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    • Scorsese on TV+ – Apple bags upcoming movie for $200m

      Tom Rolfe
      May 29, 2020
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    • Scorsese on TV+ – Apple bags upcoming movie for $200mScoresese on TV+Apple bags upcoming movie for $200m

      Tom Rolfe
      May 29, 2020

    • Apple Schoolwork – app update for remote students and teachersApple SchoolworkApp update for remote students and teachers

      Tom Rolfe
      May 28, 2020

    • Apple Glass – detailed leaks suggest AR glasses coming soonApple GlassDetailed leaks suggest Apple Glass coming soon

      Tom Rolfe
      May 20, 2020
    • 4.0

      Uptime – Curated video content for the curiousUptimeCurated video content for the curious

      Jon Mundy
      May 19, 2020

    • Retail reopening – safety measures for 100 Apple StoresRetail reopeningSafety measures for 100 Apple Stores

      Tom Rolfe
      May 18, 2020
    • 5.0

      Fancade – A treasure trove of DIY minigamesFancadeA treasure trove of DIY minigames

      Jon Mundy
      May 12, 2020
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    • 5.0

      Ulysses – the ultimate writing app?

      Joe White
      May 30, 2020
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      Sonus Island – a novel take on mobile relaxationSonus IslandA novel take on mobile relaxation

      Joe White
      May 31, 2020
    • 5.0

      Ulysses – the ultimate writing app?UlyssesThe ultimate writing app?

      Joe White
      May 30, 2020

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from May 29, 2020Apps of the WeekThree great apps from May 29, 2020

      Jon Mundy
      May 29, 2020
    • 4.0

      Trips – the travel blog app from Lonely PlanetTripsThe travel blog app from Lonely Planet

      Andy Price
      May 26, 2020
    • 4.5

      Vellum – a curated, artistic selection of wallpapersVellumA curated, artistic selection of wallpapers

      Andy Price
      May 25, 2020

    • Photo Academy – how to improve your iPhone photographyPhoto AcademyHow to improve your iPhone photography

      Tom Rolfe
      May 25, 2020
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    • 4.5

      Samsara Room – another Rusty Lake mystery game

      Andy Price
      May 31, 2020
      Games, Puzzle, Reviews
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    • 4.5

      Samsara Room – another Rusty Lake mystery gameSamsara RoomAnother Rusty Lake mystery game

      Andy Price
      May 31, 2020
    • 4.5

      The Room: Old Sins – lavishly tactile locked box puzzlerThe Room: Old SinsLavishly tactile locked box puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      May 13, 2020
    • 4.0

      Vía – a pretty, peaceful puzzlerVíaA pretty, peaceful puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      May 4, 2020
    • 3.0

      Gestures – a fast-paced arcade tapperGesturesA fast-paced arcade tapper

      Andy Price
      April 21, 2020
    • 3.5

      Neonimo – real-time Tetris-inspired strategyNeonimo Teal-time Tetris-inspired strategy

      Joe White
      April 20, 2020
    • 4.5

      Yankai’s Peak – a tactile puzzler that does things differentlyYankai's PeakTactile puzzler that does things differently

      Jon Mundy
      April 14, 2020
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    • Reading with PageTurn – use your face to control eBooks and sheet music

      Andy Price
      May 28, 2020
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    • Reading with PageTurn – use your face to control eBooks and sheet musicReading with PageTurnUse your face to control eBooks and sheet music

      Andy Price
      May 28, 2020

    • Keynote 101 – get to grips with the powerful presentation-makerKeynote 101Get to grips with the powerful presentation-maker

      Joe White
      May 27, 2020

    • Spotify Group Sessions – how to share control of the musicSpotify Group SessionsHow to share control of the music

      Joe White
      May 27, 2020

    • Smart Playlists – auto-generated mixtapes with MiximumSmart PlaylistsAuto-generated mixtapes with Miximum

      Joe White
      May 26, 2020

    • Photo Academy – how to improve your iPhone photographyPhoto AcademyHow to improve your iPhone photography

      Tom Rolfe
      May 25, 2020

    • Custom ringtones – how to turn mp3s into free tonesCustom ringtonesHow to turn mp3s into free tones

      Jon Mundy
      May 22, 2020
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The Apple Car – will it ever happen?Apple CarWhat we know

Andy Price
February 26, 2015
Features
The next product line Apple will be working on may have been revealed, and it’s… an electric car?...
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The life and times of the Emoji – where did they come fromEmojisA long history

Andy Price
February 13, 2015
Features
The popularity of Emojis has steadily grown as mobile characters and desktop machines incorporated them into operating systems –...
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How to use Skype on the iPhone & why you shouldSkypeWhy it's worth downloading

Craig Grannell
February 11, 2015
Features, Tips & Tricks
It might have a lot of features that are already on your iPhone, but here's why you should download...
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5 great apps for unleashing creativity with your photosCreative photo apps5 of the best

Craig Grannell
February 10, 2015
Features, Photo & Video
The iPhone has grown to become one of the most popular ways of taking photos — and a...
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Guide: Why you should install EvernoteEvernote guideGetting started

Craig Grannell
February 9, 2015
Features, Tips & Tricks
We talk about Evernote a lot, so here’s why we think you should download and try it today There...
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Real Motivation: iOS apps using financial incentivesNew-style motivation appsFinancial encouragement

Andy Price
January 19, 2015
Features
There is a growing number of apps that are taking a different approach to motivating users Thanks to...
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10 amazing iPhone games to gift for Christmas 2014

Craig Grannell
December 18, 2014
Features, Games
The holidays are a time to relax and have some fun – here are 10 great ways to...
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Looking for a gift? 10 great accessories for the iPhone

Andy Price
December 16, 2014
Features
Well, it’s the holidays already – the time of gift-giving! Now that Apple has sold over 500 million iPhones,...
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7 iPhone Party games to enjoy over the holidays

Craig Grannell
December 15, 2014
Arcade, Dice & Board, Features, Games, Kids & Family, Puzzle, Strategy, Trivia
From frantic multiplayer tapping to family-friendly trivia, here are some games to enjoy while digesting all that turkey The...
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The pros and cons of owning a giant iPhone 6 PlusiPhone 6 PlusPros & Cons of a big phone

Craig Grannell
December 1, 2014
Features
If you’re on the fence about which new iPhone 6 to buy, our guide might help you make...
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Guide: the best iOS 8 Action extensions for your iPhoneiOS 8 ActionsBest extensions

Craig Grannell
December 1, 2014
Apps, Features, Productivity, Reviews, Utilities
Extensions are one of the biggest things to ever happen to iOS, opening up Apple’s mobile platform by...
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A Guide to the iPhone 6 Plus’ new Landscape functionalityLandscape ModeiPhone 6 Plus functionality

Andy Price
November 25, 2014
Features
When the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus came out, the game changed for Apple. Suddenly they were viewed...
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iOS SOS: The best products for keeping your iPhone safeProtect your iPhoneGreat cases to keep it safe!

Andy Price
November 17, 2014
Features
Prevention is better than cure: read on for three useful products which can protect your beloved iPhone handset....
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Guide: Which third-party iPhone keyboards do you need?Best iOS keyboardsWhich ones do you need?

Craig Grannell
November 11, 2014
Apps, Features, Reviews, Utilities
One of the great new features introduced with iOS 8 is the ability to install third-party keyboards. You...
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On a limited plan? Here’s how to avoid running out of dataSave data!Stay within monthly allowance

Joe White
November 7, 2014
Features
If you often run out of data on your iPhone, check out our guide to limiting cellular usage...
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iOS SOS: How to fix your water-damaged iPhone handsetWater damage!Save your iPhone

Joe White
November 5, 2014
Features
If your iPhone gets water damaged, these tips can help you bring the device back from its watery...
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How to connect your iPhone to an HDTVConnect iPhone TVVarious options

Joe White
November 5, 2014
Features
Apple might have released a couple of bigger iPhone handsets this year, as well as new models of...
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What’s stopping people installing iOS 8?iOS 8 stallsUpgrade are down

Craig Grannell
October 28, 2014
Features
Upgrades to Apple’s latest OS have stalled. We investigate the reasons why, and whether you should be concerned...
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Getting started with AirPrint – Print through your iPhoneiPhone printingHow to set up AirPrint

Joe White
October 20, 2014
Features, Tips & Tricks
Using your iPhone to AirPrint documents to a wireless printer couldn't be easier; this article outlines everything you...
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5 very different fitness & wellbeing apps for iOS 8’s Health AppHealth AppsWhat's already plugging in?

Andy Price
October 15, 2014
Apps, Features, Health & Fitness
With iOS 8 comes Health, but which apps are already plugging into Apple's health monitoring tool? Plenty, and...
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Reviews

  • 4.5

    Samsara Room – another Rusty Lake mystery gameSamsara RoomAnother Rusty Lake mystery game

    Andy Price
    May 31, 2020
  • 4.0

    Trips – the travel blog app from Lonely PlanetTripsThe travel blog app from Lonely Planet

    Andy Price
    May 26, 2020
  • 4.5

    Vellum – a curated, artistic selection of wallpapersVellumA curated, artistic selection of wallpapers

    Andy Price
    May 25, 2020
  • 4.0

    Viamaker – free all-in-one video editorViamakerFree all-in-one video editor

    Andy Price
    May 23, 2020
  • 4.0

    Taskful – a smart to-do list appTaskfulSmart to-do list app

    Andy Price
    May 15, 2020
  • 4.0

    Linea Sketch 3 – a drawing app for the rest of usLinea Sketch 3A drawing app for the rest of us

    Craig Grannell
    May 7, 2020
  • 4.5

    Incredibox – a French beatbox disco in your pocketIncrediboxA French beatbox disco in your pocket

    Andy Price
    May 5, 2020

  • Gadget reviews – tech that makes life at home easierGadget reviewsTech that makes life at home easier

    Tom Rolfe
    April 28, 2020
  • 3.0

    Gestures – a fast-paced arcade tapperGesturesA fast-paced arcade tapper

    Andy Price
    April 21, 2020
  • 4.5

    Disney+ – stream all the classics, plus moreDisney+Stream all the classics, plus more

    Andy Price
    April 15, 2020
  • 4.0

    Bomb Chicken – an explosive platform puzzlerBomb ChickenAn explosive platform puzzler

    Craig Grannell
    April 12, 2020

  • Rave – watch stuff with friends (or strangers)RaveWatch stuff with friends

    Andy Price
    April 9, 2020
  • 4.0

    Get aCC-e55 – revolving room escape gameGet aCC_e55Room escape puzzle

    Andy Price
    April 2, 2020

  • Board games – the best adaptations for iOSBoard gamesThe best adaptations for iOS

    Tom Rolfe
    March 23, 2020
  • 4.0

    Moleskine Journey – A new planner and trackerMoleskine JourneyA new planner and tracker

    Andy Price
    March 10, 2020
  • 4.5

    Fantastical 3 – upgrade for popular calendar appFantastical 3Upgrade to popular calendar app

    Andy Price
    February 25, 2020
  • 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

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