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

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    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from June 5, 2020Apps of the WeekThree great apps from Jun 5, 2020

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      June 5, 2020
    • 5.0

      Noted – perfect note-taker for lectures or meetingsReview: NotedPerfect note-taker for lectures or meetings

      Joe White
      June 3, 2020
    • 4.0

      DoubleTake – shoot with two cameras at onceDoubleTakeShoot with two cameras at once

      Craig Grannell
      June 3, 2020
    • 5.0

      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

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      May 29, 2020
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      Reventure – time-loop platformer with 100 ways to die

      Jon Mundy
      June 1, 2020
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    • Price drop! Stardew Valley down to just $5Price drop!Stardew Valley down to just $5

      Tom Rolfe
      June 4, 2020
    • 4.5

      Reventure – time-loop platformer with 100 ways to dieReventureTime-loop platformer with 100 ways to die

      Jon Mundy
      June 1, 2020
    • 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
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      Jon Mundy
      June 2, 2020

    • Working on iPad – leave your computer at home with these appsWorking on iPadLeave your computer at home with these apps

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      June 1, 2020

    • 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

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      May 27, 2020

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

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Best of Apple Arcade – Joe’s personal top threeBest of Apple ArcadeJoe's personal top three

Tom Rolfe
January 13, 2020
Games
For anyone even remotely interested in gaming, Apple Arcade makes a pretty appealing value proposition. Over 100 new...
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4.0

Simulacra 2 – solve a mystery on a found phoneSimulacra 2Solve a mystery on a found phone

Andy Price
January 13, 2020
Games, Reviews, Role Playing
Device simulations allows you to play detective Price: $5/£5 Version: 2.4.824 Size: 2 GB Platform: iPhone / iPad Developer: Kaigan Games Simulacra 2...
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4.5

Song of Bloom – a puzzle paints a thousand wordsSong of BloomA puzzle paints a thousand words

Jon Mundy
January 11, 2020
Games, Puzzle
Developer: Philipp Stollenmayer Price: $2/£2 Size: 445 MB Version: 1.01 Platform: iPhone & iPad Song of Bloom Developer...
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Best of Apple Arcade – three games chosen by AndyBest of Apple ArcadeThree games chosen by Andy

Tom Rolfe
January 7, 2020
Games
For anyone even remotely interested in gaming, Apple Arcade makes a pretty appealing value proposition. Over 100 new...
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Best games of 2019: 4 great titles worth downloadingBest games of 20194 great titles worth downloading

Tom Rolfe
December 29, 2019
Features, Games
Four amazing games we think deserve a little more attention Our mission is to help you get the...
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3.5

Golf Battle – fast-paced online mini-golfGolf BattleFast-paced online mini-golf

Jon Mundy
December 21, 2019
Games, Sports
Developer: Miniclip Price: Free Size: 129 MB Version: 1.9.1 Platform: iPhone & iPad Golf Battle Golf is the...
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Christmas on iOS: the best apps for festive funChristmas on iOSThe best apps for festive fun

Craig Grannell
December 21, 2019
Games, Kids & Family, Platform
When Christmas is actually happening, you might need some apps to keep the cheer at optimum levels –...
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Christmas on iOS: apps to keep the kids quietChristmas on iOSApps to keep the kids quiet

Craig Grannell
December 20, 2019
Games, Kids & Family
Kids are great, except when you're planning Christmas and they're zooming about the place and taking up every...
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4.0

A Case of Distrust – detective noir puzzlerA Case of DistrustDetective noir puzzler

Andy Price
December 15, 2019
Games, Puzzle, Reviews, Role Playing
Slick mystery game Price: $5/£5 Version: 1.0.1 Size: 503.7 MB Developer: Serenity Forge Platform: iPhone/iPad A Case of Distrust San Francisco. 1924. Private...
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4.5

Backfire – a punishingly different shooterBackfireA punishingly different shooter

Jon Mundy
December 3, 2019
Arcade, Games
Developer: Joel Rochon Price: $3/£3 Size: 387 MB Version: 2.0.2 Platform: iPhone & iPad BACKFIRE Backfire is an...
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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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4.5

Minecraft Earth – the popular sandbox game invades the real worldMinecraft EarthThe popular game invades the real world

Joe White
November 24, 2019
AR Games, Games
Get ready to experience Minecraft on your neighbourhood streets with Minecraft Earth. ...
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Best of Apple Arcade – Jon’s top three recommendationsBest of Apple ArcadeJon's top three recommendations

Tom Rolfe
November 17, 2019
Games
For anyone even remotely interested in gaming, Apple Arcade makes a pretty appealing value proposition. Over 100 new...
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4.0

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

Jon Mundy
November 13, 2019
Arcade, Games, Sports
Developer: Spatula Interactive Ltd. Price: $2 / £2 Size: 45.5 MB Version: 1.2.1 Platform: iPhone & iPad Astro...
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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
Apps, Games
All-you-can-play gaming classics If Apple Arcade is like a shiny new games console taking pride of place under...
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Best of Apple Arcade – three of Craig’s favoritesBest of Apple ArcadeThree of Craig's favorites

Tom Rolfe
November 2, 2019
Games
For anyone even remotely interested in gaming, Apple Arcade makes a pretty appealing value proposition. Nearly 100 new...
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Halloween horror – four games to give you a frightHalloween horrorFour games to give you a fright

Tom Rolfe
October 31, 2019
Games
Halloween night is upon us again – time for fake spiderwebs, pumpkin carving, spooky stories, and a handful...
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4.0

Human Fall Flat – physics game where anything is possibleHuman Fall FlatPhysics game where anything is possible

Joe White
October 22, 2019
Games, Puzzle
Played everything Apple Arcade has to offer? Then take Human Fall Flat for a spin on your device....
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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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4.0

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

Tom Rolfe
October 5, 2019
Car & Racing, Games
Nintendo is back with another mobile version of a classic gaming franchise. Mario Kart Tour is on some...
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Reviews

  • 4.0

    DoubleTake – shoot with two cameras at onceDoubleTakeShoot with two cameras at once

    Craig Grannell
    June 3, 2020
  • 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

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