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    • Midweek news bites: new budget iPhone, Apple’s next app, 5G iPhonesMidweek news bitesNew budget iPhone, Apple's next app, 5G iPhones

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    • Life on iPad – Apple releases six inspiring videosLife on iPadApple releases six inspiring videos

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      April 16, 2019

    • iPad Pro sale – up to $250 off for a limited timeiPad Pro saleUp to $250 off for a limited time

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    • Apple Arcade – $500m investment in premium gamesApple Arcade$500m investment in premium games

      Tom Rolfe
      April 15, 2019

    • Disney+ announced – new service to rival Netflix and Apple TV+Disney+ announcedNew service to rival Netflix and Apple TV+

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      Review: Cardhop – a slicker, smarter Contacts app

      Joe White
      April 10, 2019
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    • Apps of the Week: three favorites from April 13, 2019Apps of the WeekThree favorites from April 13, 2019

      Jon Mundy
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    • 4.5

      Review: Cardhop – a slicker, smarter Contacts appCardhopA slicker, smarter Contacts app

      Joe White
      April 10, 2019

    • Apps of the Week: three favorites from April 8, 2019Apps of the WeekThree favorites from April 8, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      April 8, 2019

    • Creative video filters – 10 apps to transform your clipsCreative video filters10 apps to transform your clips

      Craig Grannell
      April 7, 2019

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

      Tom Rolfe
      April 6, 2019

    • Meditative audio – the 9 most relaxing music appsMeditative audioThe 9 most relaxing music apps

      Craig Grannell
      April 4, 2019
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      Tick Tock – smart two-player mystery puzzle game

      Tom Rolfe
      April 8, 2019
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      Letters & Sodas – an unusually tactile word gameLetters & SodasAn unusually tactile word game

      Jon Mundy
      April 17, 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
    • 4.5

      Rest in Pieces – spooky endless runner with a differenceRest in PiecesSpooky endless runner with a difference

      Joe White
      March 24, 2019
    • 4.0

      Dragalia Lost – Slick action RPG from NintendoDragalia LostSlick action RPG from Nintendo

      Jon Mundy
      March 15, 2019
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      April 13, 2019
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      Jon Mundy
      April 15, 2019

    • Deleting messages: three ways to trash messagesDeleting messagesThree ways to trash messages

      Tom Rolfe
      April 14, 2019

    • App Store Privacy – two ways to keep your apps to yourselfApp Store privacyTwo ways to keep your apps to yourself

      Joe White
      April 13, 2019

    • Instapaper Guide: how to set up the read-later serviceInstapaper GuideHow to set up the read-later service

      Jon Mundy
      April 11, 2019

    • Transfer playlists: switch between Apple Music and SpotifyTransfer playlistsSwitch between Apple Music and Spotify

      Tom Rolfe
      April 10, 2019

    • Record your screen: How to do it (and why you’d want to)Record your screenHow to do it (and why you'd want to)

      Andy Price
      April 7, 2019
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Pocket Run Pool – a modern spin on solo poolPocket Run PoolA modern spin on solo pool

Tom Rolfe
January 28, 2019
Arcade, Games, Sports
A clever reimagining of pool for mobile Having turned his hand to solitaire, chess, crosswords, and then solitaire again,...
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4.5

Review: Holedown — a ball-bouncing, block-breaking blastReview: Holedown A ball-bouncing, block-breaking blast

Joe White
September 2, 2018
Arcade, Games
Holedown could be the perfect addition to your summer gaming playlist. ...
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Between the Walls! Pong-inspired high score chaserBetween the Walls!Pong-inspired high-score chaser

Tom Rolfe
August 23, 2018
Arcade, Games
Remember Pong? The 1970s Atari classic had kids queuing at the arcade and families gathered around the TV to...
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Fresh takes on the classics: pool, chess, cards, crosswords, and moreFresh takes on the classicsPool, chess, cards, crosswords, and more

Craig Grannell
August 22, 2018
Arcade, Card & Casino, Features, Games, Kids & Family, Puzzle, Word
Some of the best iOS games look familiar, but have clever new ideas to keep them fresh Videogames...
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5.0

Alto’s Odyssey: gorgeous desert adventureAlto's OdysseyGorgeous desert adventure

Tom Rolfe
August 12, 2018
Action & Adventure, Arcade, Games, Sports
Ride through epic landscapes on your trusty sandboard in the sequel to Alto's Adventure, one of the most...
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Apps of the week: The Room / Thumper / Four Last ThingsApps of the weekThe Room / Thumper / Four Last Things

Tom Rolfe
January 25, 2018
Action & Adventure, Arcade, Games, Puzzle
The App Store has been a little lackluster in its offerings since Christmas, but it's truly kicked back...
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Crossover games: 12 of the best genre-bending titlesCrossover games12 of the best genre-bending titles

Craig Grannell
November 12, 2017
Action & Adventure, Arcade, Card & Casino, Games, Music, Puzzle, Role Playing, Word
Two for the price of one Gaming, like other forms of media, has distinct genres. This makes it...
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5.0

Review: Pigeon Wings – a super-fast racer with a smart control systemReview: Pigeon WingsA super-fast racer with a smart control system

Joe White
September 28, 2017
Arcade, Games
Pigeon Wings is a superb recent release and you're going to love it. ...
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Multi-device multiplayer: 8 of the best games to play with friendsMulti-device multiplayer8 of the best games to play with friends

Craig Grannell
September 10, 2017
Action & Adventure, Arcade, Car & Racing, Games, Kids & Family, Puzzle, Sports, Word
Armed with friends and iPhones? Fancy some multiplayer gaming fun? Then download these beauties Gaming has a reputation...
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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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4.1

Full of Stars – a story-driven arcade game… in spaceFull of StarsA story-driven arcade game... in space

Tom Rolfe
May 9, 2017
Arcade, Games, Reviews
We've heard of choose-your-own-adventures, but this is a choose-your-own-action game with arcade tendencies – and somehow, it really...
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3.5

Pixel Drifters – fun, freemium top-down racingPixel DriftersFun, freemium top-down racing

Andy Price
April 18, 2017
Arcade, Car & Racing, Games, Reviews
Pixel Drifters is a great, addictive racer that'll give Micro Machines a run for its money (or not......
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Price drop! Thrilling space racer Hyperburner goes free for the first timeHyperburnerThrilling space racer goes free!

Tom Rolfe
April 15, 2017
Arcade, Games
Apple updates its free App of the Week to celebrate this high-octane spaceflight game Need a little something...
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4.0

Evergrow – enchanting space-based gravity gameEvergrowEnchanting space-based gravity game

Andy Price
March 16, 2017
Arcade, Games, Puzzle, Reviews
Unique gameplay heads to iOS in this weirdly cute sci-fi puzzler-of-sorts Price: $2.99 / £2.99 Version: 1.0 Size: 117 MB Developer: Imagility...
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4.0

Review: Evergrow – enchanting space-based gravity puzzle/shooter comboEvergrowCute little space puzzler/shooter

Andy Price
March 9, 2017
Arcade, Games, Puzzle, Reviews
Unique gameplay heads to iOS in this weirdly cute sci-fi puzzler-of-sorts Price: $2.99 / £2.99 Version: 1.0 Size: 117 MB Developer: Imagility...
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4.0

Review: Lunar Explorer – design your own moon roverLunar ExplorerDesign your own moon rover

Tom Rolfe
January 17, 2017
Arcade, Car & Racing, Games
Design your own moon rover in this simple game of drawing and driving Price: Free (+optional IAP) Version:...
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4.7

PinOut! – endless neon pinball actionPinOut!Endless neon pinball action

Tom Rolfe
January 10, 2017
Arcade, Games, Reviews
Retro-futuristic reinvention of pinball Price: Free (unlock checkpoints for $1.99/£1.49) Version: 1.0.1 Size: 118 MB Platform: iPhone & iPad Developer: Mediocre AB Mediocre...
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3.5

Angry Birds Blast – Rovio continues its freemium adventures…Angry Birds BlastRovio continues its freemium adventures...

Andy Price
January 6, 2017
Arcade, Games, Puzzle, Reviews
Another Angry Birds game! Developer Rovio steps further again beyond the original series that made it famous Price: Free...
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Mario’s arrived on iOS, but Sonic, Pac-Man and these other classics got there firstRetro classicsMove along Mario, these greats arrived on iOS first

Craig Grannell
December 28, 2016
Action & Adventure, Arcade, Games, Kids & Family, Platform, Puzzle, Role Playing, Strategy
We were pretty excited to play Nintendo’s first proper iOS title, but it reminded us of these pre-existing iOS...
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4.0

Review: Z Buster – surprisingly fun and silly freemium titleZ BusterSurprisingly fun free-to-play title

Andy Price
December 23, 2016
Arcade, Games, Reviews
New freemium zombie-blaster provides heaps of fun at no cost Price: Free (IAPs) Version: 1.1  Size: 379 MB Developer: isTom Games Platform: iPhone...
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    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

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

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    April 4, 2019

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    Tom Rolfe
    March 12, 2019
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    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
  • 5.0

    Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

    Andy Price
    January 21, 2019

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    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
  • 3.5

    Shine: Journey of Light – a pleasant and relaxing side-scrollerShine: Journey of LightPleasant and relaxing side-scroller

    Andy Price
    December 14, 2018
  • 4.0

    Jottit – note app for sketching, annotation, organizationJottitFeature-rich notes app

    Andy Price
    December 5, 2018
  • 3.5

    Bookful – bring books to life with ARBookfulBring books to life with AR

    Andy Price
    December 2, 2018

  • iPad Pro Review: 14 days with the updated 2018 tabletiPad Pro review14 days with the updated 2018 tablet

    Craig Grannell
    December 2, 2018

  • Apple Gift Guide: we pick the best product in each categoryApple Gift GuideWe pick the best product in each category

    Tom Rolfe
    December 1, 2018
  • 3.0

    TikTok – DIY viral videos storm the App StoreTikTokDIY viral videos storm the App Store

    Andy Price
    November 22, 2018
  • 4.5

    Review: ELOH – solve relaxing puzzles to the beatReview: ELOHSolve relaxing puzzles to the beat

    Andy Price
    November 19, 2018
  • 4.0

    Overcast: popular podcast player gets even betterOvercastPopular podcast player gets even better

    Andy Price
    November 9, 2018

  • iPhone XR Review: 7 days with Apple’s most affordable handsetiPhone XR Review7 days with Apple's most affordable handset

    Craig Grannell
    November 9, 2018

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    Tom Rolfe
    November 7, 2018

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    November 1, 2018
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    Streaks – a task tracker to help form good habitsStreaksA task tracker to help form good habits

    Craig Grannell
    October 26, 2018

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