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      Jon Mundy
      September 28, 2020
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      Jon Mundy
      September 28, 2020

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      Jon Mundy
      September 25, 2020

    • AirPods update – auto-switching and spatial audio addedAirPods updateAuto-switching and spatial audio added

      Jon Mundy
      September 21, 2020

    • Big News Catchup – everything we learned from Apple this weekBig News CatchupEverything we learned from Apple this week

      Tom Rolfe
      September 20, 2020

    • Apple’s latest software – update iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS nowApple's latest softwareUpdate iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS now

      Tom Rolfe
      September 18, 2020

    • Meet Apple One – Apple’s money-saving services bundleMeet Apple OneApple's money-saving services bundle

      Joe White
      September 17, 2020
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      Chatable – a high-tech hearing aid app

      Joe White
      September 23, 2020
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      1 Second Everyday – capture less, remember more1 Second EverydayCapture less, remember more

      Andy Price
      September 27, 2020
    • 4.5

      Chatable – a high-tech hearing aid appChatableA high-tech hearing aid app

      Joe White
      September 23, 2020
    • 4.5

      Photoroom – easily remove photo backgroundsPhotoRoomEasily remove photo backgrounds

      Andy Price
      September 19, 2020

    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [September 18 2020]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Jon Mundy
      September 19, 2020

    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [September 11 2020]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Jon Mundy
      September 11, 2020
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      Sound Waves – experimental motion-controlled audio toySound WavesExperimental motion-controlled audio toy

      Andy Price
      September 11, 2020
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      Tomb of the Mask – Pacman-inspired endless arcade action

      Andy Price
      September 26, 2020
      Arcade, Games, Reviews
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      Tomb of the Mask – Pacman-inspired endless arcade actionTomb of the MaskPacman-inspired endless arcade action

      Andy Price
      September 26, 2020
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      Rip Them Off – a game of questionable ethicsRip Them OffA game of questionable ethics

      Jon Mundy
      September 24, 2020
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      Penrose – a mysterious, compelling interactive storyPenroseA mysterious, compelling interactive story

      Andy Price
      September 23, 2020
    • 4.0

      Euclidean Skies – a mind-bending puzzle experienceEuclidean SkiesA mind-bending puzzle experience

      Jon Mundy
      September 12, 2020
    • 4.5

      Ord. – Ingeniously sparse narrative adventureOrd.Ingeniously sparse narrative adventure

      Jon Mundy
      September 10, 2020
    • 4.0

      Truberbrook – sci-fi mystery game hits iOSTruberbrookBeautifully designed mystery thriller

      Andy Price
      September 8, 2020
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    • Privacy Changes – everything iOS 14 does to protect users

      Jon Mundy
      September 24, 2020
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    • Privacy Changes – everything iOS 14 does to protect usersPrivacy ChangesEverything iOS 14 does to protect users

      Jon Mundy
      September 24, 2020

    • We have lift-off – all the ways to launch an appWe have lift-offAll the ways to launch an app

      Joe White
      September 22, 2020

    • Widget Wonderland – customize your Home screen in iOS 14Widget WonderlandCustomize your Home screen in iOS 14

      Jon Mundy
      September 22, 2020

    • Ditching an old device? How to prepare for resale or donationDitching an old device?How to prepare for resale or donation

      Tom Rolfe
      September 20, 2020

    • Apple Pencil upgrade – Scribble and Handwriting in iPadOS 14Apple Pencil upgradeScribble and Handwriting in iPadOS 14

      Joe White
      September 14, 2020

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

      Joe White
      September 13, 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
Games, Simulation
Was $11/£11, then $8/£8, now $5/£5 Stardew Valley The award-winning country-life RPG is currently available for just $5/£5...
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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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The Sims Mobile: popular life simulation comes to iOSThe Sims MobilePopular life simulation comes to iOS

Tom Rolfe
March 7, 2018
Games, Simulation
The Sims took the world by storm in 2000, hooking gamers and non-gamers alike into its home life...
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3.0

Bit City – next-level freemium city buildingBit CityNext-level freemium city building

Andy Price
April 20, 2017
Games, Reviews, Simulation, Strategy
Next level freemium city-building Price: Free Version: 1.0.0 Size: 206 MB Developer: NimbleBit Platform: iPhone/iPad Games like Sim City were groundbreaking when they...
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Speed Demon: The 17 very best racing games for iPhone & iPad in 2016Best Racing Games on iOSHave a need for speed? Here's 17 of the top racers

Craig Grannell
October 7, 2016
Arcade, Car & Racing, Games, Simulation
Whether you like zooming about in cars, on jet-skis, or by way of a futuristic spaceship, there’s an...
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Love sport? Here’s the greatest sports games on iOS in 2016The greatest sports games on iOSFrom football to fighting

Craig Grannell
July 7, 2016
Arcade, Games, Simulation, Sports
Whether you prefer your sports games realistic or full of arcade larks, our selection has you covered Sports! We’re...
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3.5

Review: Goat Simulator Waste of Space – the goat returns, in low gravityGoat Simulator: Waste of SpaceThe goat gets yet another outing: In space!

Andy Price
June 29, 2016
Games, Reviews, Simulation
The Goat's back, and this time it wants to build a space colony Price: $4.99 / £3.99 Version: 1.1 Size: 249...
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4.5

Review: Last Horizon – The Space Age has never been so much funLast HorizonThe Space Age has never been so much fun

Joe White
December 15, 2015
Games, Reviews, Simulation
Pixeljam's latest game, Last Horizon, lets players blast off into the depths of space in order to accomplish...
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3.6

Review: I am Bread – not your run-of-the-mill adventure gameReview: I am BreadNot your run-of-the-mill adventure game

Tom Rolfe
September 22, 2015
Action & Adventure, Games, Platform, Reviews, Simulation
They say man does not live by bread alone; sometimes he prefers toast. In I am Bread, your job...
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4.8

Review: Does Not Commute – strategic driving game with a sense of humorDoes Not CommuteReview: Strategic, Funny Driving Game

Tom Rolfe
April 30, 2015
Apps, Arcade, Car & Racing, Games, Puzzle, Reviews, Simulation, Strategy
Finally, a car game that rewards thoughtful driving and planning ahead but still has room for cool jumps and...
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2.5

Review: SimCity BuildIt – Freemium version put to the testSimCity BuildItCity builder hits iOS

Andy Price
January 6, 2015
Games, Reviews, Simulation, Strategy
SimCity hits iOS – but does the freemium model work for this reputable franchise? A handful of releases during...
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  • 4.0

    Tomb of the Mask – Pacman-inspired endless arcade actionTomb of the MaskPacman-inspired endless arcade action

    Andy Price
    September 26, 2020
  • 4.0

    Penrose – a mysterious, compelling interactive storyPenroseA mysterious, compelling interactive story

    Andy Price
    September 23, 2020

  • iPad Buyer’s Guide – which tablet should you choose in 2020?iPad Buyer's GuideWhich tablet should you choose in 2020?

    Craig Grannell
    September 21, 2020
  • 4.5

    Photoroom – easily remove photo backgroundsPhotoRoomEasily remove photo backgrounds

    Andy Price
    September 19, 2020
  • 3.0

    Sound Waves – experimental motion-controlled audio toySound WavesExperimental motion-controlled audio toy

    Andy Price
    September 11, 2020

  • Making memories – the best apps to relive good timesMaking MemoriesThe best apps to relive good times

    Craig Grannell
    September 10, 2020
  • 4.0

    Truberbrook – sci-fi mystery game hits iOSTruberbrookBeautifully designed mystery thriller

    Andy Price
    September 8, 2020
  • 4.0

    Reface – futuristic face masking sillinessRefaceFuturistic face-masking silliness

    Andy Price
    August 29, 2020

  • Get Things Moving – 6 animation and stop-motion appsGet Things Moving6 animation and stop-motion apps

    Craig Grannell
    August 28, 2020
  • 3.5

    PUNCHGOLF – a fist-powered platform gamePUNCHGOLFA fist-powered platform game

    Andy Price
    August 21, 2020
  • 3.5

    Reflex – video weirdness at your fingertipsReflexVideo weirdness at your fingertips

    Andy Price
    August 17, 2020

  • Best Web Apps – great apps, no App Store requiredBest Web AppsGreat apps, no App Store required

    Craig Grannell
    August 10, 2020
  • 3.5

    Knighty Knight – who knew chess could look like this?Knighty KnightWho knew chess could look like this?

    Andy Price
    August 8, 2020
  • 4.0

    Quickart – automatic creative image editingQuickartAutomatic creative image editing

    Andy Price
    August 7, 2020
  • 3.5

    Deadword – word-based apocalypseDeadwordWord-based apocalypse

    Andy Price
    August 3, 2020
  • 4.0

    RTRO – throwback video filters from MomentRTROThrowback video filters from Moment

    Andy Price
    August 2, 2020

  • Replacing the gym – four great apps for home exerciseReplacing the gymFour great apps for home exercise

    Craig Grannell
    July 31, 2020
  • 4.0

    Golf On Mars – side-on golf game that’s out of this worldGolf On MarsSide-on golf game that's out of this world

    Craig Grannell
    July 30, 2020

  • Make your own games – 10 great games with level editorsMake Your Own Games10 great games with level editors

    Craig Grannell
    July 17, 2020
  • 4.0

    Trivia Royale – battle 1000 quizzers for supremacyTrivia RoyaleBattle 1000 quizzers for supremacy

    Andy Price
    July 8, 2020
  • 4.0

    Ancestry – trace your family tree with easeAncestry Trace your family tree with ease

    Andy Price
    July 4, 2020

  • Reviews Retrospective – Craig’s three all-time favoritesReviews RetrospectiveCraig's three all-time favorites

    Craig Grannell
    July 2, 2020
  • 5.0

    Breathwrk – make your breathing work for youBreathwrkMake your breathing work for you

    Andy Price
    June 16, 2020
  • 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

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