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      October 17, 2019
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      October 17, 2019

    • iOS 13.1.3 update – even more bug fixes incomingiOS 13.1.3 updateEven more bug fixes incoming

      Tom Rolfe
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    • iPhone SE 2 – new handset expected to cost just $399iPhone SE 2New handset expected to cost just $399

      Tom Rolfe
      October 14, 2019

    • iPhone 11 display – reports say it scratches too easilyiPhone 11 displayReports say it scratches too easily

      Tom Rolfe
      October 12, 2019

    • macOS Catalina – latest version of macOS now availablemacOS CatalinaLatest version of macOS now available

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      Cake - a sweet alternative to Safari

      Jon Mundy
      October 21, 2019
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      Cake – a sweet alternative to SafariCakeA sweet alternative to Safari

      Jon Mundy
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      Tom Rolfe
      October 18, 2019
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      gowithYamo – embrace your inner art-lovergowithYamoEmbrace your inner art-lover

      Andy Price
      October 14, 2019

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from October 11, 2019Apps of the WeekThree favorites from October 11, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      October 11, 2019
    • 4.0

      DSLR Camera – a generous pro camera appDSLR CameraA generous pro camera app

      Jon Mundy
      October 8, 2019
    • 4.5

      LifeWheel – gain fulfilment in all areas of your lifeLifeWheelGain fulfilment in all areas of your life

      Joe White
      October 6, 2019
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      Mario Kart Tour – the frenetic kart racer goes mobile

      Tom Rolfe
      October 5, 2019
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      Tom Rolfe
      October 16, 2019
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      Mario Kart Tour – the frenetic kart racer goes mobileMario Kart TourThe frenetic kart racer goes mobile

      Tom Rolfe
      October 5, 2019
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      Adventure Pinball – another pinball wizard?Adventure PinballAnother pinball wizard?

      Jon Mundy
      September 30, 2019
    • 5.0

      Frogger in Toy Town – a classic title revamped for a modern platformFrogger in Toy TownA classic title revamped for a modern platform

      Joe White
      September 23, 2019
    • 4.5

      Witcheye – an inspired 2D platformerWitcheyeAn inspired 2D platformer

      Jon Mundy
      September 9, 2019

    • Price drops: three great games currently on salePrice dropsThree great games currently on sale

      Tom Rolfe
      August 29, 2019
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      October 19, 2019
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      Tom Rolfe
      October 21, 2019

    • Clipboard management – better copy and paste tools with ‘Copied’Clipboard managementBetter copy and paste tools with 'Copied'

      Joe White
      October 20, 2019

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

      Tom Rolfe
      October 20, 2019

    • Rock the house – how to DJ with an iPhone or iPadRock the houseHow to DJ with an iPhone or iPad

      Jon Mundy
      October 19, 2019

    • Amend the dictionary – put an end to incorrect autocorrectsAmend the dictionaryPut an end to incorrect autocorrects

      Tom Rolfe
      October 17, 2019

    • AR Quick Look – this lesser-known feature puts AR everywhereAR Quick LookThis lesser-known feature puts AR everywhere

      Jon Mundy
      October 16, 2019
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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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3.5

Dotspot Discovery – influencer-recommended activitiesDotspot DiscoveryInfluencer-recommended activities

Andy Price
August 15, 2019
Apps, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Reviews
Discover things to do - powered by 'influencers' Price: Free Version: 1.9 Size: 78.2 MB Developer: Dotspot Limited Platform: iPhone / iPad Dotspot...
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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
Apps, Health & Fitness, Lifestyle, Reviews
Want to exercise more or smoke less? This is the app for you Price: $5/£5 Version: 4.0.5 Size:...
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Valentine’s Day: four great apps for stay-at-home romanceValentine's DayFour great apps for stay-at-home romance

Tom Rolfe
February 13, 2019
Apps, Entertainment, Lifestyle
These apps can help you ditch tradition and enjoy a more modern Valentine's Day Impress your date: Kitchen...
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Green fingers: great apps for gardeners and nature loversGreen fingersGreat apps for gardeners and nature lovers

Tom Rolfe
October 24, 2018
Apps, Games, Lifestyle, Role Playing, Utilities
Gardening tools used to be limited to physical objects like rakes and watering cans. Now, though, your iPhone...
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Price drops: three self-improvement apps gone freePrice dropsThree self-improvement apps gone free

Tom Rolfe
April 27, 2018
Apps, Lifestyle, Productivity
It's Friday, and three self-improvement apps have just gone entirely free. All three are useful lifestyle trackers in one...
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Refresh your home: eight apps to help you redecorateRefresh your homeEight apps to help you redecorate

Craig Grannell
April 13, 2018
Apps, AR Apps, Lifestyle, Utilities
When your home’s looking tired, use these apps to measure up and make it look brand new Time...
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Mood tracking: use these apps to beat the bluesMood trackingUse these apps to beat the blues

Tom Rolfe
April 4, 2018
Apps, Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
Apple's editorial team has released a list of its favorite apps to help you beat the moody blues....
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Good Habits: five apps to improve your lifestyleGood HabitsFive apps to improve your lifestyle

Tom Rolfe
January 30, 2018
Apps, Lifestyle
We've just spotted another excellent roundup from Apple's editors, this time focused on apps that can help you...
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Christmas on iOS: the best food and drink appsChristmas on iOSThe best food and drink apps

Craig Grannell
December 14, 2017
Apps, Lifestyle, Resource & Knowledge
Welcome to part four of our festive roundup series! We've been showing you all the best apps to...
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Christmas on iOS: the best apps for gift shoppingChristmas on iOSThe best apps for gift shopping

Craig Grannell
December 7, 2017
Apps, Lifestyle, Productivity, Utilities
Welcome to part two of our festive roundup series! From now until Christmas, we'll be showing you all...
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Christmas on iOS: the best apps for making plansChristmas on iOSThe best apps for making plans

Craig Grannell
December 6, 2017
Apps, Lifestyle, Productivity, Utilities
Welcome to part one of our festive roundup series! Over the next two weeks, we'll be showing you...
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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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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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iOS Wallpapers: the best apps for finding new backgroundsiOS WallpapersThe best apps for finding new backgrounds

Craig Grannell
July 16, 2017
Apps, Lifestyle, Photo & Video
When you want to soup up your home screen or lock screen, these are the apps to get Venture...
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Stay calm and improve your sleep with Meditape’s relaxing sound boardsMeditapeStay calm and improve your sleep

Tom Rolfe
June 23, 2017
Apps, Lifestyle
Meditapes is the latest in a line of impressive wellbeing apps that seeks to add a little touch...
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4.6

AirPano City Book – incredible birds-eye panoramic photographyAirPano City BookIncredible birds-eye panoramic photography

Tom Rolfe
April 18, 2017
Apps, Lifestyle, Photo & Video, Reviews, Travel
Get inspired with this virtual travel app Price: $2.99 Version: 1.2 Size: 540 MB Developer: CONCEPT360 Platform: iPhone & iPad Fancy a trip...
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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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3.6

Review: Wonder – teach yourself to be creativeWonderTeach yourself to be creative

Tom Rolfe
June 24, 2016
Apps, Lifestyle, Productivity
A new brain training game that hopes to turn you into a creative genius Price: Free Version: 1.0 Size:...
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    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
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    MelodyVR – experience concerts in virtual realityMelodyVRExperience concerts in virtual reality

    Andy Price
    September 26, 2019
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    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
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    Traffix: City Rush – smart minimalist highway puzzlesTraffix: City RushSmart minimalist highway puzzles

    Andy Price
    August 15, 2019
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    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
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    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
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    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

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