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      Jon Mundy
      September 21, 2020
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    • AirPods update – auto-switching and spatial audio addedAirPods updateAuto-switching and spatial audio added

      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
    • 5.0

      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
      Games, Puzzle
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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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    • We have lift-off – all the ways to launch an appWe have lift-offAll the ways to launch an app

      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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Flashwords – Learn a language on-the-goFlashwordsLearn a language on-the-go

Joe White
July 26, 2020
Apps, Education, Resource & Knowledge
Looking to lean a language in time for the summer? Consider taking Flashwords for a spin. ...
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4.0

Graphy – interactive stories, ideas, books, and moreGraphy Interactive stories, ideas, books, and more

Joe White
July 20, 2020
Apps, Education
Looking for a fun, new way to learn? Graphy could be the app for you. ...
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4.5

Lirica – learn Spanish with the power of musicLiricaLearn Spanish with the power of music

Joe White
July 13, 2020
Apps, Education
Lirica offers a whole new way of learning language. ...
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4.0

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

Andy Price
July 4, 2020
Apps, Education, Reviews
Find out where you came from with the Ancestry app Price: Free to download Subscription: from $11/£11 monthly Version: 11.10.1...
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5.0

Noted – perfect note-taker for lectures or meetingsReview: NotedPerfect note-taker for lectures or meetings

Joe White
June 3, 2020
Apps, Business, Education
Looking for a note-taking app that places emphasis on what you're hearing? Consider taking Noted for a spin....
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3.5

Piano by Yousician – virtual piano tutor designed by teachersYousician's PianoVirtual piano tutor designed by teachers

Joe White
November 9, 2019
Apps, Education
Yousician promises a piano tutor that can cater for all – from beginners to experts. ...
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Digital mental health tips – don’t let devices take over your lifeDigital mental health tipsDon't let devices take over your life

Craig Grannell
September 27, 2019
Apps, Education, Entertainment, Features, Health & Fitness, Lifestyle, News & Magazines, Productivity, Social Networking
Don’t let your devices take over your life and lead you to dark places The cornerstone of the...
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One small app for man – apps to celebrate the moon landingOne small app for manApps to celebrate the moon landing

Craig Grannell
August 8, 2019
Action & Adventure, Apps, AR Apps, Education, Features, Resource & Knowledge
One small step for man, one giant leap for appkind As you’ll have seen in the news, celebrations...
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3.0

Flippy – simple flashcard-based study aidFlippySimple flashcard-based study aid

Joe White
July 17, 2019
Apps, Education
Flippy aims to be the best revision companion. But does the app deliver on this promise? ...
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5.0

Review: Elevate – award-winning brain training appElevateAward-winning brain training app

Joe White
January 11, 2019
Apps, Education
Elevate is an iOS app that can keep your brain primed and your mind active. ...
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iPad exclusives: 8 of the best iPad appsiPad exclusives8 of the best apps for iPad

Craig Grannell
October 17, 2018
Apps, Education, Entertainment, Features, Games, Music Apps, Photo & Video, Productivity, Resource & Knowledge, Strategy
Got an iPad? Want to know the best iPad-only apps? Read on… When the iPad first arrived, it...
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4.5

Night Sky – AR features bring the stars to lifeNight SkyAR features bring the stars to life

Andy Price
October 10, 2018
Apps, AR Apps, Education, Maps & Finders, Reviews
Night Sky has stunning AR capabilities Price: Free Version: 6.0 Size: 505 MB Seller: iCandi Apps Platform: iPhone/iPad Get Night Sky Night...
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What’s in Space? Charming educational astronomy appWhat's in SpaceCharming educational astronomy app

Tom Rolfe
May 7, 2018
Apps, Education
Space. The final frontier. Or maybe not! With this new astronomy app, space can be one of the...
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Stargazing: the very best astronomy appsStargazingThe very best astronomy apps

Craig Grannell
April 25, 2018
Apps, AR Apps, Education, Entertainment
Explore the heavens with your iPhone or iPad, discovering everything you can see in the night sky –...
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Screen time: the best apps for TV and movie fansScreen timeBest apps for TV and movie fans

Craig Grannell
March 21, 2018
Apps, Education
Amazing apps for streaming top-notch TV, tracking movies, and watching videos on your iOS device We regularly enthuse...
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Child’s Play – educational apps and games for young kidsChild's PlayEducational apps and games for young kids

Craig Grannell
February 21, 2018
Apps, Education, Entertainment, Games, Kids & Family, Resource & Knowledge, Reviews
Our favorite selection of App Store gems for tiny humans Ever since the dawn of the iPhone, people...
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Paper creativity: apps for drawing, origami, notes and morePaper creativityApps for drawing, origami, notes and more

Craig Grannell
February 18, 2018
Apps, Education, Entertainment, Music Apps, Photo & Video, Productivity, Utilities
Expand your creative horizons beyond your device's bezel by throwing paper into the mix A criticism leveled at...
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Learning never ends: Apple features favorite education appsLearning never endsApple features favorite education apps

Tom Rolfe
January 25, 2018
Apps, Education
Apple's editorial team has published a list of its favorite apps that can help you learn something with...
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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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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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  • 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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