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    • iOS 14 rumors – Apple to loosen grip on default apps?iOS 14 rumorsApple to loosen grip on default apps?

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      February 21, 2020

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      Andy Price
      February 20, 2020

    • Coronavirus impact – Apple to fall short of Q2 earningsCoronavirus impactApple to fall short of Q2 earnings

      Tom Rolfe
      February 18, 2020

    • March 31 Event – iPhone 9 announcement expected soonMarch 31 EventiPhone 9 announcement expected soon

      Tom Rolfe
      February 18, 2020

    • Tracking with Tile – never lose your keys or wallet againTracking with TileNever lose your keys or wallet again

      Tom Rolfe
      February 16, 2020

    • Secure Enclave – Android following Apple’s security leadSecure EnclaveAndroid following Apple's security lead

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      Jon Mundy
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    • 4.5

      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
    • 5.0

      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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      Hands on with Playond – Apple Arcade with a free tier

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

      Jon Mundy
      February 22, 2020
    • 5.0

      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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    • Home Screen tips – how to minimize bad habit distractionsHome Screen tipsHow to minimize bad habit distractions

      Jon Mundy
      February 22, 2020

    • Call Recording – how to record a live audio callCall RecordingHow to record a live audio call

      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

    • DIY security monitor – put an old iPhone or iPad to good useDIY security monitorPut an old iPhone or iPad to good use

      Jon Mundy
      February 15, 2020
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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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4.5

Review: TaoMix 2 – tactile ambient soundscape creatorTaoMix 2Tactile ambient soundscape creator

Tom Rolfe
May 5, 2016
Apps, Utilities
Ever struggle to focus, relax or sleep? This app's got your covered Price: Free (+optional IAP) Version: 2.0.0...
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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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4.0

Review: Firefox for iOS – Mozilla fans finally get an iOS browserFirefox iOSDesktop browser finally goes mobile

Andy Price
November 17, 2015
Apps, Productivity, Reviews, Utilities
Mozilla finally caves and brings Firefox to iOS Price: Free Version: 1.2 Size: 28.8 MB Developer: Mozilla Platform: iPhone and iPad To...
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4.5

Review: Overcast – now the iPhone’s best FREE podcast app

Craig Grannell
November 3, 2015
Apps, Music Apps, Reviews, Utilities
Having gained some new features and lost its price-tag, Overcast is a no-brainer download for podcast fans Price: Free...
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3.8

Review: BlockBear brings a friendly, furry face to ad-blockingReview: BlockBearAd-blocker with a friendly, furry face

Craig Grannell
October 23, 2015
Apps, Reviews, Utilities
But how does BlockBear fare against its high-profile rivals? Price: $0.99/79p Size: 5.0 MB Version: 1.0.1 Developer: TunnelBear,...
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4.5

Review: Scanbot 4 reinvents iPhone scanning – againScanbot ReviewDocument scanning at its best

Craig Grannell
October 16, 2015
Apps, Reviews, Utilities
One of our favorite utilities gets some smart new thinking, which will save you time and energy Price: Free +...
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4.8

Review: Purify – The best content blocker for iOS 9Review: PurifyThe best content blocker for iOS 9

Joe White
October 9, 2015
Apps, Reviews, Utilities
The first slew of iOS 9 content blockers have hit the App Store, and one of the best...
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The best apps available for your new iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s PlusiPhone 6s + 6s PlusThe best apps for the new devices

Craig Grannell
October 5, 2015
Apps, Music Apps, Photo & Video, Productivity, Resource & Knowledge, Reviews, Utilities, Weather
Apple’s new iPhones are the best yet, so give them fantastic apps to run! The only thing that’s...
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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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