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      Tom Rolfe
      March 18, 2019
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    • WWDC 2019 – Apple hints at Dark Mode in iOS 13WWDC 2019Apple hints at Dark Mode in iOS 13

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      March 18, 2019

    • All-new iPads released – Apple updates iPad Air and iPad miniAll-new iPads releasedApple updates iPad Air and iPad mini

      Tom Rolfe
      March 18, 2019

    • Apple ID bonus – 10% extra free when adding fundsApple ID bonus10% extra free when adding funds

      Tom Rolfe
      March 11, 2019

    • Apple’s AR headset – expected to launch to public in 2020Apple's AR headsetExpected to launch to public in 2020

      Tom Rolfe
      March 9, 2019

    • New iPod touch – 7th gen device to go full-screen?New iPod touch7th gen device to go full-screen

      Tom Rolfe
      March 8, 2019

    • Folding displays: Samsung tempts Apple with bendy screensFolding displaysSamsung tempts Apple with bendy screens

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      March 4, 2019
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      Centr – a fitness app for mind, body, and spirit

      Joe White
      March 17, 2019
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      Centr – a fitness app for mind, body, and spiritCentrA fitness app for mind, body, and spirit

      Joe White
      March 17, 2019

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from Mar 15, 2019Apps of the WeekThree great titles from Mar 15, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      March 15, 2019
    • 4.0

      Quartz Brief – bite-sized news updates from a robotQuartz BriefBite-sized news updates from a robot

      Tom Rolfe
      March 14, 2019

    • Apps of the Week: three great games from Mar 8, 2019Apps of the WeekThree great titles from Mar 8, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      March 8, 2019
    • 4.0

      Hooked – immersive stories on the goHookedImmersive stories on the go

      Andy Price
      March 6, 2019
    • 4.5

      Review: Threema – Highly secure messaging

      Jon Mundy
      March 5, 2019
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      Spirit Roots – beautiful but flawed platformer

      Jon Mundy
      March 4, 2019
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      Dragalia Lost – Slick action RPG from NintendoDragalia LostSlick action RPG from Nintendo

      Jon Mundy
      March 15, 2019

    • Art in action – 6 beautiful, relaxing gaming experiences for iOSArt in Action6 beautiful, relaxing gaming experiences

      Tom Rolfe
      March 12, 2019
    • 3.0

      Spirit Roots – beautiful but flawed platformerSpirit RootsBeautiful but flawed platformer

      Jon Mundy
      March 4, 2019
    • 3.5

      Miyamoto – solid swords and Samurai strategyMiyamotoSolid swords and Samurai strategy

      Tom Rolfe
      February 24, 2019
    • 3.5

      Alien: Blackout – atmospheric stealth strategy gameAlien: BlackoutAtmospheric stealth strategy game

      Jon Mundy
      February 14, 2019

    • Pokémon GO Snapshot – unleash your inner photographerPokémon GO SnapshotUnleash your inner photographer

      Tom Rolfe
      February 14, 2019
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    • Pages 101: Apple's pint-sized word processor

      Joe White
      March 17, 2019
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    • Pages 101: Apple’s pint-sized word processorPages 101Apple's pint-sized word processor

      Joe White
      March 17, 2019

    • Data & Privacy: tips for Apple, Google, Amazon, and FacebookData & PrivacyTips for Apple, Google, Amazon, and Facebook

      Tom Rolfe
      March 16, 2019

    • Annotable guide: add notes and emphasis to your imagesAnnotable guideAdd notes and emphasis to your images

      Tom Rolfe
      March 14, 2019

    • PDF Expert 101 – take control of your PDF documentsPDF Expert 101Take control of your PDF documents

      Joe White
      March 13, 2019

    • Change your Apple ID: New email address? No problem!Change your Apple IDNew email address? No problem

      Tom Rolfe
      March 13, 2019

    • Dealing with GIFs: view, save, and share animated imagesDealing with GIFsView, save, and share animated images

      Joe White
      March 7, 2019
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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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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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4.3

iBooks Review: Premium e-reader for the iPhone and iPadiBooksApple's reader app - Review

Craig Grannell
July 29, 2014
Apps, Books, Reviews
Apple's iBooks app has a smaller selection than Kindle, but a much better iOS experience ...
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    March 12, 2019
  • 4.0

    Hooked – immersive stories on the goHookedImmersive stories on the go

    Andy Price
    March 6, 2019
  • 2.5

    Ground – a news app dedicated to truthGroundA news app dedicated to truth

    Andy Price
    February 22, 2019
  • 4.0

    Eaten – user-powered food discoveryEatenUser-powered food discovery

    Andy Price
    February 7, 2019
  • 2.5

    Face Truth – scan your face to learn your futureFace TruthScan your face to learn your future

    Tom Rolfe
    January 31, 2019
  • 5.0

    Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

    Andy Price
    January 21, 2019

  • Apple reviews: roundup of 2018’s new devicesApple reviewsRoundup of 2018's new devices

    Tom Rolfe
    January 15, 2019
  • 4.0

    Bloom: 10 Worlds – more generative ambience from Brian EnoBloom: 10 WorldsBrian Eno's ambient app returns

    Andy Price
    December 29, 2018
  • 3.5

    ChillScape – sound-based meditationChillScapeSound-based meditation

    Andy Price
    December 18, 2018

  • Tech gift guide: ten great gift ideas for iPhone/iPad ownersTech gift guideTen great gift ideas for iPhone/iPad owners

    Tom Rolfe
    December 17, 2018
  • 3.5

    Shine: Journey of Light – a pleasant and relaxing side-scrollerShine: Journey of LightPleasant and relaxing side-scroller

    Andy Price
    December 14, 2018
  • 4.0

    Jottit – note app for sketching, annotation, organizationJottitFeature-rich notes app

    Andy Price
    December 5, 2018
  • 3.5

    Bookful – bring books to life with ARBookfulBring books to life with AR

    Andy Price
    December 2, 2018

  • iPad Pro Review: 14 days with the updated 2018 tabletiPad Pro review14 days with the updated 2018 tablet

    Craig Grannell
    December 2, 2018

  • 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
  • 3.0

    TikTok – DIY viral videos storm the App StoreTikTokDIY viral videos storm the App Store

    Andy Price
    November 22, 2018
  • 4.5

    Review: ELOH – solve relaxing puzzles to the beatReview: ELOHSolve relaxing puzzles to the beat

    Andy Price
    November 19, 2018
  • 4.0

    Overcast: popular podcast player gets even betterOvercastPopular podcast player gets even better

    Andy Price
    November 9, 2018

  • iPhone XR Review: 7 days with Apple’s most affordable handsetiPhone XR Review7 days with Apple's most affordable handset

    Craig Grannell
    November 9, 2018

  • New Macs released: Apple shows off positive reviewsNew Macs releasedApple shows off positive reviews

    Tom Rolfe
    November 7, 2018

  • 2018 iPad Pro: Everything you need to know2018 iPad ProEverything you need to know

    Tom Rolfe
    November 1, 2018
  • 5.0

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

    Craig Grannell
    October 26, 2018
  • 4.0

    Enlight Pixaloop – animate your still photosEnlight PixaloopAnimate your still photos

    Andy Price
    October 24, 2018

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    Craig Grannell
    October 16, 2018

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    October 16, 2018

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