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      December 3, 2019

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      Graphite by Becasso – create bespoke photo artGraphite by BecassoCreate bespoke photo art

      Andy Price
      November 26, 2019

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from November 22, 2019Apps of the WeekThree great apps from November 22, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      November 22, 2019
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      Gradient Photo – popular editor with celebrity likeness toolGradient PhotoPopular editor with celebrity likeness tool

      Andy Price
      November 20, 2019
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      Backfire - a punishingly different shooter

      Jon Mundy
      December 3, 2019
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      Backfire – a punishingly different shooterBackfireA punishingly different shooter

      Jon Mundy
      December 3, 2019

    • Apple Arcade vs. GameClub – how they’re changing the face of mobile gamingApple Arcade vs. GameClubChanging the face of mobile gaming

      Craig Grannell
      December 1, 2019
    • 4.5

      Minecraft Earth – the popular sandbox game invades the real worldMinecraft EarthThe popular game invades the real world

      Joe White
      November 24, 2019

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

      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
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      December 2, 2019
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      Tom Rolfe
      December 2, 2019

    • iPhone 11 Cameras – using ultra wide, wide, and telephotoiPhone 11 CamerasUsing ultra wide, wide, and telephoto

      Tom Rolfe
      December 1, 2019

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      Tom Rolfe
      November 28, 2019

    • Guided access – how to lock your device to a single appGuided accessHow to lock your device to a single app

      Jon Mundy
      November 27, 2019

    • NordVPN on sale – privacy protection for the price of a coffeeNordVPN on salePrivacy protection for the price of a coffee

      Tom Rolfe
      November 26, 2019

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      Joe White
      November 24, 2019
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Custom ringtone – make your own tone in GaragebandCustom ringtoneMake your own tone in Garageband

Craig Grannell
October 29, 2019
Music Apps, Tips & Tricks
No more picking up your iPhone when someone else’s rings It’s annoying when someone’s iPhone goes off, and...
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Instruments for all – 10 amazing apps that let anyone make musicInstruments for all10 amazing apps that let anyone make music

Craig Grannell
September 27, 2019
Apps, Features, Music Apps
Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, these music-making apps will hit the right notes Music is hard-wired...
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4.0

MelodyVR – experience concerts in virtual realityMelodyVRExperience concerts in virtual reality

Andy Price
September 26, 2019
Apps, Music Apps, Reviews
App wants to put you center stage with your favorite artists Price: Free (IAP) Version: 2.10.1 Size: 159.2 MB Platform: iPhone /...
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5.0

Fugue Machine – a unique, intoxicating music machineFugue MachineA unique, intoxicating music machine

Craig Grannell
August 17, 2019
Music Apps
A mesmerizing fusion of old and new Price: $10/£10 Version: 1.5.11 Size: 8.5 MB Developer: Alexandernaut Platform: iPhone...
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4.0

Cosm – create your own calming and relaxation musicReview: CosmCreate your own soundscapes

Andy Price
May 26, 2019
Apps, Health & Fitness, Music Apps, Reviews
Create your own calming and relaxation soundscapes Price: $3/£3 Version: 1.0 Size: 21.7 MB Developer: Studio Amplify Platform: iPhone / iPad Cosm The...
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Meditative audio – the 9 most relaxing music appsMeditative audioThe 9 most relaxing music apps

Craig Grannell
April 4, 2019
Apps, Features, Music Apps
Interactive sound toys to chill you out, serenade your ears, and give your thumbs and eyes something to...
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4.0

Bloom: 10 Worlds – more generative ambience from Brian EnoBloom: 10 WorldsBrian Eno's ambient app returns

Andy Price
December 29, 2018
Apps, Music Apps, Reviews
World-famous ambient composer adds to his suite of generative music software Price: $8/£8 Version: 1.0 Size: 75 MB Seller: Opal limited Platform: iPhone...
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4.0

Overcast: popular podcast player gets even betterOvercastPopular podcast player gets even better

Andy Price
November 9, 2018
Apps, Entertainment, Music Apps, Reviews
Popular podcast player gets a new full-point release Price: Free Version: 5.0.3 Size: 13.9 MB Seller: Overcast Radio Platform: iPhone / iPad Get...
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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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4.0

Pacemaker – make music mixes with an AI DJPacemakerEasy AI DJ mixes

Andy Price
September 3, 2018
Apps, Music Apps, Reviews
Pacemaker lets you make dynamic mixtapes Price: Free Version: 2.5.2 Size: 153 MB Seller: Pacemaker Music Platform: iPhone / iPad Get Pacemaker DJ...
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4.5

Review: YouTube Music – solid music streaming with extra perksReview: YouTube MusicSolid music streaming with extra perks

Joe White
July 12, 2018
Apps, Music Apps
This isn't just another music streaming app. For a few dollars extra, YouTube Premium brings you more than...
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YouTube Music: a new way to listen to free musicYouTube MusicA new way to listen to free music

Tom Rolfe
June 26, 2018
Apps, Music Apps
Google has just entirely reworked its YouTube Music app into a player worthy of competing with the likes...
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Castro 3: impressive podcast app is now freeCastro 3Impressive podcast app is now free

Tom Rolfe
May 23, 2018
Music Apps
One of our favorite podcast players, Castro, has just updated to version 3 and is now completely free to...
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4.0

Moodelizer – customizable audio for your videosMoodelizerDynamically soundtrack your videos

Andy Price
April 17, 2018
Apps, Music Apps, Photo & Video, Reviews
A simple app for adding some audio to your videos Price: Free Size: 24.3 MB Version: 2.0.2 Publisher: Moodelizer Platform: iPhone / iPad...
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4.5

Mubert – AI-driven music for work and playMubertAI-driven music for work and play

Andy Price
March 23, 2018
Apps, Music Apps, Reviews
Minimalist and seamless unique music player Price: Free Version: 2.0.5 Size: 2.2 MB Developer: Mubert Inc. Platform: iPhone / iPad Get Mubert Mubert...
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Music streaming: why you should start, and which service to useMusic streamingWhy you should start, and which service to use

Craig Grannell
March 14, 2018
Features, Music Apps
Don’t know your Apple Music from your Spotify? Then check out our guide to music streaming To many...
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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: Bandimal – get your animal groove on with this superb sound toyBandimalA superb animal sound toy

Craig Grannell
December 17, 2017
Apps, Music Apps
Price: $3.99/£3.99 Version: 1.0.0 Size: 202 MB Developer: YATATOY Platform: iPhone and iPad Get Bandimal One of the...
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4.0

Review: SoundForest – Accessible music making toySoundForestAccessible music making toy

Jon Mundy
November 8, 2017
Apps, Music Apps
Developer: Justin Alexander Price: Free to try ($1.99/£1.99 for the full version) Size: 92.5MB Version: 1.1 Platform: iPhone...
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4.5

Review: Auxy Studio 4 – slick, easy to use music makerAuxy Studio 4Slick, easy to use music maker

Andy Price
October 18, 2017
Apps, Music Apps
The update train continues to rumble forwards with this solid beat maker Price: Free Version: 4.0 Size: 48.2 MB Developer: Auxy Platform: iPhone...
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  • 4.0

    Graphite by Becasso – create bespoke photo artGraphite by BecassoCreate bespoke photo art

    Andy Price
    November 26, 2019
  • 3.0

    Gradient Photo – popular editor with celebrity likeness toolGradient PhotoPopular editor with celebrity likeness tool

    Andy Price
    November 20, 2019
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    Ghost Detector – spirit hunting Halloween sillinessGhost DetectorSpirit hunting Halloween silliness

    Andy Price
    October 28, 2019

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    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

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    Craig Grannell
    May 8, 2019

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