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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
    • 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
    • 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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    • Best of Apple Arcade – Jon's top three recommendations

      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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Best of 2016: ten great apps you can’t afford to missBest of 2016Ten great apps you can't afford to miss

Craig Grannell
December 26, 2016
Apps, Education, Entertainment, Health & Fitness, Music Apps, Photo & Video, Productivity, Resource & Knowledge, Utilities
Rescue old photos! Visit surreal places! Make art in space! And seven other superb apps We aim to...
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2.5

Review: RadioPublic – latest podcast app has heavy focus on curationRadioPublicNew podcast curation app to help new listeners

Andy Price
December 19, 2016
Apps, Entertainment, Reviews
Another podcast curation app with personalized suggestions – but does it deliver? Price: Free Version: 1.0.4 Size: 40.2...
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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: Google Allo – another chat app, another virtual assistantGoogle AlloAnother chat app, another virtual assistant

Tom Rolfe
October 11, 2016
Apps, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Utilities
Google throws its hat into the instant messaging ring with an interesting new chat app Price: Free Version: 1.3 Size: 81.6 MB Developer: Google,...
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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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Reviews

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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
    October 26, 2019
  • 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

  • iPhone 11 Pro Max review: 14 days with Apple’s flagship smartphoneiPhone 11 Pro Max review14 days with Apple’s flagship smartphone

    Craig Grannell
    October 4, 2019
  • 4.0

    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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