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      Tom Rolfe
      November 27, 2020
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    • Black Friday Deals: the best sales and discounts this weekendBlack Friday DealsThe best sales and discounts this weekend

      Tom Rolfe
      November 27, 2020

    • Redesign o’clock: Apple Watch makeover expected in 2021Redesign o'clockApple Watch makeover expected in 2021

      Joe White
      November 26, 2020

    • Black Friday – Apple announces $150 gift card giveawayBlack FridayApple announces $150 gift card giveaway

      Jon Mundy
      November 23, 2020

    • News bites – the stories you may have missedNews bitesThe stories you may have missed

      Jon Mundy
      November 20, 2020

    • iPhone 12 camera – Apple shares ‘Everyday Experiments’iPhone 12 cameraApple shares 'Everyday Experiments'

      Jon Mundy
      November 16, 2020

    • Expect a mini-LED iPad and AirPods 3 in the first half of 2021Mini-LED iPad and AirPods 3Expect new devices in 2021

      Joe White
      November 14, 2020
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    • iPhone Photo School – massive Black Friday sale now live

      Tom Rolfe
      November 27, 2020
      Photo & Video, Tips & Tricks
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    • 4.0

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

      Andy Price
      November 29, 2020

    • iPhone Photo School – massive Black Friday sale now liveiPhone Photo School90% off the online course this weekend

      Tom Rolfe
      November 27, 2020

    • App Store discounts: the best Black Friday price dropsApp Store discountsThe best Black Friday price drops!

      Jon Mundy
      November 27, 2020
    • 4.0

      OVLA – blend images and text into your photosOVLABlend images and text into your photos

      Andy Price
      November 26, 2020
    • 4.5

      LightX – powerful all-in-one photo editorLightXPowerful all-in-one photo editor

      Andy Price
      November 25, 2020
    • 4.0

      Mapstr – track your fave places and plansMapstrTrack your fave places and plans

      Andy Price
      November 22, 2020
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    • 5.0

      FRAMED 2 – noir puzzler returns with slick sequel

      Andy Price
      November 28, 2020
      Games, Puzzle, Reviews
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    • 5.0

      FRAMED 2 – noir puzzler returns with slick sequelFRAMED 2Noir puzzler returns with slick sequel

      Andy Price
      November 28, 2020
    • 4.5

      Tomb Toad – Tactile maze-spinning puzzlerTomb ToadTactile maze-spinning puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      November 25, 2020
    • 4.0

      Old Man’s Journey – well-paced and moving adventure gameOld Man's JourneyMoving, well-paced adventure

      Andy Price
      November 21, 2020

    • Child’s Play – educational apps and games for kidsChild's PlayEducational apps and games for kids

      Craig Grannell
      November 19, 2020

    • Toddler Toys – educational apps and games for little onesToddler ToysEducational apps and games for little ones

      Tom Rolfe
      November 19, 2020
    • 4.5

      Queen Rules – a beautiful royal puzzlerReview: Queen RulesA great puzzler

      Andy Price
      November 14, 2020
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    • Two-factor authentication – how to safeguard your device and data

      Tom Rolfe
      November 29, 2020
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    • Two-factor authentication – how to safeguard your device and dataTwo-factor authenticationHow to safeguard your device and data

      Tom Rolfe
      November 29, 2020

    • iPhone Photo School – massive Black Friday sale now liveiPhone Photo School90% off the online course this weekend

      Tom Rolfe
      November 27, 2020

    • Ask an expert: How do I find a ‘missing’ app?Ask an ExpertHow do I find a 'missing' app?

      Craig Grannell
      November 24, 2020

    • GIF Maker – How to make your own GIFsGIF MakerHow to make your own GIFs

      Joe White
      November 24, 2020

    • Amazon privacy – how to clear your browsing historyAmazon privacyHow to clear your browsing history

      Tom Rolfe
      November 22, 2020

    • Headphone Accommodations – fine-tune your audio to your earsHeadphone AccommodationsFine-tune your audio to your ears

      Joe White
      November 20, 2020
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Rave – watch stuff with friends (or strangers)RaveWatch stuff with friends

Andy Price
April 9, 2020
Apps, Entertainment, Reviews, Social Networking
This app lets you watch stuff simultaneously with others Price: Free Version: 4.6.1 Size: 161 MB Platform: iPhone/iPad Developer: Rave Media Rave...
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WhatsApp 101: a beginner’s guide to the messaging appWhatsApp 101A beginner's guide to the messaging app

Tom Rolfe
January 4, 2020
Apps, Social Networking, Tips & Tricks
WhatsApp is a popular internet messaging service used around the world as an alternative to text messages, phone...
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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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4.5

Review: Threema – Highly secure messagingThreemaHighly secure messaging

Jon Mundy
June 23, 2019
Apps, Social Networking
Developer: Threema GmbH Price: $3/£3 Size: 75.5MB Version: 4.1.1 Platform: iPhone & iPad Threema With the explosion of...
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3.5

Ditty – turn any message into a songDittyTurn any message into a song

Andy Price
January 16, 2018
Apps, Photo & Video, Reviews, Social Networking
When a text message is simply too boring Price: Free Version: 2.9.18 Size: 123 MB Developer: Music Mastermind Inc Platform: iPhone and iPad...
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Facebook 360 Photos – app can now capture immersive imagesFacebook 360 PhotosApp can now capture immersive images

Tom Rolfe
August 25, 2017
News, Social Networking
Facebook has updated its app with a cool new feature – users can now capture and share immersive...
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4.5

Review: Sorted – master your day with this smart schedulerReview: SortedMaster your day with this smart scheduler

Tom Rolfe
August 6, 2017
Apps, Photo & Video, Social Networking
You'll love this app -- particularly if you're an iMessage sticker fan! ...
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4.5

Review: Sticky AI – create social selfie stickers super fastReview: Sticker AICreate social selfie stickers super fast

Joe White
August 2, 2017
Apps, Photo & Video, Social Networking
You'll love this app -- particularly if you're an iMessage sticker fan! ...
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Blogging roundup: the best apps for writing on iOSBlogging appsThe best apps for writing on iOS

Craig Grannell
July 1, 2017
Apps, Photo & Video, Productivity, Social Networking
Fancy yourself as a writer? Blogging’s the way to start, and these are the apps you need on...
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3.8

Leaf for Twitter – can design-focused Twitter client best the official app, or best-in-class Tweetbot?Leaf for TwitterNew social network client is all about design

Andy Price
November 3, 2016
Apps, Reviews, Social Networking
Leaf attempts to take Twitter's iOS design to a new level Price: $4.99 / £3.99 Version: 1.0.1 Size: 15.5 MB Platform: iPhone...
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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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10 of the best Apple Watch apps that are also great on your iPhone10 Best Watch AppsThat are also great on iPhone

Craig Grannell
December 17, 2015
Action & Adventure, Apps, Games, Maps & Finders, Productivity, Reviews, Social Networking, Travel, Utilities, Weather
Make the most of your Apple wearable with our selection of apps that are top-notch on an iPhone...
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4.3

Review: Tweetbot 4 – still the iPhone (and iPad’s) best Twitter clientTweetbot 4 ReviewIs it still iOS' best Twitter client?

Craig Grannell
October 14, 2015
Apps, Reviews, Social Networking
The bot is back, showing Twitter how things should be done on your iPhone Price: $9.99/£7.99 ($4.99 /...
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6 of the best iPhone apps for blogging and public journalingBlogging & JournalingSix of the best tools for the job

Craig Grannell
August 14, 2015
Apps, Features, Productivity, Reviews, Social Networking
Our pick of the best apps for publishing your thoughts on the web Your iPhone is a great...
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2.8

Review: Flyte 2 is a free designer Twitter clientFlyte 2 reviewBrand new free Twitter client arrives

Craig Grannell
July 14, 2015
Apps, Reviews, Social Networking
It’s free, there are no adverts, and every feature is available from the start, so what is the...
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Five great iPhone journaling apps for recording your life

Craig Grannell
February 4, 2015
Apps, Lifestyle, Photo & Video, Social Networking, Utilities
The notion of journaling might seem quaint and antiquated, but it’s making something of a comeback. Perhaps this...
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Five essential iOS 8 app sharing extensions for your iPhone and iOS 8App sharing extensions5 of the best for iOS 8

Craig Grannell
October 8, 2014
Apps, News & Magazines, Productivity, Reviews, Social Networking, Utilities
Apple introduced a range of features in iOS 8 that significantly changes how you can work and share...
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Go social: The guide to social networking apps for your iPhoneSocial appsGuide to social networking apps

Craig Grannell
June 18, 2014
Features, Social Networking
If the network of social networks is itself confusing, read our guide to social networking app to learn...
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4.0Overall Score

Tweetbot 3 Review: Best Twitter Client on the PlatformTweetbot 3Reviewed: multitask on Twitter

Craig Grannell
May 13, 2014
Apps, Reviews, Social Networking
When iOS 7 appeared, we did wonder what would happen to Tapbots, whose apps are built around the...
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Reviews

  • 4.0

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

    Andy Price
    November 29, 2020
  • 5.0

    FRAMED 2 – noir puzzler returns with slick sequelFRAMED 2Noir puzzler returns with slick sequel

    Andy Price
    November 28, 2020
  • 4.0

    OVLA – blend images and text into your photosOVLABlend images and text into your photos

    Andy Price
    November 26, 2020
  • 4.5

    LightX – powerful all-in-one photo editorLightXPowerful all-in-one photo editor

    Andy Price
    November 25, 2020
  • 4.5

    Tomb Toad – Tactile maze-spinning puzzlerTomb ToadTactile maze-spinning puzzler

    Jon Mundy
    November 25, 2020
  • 4.0

    Old Man’s Journey – well-paced and moving adventure gameOld Man's JourneyMoving, well-paced adventure

    Andy Price
    November 21, 2020

  • Child’s Play – educational apps and games for kidsChild's PlayEducational apps and games for kids

    Craig Grannell
    November 19, 2020

  • Toddler Toys – educational apps and games for little onesToddler ToysEducational apps and games for little ones

    Tom Rolfe
    November 19, 2020
  • 4.5

    Jonathan Yeo Studio – a magical glimpse into an artist’s studioJonathan Yeo StudioA magical glimpse into an artist's studio

    Andy Price
    November 18, 2020
  • 4.5

    Werble – add some moving flourishes to your photosWerbleAdd some moving flourishes to your photos

    Andy Price
    November 15, 2020
  • 4.5

    Queen Rules – a beautiful royal puzzlerReview: Queen RulesA great puzzler

    Andy Price
    November 14, 2020
  • 4.0

    Evergrow – enchanting space-based gravity gameEvergrowEnchanting space-based gravity game

    Andy Price
    November 9, 2020
  • 4.5

    Castro – how does the podcast player hold up?CastroHow does the podcast player hold up?

    Andy Price
    November 6, 2020
  • 4.0

    Replika – train up an artificial friendReplikaTrain up an artificial friend

    Andy Price
    November 6, 2020

  • Dark Sky alternatives – 4 great weather apps to considerDark Sky alternatives4 great weather apps to consider

    Craig Grannell
    November 3, 2020
  • 4.2

    Splitter Critters – like Lemmings meets Fruit NinjaSplitter CrittersLike Lemmings meets Fruit Ninja

    Andy Price
    November 1, 2020
  • 3.0

    Slideshow Creator – add some jazz to your photo collectionsReview: Slideshow CreatorJazz up your photos

    Andy Price
    October 28, 2020
  • 4.5

    Recrop – a second chance to frame your photosRecropA second chance to frame your photos

    Andy Price
    October 25, 2020
  • 4.7

    Milkmaid of the Milky Way – weird and wonderful sci-fi adventureMilkmaid of the Milky WayWeird and wonderful sci-fi adventure

    Andy Price
    October 24, 2020
  • 5.0

    Universe in a Nutshell – fascinating adventures in sizeUniverse in a NutshellAdventures in size

    Andy Price
    October 21, 2020

  • Game on – 10 great games to celebrate Apple Arcade’s first yearGame on10 great games to celebrate Apple Arcade’s first year

    Craig Grannell
    October 20, 2020
  • 4.5

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

    Andy Price
    October 18, 2020
  • 5.0

    Review: Reigns – guide your kingdom to prosperity, or die!ReignsGuide your kingdom to prosperity

    Andy Price
    October 17, 2020
  • 4.5

    Kitche – app aims to get rid of food wasteReview: KitcheReduce your food waste

    Andy Price
    October 14, 2020
  • 4.0

    OLO Loco – multiplayer shuffleboard funOLO Loco Multiplayer shuffleboard fun

    Andy Price
    October 8, 2020

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