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      November 16, 2019
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      November 16, 2019

    • 16-inch MacBook Pro – Apple launches brand new laptop16-inch MacBook ProApple launches brand new laptop

      Tom Rolfe
      November 14, 2019

    • Disney+ launch – huge TV streaming service now liveDisney+ launchHuge TV streaming service now live

      Tom Rolfe
      November 12, 2019

    • Original iPhone comparison – how much has changed in 12 years?Original iPhone comparisonHow much has changed in 12 years?

      Tom Rolfe
      November 8, 2019

    • Privacy at Apple – how are its key apps kept secure?Privacy at AppleHow are its key apps kept secure

      Tom Rolfe
      November 7, 2019

    • Patent watch – two radical new Apple patentsPatent watchTwo radical new Apple patents

      Tom Rolfe
      November 7, 2019
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      Adobe Photoshop – world-renowned editing suite now on iPad

      Tom Rolfe
      November 17, 2019
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      Adobe Photoshop – world-renowned editing suite now on iPadAdobe PhotoshopWorld-renowned editing suite now on iPad

      Tom Rolfe
      November 17, 2019

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

      Jon Mundy
      November 15, 2019
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      Hands-on with GameClub – Apple Arcade with a retro twistHands on with GameClubApple Arcade with a retro twist

      Jon Mundy
      November 9, 2019
    • 3.5

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

      Joe White
      November 9, 2019

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from November 8, 2019Apps of the WeekThree great apps from November 8, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      November 8, 2019

    • Mixing photos: how to combine images with EnlightMixing photosHow to combine images with Enlight

      Tom Rolfe
      November 3, 2019
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      Tom Rolfe
      November 17, 2019
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      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

    • Best of Apple Arcade – three of Craig’s favoritesBest of Apple ArcadeThree of Craig's favorites

      Tom Rolfe
      November 2, 2019

    • Halloween horror – four games to give you a frightHalloween horrorFour games to give you a fright

      Tom Rolfe
      October 31, 2019
    • 4.0

      Human Fall Flat – physics game where anything is possibleHuman Fall FlatPhysics game where anything is possible

      Joe White
      October 22, 2019
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    • Call Recording – how to record a live audio call

      Andy Price
      November 16, 2019
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    • Call Recording – how to record a live audio callCall RecordingHow to record a live audio call

      Andy Price
      November 16, 2019

    • Keynote 101 – get to grips with the powerful presentation-makerKeynote 101Get to grips with the powerful presentation-maker

      Joe White
      November 15, 2019

    • Apple Support 101 – how to get help when your devices failApple Support 101How to get help when your devices fail

      Andy Price
      November 14, 2019

    • Two-faced ID – can more than one face unlock your device?Two-faced IDCan more than one face unlock your device?

      Jon Mundy
      November 13, 2019

    • Reading with PageTurn – use your face to control eBooks and sheet musicReading with PageTurnUse your face to control eBooks and sheet music

      Andy Price
      November 12, 2019

    • DIY security monitor – put an old iPhone or iPad to good useDIY security monitorPut an old iPhone or iPad to good use

      Jon Mundy
      November 11, 2019
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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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5.0

Review: Detour – immersive audio toursDetourImmersive audio tours

Andy Price
January 27, 2018
Apps, Entertainment
This GPS-enabled app guides you as you wander Price: Free Version: 4.0 Size: 73.2 MB Platform: iPhone / iPad Seller: Detour.com Get Detour...
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4.0

Review: Thyng’s 4.0: turn any surface into an AR playgroundThyng 4.0Turn any surface into an AR playground

Joe White
November 3, 2017
Apps, AR Apps, Entertainment
Thyng is a great app for AR enthusiasts. As of its 4.0 release, the app supports Apple's ARKit...
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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

Cooler – capture your own TV show GIFSCoolerCapture your own TV show GIFS

Andy Price
October 6, 2017
Apps, Entertainment, Reviews
New app hopes to help you make meme-based TV GIFs quickly and easily Price: Free Version: 1.2.2 Size: 69.9 MB Developer: Cooler...
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4.0

Review: SOON – organize your entertainment plansReview: SOONOrganize your entertainment plans

Leigh Hawkins
October 2, 2017
Apps, Entertainment
Organize your life with Soon – The Everyday Bucket List Price: Free Version: 3.0.8 Size: 39.8 MB Developer:...
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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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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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Impressive podcast player Castro currently half pricePrice drop: CastroImpressive podcast player currently half price

Tom Rolfe
July 7, 2017
Apps, Entertainment
Castro – was $3.99/£3.99, now $1.99/£1.99 One of our favorite podcast players, Castro, is currently on sale for a...
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3.5

4D Toys – dimensional playground shows the fun in the unseen4D ToysFun in the unseen dimension

Andy Price
June 24, 2017
Apps, Education, Entertainment, Reviews
Dimensional playground teaches you some neat things about perception Price: $5.99 / £5.99 Version: 1.00 Size: 165 MB Platform: iPhone & iPad...
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Vacation planning: the best apps to help you planVacation planningThe best apps to help you plan

Craig Grannell
May 28, 2017
Apps, Entertainment, Features, Maps & Finders, News & Magazines, Travel, Utilities, Weather
Our favourite booking, travel, language, currency and weather apps for making sure your holiday goes without a hitch...
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3.8

Gabsee – are you ready for an introduction to AR?GabseeAre you ready for an introduction to AR?

Andy Price
May 27, 2017
Apps, Entertainment, Photo & Video, Reviews
A great intro to Augmented Reality using avatars Price: Free Version: 0.0950 Size: 208 MB Developer: Gabsee Platform: iPhone and iPad Apple's Augmented...
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Best passive apps: useful even when your device is dockedBest passive appsUseful even when your device is docked

Craig Grannell
May 21, 2017
Apps, Education, Entertainment, Features, Health & Fitness, Music Apps, Productivity, Utilities, Weather
Make your iPhone useful when it’d otherwise be sitting in front of you doing nothing You might think...
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Use “Vookmark” to keep track of internet videos you want to watch laterVookmarkKeep track of web videos for later

Tom Rolfe
April 6, 2017
Apps, Entertainment
A new "watch later" app promises to make it easier to keep track of all the interesting videos...
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3.9

Review: Neverthink – kill boredom with 24/7 virtual TV channelsNeverthinkKill boredom with 24/7 virtual TV channels

Tom Rolfe
March 28, 2017
Apps, Entertainment
Channel surfing for cord-cutters Price: Free Version: 1.2 Size: 18.8 MB Developer: Neverthink Platform: iPhone & iPad Remember the days when you...
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3.5

Popcorn – find your new favorite moviePopcornFind your new favorite movie

Tom Rolfe
March 21, 2017
Apps, Entertainment, Reviews
Could this movie listings utility help combat the "problem of choice?" Price: Free Version: 1.0.1 Size: 43.6 MB Developer: Grabble Apps Platform: iPhone...
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Brain Training: keep your mind supple with these great appsBrain TrainingKeep your mind supple with these great apps

Andy Price
March 12, 2017
Apps, Education, Entertainment, Health & Fitness, Resource & Knowledge, Reviews
Brain training is big business. It first gained popularity with the arrival of a new generation of hand-held devices...
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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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The best 12 iPhone apps for your 2017 New Year’s resolutionsNew Year's ResolutionsThese apps will get you going in 2017

Craig Grannell
January 16, 2017
Apps, Education, Entertainment, Health & Fitness, Music Apps, News & Magazines, Productivity, Resource & Knowledge
Whether you fancy getting fitter, being happier or learning new things, these are the apps to grab It’s...
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    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
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  • 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

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    Craig Grannell
    October 4, 2019
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    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
  • 5.0

    Fantastical 2 – five years on, is it still the best?Fantastical 2Five years on, is it still the best?

    Andy Price
    April 29, 2019
  • 4.5

    Curio – a unique hybrid of news and podcastCurioA unique hybrid of news and podcast

    Andy Price
    April 22, 2019

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