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    • Animation playground – how to get to grips with Looom

      Tom Rolfe
      July 11, 2020
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    • Animation playground – how to get to grips with LooomAnimation PlaygroundHow to get to grips with Looom

      Tom Rolfe
      July 11, 2020

    • Reviews Retrospective – three of Jon’s best ever app reviewsReviews RetrospectiveThree of Jon's best ever app reviews

      Jon Mundy
      July 9, 2020
    • 3.0

      100% Golf – a risky hit that strays out of bounds100% GolfA risky hit that strays out of bounds

      Jon Mundy
      July 1, 2020

    • Apple Design Awards – 8 incredible apps win the 2020 prizeApple Design Awards8 incredible apps win the 2020 prize

      Tom Rolfe
      June 30, 2020

    • WWDC 2020 Recap – everything we learned this past weekWWDC 2020 RecapEverything we learned this past week

      Tom Rolfe
      June 28, 2020

    • WWDC extras – AirPods, TV+, Home, and moreWWDC recapWhat's new for Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Mac?

      Tom Rolfe
      June 26, 2020
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    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from July 10, 2020

      Jon Mundy
      July 10, 2020
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    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from July 10, 2020Apps of the WeekThree great apps from July 10, 2020

      Jon Mundy
      July 10, 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

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from July 3, 2020Apps of the WeekThree great apps from July 3, 2020

      Jon Mundy
      July 3, 2020
    • 4.5

      HEY email – an ambitious reinvention of emailHEY emailAn ambitious reinvention of email

      Tom Rolfe
      July 3, 2020
    • 4.5

      PlantSnap – a smart app that identifies plantsPlantSnapA smart app that identifies plants

      Joe White
      July 1, 2020
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    • 5.0

      The Witness – a stunning open world puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      July 11, 2020
      Games, Puzzle
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    • 5.0

      The Witness – a stunning open world puzzlerThe WitnessA stunning open world puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      July 11, 2020
    • 3.0

      100% Golf – a risky hit that strays out of bounds100% GolfA risky hit that strays out of bounds

      Jon Mundy
      July 1, 2020

    • Apple Design Awards – 8 incredible apps win the 2020 prizeApple Design Awards8 incredible apps win the 2020 prize

      Tom Rolfe
      June 30, 2020
    • 4.0

      Swim Out – puzzler that’s not content to tread waterSwim OutPuzzler that's not content to tread water

      Jon Mundy
      June 29, 2020
    • 4.0

      Agent from C.O.G.O.O. – classic Minesweeper with a secret agent twistAgent from C.O.G.O.OClassic Minesweeper with a secret agent twist

      Joe White
      June 27, 2020
    • 4.5

      Flipflop Solitaire – Classic card game with a devilish twistFlipflop SolitaireClassic card game with a devilish twist

      Jon Mundy
      June 21, 2020
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    • Public Beta Program – how to try iOS 14 two months early

      Tom Rolfe
      July 10, 2020
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    • Public Beta Program – how to try iOS 14 two months earlyPublic Beta ProgramHow to try iOS 14 two months early

      Tom Rolfe
      July 10, 2020

    • Sending Apple feedback – 5 ways to tell Apple what you thinkSending Apple feedback5 ways to tell Apple what you think

      Tom Rolfe
      July 7, 2020

    • Dual displays – link your Mac and iPad with SidecarDual displaysLink your Mac and iPad with Sidecar

      Tom Rolfe
      July 6, 2020

    • Facebook friends lists – how to choose who sees your postsFacebook friends listsHow to choose who sees your posts

      Tom Rolfe
      July 6, 2020

    • Instapaper Guide: how to set up the read-later serviceInstapaper GuideHow to set up the read-later service

      Jon Mundy
      July 5, 2020

    • New on Flix – optimize your Netflix viewingNew on FlixOptimize your Netflix viewing

      Andy Price
      June 30, 2020
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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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4.0

Review: Flashwords — Learn a language on-the-goReview: FlashwordsLearn a language on-the-go

Joe White
June 27, 2018
Apps, Education, Resource & Knowledge
Looking to lean a language in time for the summer? Consider taking Flashwords for a spin. ...
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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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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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iTranslate Converse: turn your device into a live speech translatoriTranslate ConverseTurn your device into a live speech translator

Tom Rolfe
August 11, 2017
Apps, Education, Lifestyle, Utilities
iTranslate Converse – FREE (+ optional subscription) From the creators of the popular iTranslate comes another app designed...
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    Trivia Royale – battle 1000 quizzers for supremacyTrivia RoyaleBattle 1000 quizzers for supremacy

    Andy Price
    July 8, 2020
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    Ancestry – trace your family tree with easeAncestry Trace your family tree with ease

    Andy Price
    July 4, 2020

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    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
  • 4.0

    Viamaker – free all-in-one video editorViamakerFree all-in-one video editor

    Andy Price
    May 23, 2020
  • 4.0

    Taskful – a smart to-do list appTaskfulSmart to-do list app

    Andy Price
    May 15, 2020
  • 4.0

    Linea Sketch 3 – a drawing app for the rest of usLinea Sketch 3A drawing app for the rest of us

    Craig Grannell
    May 7, 2020
  • 4.5

    Incredibox – a French beatbox disco in your pocketIncrediboxA French beatbox disco in your pocket

    Andy Price
    May 5, 2020

  • Gadget reviews – tech that makes life at home easierGadget reviewsTech that makes life at home easier

    Tom Rolfe
    April 28, 2020
  • 3.0

    Gestures – a fast-paced arcade tapperGesturesA fast-paced arcade tapper

    Andy Price
    April 21, 2020
  • 4.5

    Disney+ – stream all the classics, plus moreDisney+Stream all the classics, plus more

    Andy Price
    April 15, 2020
  • 4.0

    Bomb Chicken – an explosive platform puzzlerBomb ChickenAn explosive platform puzzler

    Craig Grannell
    April 12, 2020

  • Rave – watch stuff with friends (or strangers)RaveWatch stuff with friends

    Andy Price
    April 9, 2020
  • 4.0

    Get aCC-e55 – revolving room escape gameGet aCC_e55Room escape puzzle

    Andy Price
    April 2, 2020

  • Board games – the best adaptations for iOSBoard gamesThe best adaptations for iOS

    Tom Rolfe
    March 23, 2020
  • 4.0

    Moleskine Journey – A new planner and trackerMoleskine JourneyA new planner and tracker

    Andy Price
    March 10, 2020
  • 4.5

    Fantastical 3 – upgrade for popular calendar appFantastical 3Upgrade to popular calendar app

    Andy Price
    February 25, 2020
  • 3.5

    Unibox – a Messages-like approach to emailUniboxA Messages-like approach to email

    Andy Price
    February 12, 2020

  • 10 beautiful games – titles that prove games can be art10 beautiful gamesTitles that prove games can be art

    Tom Rolfe
    January 26, 2020
  • 4.0

    Simulacra 2 – solve a mystery on a found phoneSimulacra 2Solve a mystery on a found phone

    Andy Price
    January 13, 2020
  • 5.0

    Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

    Andy Price
    January 4, 2020

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