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    • Best of Apple Arcade – Tom's top three titles to try

      Tom Rolfe
      October 17, 2019
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    • iOS 13.1.3 update – even more bug fixes incomingiOS 13.1.3 updateEven more bug fixes incoming

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      October 16, 2019

    • iPhone SE 2 – new handset expected to cost just $399iPhone SE 2New handset expected to cost just $399

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    • iPhone 11 display – reports say it scratches too easilyiPhone 11 displayReports say it scratches too easily

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    • macOS Catalina – latest version of macOS now availablemacOS CatalinaLatest version of macOS now available

      Tom Rolfe
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    • iPhone 11 demand – Apple increases productioniPhone 11 demandApple increases production

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      Andy Price
      October 14, 2019
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    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from October 18, 2019Apps of the WeekThree favorites from October 18, 2019

      Tom Rolfe
      October 18, 2019
    • 4.5

      gowithYamo – embrace your inner art-lovergowithYamoEmbrace your inner art-lover

      Andy Price
      October 14, 2019

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from October 11, 2019Apps of the WeekThree favorites from October 11, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      October 11, 2019
    • 4.0

      DSLR Camera – a generous pro camera appDSLR CameraA generous pro camera app

      Jon Mundy
      October 8, 2019
    • 4.5

      LifeWheel – gain fulfilment in all areas of your lifeLifeWheelGain fulfilment in all areas of your life

      Joe White
      October 6, 2019

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from October 4, 2019Apps of the WeekThree favorites from October 4, 2019

      Tom Rolfe
      October 4, 2019
  • GamesBest of Apple Arcade15 games to try in your free month
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    • 4.0

      Mario Kart Tour – the frenetic kart racer goes mobile

      Tom Rolfe
      October 5, 2019
      Car & Racing, Games
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    • Best of Apple Arcade – 15 games to try in your free monthBest of Apple Arcade15 games to try in your free month

      Tom Rolfe
      October 16, 2019
    • 4.0

      Mario Kart Tour – the frenetic kart racer goes mobileMario Kart TourThe frenetic kart racer goes mobile

      Tom Rolfe
      October 5, 2019
    • 3.0

      Adventure Pinball – another pinball wizard?Adventure PinballAnother pinball wizard?

      Jon Mundy
      September 30, 2019
    • 5.0

      Frogger in Toy Town – a classic title revamped for a modern platformFrogger in Toy TownA classic title revamped for a modern platform

      Joe White
      September 23, 2019
    • 4.5

      Witcheye – an inspired 2D platformerWitcheyeAn inspired 2D platformer

      Jon Mundy
      September 9, 2019

    • Price drops: three great games currently on salePrice dropsThree great games currently on sale

      Tom Rolfe
      August 29, 2019
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      Jon Mundy
      October 19, 2019
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      Tom Rolfe
      October 21, 2019

    • Clipboard management – better copy and paste tools with ‘Copied’Clipboard managementBetter copy and paste tools with 'Copied'

      Joe White
      October 20, 2019

    • Google search history – how to view and delete your dataGoogle search historyHow to view and delete your data

      Tom Rolfe
      October 20, 2019

    • Rock the house – how to DJ with an iPhone or iPadRock the houseHow to DJ with an iPhone or iPad

      Jon Mundy
      October 19, 2019

    • Amend the dictionary – put an end to incorrect autocorrectsAmend the dictionaryPut an end to incorrect autocorrects

      Tom Rolfe
      October 17, 2019

    • AR Quick Look – this lesser-known feature puts AR everywhereAR Quick LookThis lesser-known feature puts AR everywhere

      Jon Mundy
      October 16, 2019
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Best of Apple Arcade – 15 games to try in your free monthBest of Apple Arcade15 games to try in your free month

Tom Rolfe
October 16, 2019
Features, Games
For anyone even remotely interested in gaming, Apple Arcade makes a pretty appealing value proposition. Nearly 100 new...
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Instruments for all – 10 amazing apps that let anyone make musicInstruments for all10 amazing apps that let anyone make music

Craig Grannell
September 27, 2019
Apps, Features, Music Apps
Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, these music-making apps will hit the right notes Music is hard-wired...
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Digital mental health tips – don’t let devices take over your lifeDigital mental health tipsDon't let devices take over your life

Craig Grannell
September 27, 2019
Apps, Education, Entertainment, Features, Health & Fitness, Lifestyle, News & Magazines, Productivity, Social Networking
Don’t let your devices take over your life and lead you to dark places The cornerstone of the...
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Essential Apps 2019: 21 must-haves for your Home screenEssential Apps 201921 must-haves for your Home screen

Craig Grannell
September 27, 2019
Apps, Features
The first apps to get for your iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, or iPhone 11 Pro Max You’ve...
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Vacation photos – apps to make the most of your snapsVacation PhotosApps to make the most of your snaps

Craig Grannell
September 26, 2019
Features, Photo & Video, Tips & Tricks
When you want to get the best from precious memories, try these fantastic photo editors So you’ve been...
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Aggressive pricing – the reason behind Apple’s tactical shiftAggressive pricingThe reason behind Apple's tactical shift

Craig Grannell
September 22, 2019
Features
Apple’s not cheap, but it’s certainly now better value When iPhone X first flirted with a thousand-dollar price-point,...
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Hidden iOS 13 tips – 13 great features it’s easy to missHidden iOS 13 tips13 great features it's easy to miss

Craig Grannell
September 14, 2019
Features, Tips & Tricks
Great things you may not know your iPhone and iPad can do In iOS 13 and iPad sibling...
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One small app for man – apps to celebrate the moon landingOne small app for manApps to celebrate the moon landing

Craig Grannell
August 8, 2019
Action & Adventure, Apps, AR Apps, Education, Features, Resource & Knowledge
One small step for man, one giant leap for appkind As you’ll have seen in the news, celebrations...
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App Store on your wrist – why this watchOS 6 change really mattersApp Store on your wristWhy this watchOS 6 change really matters

Craig Grannell
August 5, 2019
Features
It’s time for Apple’s wearable to go it alone Imagine if every iPad or Apple TV required an...
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The case for the cursor – why we want proper mouse support for iPadThe case for the cursorWhy we want proper mouse support for iPad

Craig Grannell
August 1, 2019
Features
Craig Grannell wants to paint a big arrow that points to a picture of an arrow, telling Apple:...
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It’s a family affair – why it’s time for iPad to go multi-userIt's a family affairWhy it’s time for iPad to go multi-user

Craig Grannell
July 28, 2019
Features
Hey, Apple – we want user accounts on our tablets! At WWDC 2019, Apple made a lot of...
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Apple’s design future: should we be worried that Jony is leaving?Apple's design futureShould we be worried that Jony is leaving?

Craig Grannell
July 24, 2019
Features, News
Craig Grannell mulls over what it means now Apple’s head of design has quit On June 27, Apple...
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Powerhouse of productivity: how iPadOS will revolutionize iPadPowerhouse of productivityHow iPadOS will revolutionize iPad

Craig Grannell
July 12, 2019
Features
iPadOS will revolutionize iPad once again, but we still want more Computing is primarily about speed and efficiency...
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Working from home – the perfect office setup for your Apple kitWorking from homeThe perfect office setup for your Apple kit

Craig Grannell
June 20, 2019
Features, Tips & Tricks
Got an iPad, an iPhone, and a Mac or PC? Craig Grannell argues you now need somewhere great...
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Best weather apps – cloudy with a chance of good forecastsBest weather appsCloudy with a chance of good forecasts

Craig Grannell
June 20, 2019
Apps, Features, Weather
Come rain or shine, you want decent weather forecasts on your iOS devices The weather affects everything. And,...
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iPadOS thoughts – iPad breaks free from iPhone’s limitationsiPadOS thoughtsiPad breaks free from iPhone's limitations

Craig Grannell
June 19, 2019
Features, News
From near-miss to powerhouse, iPad now comes of age Last year, Apple released its new iPad Pro. When...
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Sign in with Apple – keeping your device safe from prying eyesSign in with AppleKeeping your device safe from prying eyes

Craig Grannell
June 16, 2019
Features, News
Get ready to keep things private using Apple’s latest iOS innovation Of the new iOS 13 features announced...
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iOS Boosters – 16 superb utilities to boost your deviceiOS Boosters16 superb utilities to boost your device

Craig Grannell
June 6, 2019
Apps, Features, Productivity, Utilities
Block ads, never forget the bins, count things, and much, much more Often, our app round-ups are about...
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iOS 13 wish list: 13 changes we’d like to see at WWDC 2019iOS 13 wish list13 changes we'd like to see

Craig Grannell
May 20, 2019
Features
From an improved Home Screen to offline Apple Maps From 3–7 June, the 2019 Apple Worldwide Developers Conference...
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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
Features, Hardware
When an office refurb put Craig Grannell’s iMac out of reach, Apple’s iPad Pro stepped up I’ve always...
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  • 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
  • 5.0

    Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

    Andy Price
    September 17, 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

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

    Tom Rolfe
    July 20, 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
  • 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

  • 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

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