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      December 4, 2019

    • Most Popular of 2019 – which apps were downloaded the most?Most Popular of 2019Which apps were downloaded the most?

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    • Best apps of 2019 – Apple celebrates its favorite appsBest apps of 2019Apple celebrates its favorite apps

      Tom Rolfe
      December 3, 2019

    • Cyber Monday Deals: last chance to snag a bargainCyber Monday DealsLast chance to snag a bargain

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      November 29, 2019

    • iPhone Photo School: massive Black Friday sale now liveiPhone Photo AcademyMassive Black Friday sale now live

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      November 28, 2019
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      Graphite by Becasso – create bespoke photo artGraphite by BecassoCreate bespoke photo art

      Andy Price
      November 26, 2019

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from November 22, 2019Apps of the WeekThree great apps from November 22, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      November 22, 2019
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      Gradient Photo – popular editor with celebrity likeness toolGradient PhotoPopular editor with celebrity likeness tool

      Andy Price
      November 20, 2019
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      Backfire - a punishingly different shooter

      Jon Mundy
      December 3, 2019
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      Backfire – a punishingly different shooterBackfireA punishingly different shooter

      Jon Mundy
      December 3, 2019

    • Apple Arcade vs. GameClub – how they’re changing the face of mobile gamingApple Arcade vs. GameClubChanging the face of mobile gaming

      Craig Grannell
      December 1, 2019
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      Minecraft Earth – the popular sandbox game invades the real worldMinecraft EarthThe popular game invades the real world

      Joe White
      November 24, 2019

    • Best of Apple Arcade – Jon’s top three recommendationsBest of Apple ArcadeJon's top three recommendations

      Tom Rolfe
      November 17, 2019
    • 4.0

      Astro Golf – A black hole in oneAstro GolfA black hole in one

      Jon Mundy
      November 13, 2019
    • 5.0

      Hands-on with GameClub – Apple Arcade with a retro twistHands on with GameClubApple Arcade with a retro twist

      Jon Mundy
      November 9, 2019
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      December 2, 2019

    • iPhone 11 Cameras – using ultra wide, wide, and telephotoiPhone 11 CamerasUsing ultra wide, wide, and telephoto

      Tom Rolfe
      December 1, 2019

    • iPhone Photo School: massive Black Friday sale now liveiPhone Photo AcademyMassive Black Friday sale now live

      Tom Rolfe
      November 28, 2019

    • Guided access – how to lock your device to a single appGuided accessHow to lock your device to a single app

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      November 27, 2019

    • NordVPN on sale – privacy protection for the price of a coffeeNordVPN on salePrivacy protection for the price of a coffee

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      November 26, 2019

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Apple Arcade vs. GameClub – how they’re changing the face of mobile gamingApple Arcade vs. GameClubChanging the face of mobile gaming

Craig Grannell
December 1, 2019
Features, Games
Premium games for minimal outlay – it’s like living the gaming dream The race to the bottom in the...
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Apple TV+ vs. Disney+: who will win the streaming wars?Apple TV+ vs. Disney+Who will win the streaming wars?

Andy Price
November 23, 2019
Features
By opening up on-demand video to the masses, Netflix has basically done for streaming what Ghengis Khan did...
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Apple Arcade in numbers – everything you need to knowApple Arcade in numbersEverything you need to know

Craig Grannell
October 24, 2019
Features
Craig Grannell’s played every Apple Arcade game – here are his thoughts in figures Apple Arcade surprised everyone. Apple’s...
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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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    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
  • 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

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