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      Andy Price
      February 20, 2020

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      Tom Rolfe
      February 18, 2020

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      Tom Rolfe
      February 18, 2020

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      Tom Rolfe
      February 16, 2020

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      Tom Rolfe
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      Jon Mundy
      February 21, 2020
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      Jon Mundy
      February 21, 2020
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      Newton Mail – the best email app for iOS?Newton MailThe best email app for iOS?

      Tom Rolfe
      February 19, 2020
    • 4.5

      Jumbo: Privacy + Security – a comprehensive security health-checkJumbo: Privacy + SecurityA comprehensive security health-check

      Joe White
      February 17, 2020

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from February 14, 2020Apps of the WeekThree great apps from Feb 14, 2020

      Jon Mundy
      February 14, 2020

    • Valentine’s Day: four great apps for stay-at-home romanceValentine's DayFour great apps for stay-at-home romance

      Tom Rolfe
      February 14, 2020
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      Hands on with Playond – Apple Arcade with a free tierHands on with PlayondApple Arcade with a free tier

      Jon Mundy
      February 13, 2020
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      SpellTower+ – a scrubbed up App Store classic

      Jon Mundy
      February 22, 2020
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      Hands on with Playond – Apple Arcade with a free tierHands on with PlayondApple Arcade with a free tier

      Jon Mundy
      February 13, 2020
    • 5.0

      Maze Machina – another inspired Arnold Rauers puzzlerMaze MachinaAnother inspired Arnold Rauers puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      February 10, 2020
    • 3.5

      Gladiabots – build your own AI robot warriorsGladiabotsBuild your own AI robot warriors

      Jon Mundy
      January 28, 2020

    • 10 beautiful games – titles that prove games can be art10 beautiful gamesTitles that prove games can be art

      Tom Rolfe
      January 26, 2020
    • 3.5

      Two Spies – hyperlocal turn-based tacticsTwo SpiesHyperlocal turn-based tactics

      Jon Mundy
      January 22, 2020
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      February 20, 2020
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      Jon Mundy
      February 22, 2020

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      Andy Price
      February 20, 2020

    • ML Enhance – auto-tune your photos with PixelmatorML EnhanceAuto-tune your photos with Pixelmator

      Joe White
      February 20, 2020

    • Bursts and QuickTake – master iPhone 11’s new Camera tricksBursts and QuickTakeMaster iPhone 11's new Camera tricks

      Craig Grannell
      February 19, 2020

    • Pages 101 – Apple’s pint-sized word processorPages 101Apple's pint-sized word processor

      Joe White
      February 16, 2020

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      Jon Mundy
      February 15, 2020
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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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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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5.0

HomeRun – fire off HomeKit scenes from your wristHomeRun Fire off HomeKit scenes from your wrist

Joe White
March 31, 2018
Apps, Utilities
HomeRun takes the pain out of controlling HomeKit devices on watchOS. ...
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AnyTrans file manager: easily move photos and documents between devicesAnyTrans file managerEasily move photos and documents between devices

Tom Rolfe
February 28, 2018
Apps, Utilities
AnyTrans provides a classic file management service for your Apple devices iPhone and iPad have steadily grown into...
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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

DuckDuckGo – privacy focused internet browserDuckDuckGoPrivacy-focused internet browser

Andy Price
February 8, 2018
Apps, Reviews, Utilities
Privacy-focused browser continues to look out for internet users Price: Free Version: 7.0.4 Size: 30.6 MB Platform: iPhone & iPad Developer: DuckDuckGo Get...
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Screenshot Stitching: Apple promotes slick app with how-toScreenshot StitchingApple promotes slick app with how-to

Tom Rolfe
January 29, 2018
Apps, Utilities
Apple's in-house tastemakers have highlighted a useful app called Tailor in the App Store, and having given it a try...
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Privacy PSA: DuckDuckGo now protects you while browsingPrivacy PSADuckDuckGo now protects you while browsing

Tom Rolfe
January 24, 2018
Apps, Utilities
We've long recommended DuckDuckGo as the best search engine for anyone who values privacy, but the company has...
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Price Drop: Focus – Productivity Timer goes freePrice DropFocus – Productivity Timer goes free

Tom Rolfe
November 9, 2017
Apps, Productivity, Utilities
Focus – Productivity Timer – was $8/£8, now FREE Focus is a great productivity utility that's been around...
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Grammarly Keyboard: quick checker for everything you writeGrammarly KeyboardQuick checker for everything you write

Tom Rolfe
November 7, 2017
Apps, Productivity, Utilities
Grammarly has long been a popular add-on for computers, providing a digital proofreading service that can instantly improve...
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Price Drop: TapMeasure is currently freePrice DropTapMeasure is currently free

Tom Rolfe
November 1, 2017
Apps, AR Apps, Utilities
TapMeasure – was $2/£2, now FREE It's not been long since iOS 11 was released back in September,...
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Price Drop: RoomScan Pro is currently freePrice dropRoomScan Pro is currently free

Tom Rolfe
October 24, 2017
Apps, Productivity, Utilities
RoomScan Pro – was $4.99/£4.99, then $0.99/£0.99, now FREE If you’re serious about redesigning a room, or even just...
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Naked truth: new app detects and protects intimate photosNaked truthNew app detects and protects intimate photos

Tom Rolfe
October 19, 2017
Apps, Utilities
With the launch of iOS 11, Apple quietly debuted a new behind-the-scenes technology called CoreML. This is a...
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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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Unobstruct: improve the reading experience in SafariUnobstructImprove the reading experience in Safari

Tom Rolfe
August 14, 2017
Apps, Utilities
Unobstruct – $0.99/£0.99 A new app offers the chance to automatically strip out some of the annoying toolbars that...
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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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Price Drop: iDisplay turns your device into a secondary computer screenPrice drop: iDisplayTurn your device into a secondary computer screen

Tom Rolfe
July 18, 2017
Apps, Productivity, Utilities
iDisplay – was $19.99/£19.99, now FREE iDisplay connects your iPhone or iPad to a Mac or Windows computer to use...
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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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Big update as email app Alto adds calendar and Alexa supportAlto 3.0Big update for the email app

Tom Rolfe
May 26, 2017
Apps, Utilities
The impressive email app just got even better We reviewed Alto version 2.0 last year and were broadly...
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Best passive apps: useful even when your device is dockedBest passive appsUseful even when your device is docked

Craig Grannell
May 21, 2017
Apps, Education, Entertainment, Features, Health & Fitness, Music Apps, Productivity, Utilities, Weather
Make your iPhone useful when it’d otherwise be sitting in front of you doing nothing You might think...
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  • 3.5

    Unibox – a Messages-like approach to emailUniboxA Messages-like approach to email

    Andy Price
    February 12, 2020

  • 10 beautiful games – titles that prove games can be art10 beautiful gamesTitles that prove games can be art

    Tom Rolfe
    January 26, 2020
  • 4.0

    Simulacra 2 – solve a mystery on a found phoneSimulacra 2Solve a mystery on a found phone

    Andy Price
    January 13, 2020
  • 5.0

    Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

    Andy Price
    January 4, 2020
  • 4.0

    Freedom – block distracting content on your deviceFreedomBlock distracting content on your device

    Andy Price
    December 27, 2019
  • 4.0

    A Case of Distrust – detective noir puzzlerA Case of DistrustDetective noir puzzler

    Andy Price
    December 15, 2019
  • 4.5

    EōN by Jean-Michel Jarre – endless, never-the-same musicEōN by Jean-Michel JarreEndless never-the-same music

    Craig Grannell
    December 7, 2019
  • 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
  • 2.5

    Ghost Detector – spirit hunting Halloween sillinessGhost DetectorSpirit hunting Halloween silliness

    Andy Price
    October 28, 2019

  • 7th-gen iPad review – 14 days with Apple’s latest tablet7th-gen iPad review14 days with Apple's latest tablet

    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
  • 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
  • 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

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