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      Tom Rolfe
      June 6, 2018
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    • Squeeze detection: new Apple patent points to unusual gesturesSqueeze detectionNew Apple patent points to unusual gestures

      Tom Rolfe
      June 19, 2018

    • RapidSOS: iOS 12 can send location data to 911RapidSOSiOS 12 can send location data to 911

      Tom Rolfe
      June 19, 2018

    • Siri Shortcuts: how will this cool iOS feature work?Siri ShortcutsHow will this cool new feature work?

      Tom Rolfe
      June 18, 2018

    • Weekly Roundup – 16 June, 2018Weekly Roundup - June 16Everything you may have missed this week

      Tom Rolfe
      June 16, 2018

    • Security update: Apple to lock out police cracking toolsSecurity updateApple to lock out police cracking tools

      Tom Rolfe
      June 14, 2018

    • Waterproof proof: iPhone X survives two weeks in riverWaterproof proofiPhone X survives two weeks in river

      Tom Rolfe
      June 14, 2018
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    • Photo Academy: how to improve your iPhone photography

      Tom Rolfe
      June 17, 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

    • Photo Academy: how to improve your iPhone photographyPhoto AcademyHow to improve your iPhone photography

      Tom Rolfe
      June 17, 2018

    • Upgraded keys: how to install a custom keyboardUpgraded keysHow to install a custom keyboard

      Kenny Hemphill
      June 16, 2018
    • 4.5

      Review: Obscura 2 – Making manual camera control easyObscura 2Making manual camera control easy

      Jon Mundy
      June 15, 2018

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

      Craig Grannell
      June 14, 2018

    • Small Talk: a daily dose of knowledgeSmall TalkA daily dose of knowledge

      Tom Rolfe
      June 13, 2018
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    • Price drop: fancy some Backgammon? It's now free

      Tom Rolfe
      June 18, 2018
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    • 5.0

      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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    • Guide: how to set up emergency medical information on your iPhoneMedical IDHow to set it up (and why you should)

      Tom Rolfe
      June 20, 2018

    • Photo Academy: how to improve your iPhone photographyPhoto AcademyHow to improve your iPhone photography

      Tom Rolfe
      June 17, 2018

    • Wi-Fi passwords: connect in seconds with QRWi-Fi passwordsConnect in seconds with QR

      Tom Rolfe
      June 17, 2018

    • Upgraded keys: how to install a custom keyboardUpgraded keysHow to install a custom keyboard

      Kenny Hemphill
      June 16, 2018

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

      Craig Grannell
      June 14, 2018

    • Parental controls: six ways to restrict adult contentParental controlsSix ways to restrict adult content

      Kenny Hemphill
      June 12, 2018
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Beyond paperback: books that work best on an iPhoneBeyond paperbackBooks that work best on an iPhone

Craig Grannell
June 6, 2018
Action & Adventure, Apps, Books, Entertainment, Features, Games, Puzzle
Freed from the limitations of paper and ink, iPhone books can be so much more You might consider...
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5.0

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

Andy Price
May 9, 2018
Action & Adventure, Games, Platform, Reviews
A playful, clear and straight-forward platformer Price: $5/£5 Version: 1.0.3 Size: 269 MB Platform: iPhone & iPad Developer: Mobge Get Oddmar In a...
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Price drops: three great games currently on salePrice dropsThree great games currently on sale

Tom Rolfe
April 20, 2018
Action & Adventure, Games, Strategy
It's Friday, and out of nowhere three excellent iOS games just went on sale. The first is a...
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Battle Royale: PUBG and Fortnite come to iOSBattle RoyalePUBG and Fortnite come to iOS

Tom Rolfe
March 29, 2018
Action & Adventure, Games
Two incredibly ambitious games with very similar playstyles have come to iPhone and iPad after recent successes on...
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5.0

Alto’s Odyssey: gorgeous desert adventureAlto's OdysseyGorgeous desert adventure

Tom Rolfe
March 13, 2018
Action & Adventure, Arcade, Games, Sports
Ride through epic landscapes on your trusty sandboard in the sequel to Alto's Adventure, one of the most...
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Alto’s Odyssey: long-awaited ski sequel launchesAlto's OdysseyLong-awaited ski sequel launches

Tom Rolfe
February 22, 2018
Action & Adventure, Games, Platform, Sports
Alto's Adventure was a big hit back in 2015 (see our review) and its creators have just released...
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Apps of the week: The Room / Thumper / Four Last ThingsApps of the weekThe Room / Thumper / Four Last Things

Tom Rolfe
January 25, 2018
Action & Adventure, Arcade, Games, Puzzle
The App Store has been a little lackluster in its offerings since Christmas, but it's truly kicked back...
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4.5

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

Andy Price
January 21, 2018
Action & Adventure, Games, Reviews, Role Playing
It's a big adventure, but it feels just at home on iOS as it does on desktop Price: $3/£3...
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3.0

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

Andy Price
November 19, 2017
Action & Adventure, Car & Racing, Games, Reviews
An educational Italian road trip adventure Price: $3.99 Version:1.0.1 Size:323 MB Developer:Santa Ragione Platform: iPhone & iPad The App...
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Crossover games: 12 of the best genre-bending titlesCrossover games12 of the best genre-bending titles

Craig Grannell
November 12, 2017
Action & Adventure, Arcade, Card & Casino, Games, Music, Puzzle, Role Playing, Word
Two for the price of one Gaming, like other forms of media, has distinct genres. This makes 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

Review: Karma Incarnation 1 – Stunningly weird adventure gameKarma Incarnation 1Stunningly weird adventure game

Jon Mundy
October 12, 2017
Action & Adventure, Games
Developer: Other Kind Games Price: $1.99/£1.99 Size: 1.39GB Version: 1.1 Platform: iPhone & iPad Download Karma i1 Karma...
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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
Action & Adventure, Arcade, Car & Racing, Games, Kids & Family, Puzzle, Sports, Word
Armed with friends and iPhones? Fancy some multiplayer gaming fun? Then download these beauties Gaming has a reputation...
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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
Action & Adventure, Games, Reviews
A remarkable point-and-click adventure for narrative enthusiasts Price: $4.99 Version: 1.0.5 Size: 104 MB Developer: Mi'pu'mi Games Platform: iPhone and iPad There are...
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4.0

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

Andy Price
July 23, 2017
Action & Adventure, Games, Reviews
Great retro adventure game will please all levels of players Price: $2.99 / £2.99 Version: 1.0.1 Size: 2.39 GB Developer: Pewter...
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4.5

Review: Monument Valley 2 – how does the sequel stack up?Monument Valley 2How does the sequel stack up?

Tom Rolfe
July 4, 2017
Action & Adventure, Games, Puzzle
The welcome return of Monument Valley's impossible architecture Price: $4.99 / £4.99 Version: 1.0.0 Size: 351 MB Developer: Loveshack Entertainment Platform: iPhone &...
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Price Drop: grab the excellent BADLAND 2 for under $1BADLAND 2Acclaimed game currently on sale

Tom Rolfe
June 29, 2017
Action & Adventure, Games, Platform
BADLAND 2 – was $3.99/£3.99, now $0.99/£0.99 The sequel to Apple's Game of the Year has just dropped...
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“Sega Forever” brings old-school classics to the App StoreSega ForeverOld-school classics come to iOS

Tom Rolfe
June 23, 2017
Action & Adventure, Games
Sega, creators of Sonic the Hedgehog, have announced plans for an ongoing collection of its classic games on...
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Acclaimed point-and-click adventure “The Little Acre” comes to iOSThe Little AcreAcclaimed adventure comes to iOS

Tom Rolfe
June 21, 2017
Action & Adventure, Games, Puzzle
The Little Acre is a charming adventure game with entirely hand-drawn graphics, paying homage at once to point-and-click...
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4.0

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

Andy Price
June 18, 2017
Action & Adventure, Games, Puzzle, Reviews
Award-winning emosh-fest arrives on iOS Price: $4.99/£4.99 Version: 1.1 Size: 1.26 GB Developer: Broken Rules Interactive Platform: iPhone & iPad Old Man's Journey...
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  • 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
  • 5.0

    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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