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    • 5G iPhone – Qualcomm confirm it's coming ASAP

      Tom Rolfe
      December 5, 2019
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    • 5G iPhone – Qualcomm confirm it’s coming ASAP

      Tom Rolfe
      December 5, 2019

    • Apple Music Awards – live performance to celebrate top musicApple Music AwardsLive performance to celebrate top music

      Tom Rolfe
      December 5, 2019

    • Midweek news bites – the biggest stories of the weekMidweek news bitesThe biggest stories of the week

      Tom Rolfe
      December 4, 2019

    • Most Popular of 2019 – which apps were downloaded the most?Most Popular of 2019Which apps were downloaded the most?

      Tom Rolfe
      December 4, 2019

    • Best apps of 2019 – Apple celebrates its favorite appsBest apps of 2019Apple celebrates its favorite apps

      Tom Rolfe
      December 3, 2019

    • Cyber Monday Deals: last chance to snag a bargainCyber Monday DealsLast chance to snag a bargain

      Tom Rolfe
      December 2, 2019
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    • App Store discounts: the best Black Friday price drops

      Tom Rolfe
      November 29, 2019
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    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from November 30, 2019Apps of the WeekThree great apps from November 30, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      November 30, 2019

    • App Store discounts: the best Black Friday price dropsApp Store discountsThe best Black Friday price drops!

      Tom Rolfe
      November 29, 2019

    • iPhone Photo School: massive Black Friday sale now liveiPhone Photo AcademyMassive Black Friday sale now live

      Tom Rolfe
      November 28, 2019
    • 4.0

      Graphite by Becasso – create bespoke photo artGraphite by BecassoCreate bespoke photo art

      Andy Price
      November 26, 2019

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from November 22, 2019Apps of the WeekThree great apps from November 22, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      November 22, 2019
    • 3.0

      Gradient Photo – popular editor with celebrity likeness toolGradient PhotoPopular editor with celebrity likeness tool

      Andy Price
      November 20, 2019
  • GamesOriginal iPhone comparisonHow much has changed in 12 years?
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      Backfire - a punishingly different shooter

      Jon Mundy
      December 3, 2019
      Arcade, Games
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      Backfire – a punishingly different shooterBackfireA punishingly different shooter

      Jon Mundy
      December 3, 2019

    • Apple Arcade vs. GameClub – how they’re changing the face of mobile gamingApple Arcade vs. GameClubChanging the face of mobile gaming

      Craig Grannell
      December 1, 2019
    • 4.5

      Minecraft Earth – the popular sandbox game invades the real worldMinecraft EarthThe popular game invades the real world

      Joe White
      November 24, 2019

    • Best of Apple Arcade – Jon’s top three recommendationsBest of Apple ArcadeJon's top three recommendations

      Tom Rolfe
      November 17, 2019
    • 4.0

      Astro Golf – A black hole in oneAstro GolfA black hole in one

      Jon Mundy
      November 13, 2019
    • 5.0

      Hands-on with GameClub – Apple Arcade with a retro twistHands on with GameClubApple Arcade with a retro twist

      Jon Mundy
      November 9, 2019
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    • Motif Photobooks – the perfect festive gift (25% off!)

      Tom Rolfe
      December 2, 2019
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    • Motif Photobooks – the perfect festive gift (25% off!)Motif PhotobooksThe perfect festive gift (25% off!)

      Tom Rolfe
      December 2, 2019

    • iPhone 11 Cameras – using ultra wide, wide, and telephotoiPhone 11 CamerasUsing ultra wide, wide, and telephoto

      Tom Rolfe
      December 1, 2019

    • iPhone Photo School: massive Black Friday sale now liveiPhone Photo AcademyMassive Black Friday sale now live

      Tom Rolfe
      November 28, 2019

    • Guided access – how to lock your device to a single appGuided accessHow to lock your device to a single app

      Jon Mundy
      November 27, 2019

    • Tips Premium Black Friday sale: seven days free, then half-price foreverTips Premium Black Friday saleSeven days free, then half price forever

      Tom Rolfe
      November 27, 2019

    • NordVPN on sale – privacy protection for the price of a coffeeNordVPN on salePrivacy protection for the price of a coffee

      Tom Rolfe
      November 26, 2019
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Original iPhone comparison – how much has changed in 12 years?Original iPhone comparisonHow much has changed in 12 years?

Tom Rolfe
November 8, 2019
News
Every year when Apple releases a new iPhone, there are inevitably those who complain that not enough has...
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Aggressive pricing – the reason behind Apple’s tactical shiftAggressive pricingThe reason behind Apple's tactical shift

Craig Grannell
September 22, 2019
Features
Apple’s not cheap, but it’s certainly now better value When iPhone X first flirted with a thousand-dollar price-point,...
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New Apple ads – 6 new videos highlight privacy and fitnessNew Apple ads6 new videos highlight privacy and fitness

Tom Rolfe
July 3, 2019
News
Apple has this week launched a bunch of new video content showcasing iPhone and Apple Watch. A series...
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iOS 13 preview – 9 changes heading to iPhone this FalliOS 13 preview9 changes heading to iPhone this Fall

Tom Rolfe
June 4, 2019
News
Yesterday, we brought you our take on the six most notable announcements from Apple's opening presentation at WWDC....
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The future of Apple – iPhone as a serviceThe future of AppleiPhone as a service

Craig Grannell
April 26, 2019
Features
Monthly fees rather than annual updates will fill Apple’s coffers in the years to come Apple used to...
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This year’s Apple: Kuo’s product predictions for 2019This year's AppleKuo's product predictions for 2019

Tom Rolfe
February 18, 2019
News
A look into the future... You may be familiar with the name Ming-Chi Kuo by now. He's the...
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Official battery cases: now available for iPhones XS / XS Max / XROfficial battery casesNow available for iPhones XS / XS Max / XR

Tom Rolfe
January 17, 2019
News
Apple has finally released official battery cases for its latest iPhones, several months after their release. It's unclear...
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2019 iPhone concepts: rumors and renders of the next iPhone2019 iPhone conceptsRumors and renders of the next iPhone

Tom Rolfe
January 9, 2019
News
So 2019 may have only just begun, but already there are plenty of people trying to figure out...
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Apple Gift Guide: we pick the best product in each categoryApple Gift GuideWe pick the best product in each category

Tom Rolfe
December 1, 2018
Hardware, Reviews
Picking the right gifts for people can be hard, and doubly so when it comes to Apple stuff....
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2018 iPhone names: what will the new models be called?2018 iPhone namesWhat will the new models be called?

Tom Rolfe
August 24, 2018
News
So. Three new iPhones are on their way next month: a successor to the iPhone X, a plus-sized...
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New iPhone ads: Apple targets Android usersNew iPhone adsApple target Android users

Tom Rolfe
February 27, 2018
News
Apple has released four new adverts extolling the benefits of iOS over Android, in an attempt to draw...
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Best-selling tech: iPhone most popular gadget of 2017Best-selling techiPhone most popular gadget of 2017

Tom Rolfe
January 5, 2018
News
Not for the first time, the iPhone was the best-selling tech product of the year, beating out the...
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Ditching an old device? How to prepare for resale or donationDitching an old device?How to prepare for resale or donation

Tom Rolfe
December 27, 2017
Tips & Tricks
Follow these steps before passing on an old iPhone or iPad iPhones tend to hold their value better...
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Bloomberg Breakdown: what’s inside every iPhone?Bloomberg BreakdownWhat's inside every iPhone?

Tom Rolfe
October 13, 2017
News
Have you ever wondered what the inside of an iPhone looks like? Probably not, but that doesn't mean...
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Buyer’s Guide: how to choose the perfect iPhoneBuyer's guideHow to choose the perfect iPhone

Craig Grannell
September 27, 2017
Features, Hardware
The iPhone line-up has grown. Here’s how to buy the one that’s right for you Your steam-powered iPhone...
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iPhone is 10: ten ways it changed everythingiPhone is 10Ten ways it changed everything

Craig Grannell
July 23, 2017
Features
As the iPhone celebrates its tenth birthday, we chart the ways in which it changed the world Few...
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Happy birthday iPhone! How does the original design hold up today?Happy birthday iPhone!How does the original design hold up today?

Tom Rolfe
June 29, 2017
News
The iPhone turns 10 today, and Macworld's Jason Snell has taken a trip down memory lane to reevaluate...
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iPhone in numbers: amazing ways the iPhone changed the worldiPhone in numbersAmazing ways the iPhone changed the world

Tom Rolfe
June 28, 2017
News
So the iPhone turns 10 this week, and to celebrate everyone seems to be digging up their best...
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Future of the iPhone: Apple’s plans for the next ten yearsFuture of the iPhoneApple's plans for the next ten years

Tom Rolfe
June 27, 2017
News
The iPhone (and to a lesser extent, the iPad) is a ubiquitous piece of technology – it's conquered...
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How to block spam calls and check mystery numbersSpam callsHow to block calls and check mystery numbers

Kenny Hemphill
June 22, 2017
Tips & Tricks
It’s one of modern life’s perennial pains in the you-know-where. Your iPhone rings, you look at the screen...
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    Graphite by Becasso – create bespoke photo artGraphite by BecassoCreate bespoke photo art

    Andy Price
    November 26, 2019
  • 3.0

    Gradient Photo – popular editor with celebrity likeness toolGradient PhotoPopular editor with celebrity likeness tool

    Andy Price
    November 20, 2019
  • 2.5

    Ghost Detector – spirit hunting Halloween sillinessGhost DetectorSpirit hunting Halloween silliness

    Andy Price
    October 28, 2019

  • 7th-gen iPad review – 14 days with Apple’s latest tablet7th-gen iPad review14 days with Apple's latest tablet

    Craig Grannell
    October 26, 2019
  • 4.5

    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

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