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      Jon Mundy
      September 21, 2020
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      Jon Mundy
      September 21, 2020

    • Big News Catchup – everything we learned from Apple this weekBig News CatchupEverything we learned from Apple this week

      Tom Rolfe
      September 20, 2020

    • Apple’s latest software – update iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS nowApple's latest softwareUpdate iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS now

      Tom Rolfe
      September 18, 2020

    • Meet Apple One – Apple’s money-saving services bundleMeet Apple OneApple's money-saving services bundle

      Joe White
      September 17, 2020

    • Meet Fitness+ – a new Watch-powered exercise programMeet Fitness+A new Watch-powered exercise program

      Joe White
      September 17, 2020

    • iPad 8th-gen and iPad Air – full details of Apple’s two new modelsiPad 8th-gen and iPad AirFull details of Apple's two new models

      Jon Mundy
      September 16, 2020
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      Photoroom – easily remove photo backgrounds

      Andy Price
      September 19, 2020
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      Photoroom – easily remove photo backgroundsPhotoRoomEasily remove photo backgrounds

      Andy Price
      September 19, 2020

    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [September 18 2020]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Jon Mundy
      September 19, 2020

    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [September 11 2020]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Jon Mundy
      September 11, 2020
    • 3.0

      Sound Waves – experimental motion-controlled audio toySound WavesExperimental motion-controlled audio toy

      Andy Price
      September 11, 2020

    • Quarantine Collaboration – apps to keep you on top of shared workQuarantine CollaborationApps to keep you on top of shared work

      Tom Rolfe
      September 9, 2020
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      Portal – beautiful soundscapes you can escape toPortalBeautiful soundscapes you can escape to

      Joe White
      September 7, 2020
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      Euclidean Skies – a mind-bending puzzle experience

      Jon Mundy
      September 12, 2020
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      Euclidean Skies – a mind-bending puzzle experienceEuclidean SkiesA mind-bending puzzle experience

      Jon Mundy
      September 12, 2020
    • 4.5

      Ord. – Ingeniously sparse narrative adventureOrd.Ingeniously sparse narrative adventure

      Jon Mundy
      September 10, 2020
    • 4.0

      Truberbrook – sci-fi mystery game hits iOSTruberbrookBeautifully designed mystery thriller

      Andy Price
      September 8, 2020
    • 4.5

      Vandals – A familiar but artful turn-based puzzlerVandalsFamiliar but artful turn-based puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      September 6, 2020
    • 3.5

      PUNCHGOLF – a fist-powered platform gamePUNCHGOLFA fist-powered platform game

      Andy Price
      August 21, 2020
    • 5.0

      Good Sudoku – Sudoku finally finds its ideal formGood Sudoku Sudoku finally finds its ideal form

      Joe White
      August 16, 2020
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    • We have lift-off – all the ways to launch an app

      Joe White
      September 22, 2020
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      Joe White
      September 22, 2020

    • Widget Wonderland – customize your Home screen in iOS 14Widget WonderlandCustomize your Home screen in iOS 14

      Jon Mundy
      September 22, 2020

    • Ditching an old device? How to prepare for resale or donationDitching an old device?How to prepare for resale or donation

      Tom Rolfe
      September 20, 2020

    • Apple Pencil upgrade – Scribble and Handwriting in iPadOS 14Apple Pencil upgradeScribble and Handwriting in iPadOS 14

      Joe White
      September 14, 2020

    • Working on iPad – leave your computer at home with these appsWorking on iPadLeave your computer at home with these apps

      Joe White
      September 13, 2020

    • Ask an expert: stop Live Photos from movingAsk an ExpertStop Live Photos from moving

      Craig Grannell
      September 12, 2020
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Review: Maginary – unique, inventive storytelling appMaginaryUnique, inventive storytelling app

Andy Price
May 14, 2019
Apps, Books, Reviews
Move over books, there's a new storytelling medium in town Price: Free Version: 1.5 Size: 172.7 MB Developer: Semyon Polyakovskiy Platform:...
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4.0

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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4.2Well-traveled

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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Reviews

  • iPad Buyer’s Guide – which tablet should you choose in 2020?iPad Buyer's GuideWhich tablet should you choose in 2020?

    Craig Grannell
    September 21, 2020
  • 4.5

    Photoroom – easily remove photo backgroundsPhotoRoomEasily remove photo backgrounds

    Andy Price
    September 19, 2020
  • 3.0

    Sound Waves – experimental motion-controlled audio toySound WavesExperimental motion-controlled audio toy

    Andy Price
    September 11, 2020

  • Making memories – the best apps to relive good timesMaking MemoriesThe best apps to relive good times

    Craig Grannell
    September 10, 2020
  • 4.0

    Truberbrook – sci-fi mystery game hits iOSTruberbrookBeautifully designed mystery thriller

    Andy Price
    September 8, 2020
  • 4.0

    Reface – futuristic face masking sillinessRefaceFuturistic face-masking silliness

    Andy Price
    August 29, 2020

  • Get Things Moving – 6 animation and stop-motion appsGet Things Moving6 animation and stop-motion apps

    Craig Grannell
    August 28, 2020
  • 3.5

    PUNCHGOLF – a fist-powered platform gamePUNCHGOLFA fist-powered platform game

    Andy Price
    August 21, 2020
  • 3.5

    Reflex – video weirdness at your fingertipsReflexVideo weirdness at your fingertips

    Andy Price
    August 17, 2020

  • Best Web Apps – great apps, no App Store requiredBest Web AppsGreat apps, no App Store required

    Craig Grannell
    August 10, 2020
  • 3.5

    Knighty Knight – who knew chess could look like this?Knighty KnightWho knew chess could look like this?

    Andy Price
    August 8, 2020
  • 4.0

    Quickart – automatic creative image editingQuickartAutomatic creative image editing

    Andy Price
    August 7, 2020
  • 3.5

    Deadword – word-based apocalypseDeadwordWord-based apocalypse

    Andy Price
    August 3, 2020
  • 4.0

    RTRO – throwback video filters from MomentRTROThrowback video filters from Moment

    Andy Price
    August 2, 2020

  • Replacing the gym – four great apps for home exerciseReplacing the gymFour great apps for home exercise

    Craig Grannell
    July 31, 2020
  • 4.0

    Golf On Mars – side-on golf game that’s out of this worldGolf On MarsSide-on golf game that's out of this world

    Craig Grannell
    July 30, 2020

  • Make your own games – 10 great games with level editorsMake Your Own Games10 great games with level editors

    Craig Grannell
    July 17, 2020
  • 4.0

    Trivia Royale – battle 1000 quizzers for supremacyTrivia RoyaleBattle 1000 quizzers for supremacy

    Andy Price
    July 8, 2020
  • 4.0

    Ancestry – trace your family tree with easeAncestry Trace your family tree with ease

    Andy Price
    July 4, 2020

  • Reviews Retrospective – Craig’s three all-time favoritesReviews RetrospectiveCraig's three all-time favorites

    Craig Grannell
    July 2, 2020
  • 5.0

    Breathwrk – make your breathing work for youBreathwrkMake your breathing work for you

    Andy Price
    June 16, 2020
  • 4.0

    DoubleTake – shoot with two cameras at onceDoubleTakeShoot with two cameras at once

    Craig Grannell
    June 3, 2020
  • 4.5

    Samsara Room – another Rusty Lake mystery gameSamsara RoomAnother Rusty Lake mystery game

    Andy Price
    May 31, 2020
  • 4.0

    Trips – the travel blog app from Lonely PlanetTripsThe travel blog app from Lonely Planet

    Andy Price
    May 26, 2020
  • 4.5

    Vellum – a curated, artistic selection of wallpapersVellumA curated, artistic selection of wallpapers

    Andy Price
    May 25, 2020

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