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      Tom Rolfe
      September 19, 2019
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    • iOS 13 released! Update now for new featuresiOS 13 released!Update now for new features

      Tom Rolfe
      September 19, 2019

    • Pay to play – Apple’s unlimited gaming now livePay to playApple's unlimited gaming now live

      Tom Rolfe
      September 19, 2019

    • Pocket Casts – powerful podcast app goes freePocket CastsPowerful podcast app goes free

      Tom Rolfe
      September 18, 2019

    • Apple Arcade – live for some, coming soon for othersApple ArcadeLive for some, coming soon for others

      Tom Rolfe
      September 17, 2019

    • What Apple didn’t announce – five things we would have liked to seeWhat Apple didn't announceFive things we would have liked to see

      Tom Rolfe
      September 16, 2019

    • iOS 13 typing improvements – save time with these new gesturesiOS 13 typing improvementsSave time with these new gestures

      Jon Mundy
      September 16, 2019
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      Priime - powerful editing tools and filters

      Andy Price
      September 17, 2019
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    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from September 20, 2019Apps of the WeekThree favorites from September 20, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      September 20, 2019
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      Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

      Andy Price
      September 17, 2019
    • 3.0

      Chirp Mail – a messenger-inspired email clientChirp Mail A messenger-inspired email client

      Joe White
      September 15, 2019

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from September 13, 2019Apps of the WeekThree favorites from September 13, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      September 13, 2019

    • iWork 101 – get started with Pages, Numbers, KeynoteiWork 101Get started with Pages, Numbers, Keynote

      Tom Rolfe
      September 8, 2019
    • 5.0

      Reeder 4 – elegant and refined RSS readerReeder 4Elegant and refined RSS reader

      Joe White
      September 6, 2019
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      Witcheye – an inspired 2D platformer

      Jon Mundy
      September 9, 2019
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      Witcheye – an inspired 2D platformerWitcheyeAn inspired 2D platformer

      Jon Mundy
      September 9, 2019

    • Price drops: three great games currently on salePrice dropsThree great games currently on sale

      Tom Rolfe
      August 29, 2019
    • 4.0

      P1 Select review – don’t judge this game by its coverP1 SelectDon't judge this game by its cover

      Jon Mundy
      August 29, 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
    • 4.0

      Total Party Kill – a game where backstabbing is positively encouragedTotal Party KillA game where backstabbing is positively encouraged

      Jon Mundy
      August 12, 2019
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    • Photos in iOS 13 – guide to the app's new interface

      Jon Mundy
      September 20, 2019
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    • Photos in iOS 13 – guide to the app’s new interfacePhotos in iOS 13Guide to the app's new interface

      Jon Mundy
      September 20, 2019

    • Clear your chats – delete attachments to save spaceClear your chatsDelete attachments to save space

      Joe White
      September 18, 2019

    • 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

    • Change your Apple ID: New email address? No problem!Change your Apple IDNew email address? No problem

      Tom Rolfe
      September 9, 2019

    • Data & Privacy – tips for Apple, Google, Amazon, and FacebookData & PrivacyTips for Apple, Google, Amazon, and Facebook

      Tom Rolfe
      September 7, 2019

    • You’re saying it wrong! Teach Siri new words and pronunciationsYou're saying it wrong!Teach Siri new words and pronunciations

      Jon Mundy
      September 7, 2019
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4.9

MINIT – retro RPG is nostalgic blissMINITRetro RPG is nostalgic bliss

Andy Price
July 18, 2019
Games, Reviews, Role Playing
A near perfectly designed mobile RPG  Price: $5/£5 Size: 101 MB Version: 1.0.9 Developer: Devolver Digital Platform: iPhone / iPad MINIT Having...
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4.0

Alt-Frequencies – ambitious time loop storyAlt-FrequenciesAmbitious storytelling game

Andy Price
June 10, 2019
Games, Reviews, Role Playing
Ambitious narrative game delivered by simple game mechanics Price: $5/£5 Version: 1.2 Size: 529.1 MB Developer: Plug In...
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3.5

The Elder Scrolls: Blades – epic fantasy series goes freemiumThe Elder Scrolls: BladesEpic fantasy series goes freemium

Tom Rolfe
April 21, 2019
Games, Reviews, Role Playing
Price: Free Version: 1.0.1 Size: 148 MB Developer: Bethesda Platform: iPhone & iPad Elder Scrolls: Blades The Elder Scrolls, a series...
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4.0

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

Jon Mundy
March 15, 2019
Games, Role Playing
Developer: Nintendo Price: Free Size: 3.2 GB Version: 1.5.1 Platform: iPhone & iPad Dragalia Lost From the start...
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Cosmic Top Secret: we interview the creator of this incredible docu-gameCosmic Top SecretWe interview the creator of this incredible docu-game

Tom Rolfe
November 16, 2018
Action & Adventure, Educational, Games, Role Playing
Cosmic Top Secret, released this week, is one of the most interesting and unusual titles we've come across...
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4.5

Stardew Valley: live that quiet country life with this farming gameStardew ValleyLive that quiet country life with this farming game

Tom Rolfe
November 13, 2018
Games, Role Playing, Simulation
The award-winning open world farming game finally comes to iOS Developer: Frogmind Price: $11/£11 Size: 100 MB Version:...
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Green fingers: great apps for gardeners and nature loversGreen fingersGreat apps for gardeners and nature lovers

Tom Rolfe
October 24, 2018
Apps, Games, Lifestyle, Role Playing, Utilities
Gardening tools used to be limited to physical objects like rakes and watering cans. Now, though, your iPhone...
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Reigns: Game of Thrones – take on the Iron ThroneReigns: Game of ThronesTake on the Iron Throne

Tom Rolfe
October 18, 2018
Games, Role Playing
Winter is coming. Look busy. One of our favorite mobile game series is back, with a multi-million dollar...
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Before the Storm: impressive choice-based narrative gameBefore the StormImpressive choice-based narrative game

Tom Rolfe
September 21, 2018
Games, Role Playing
Story-driven games are becoming increasingly popular with users who want to feel immersed in a believable narrative. Many...
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4.5

Life is Strange – desktop adventure gets full mobile portLife is StrangeDesktop adventure hits iOS

Andy Price
January 21, 2018
Action & Adventure, Games, Reviews, Role Playing
It's a big adventure, but it feels just at home on iOS as it does on desktop Price: $3/£3...
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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

Her Majesty – a second era of enlightenmentReigns: Her MajestySequel to 2016's card-based smash

Andy Price
October 1, 2017
Card & Casino, Games, Reviews, Role Playing
Follow up to Apple's 2016 game of the year Reigns Price: $3/£3 Version: 1.01 Size: 183 MB Developer: Devolver Digital Platform: iPhone and...
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4.3

Fire Emblem – Nintendo’s addictive strategy RPGFire EmblemNintendo's addictive strategy RPG

Tom Rolfe
February 12, 2017
Games, Reviews, Role Playing, Strategy
Fast-paced tactical battles galore as the popular Fire Emblem series gets a mobile makeover Price: Free Version: 1.0.0...
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4.7

Milkmaid of the Milky Way – weird and wonderful sci-fi adventureMilkmaid of the Milky WayWeird and wonderful sci-fi adventure

Andy Price
January 30, 2017
Action & Adventure, Games, Puzzle, Reviews, Role Playing
Wonderfully weird space/cow adventure Price: $3.99/£3.99 Version: 1.2 Size: 215 MB Developer: Machineboy Platform: iPhone / iPad You simply have to wonder whether...
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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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Quick! Solitarica – a great card/RPG crossover title goes on saleSolitairica – on sale!Great card cross-over game currently 50% off

Andy Price
October 18, 2016
Card & Casino, Games, Puzzle, Role Playing
We recently reviewed a brand new card game/role-playing game crossover called Solitairica. It takes the traditional sentimentalities of...
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3.6

Review: KOMRAD – chat to an old Soviet A.I. in this interactive storyKOMRADInteractive story about a Soviet A.I.

Tom Rolfe
October 5, 2016
Games, Reviews, Role Playing
KOMRAD is a piece of interactive fiction disguised as a series of text conversations with a secret Soviet...
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4.0

Review: Deus Ex GO – great gameplay, as expected, but is it all a bit familiar?Deus Ex GOPopular franchise gets new title

Andy Price
August 18, 2016
Games, Puzzle, Reviews, Role Playing
The GO series is back, and great as ever, but are a few more changes due? Price: $4.99 /...
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5.0

Review: Reigns – guide your kingdom to prosperity, or die!ReignsCard game lets you guide a kingdom to prosperity!

Andy Price
August 15, 2016
Card & Casino, Games, Reviews, Role Playing, Strategy
A card-based, swipe-gestured game that's 100% designed for smart devices Price: $2.99 / £2.29 Version: 1.01 Size: 93.6 MB Platform: iPhone &...
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How to catch ’em all in Pocket MortysPocket MortysHow to catch 'em all

Tom Rolfe
January 25, 2016
Action & Adventure, Games, Role Playing
Pocket Mortys combines two much loved franchises, transplanting the characters and humor from the popular Rick and Morty cartoon into a shameless parody...
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  • 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
  • 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

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