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

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      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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      Concepts – unleash your note-taking and drawingConcepts Unleash your note-taking and drawing

      Joe White
      July 3, 2019
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      SiNKR 2 - a puzzler that sinks its hooks in

      Jon Mundy
      June 27, 2019
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      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
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      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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      July 15, 2019

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      Tom Rolfe
      July 14, 2019

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      Tom Rolfe
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      Joe White
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Budget travel tips: use apps to plan a cheap vacationBudget travel tipsUse apps to plan a cheap vacation

Joe White
January 18, 2019
Apps, Travel
Forget your travel agent and pick up your iPhone — these apps can help you plan a cheap...
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Best vacation apps: get help with every stage of your tripBest vacation appsGet help with every stage of your trip

Craig Grannell
June 20, 2018
Apps, Entertainment, Features, Maps & Finders, Photo & Video, Productivity, Travel, Utilities, Weather
Have your vacation go without a hitch with these great iOS apps Holidays can be stressful things, whether...
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3.5

Blink – like Tinder, but for placesBlinkLike Tinder, but for places

Andy Price
April 10, 2018
Apps, Reviews, Travel
Blink wants you to approach your travel life like you do your love life – by swiping right....
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Ulyss: let this app pick your next vacationUlyssLet this app pick your next vacation

Tom Rolfe
April 3, 2018
Apps, Travel
Do you find it tough to decide where to go on vacation? The world is a huge place,...
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iTranslate Voice: app now free after big redesigniTranslate VoiceApp now free after big redesign

Tom Rolfe
January 18, 2018
Apps, Productivity, Travel
There are plenty of translation apps on iOS. Google Translate offers a decent free service that you're probably...
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Christmas on iOS: the best travel and weather appsChristmas on iOSThe best travel and weather apps

Craig Grannell
December 12, 2017
Apps, Travel, Weather
Welcome to part three of our festive roundup series – we're halfway through! From now until Christmas, we'll...
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Personal budgeting: apps to help manage your moneyPersonal budgetingApps to help manage your money

Craig Grannell
October 8, 2017
Apps, Features, Finance, Travel
Six great apps for personal budgeting Having just splashed out far too much money on a new iPhone,...
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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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4.0

Trips – the new app from Lonely PlanetTripsThe new app by Lonely Planet

Andy Price
September 5, 2017
Apps, Reviews, Travel
Trips is a new app that hopes to provide a home for casual travelers and bloggers alike Price: Free...
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Points of Interest: best apps for finding local servicesPoints of InterestBest apps for finding local services

Craig Grannell
June 4, 2017
Apps, Travel
Whether you desperately need to find a hospital or just fancy a nice evening out, these are the...
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TripAdvisor redesign adds new features to the all-in-one travel appTripAdvisor redesignNew features for the travel app

Tom Rolfe
June 1, 2017
Apps, Travel
Veteran app makes it easier than ever to plan a trip You've probably used TripAdvisor (free) before to check reviews...
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Vacation planning: the best apps to help you planVacation planningThe best apps to help you plan

Craig Grannell
May 28, 2017
Apps, Entertainment, Features, Maps & Finders, News & Magazines, Travel, Utilities, Weather
Our favourite booking, travel, language, currency and weather apps for making sure your holiday goes without a hitch...
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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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Best car apps: enhance a journey using your deviceBest car appsEnhance a journey using your device

Craig Grannell
November 3, 2016
Apps, Maps & Finders, Music Apps, Travel, Utilities
From navigation aids to eyes-free dashboards, these are the best car apps for iPhone If you’ve a shiny...
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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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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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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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Probably not a great time to go for a hike.

5 great apps to install before going on a camping or hiking tripBest Camping appsWhen you're out in the sticks

Craig Grannell
June 1, 2015
Apps, Features, Health & Fitness, Maps & Finders, Reviews, Travel, Weather
In the past we've written about great apps for finding your way around cities and towns, but what...
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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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    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
  • 4.0

    Jottit – note app for sketching, annotation, organizationJottitFeature-rich notes app

    Andy Price
    December 5, 2018

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