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      Brainsparker Creativity Cards – inspiration to fight creative blockBrainsparker Creativity CardsInspiration to fight creative block

      Joe White
      April 9, 2021
    • iOS skills series: Getting started with writingiOS Skills SeriesGetting started with writing

      Craig Grannell
      April 6, 2021
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      Tom Rolfe
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      April 1, 2021
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      Hypernotes by Zenkit – giving notes the mind map treatmentHypernotes by ZenkitGiving notes the mind map treatment

      Jon Mundy
      April 1, 2021
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      Wordsmyth – a beautiful daily word gameWordsmythA beautiful daily word game

      Joe White
      March 29, 2021
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      Blask 2 – smart light-bouncing puzzlerBlask 2Smart light-bouncing puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      March 17, 2021
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      Love and Hate 2 – a platform puzzler that’s hard to put downLove and Hate 2A platform puzzler that's hard to put down

      Joe White
      March 15, 2021
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      The Captain is Dead – Star Trek-inspired digital board gameThe Captain is DeadStar Trek-inspired digital board game

      Jon Mundy
      March 3, 2021
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      Knightin’+ – Action–RPG with Zelda vibesKnightin'+Action-RPG with Zelda vibes

      Jon Mundy
      February 24, 2021
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Dropbox for iOS updates, adds iMessage app extension and easy PDF signingMajor Dropbox updateiOS 10 compatibility added

Andy Price
October 12, 2016
Apps, Business, News, Productivity, Utilities
Leading cloud storage provider Dropbox has released a major update to its iOS app with some key new features,...
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Review: Google Allo – another chat app, another virtual assistantGoogle AlloAnother chat app, another virtual assistant

Tom Rolfe
October 11, 2016
Apps, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Utilities
Google throws its hat into the instant messaging ring with an interesting new chat app Price: Free Version: 1.3 Size: 81.6 MB Developer: Google,...
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4.0

Review: Alto 2.0 – a smart, organized mail client for iOSAlto 2.0Smart, organized mail client

Tom Rolfe
September 30, 2016
Apps, Reviews, Utilities
A time-saving email app that automatically brings important mail to the fore Price: Free Version: 2.0.1 Size: 101 MB Platform: iPhone/iPad Developer: AOL Inc....
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2.0

Review: Momento – iMessages only app lets you quickly share GIFs of your Live Photos or videosMomentoMessage extension is early addition to App Drawer

Andy Price
September 28, 2016
Apps, Reviews, Utilities
It's one of the few paid-for apps currently in the new Messages App Store. But is it worth it?...
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3.8

Review: Sprightly – Microsoft makes do-it-yourself graphic design easier than everReview: SprightlyMaking DIY graphic design easier than ever

Joe White
August 23, 2016
Apps, Utilities
Got some documents to design? Consider taking Sprightly, a new app from Microsoft Garage, for a spin. ...
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4.0

Review: Moji Maker – design your own custom emojisMoji MakerDesign your own custom emojis

Tom Rolfe
August 18, 2016
Apps, Entertainment, Utilities
Mix and match emoji components to express virtually anything Price: $0.99 / £0.79 Version: 1.3 Size: 62.2 MB Platform: iPhone & iPad Developer: AppMoji...
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4.0

Review: Simpliday – An all-in-one calendar for your iPhoneSimplidayAn all-in-one calendar for your iPhone

Joe White
August 10, 2016
Apps, Reviews, Utilities
Looking for something more robust than the iOS Calendar app? Consider taking Simpliday for a spin. ...
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4.2

Review: BusyCal – a powerful, customizable new Calendar appBusyCalPowerful, customizable Calendar app

Tom Rolfe
July 15, 2016
Apps, Utilities
BusyCal has long been a popular calendar app for Mac, but how does the new iOS version hold...
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Best alarm clock apps: there’s more than one way to be woken upBest alarm clock apps There's more than one way to be woken up

Craig Grannell
June 29, 2016
Apps, Utilities
If you have trouble waking up in the morning, install one of these iPhone alarms. (Or all of...
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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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3.2

Review: A Weather Way – cute visual weather forecastsA Weather WayCute visual weather forecasts

Tom Rolfe
April 20, 2016
Apps, Reviews, Utilities, Weather
This uniquely visual weather app stands out from its contemporaries like a ray of light – but is...
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2.5

Review: Yeti – capture everything with this quick note-taking appReview: YetiCapture everything with this quick note-taking app

Tom Rolfe
April 19, 2016
Apps, Productivity, Utilities
Yeti is one of a long line of note apps on iOS – so what sets it apart...
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3.8

Review: Kiwake Alarm Clock – waking up made easy?Review: KiwakeWaking up made easy?

Tom Rolfe
April 17, 2016
Apps, Utilities
Kiwake is an app designed to make early birds out of even the laziest of us – but...
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4.5

Review: Viki – A Nice Reader for WikipediaVikiUser-friendly and feature-rich Wikipedia reader

Andy Price
April 5, 2016
Apps, Education, Maps & Finders, Utilities
Viki provides a fresher, softer, and more useful approach to viewing Wikipedia content Price: $1.99 / £1.49 Version:...
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4.5

Review: Contacts Pad – Your favorite contacts are just a tap awayContacts PadYour favorite contacts are just a tap away

Joe White
February 1, 2016
Apps, Reviews, Utilities
Contacts Pad is a smart piece of software that makes it easier than ever to get in touch...
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4.3

Review: Jerrycan – A next-generation fuel tracker for iPhoneReview: JerrycanA next-generation fuel tracker for iPhone

Joe White
January 13, 2016
Apps, Reviews, Utilities
This new application promises to save iPhone owners cash at the gas station. But there's a big flaw...
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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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4.5

Review: Reeder 3 – one of the best news readers on iOSReeder 3Review: one of the best news readers

Tom Rolfe
December 7, 2015
Apps, Entertainment, Reviews, Utilities
The veteran app has undergone a big update, solidifying its place amongst the best iOS news readers Price: $4.99 /...
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4.8

Review: Assembly – a graphic design app for the rest of usReview: AssemblyA graphic design app for the rest of us

Joe White
November 24, 2015
Apps, Reviews, Utilities
Assembly for iOS is a smart, easy to use graphic design app that should be installed on your...
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Group test: the best iPhone document scannerScanning appsThe best on the App Store

Craig Grannell
November 19, 2015
Apps, Business, Reviews, Utilities
We’re old enough to remember when scanners were huge, lumbering beasts — clunky beige contraptions with massive SCSI...
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    Craig Grannell
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    SongKit – an impressive digital songbook for musiciansSongKitFeature-rich digital song book

    Andy Price
    March 25, 2021
  • Home cooking: six must-have apps for foodiesHome CookingSix must-have apps for foodies

    Craig Grannell
    March 18, 2021
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    Avatarify – animate any face with AIAvatarifyAnimate any face with AI

    Andy Price
    March 11, 2021
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    CARROT Weather 5 – forecasts, snark and customizationCARROT Weather 5Forecasts, snark, and customization

    Craig Grannell
    March 8, 2021
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    March 3, 2021
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    Craig Grannell
    March 3, 2021
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    Mission to Mars AR – virtually explore the red planetMission to Mars ARVirtually explore the red planet

    Andy Price
    February 27, 2021
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    Queen Rules – a beautiful royal puzzlerReview: Queen RulesA great puzzler

    Andy Price
    February 21, 2021
  • WhatsApp and alternatives – what’s the best messaging app in 2021?WhatsApp and alternativesWhat's the best messaging app?

    Craig Grannell
    February 17, 2021
  • 4.0

    AntiType – opposites attract in this word puzzlerAntiTypeOpposites attract in this word puzzler

    Tom Rolfe
    February 15, 2021
  • 3.0

    Oolong – straightforward budgeting appReview: OolongSimple budgeting app

    Andy Price
    February 12, 2021
  • 4.5

    Wallace & Gromit: Big Fix Up – Aardman’s new AR adventureWallace & Gromit: Big Fix UpAardman's new AR adventure

    Andy Price
    February 4, 2021
  • Augmented Education – 9 great AR apps for learningAugmented Education9 great AR apps for learning

    Craig Grannell
    January 20, 2021
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    C.ARP – discover the joy of omnichord musicC.ARPDiscover the joy of omnichord music

    Andy Price
    January 14, 2021
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    Overcast – still one of the best podcast playersOvercastStill one of the best podcast players

    Andy Price
    January 12, 2021
  • 3.5

    Micro Breaker – energetic pinball-style arcade gameMicro BreakerEnergetic pinball-style arcade game

    Andy Price
    January 6, 2021
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    Oddmar – beautifully designed adventure platformerOddmarBeautifully designed adventure-platformer

    Andy Price
    January 2, 2021
  • Best of the rest 2020: 6 games you have to playBest of the rest 20206 games you have to play

    Craig Grannell
    December 31, 2020
  • Best of the rest 2020: 6 apps you can’t afford to missBest of the rest 20206 apps you can't afford to miss

    Craig Grannell
    December 30, 2020
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    Motionleap – animate your still photosMotionleapAnimate your still photos

    Andy Price
    December 29, 2020
  • 4.0

    Hidden Folks – the Where’s Waldo of the app worldHidden FolksThe Where's Waldo of the app world

    Tom Rolfe
    December 27, 2020
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    Florence – app-based storytelling at its bestFlorencePhenomenal mobile-based storytelling

    Andy Price
    December 22, 2020
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    Procession to Calvary – a Renaissance point-and-click adventureProcession to CalvaryA Renaissance point-and-click adventure

    Andy Price
    December 21, 2020
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    Tom Rolfe
    December 21, 2020

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