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      Tom Rolfe
      June 17, 2019
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    • Midweek news bites: public betas, Face ID ads, Texas Hold’emMidweek news bitesPublic betas, Face ID ads, Texas Hold'em

      Tom Rolfe
      July 10, 2019

    • Next-gen rumors – Apple to launch FOUR new iPhones in 2020?Next-gen rumorsApple to launch FOUR new iPhones in 2020?

      Tom Rolfe
      July 9, 2019

    • Golf Games – a top nine of above par golfing funGolf GamesA top nine of above par golfing fun

      Tom Rolfe
      July 6, 2019

    • iCloud Storage – what to do if you run out of spaceiCloud storageWhat to do if you run out of space

      Tom Rolfe
      July 6, 2019

    • MacBook keyboard woes – Apple to finally ditch its bad keyboard this yearMacBook keyboard woesApple to finally ditch its bad keyboard this year

      Tom Rolfe
      July 5, 2019

    • Fake eye contact – iOS 13 will adjust your focus in FaceTimeFake eye contactiOS 13 will adjust your focus in FaceTime

      Tom Rolfe
      July 4, 2019
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      Tom Rolfe
      July 13, 2019
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    • 5.0

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

      Craig Grannell
      July 16, 2019
    • 4.0

      VSCO – is this App Store heavyweight still king?VSCOIs this App Store heavyweight still king?

      Joe White
      July 15, 2019

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

      Tom Rolfe
      July 13, 2019

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from July 12, 2019Apps of the WeekThree favorites from July 12, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      July 12, 2019
    • 4.5

      Firefox Focus – private web browsing from MozillaFirefox FocusPrivate web browsing from Mozilla

      Andy Price
      July 8, 2019

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from July 5, 2019Apps of the WeekThree favorites from July 5, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      July 5, 2019
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    • 4.0

      SiNKR 2 - a puzzler that sinks its hooks in

      Jon Mundy
      June 27, 2019
      Games, Puzzle
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    • 5.0

      Pocket Run Pool – a modern spin on solo poolPocket Run PoolA modern spin on solo pool

      Tom Rolfe
      July 11, 2019
    • 4.5

      Ordia – a wonderful goop-flinging platformerOrdiaA wonderful goop-flinging platformer

      Jon Mundy
      July 7, 2019
    • 4.0

      Wizards Unite – Harry Potter’s augmented reality catch-festWizards UniteHarry Potter's augmented reality catch-fest

      Tom Rolfe
      July 1, 2019
    • 4.0

      SiNKR 2 – a puzzler that sinks its hooks inSiNKR 2A puzzler that sinks its hooks in

      Jon Mundy
      June 27, 2019
    • 4.0

      Word Forward – a new take on word-based puzzlersWord ForwardA new take on word-based puzzlers

      Andy Price
      June 19, 2019
    • 4.0

      Alt-Frequencies – ambitious time loop storyAlt-FrequenciesAmbitious storytelling game

      Andy Price
      June 10, 2019
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    • Mixing photos: how to combine images with Enlight

      Tom Rolfe
      July 13, 2019
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    • Virtual Private Network – protect your online privacy with a VPNVirtual Private NetworkProtect your online privacy with a VPN

      Andy Price
      July 16, 2019

    • Live Photos: how to strip back to save spaceLive PhotosHow to strip back to save space

      Andy Price
      July 15, 2019

    • Clips 101 – record and edit amazing videos with ClipsClips 101Record and edit amazing videos with Clips

      Tom Rolfe
      July 14, 2019

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

      Tom Rolfe
      July 13, 2019

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

      Joe White
      July 11, 2019

    • Google search history: how to view and delete your dataGoogle search historyHow to view and delete your data

      Tom Rolfe
      July 9, 2019
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3.9

Review: Castro 2 rethinks podcast management – but can it better Overcast?Castro 2Rethinks podcast management

Craig Grannell
September 12, 2016
Apps, Entertainment, Music Apps, Reviews
If you’re freaking out with too many shows to listen to, Castro brings sanity to your podcasts queue...
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Coding and gaming with Human Resource MachineReview: Human Resource MachineLearn to code while playing this iOS game

Lucy Hattersley
September 2, 2016
Education, Entertainment
Coding-based puzzler that teaches programming skills Human Resource Machine is a popular puzzle game for iOS that helps you learn coding...
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4.0

Review: Moji Maker – design your own custom emojisMoji MakerDesign your own custom emojis

Tom Rolfe
August 18, 2016
Apps, Entertainment, Utilities
Mix and match emoji components to express virtually anything Price: $0.99 / £0.79 Version: 1.3 Size: 62.2 MB Platform: iPhone & iPad Developer: AppMoji...
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Ten great iPhone & iPad apps for remixed and augmented reality – 201610 augmented reality appsSee the world differently

Craig Grannell
June 15, 2016
Apps, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Maps & Finders, Medical, Photo & Video, Productivity, Resource & Knowledge, Travel, Utilities
Use your iDevice to peer into bodies and the heavens, find your way, and translate foreign tongues Mostly, your...
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4.0

Review: The app formerly known as H_ _rThe app formerly known as H_ _rManipulate the sound of your environment

Andy Price
June 8, 2016
Apps, Entertainment
Hear the world in a new way with this audio manipulation app Price: Free Version: 0.3.2 Size: 4.9 MB Developer: Reality Jockey...
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3.5

Review: Aurora – Podcast Discovery made easyAuroraNew podcast app focuses on discovery

Andy Price
May 17, 2016
Apps, Entertainment
Podcatcher aims to make discovering shows easier Price: Free Version: 1.0.3 Size: 14.7 MB Platform: iPhone and iPad Developer: Opinion Podcasting Podcasts are...
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Apps for movie buffs: how to stay up to date with filmsApps for movie buffsHow to stay up to date with films

Andy Price
April 20, 2016
Apps, Entertainment, Features
Apps can be far more than movie listings and cinema tickets... or even Netflix It’s rare to find...
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4.2

Review: Miitomo – Nintendo’s bizarre gamified social networkReview: MiitomoNintendo's bizarre gamified social network

Tom Rolfe
April 18, 2016
Apps, Entertainment, Games, Kids & Family, Social Networking
Is it an app, or is it a game? We investigate Nintendo's bizarre first entry into the smartphone...
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3.5

Review: Animatic – making cartoons has never been this quickAnimaticMaking cartoons has never been this quick

Tom Rolfe
January 21, 2016
Apps, Entertainment, Photo & Video, Reviews
Animatic is a new app to help you create cute flip-book style animations on your iPhone Price: Free...
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25 of the best iPhone apps and games for your Apple TVApple TV25 of the best apps and games

Craig Grannell
December 27, 2015
Action & Adventure, Apps, Arcade, Education, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Games, Kids & Family, Lifestyle, Photo & Video, Platform, Puzzle, Resource & Knowledge, Reviews, Role Playing, Travel, Weather
Many apps work across your iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. Here are our favourites When the iPad made its...
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4.5

Review: Reeder 3 – one of the best news readers on iOSReeder 3Review: one of the best news readers

Tom Rolfe
December 7, 2015
Apps, Entertainment, Reviews, Utilities
The veteran app has undergone a big update, solidifying its place amongst the best iOS news readers Price: $4.99 /...
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8 of the best scary iPhone games and apps for Halloween8 apps for Halloween!Download these spooky apps

Craig Grannell
October 29, 2015
Action & Adventure, Apps, Entertainment, Games, Photo & Video, Platform, Puzzle, Reviews
Tis the season not so much to be jolly, but instead to scare the wits out of everyone....
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4.0

Review: NetNewsWire 4.0 – the popular feed-wrangler is better than everReview: NetNewsWire 4.0Popular feed-wrangler is better than ever

Joe White
September 28, 2015
Apps, Entertainment, Reviews
NetNewsWire is out with a brand new release: but is version 4.0 the best feed reader on the...
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3.8

Review: JustWatch helps you find where to watch your favorite showsJustWatch reviewFind where to watch your favorite shows

Craig Grannell
September 28, 2015
Apps, Entertainment, Reviews
Keep track of your favorite streaming services and quickly search for TV shows and movies to gorge on Price:...
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7 superb iPhone & iPad apps for painting, drawing and illustration7 apps for illustrationPaint, draw and illustrate on iOS

Craig Grannell
September 11, 2015
Apps, Entertainment, Photo & Video, Reviews
Arguments continue to rage about the viability of smartphones when it comes to creativity rather than consumption, but...
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7 great free iPhone apps for learning something newLearn something new7 apps for learning a new skill

Craig Grannell
September 2, 2015
Apps, Education, Entertainment, Medical, Music Apps, Productivity, Resource & Knowledge, Reviews
Play guitar, learn a new language, code, save lives — and more! For the most part, people are...
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4.0

Review: Great Little Place – user powered city guideReview: GLPI know this great little place...

Tom Rolfe
May 15, 2015
Apps, Entertainment, Maps & Finders, Reviews, Travel
A global city guide that gives people a platform to share recommendations for 'great little places'. But can...
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6 great video apps for kids6 kids video appsFrom Netflix to YouTube

Craig Grannell
March 16, 2015
Apps, Entertainment, Reviews
Presumably wanting to snare users while they’re young, Google in February 2015 unveiled YouTube Kids, an app specifically...
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2.8

Review: Allcast – Popular casting app comes to iOSAllcast reviewPlenty of potential

Andy Price
January 28, 2015
Apps, Entertainment, Photo & Video
Popular casting app finally reaches iOS Allcast has finally made it to iOS, after proving hugely popular on...
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4.0

Review: ProTube brings you a better YouTube experienceProTube reviewAlternative YouTube client

Craig Grannell
December 8, 2014
Apps, Entertainment, Reviews
Banish ads, gain more control, and even view videos offline with this affordable and stylish YouTube client The...
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Reviews

  • 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
  • 5.0

    Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

    Andy Price
    May 12, 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
  • 3.5

    The Elder Scrolls: Blades – epic fantasy series goes freemiumThe Elder Scrolls: BladesEpic fantasy series goes freemium

    Tom Rolfe
    April 21, 2019

  • iPad mini (2019) review: does Apple’s tiny tablet have what it takes?iPad mini (2019) reviewDoes Apple's tiny tablet have what it takes?

    Craig Grannell
    April 19, 2019
  • 4.5

    Tick Tock – smart two-player mystery puzzle gameTick TockSmart two-player mystery puzzle game

    Tom Rolfe
    April 8, 2019
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    Hyperspeed – race your friends through space, liveHyperspeedRace your friends through space, live

    Andy Price
    April 6, 2019
  • 4.0

    Review: Yeah Bunny 2 – cute retro platformerYeah Bunny 2Retro platform fun

    Andy Price
    April 4, 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

  • 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

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