage your moneyPersonal budgetingApps to help manage your money

Craig Grannell
October 8, 2017
Apps, Features, Finance, Travel
Six great apps for personal budgeting Having just splashed out far too much money on a new iPhone,...
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Essential apps – 21 must-haves for your Home screenEssential apps21 must-haves for your Home screen

Craig Grannell
October 1, 2017
Apps, Education, Entertainment, Features, Finance, Health & Fitness, Lifestyle, Maps & Finders, Medical, Music Apps, News & Magazines, Photo & Video, Productivity, Sports Apps, Travel, Utilities, Weather
The first apps you should get for a new device So you’ve got your shiny new iPhone, but...
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4.0

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

Andy Price
September 5, 2017
Apps, Reviews, Travel
Trips is a new app that hopes to provide a home for casual travelers and bloggers alike Price: Free...
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The best apps for finding local services and points of interestPoints of InterestBest apps for finding local services

Craig Grannell
June 4, 2017
Apps, Travel
Whether you desperately need to find a hospital or just fancy a nice evening out, these are the...
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TripAdvisor redesign adds new features to the all-in-one travel appTripAdvisor redesignNew features for the travel app

Tom Rolfe
June 1, 2017
Apps, Travel
Veteran app makes it easier than ever to plan a trip You've probably used TripAdvisor (free) before to check reviews...
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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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4.6

Review: AirPano City Book – incredible birds-eye panoramic photographyAirPano City BookIncredible birds-eye panoramic photography

Tom Rolfe
April 18, 2017
Apps, Lifestyle, Photo & Video, Reviews, Travel
Get inspired with this virtual travel app Price: $2.99 Version: 1.2 Size: 540 MB Developer: CONCEPT360 Platform: iPhone & iPad Fancy a trip...
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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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The best iOS apps for enhancing your car journeys – taking your iPhone or iPad on the roadBest car appsEnhance a journey using your device

Craig Grannell
November 3, 2016
Apps, Maps & Finders, Music Apps, Travel, Utilities
From navigation aids to eyes-free dashboards, these are the best car apps for iPhone If you’ve a shiny...
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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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25 of the best iPhone apps and games for your Apple TVApple TV25 of the best apps and games

Craig Grannell
December 27, 2015
Action & Adventure, Apps, Arcade, Education, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Games, Kids & Family, Lifestyle, Photo & Video, Platform, Puzzle, Resource & Knowledge, Reviews, Role Playing, Travel, Weather
Many apps work across your iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. Here are our favourites When the iPad made its...
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10 of the best Apple Watch apps that are also great on your iPhone10 Best Watch AppsThat are also great on iPhone

Craig Grannell
December 17, 2015
Action & Adventure, Apps, Games, Maps & Finders, Productivity, Reviews, Social Networking, Travel, Utilities, Weather
Make the most of your Apple wearable with our selection of apps that are top-notch on an iPhone...
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Probably not a great time to go for a hike.

5 great apps to install before going on a camping or hiking tripBest Camping appsWhen you're out in the sticks

Craig Grannell
June 1, 2015
Apps, Features, Health & Fitness, Maps & Finders, Reviews, Travel, Weather
In the past we've written about great apps for finding your way around cities and towns, but what...
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4.0

Review: Great Little Place – user powered city guideReview: GLPI know this great little place...

Tom Rolfe
May 15, 2015
Apps, Entertainment, Maps & Finders, Reviews, Travel
A global city guide that gives people a platform to share recommendations for 'great little places'. But can...
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5 amazing apps for finding your way around cities and towns5 City Travel AppsFind your way around

Craig Grannell
April 16, 2015
Apps, Lifestyle, Reviews, Travel
In the old days going on holiday was far riskier. Imagine a world where you'd end up in...
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Reviews

  • World Cup 2018: the best apps to follow the gamesWorld Cup 2018The best apps to follow the games

    Tom Rolfe
    June 11, 2018
  • 4.0

    Review: Feedeos – create your own personalized video feedFeedeosPersonalize your own video feed

    Andy Price
    June 3, 2018
  • 4.0

    Review: Tinyclouds – simple but uniquely designed weather appTinycloudsSimple, but visual weather app

    Andy Price
    May 22, 2018
  • 5.0

    Review: Oddmar – beautifully designed adventure platformerOddmarBeautifully designed adventure-platformer

    Andy Price
    May 9, 2018

  • iPad buyer’s guide: which model is right for you?iPad buyer's guideWhich model is right for you?

    Tom Rolfe
    May 7, 2018

  • Catalyst cases: protect your iPhone (and AirPods!)Catalyst casesProtect your iPhone (and AirPods!)

    Tom Rolfe
    May 4, 2018
  • 4.0

    Review: Trick Shot 2 – skill, judgement, and bouncing ballsTrick Shot 2Skill, judgement, and bouncing balls

    Tom Rolfe
    May 1, 2018
  • 4.0

    Review: Moodelizer – customizable audio for your videosMoodelizerDynamically soundtrack your videos

    Andy Price
    April 17, 2018
  • 3.5

    Review: Blink – like Tinder, but for placesBlinkLike Tinder, but for places

    Andy Price
    April 10, 2018
  • 3.5

    Review: ‘sodes – minimalist podcast listeningReview: 'sodes Minimalist podcast listening

    Andy Price
    March 25, 2018
  • 4.5

    Review: Mubert – AI-driven music for work and playMubertAI-driven music for work and play

    Andy Price
    March 23, 2018
  • 5.0

    Review: Florence – app-based storytelling at its bestReview: FlorencePhenomenal mobile-based storytelling

    Andy Price
    March 11, 2018

  • Best cases for the iPhone XiPhone casesBest cases for the iPhone X

    Tom Rolfe
    March 7, 2018

  • Child’s Play: educational apps and games for young kidsChild's PlayEducational apps and games for young kids

    Craig Grannell
    February 21, 2018
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    Review: DuckDuckGo – privacy focused internet browserReview: DuckDuckGoPrivacy-focused internet browser

    Andy Price
    February 8, 2018

  • HomePod reviews: praise for audio quality and privacyHomePod reviewsPraise for audio quality and privacy

    Tom Rolfe
    January 29, 2018
  • 4.5

    Review: Life is Strange – desktop adventure gets full mobile portLife is StrangeDesktop adventure hits iOS

    Andy Price
    January 21, 2018
  • 3.5

    Review: Ditty – turn any message into a songReview: DittyTurn any message into a song

    Andy Price
    January 16, 2018
  • 5.0

    Reigns: Her Majesty – a second era of enlightenmentReigns: Her MajestySequel to 2016's card-based smash

    Andy Price
    December 26, 2017

  • 10 Great Gifts: present ideas for iPhone and iPad users10 Great GiftsPresent ideas for iPhone and iPad users

    Tom Rolfe
    December 19, 2017

  • HomePod vs Echo: which smart speaker is right for you?HomePod vs Echo vs othersWhich smart speaker is right for you?

    Tom Rolfe
    December 15, 2017
  • 4.5

    Review: Oak Meditation – cultivate a mighty oak treeOak MeditationCultivate a mighty oak tree

    Kenny Hemphill
    December 4, 2017

  • TV Streaming: how to choose the best smart TV boxTV StreamingHow to choose the best smart TV box

    Craig Grannell
    November 21, 2017
  • 3.0

    Review: Wheels of Aurelia – an educational Italian road tripWheels of AureliaAn Italian road trip adventure

    Andy Price
    November 19, 2017
  • 4.5

    Review: Wunderlist – great app for Getting Things DoneWunderlistGreat app for Getting Things Done

    Kenny Hemphill
    November 12, 2017

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