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      Jon Mundy
      September 21, 2020
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      Jon Mundy
      September 21, 2020

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      Tom Rolfe
      September 20, 2020

    • Apple’s latest software – update iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS nowApple's latest softwareUpdate iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS now

      Tom Rolfe
      September 18, 2020

    • Meet Apple One – Apple’s money-saving services bundleMeet Apple OneApple's money-saving services bundle

      Joe White
      September 17, 2020

    • Meet Fitness+ – a new Watch-powered exercise programMeet Fitness+A new Watch-powered exercise program

      Joe White
      September 17, 2020

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      Jon Mundy
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      Chatable – a high-tech hearing aid app

      Joe White
      September 23, 2020
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      Chatable – a high-tech hearing aid appChatableA high-tech hearing aid app

      Joe White
      September 23, 2020
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      Photoroom – easily remove photo backgroundsPhotoRoomEasily remove photo backgrounds

      Andy Price
      September 19, 2020

    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [September 18 2020]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Jon Mundy
      September 19, 2020

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      Jon Mundy
      September 11, 2020
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      Sound Waves – experimental motion-controlled audio toySound WavesExperimental motion-controlled audio toy

      Andy Price
      September 11, 2020

    • Quarantine Collaboration – apps to keep you on top of shared workQuarantine CollaborationApps to keep you on top of shared work

      Tom Rolfe
      September 9, 2020
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      Rip Them Off – a game of questionable ethics

      Jon Mundy
      September 24, 2020
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      Rip Them Off – a game of questionable ethicsRip Them OffA game of questionable ethics

      Jon Mundy
      September 24, 2020
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      Penrose – a mysterious, compelling interactive storyPenroseA mysterious, compelling interactive story

      Andy Price
      September 23, 2020
    • 4.0

      Euclidean Skies – a mind-bending puzzle experienceEuclidean SkiesA mind-bending puzzle experience

      Jon Mundy
      September 12, 2020
    • 4.5

      Ord. – Ingeniously sparse narrative adventureOrd.Ingeniously sparse narrative adventure

      Jon Mundy
      September 10, 2020
    • 4.0

      Truberbrook – sci-fi mystery game hits iOSTruberbrookBeautifully designed mystery thriller

      Andy Price
      September 8, 2020
    • 4.5

      Vandals – A familiar but artful turn-based puzzlerVandalsFamiliar but artful turn-based puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      September 6, 2020
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      September 24, 2020
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    • Privacy Changes – everything iOS 14 does to protect usersPrivacy ChangesEverything iOS 14 does to protect users

      Jon Mundy
      September 24, 2020

    • We have lift-off – all the ways to launch an appWe have lift-offAll the ways to launch an app

      Joe White
      September 22, 2020

    • Widget Wonderland – customize your Home screen in iOS 14Widget WonderlandCustomize your Home screen in iOS 14

      Jon Mundy
      September 22, 2020

    • Ditching an old device? How to prepare for resale or donationDitching an old device?How to prepare for resale or donation

      Tom Rolfe
      September 20, 2020

    • Apple Pencil upgrade – Scribble and Handwriting in iPadOS 14Apple Pencil upgradeScribble and Handwriting in iPadOS 14

      Joe White
      September 14, 2020

    • Working on iPad – leave your computer at home with these appsWorking on iPadLeave your computer at home with these apps

      Joe White
      September 13, 2020
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Trips – the travel blog app from Lonely PlanetTripsThe travel blog app from Lonely Planet

Andy Price
May 26, 2020
Apps, Reviews, Travel
Trips hopes to provide a home for casual travelers and bloggers alike Price: Free Version: 1.3.1 Size: 96.5 MB Developer: Lonely Planet...
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4.5

Review: Flighty – travel management for frequent fliersReview: FlightyTravel management for frequent fliers

Joe White
August 17, 2019
Apps, Travel
Get Flighty, and make your next airplane flight a breeze. ...
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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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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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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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Reviews

  • 4.0

    Penrose – a mysterious, compelling interactive storyPenroseA mysterious, compelling interactive story

    Andy Price
    September 23, 2020

  • iPad Buyer’s Guide – which tablet should you choose in 2020?iPad Buyer's GuideWhich tablet should you choose in 2020?

    Craig Grannell
    September 21, 2020
  • 4.5

    Photoroom – easily remove photo backgroundsPhotoRoomEasily remove photo backgrounds

    Andy Price
    September 19, 2020
  • 3.0

    Sound Waves – experimental motion-controlled audio toySound WavesExperimental motion-controlled audio toy

    Andy Price
    September 11, 2020

  • Making memories – the best apps to relive good timesMaking MemoriesThe best apps to relive good times

    Craig Grannell
    September 10, 2020
  • 4.0

    Truberbrook – sci-fi mystery game hits iOSTruberbrookBeautifully designed mystery thriller

    Andy Price
    September 8, 2020
  • 4.0

    Reface – futuristic face masking sillinessRefaceFuturistic face-masking silliness

    Andy Price
    August 29, 2020

  • Get Things Moving – 6 animation and stop-motion appsGet Things Moving6 animation and stop-motion apps

    Craig Grannell
    August 28, 2020
  • 3.5

    PUNCHGOLF – a fist-powered platform gamePUNCHGOLFA fist-powered platform game

    Andy Price
    August 21, 2020
  • 3.5

    Reflex – video weirdness at your fingertipsReflexVideo weirdness at your fingertips

    Andy Price
    August 17, 2020

  • Best Web Apps – great apps, no App Store requiredBest Web AppsGreat apps, no App Store required

    Craig Grannell
    August 10, 2020
  • 3.5

    Knighty Knight – who knew chess could look like this?Knighty KnightWho knew chess could look like this?

    Andy Price
    August 8, 2020
  • 4.0

    Quickart – automatic creative image editingQuickartAutomatic creative image editing

    Andy Price
    August 7, 2020
  • 3.5

    Deadword – word-based apocalypseDeadwordWord-based apocalypse

    Andy Price
    August 3, 2020
  • 4.0

    RTRO – throwback video filters from MomentRTROThrowback video filters from Moment

    Andy Price
    August 2, 2020

  • Replacing the gym – four great apps for home exerciseReplacing the gymFour great apps for home exercise

    Craig Grannell
    July 31, 2020
  • 4.0

    Golf On Mars – side-on golf game that’s out of this worldGolf On MarsSide-on golf game that's out of this world

    Craig Grannell
    July 30, 2020

  • Make your own games – 10 great games with level editorsMake Your Own Games10 great games with level editors

    Craig Grannell
    July 17, 2020
  • 4.0

    Trivia Royale – battle 1000 quizzers for supremacyTrivia RoyaleBattle 1000 quizzers for supremacy

    Andy Price
    July 8, 2020
  • 4.0

    Ancestry – trace your family tree with easeAncestry Trace your family tree with ease

    Andy Price
    July 4, 2020

  • Reviews Retrospective – Craig’s three all-time favoritesReviews RetrospectiveCraig's three all-time favorites

    Craig Grannell
    July 2, 2020
  • 5.0

    Breathwrk – make your breathing work for youBreathwrkMake your breathing work for you

    Andy Price
    June 16, 2020
  • 4.0

    DoubleTake – shoot with two cameras at onceDoubleTakeShoot with two cameras at once

    Craig Grannell
    June 3, 2020
  • 4.5

    Samsara Room – another Rusty Lake mystery gameSamsara RoomAnother Rusty Lake mystery game

    Andy Price
    May 31, 2020
  • 4.0

    Trips – the travel blog app from Lonely PlanetTripsThe travel blog app from Lonely Planet

    Andy Price
    May 26, 2020

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