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      June 17, 2019
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      July 10, 2019

    • Next-gen rumors – Apple to launch FOUR new iPhones in 2020?Next-gen rumorsApple to launch FOUR new iPhones in 2020?

      Tom Rolfe
      July 9, 2019

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      July 6, 2019

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      Flippy – simple flashcard-based study aidFlippySimple flashcard-based study aid

      Joe White
      July 17, 2019
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      Streaks – a task tracker to help form good habitsStreaksA task tracker to help form good habits

      Craig Grannell
      July 16, 2019
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      VSCO – is this App Store heavyweight still king?VSCOIs this App Store heavyweight still king?

      Joe White
      July 15, 2019

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      July 12, 2019
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      SiNKR 2 - a puzzler that sinks its hooks in

      Jon Mundy
      June 27, 2019
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      MINIT – retro RPG is nostalgic blissMINITRetro RPG is nostalgic bliss

      Andy Price
      July 18, 2019
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      Pocket Run Pool – a modern spin on solo poolPocket Run PoolA modern spin on solo pool

      Tom Rolfe
      July 11, 2019
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      Ordia – a wonderful goop-flinging platformerOrdiaA wonderful goop-flinging platformer

      Jon Mundy
      July 7, 2019
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      Wizards Unite – Harry Potter’s augmented reality catch-festWizards UniteHarry Potter's augmented reality catch-fest

      Tom Rolfe
      July 1, 2019
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      SiNKR 2 – a puzzler that sinks its hooks inSiNKR 2A puzzler that sinks its hooks in

      Jon Mundy
      June 27, 2019
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      Word Forward – a new take on word-based puzzlersWord ForwardA new take on word-based puzzlers

      Andy Price
      June 19, 2019
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      Tom Rolfe
      July 19, 2019

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      Andy Price
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Augmented Reality: how Apple’s AR plans could change everythingAugmented RealityHow Apple's AR plans could change everything

Jon Mundy
July 9, 2017
Features
For once, Apple really is attempting to distort reality with AR. Here's how augmented reality in iOS 11 could...
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The 12 best iPhone multiplayer and pass-and-play games – 2017Local multiplayerThe best games to play with friends

Craig Grannell
June 17, 2017
Action & Adventure, Arcade, Features, Games, Kids & Family, Strategy, Word
From bizarre golf to madcap tapping and swiping larks, here’s our pick of the best local multiplayer titles for iPhone...
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Vacation planning: the best apps to help you planVacation planningThe best apps to help you plan

Craig Grannell
May 28, 2017
Apps, Entertainment, Features, Maps & Finders, News & Magazines, Travel, Utilities, Weather
Our favourite booking, travel, language, currency and weather apps for making sure your holiday goes without a hitch...
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Best passive apps: useful even when your device is dockedBest passive appsUseful even when your device is docked

Craig Grannell
May 21, 2017
Apps, Education, Entertainment, Features, Health & Fitness, Music Apps, Productivity, Utilities, Weather
Make your iPhone useful when it’d otherwise be sitting in front of you doing nothing You might think...
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The best fun fitness, running and exercise apps for iPhoneGet active!Best fitness, running & exercise apps

Craig Grannell
May 7, 2017
Apps, Features, Health & Fitness
These apps will get you fighting fit, but in a way that will entertain rather than demoralize Summer’s...
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The Evolution of Emoji – what’s new and what’s next for the popular pictograms?The Evolution of EmojiWhat's new and what's next for the popular pictograms?

Tom Rolfe
April 30, 2017
Features
With new, more diverse emojis coming soon, could those cute little smiley faces have a bigger cultural impact...
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Work on the go: best apps for reading and editing documentsWork on the goBest apps for reading and editing documents

Craig Grannell
April 9, 2017
Apps, Business, Features, Productivity, Utilities
Whether wanting to read a PDF or edit a Word document, your iPhone or iPad has what it...
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The best sketching apps: get creative with your deviceThe best sketching appsGet creative with your device

Craig Grannell
March 26, 2017
Apps, Features, Productivity
Whether you’re armed with a stylus or just your finger, these are the top apps for scribbling and...
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How Apple has transformed music, television and books forever through the iPhone and iPadApple revolutionHow Apple changed media with the iPhone & iPad

Craig Grannell
March 5, 2017
Apps, Books, Education, Entertainment, Features, Music Apps, Resource & Knowledge
From endless ambient Eno to Hawking in your pocket, iOS devices have dramatically changed how we interact with...
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Valentine’s Day iPhone apps – enjoy February 14 through an iPhone, whether you’re romance-inclined or notValentine's Day appsA selection of apps to make February 14 a great day

Andy Price
February 12, 2017
Features, News
Enjoy February 14 through an iPhone, whether you’re romantically-inclined or not So, St. Valentine’s Day is upon us....
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Interior Design: redesign your home with appsInterior DesignRedesign your home with apps

Tom Rolfe
January 22, 2017
Features
An iPhone or iPad is a surprisingly helpful tool when it comes to interior design Gone are the...
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A guide to wireless headphones for iOS devices – iPhone AirPod alternativesAirPods alternativesWhat other Lightning & Wireless headphones are out there?

Andy Price
December 15, 2016
Features, News
Apple made steps to revolutionize the audio landscape in 2016 by removing the headphone jack from the iPhone...
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Virtual Reality 101: a beginner’s guide to mobile VRVirtual Reality 101A beginner's guide to mobile VR

Andy Price
November 22, 2016
Features
Virtual reality is the stuff of science fiction, right? Not anymore – the future is now, and you...
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iPhone vacation tips: Apps & services to get the most out of your tripVacation tips for your iPhoneGet the most from an overseas trip with your iPhone

Lucy Hattersley
September 2, 2016
Apps, Features, Tips & Tricks
If you’re taking a vacation this year, then taking your iPhone is a must. The iPhone is an...
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20 hidden or secret features in iOS 10 you may not know aboutiOS 10 is almost here!Here's 20 lesser known features coming your way

Joe White
August 30, 2016
Features
There's a lot to love in iOS 10. Here are some of the software update's lesser-known features. ...
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Full medical: how Apple can change healthcareFull medicalHow Apple can change healthcare

Tom Rolfe
June 26, 2016
Features
Apple, Inc.: world pioneers in the fields of hardware, software and… healthcare? Over the last few years, Apple...
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WWDC Preview: what to expect from Apple’s June conferenceWWDC PreviewWhat to expect from Apple's conference

Tom Rolfe
May 18, 2016
Features, News
What to expect from Apple’s annual developers conference Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference takes place every year in San...
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Audiobooks 101: start listening to books on your iOS deviceAudiobooks 101Start listening to books on your iOS device

Tom Rolfe
May 4, 2016
Apps, Books, Features
The best ways to buy, organize and listen to audiobooks on your iPhone Audiobooks are a great way to...
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Apps for movie buffs: how to stay up to date with filmsApps for movie buffsHow to stay up to date with films

Andy Price
April 20, 2016
Apps, Entertainment, Features
Apps can be far more than movie listings and cinema tickets... or even Netflix It’s rare to find...
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Analysis: This is why the iPhone’s battery will never last long enoughAnalysis: Battery lifeThis is why the iPhone's battery will never last long enough

Kenny Hemphill
April 3, 2016
Features, News
Apple was mocked last year when it launched a battery case for the iPhone 6s. There's plenty of...
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    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
  • 5.0

    Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

    Andy Price
    May 12, 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
  • 4.5

    Tick Tock – smart two-player mystery puzzle gameTick TockSmart two-player mystery puzzle game

    Tom Rolfe
    April 8, 2019
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    Hyperspeed – race your friends through space, liveHyperspeedRace your friends through space, live

    Andy Price
    April 6, 2019
  • 4.0

    Review: Yeah Bunny 2 – cute retro platformerYeah Bunny 2Retro platform fun

    Andy Price
    April 4, 2019
  • 4.0

    Hooked – immersive stories on the goHookedImmersive stories on the go

    Andy Price
    March 6, 2019
  • 2.5

    Ground – a news app dedicated to truthGroundA news app dedicated to truth

    Andy Price
    February 22, 2019
  • 4.0

    Eaten – user-powered food discoveryEatenUser-powered food discovery

    Andy Price
    February 7, 2019
  • 2.5

    Face Truth – scan your face to learn your futureFace TruthScan your face to learn your future

    Tom Rolfe
    January 31, 2019

  • Apple reviews: roundup of 2018’s new devicesApple reviewsRoundup of 2018's new devices

    Tom Rolfe
    January 15, 2019
  • 4.0

    Bloom: 10 Worlds – more generative ambience from Brian EnoBloom: 10 WorldsBrian Eno's ambient app returns

    Andy Price
    December 29, 2018
  • 3.5

    ChillScape – sound-based meditationChillScapeSound-based meditation

    Andy Price
    December 18, 2018

  • Tech gift guide: ten great gift ideas for iPhone/iPad ownersTech gift guideTen great gift ideas for iPhone/iPad owners

    Tom Rolfe
    December 17, 2018

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