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    • Apple Unleashed Recap – new MacBook Pro, AirPods, HomePod

      Tom Rolfe
      October 18, 2021
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    • A note on the notch – why the latest MacBook has a cutoutA note on the notchwhy the latest MacBook has a cutout

      Tom Rolfe
      October 21, 2021

    • Apple’s $19 cloth – and why it’s so popularApple's $19 clothAnd why it's so popular

      Tom Rolfe
      October 20, 2021

    • Review: Apple Watch 7 – time for no change?Review: Apple Watch 7Time for no change?

      Craig Grannell
      October 20, 2021

    • Apple Unleashed Recap – new MacBook Pro, AirPods, HomePodApple Unleashed RecapNew MacBook Pro, AirPods, HomePod

      Tom Rolfe
      October 18, 2021

    • October Event preview – what to expect from Apple todayOctober Event previewWhat to expect from Apple today

      Tom Rolfe
      October 18, 2021

    • News bites – the stories you may have missed (15 October 2021)News bitesThe stories you may have missed

      Jon Mundy
      October 15, 2021
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      iLovePDF 3 – a great PDF manager just got better

      Joe White
      October 13, 2021
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      iLovePDF 3 – a great PDF manager just got betteriLovePDF 3A great PDF manager just got better

      Joe White
      October 13, 2021
    • 4.0

      Jotalicious – a classy to-do manager with no frillsJotaliciousA classy to-do manager with no frills

      Jon Mundy
      October 9, 2021

    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [8 October 2021]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Jon Mundy
      October 8, 2021
    • 5.0

      GoodLinks – an elegant read-it-later serviceGoodLinksAn elegant read-it-later service

      Joe White
      October 5, 2021
    • 3.5

      Review: TypeLoop – bring your stories to lifeTypeLoopBring your stories to life

      Joe White
      September 28, 2021

    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [24 September 2021]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Jon Mundy
      September 24, 2021
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    • 4.0

      Night in the Woods – a deeply lovable adventure story

      Jon Mundy
      September 23, 2021
      Action & Adventure, Games, News
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    • 4.0

      Night in the Woods – a deeply lovable adventure storyNight in the WoodsA deeply lovable adventure story

      Jon Mundy
      September 23, 2021
    • 3.5

      Dungeons & Miners – a rough and ready roguelikeDungeons & MinersA rough and ready roguelike

      Jon Mundy
      September 11, 2021
    • 4.0

      Cards of Terra – A bright and breezy Solitaire scrapperCards of TerraBright and breezy Solitaire scrapper

      Jon Mundy
      August 25, 2021
    • 5.0

      Pok Pok Playroom – an engaging, tactile learning toy for kidsPok Pok PlayroomEngaging, tactile learning toy for kids

      Tom Rolfe
      August 14, 2021
    • 4.5

      Componut – build your way to donut freedomComponutBuild your way to donut freedom

      Andy Price
      July 22, 2021
    • 4.0

      Psychofunk – a hand-drawn ‘reverse platformer’Psychofunk A hand-drawn 'reverse platformer'

      Joe White
      July 20, 2021
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    • A personal, private map – keep track of locations with Pin Drop

      Joe White
      October 19, 2021
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      Joe White
      October 19, 2021

    • QR codes – how to make your ownQR codesHow to make your own

      Jon Mundy
      October 19, 2021

    • Device won’t charge? Here’s what to doDevice won't charge?Here's what to do

      Tom Rolfe
      October 17, 2021

    • Pixaki 101: draw your own pixel portraitPixaki 101Draw your own pixel portrait

      Holly Rolfe
      October 15, 2021

    • Highlighted – scan and organise notes from booksHighlightedScan and organise notes from books

      Joe White
      October 15, 2021

    • Keynote Live Video – add a video feed to your presentationsKeynote Live VideoAdd a video feed to your presentations

      Jon Mundy
      October 14, 2021
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Which classic games series are worth playing on your iPhone?Classic GamesWhich are worth playing on mobile?

Craig Grannell
May 6, 2021
Action & Adventure, Arcade, Car & Racing, Games, Platform, Puzzle, Reviews, Strategy
We delve into gaming’s past and find out which renowned titles and series are fit for a future...
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4.6

Solitairica – a new lease of life for SolitaireSolitairicaA new lease of life for Solitaire

Tom Rolfe
January 9, 2021
Card & Casino, Games, Strategy
Cast spells and fight monsters in this roguelike remix of the classic card game Price: $4/£4 Version: 1.0.8 Size:...
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5.0

Review: Reigns – guide your kingdom to prosperity, or die!ReignsGuide your kingdom to prosperity

Andy Price
October 17, 2020
Card & Casino, Games, Reviews, Role Playing, Strategy
A card-based, swipe-gestured game that's 100% designed for smart devices Price: $3/£3 Version: 1.01 Size: 93 MB Platform: iPhone & iPad Developer: Devolver...
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3.5

Gladiabots – build your own AI robot warriorsGladiabotsBuild your own AI robot warriors

Jon Mundy
January 28, 2020
Games, Strategy
Developer: Sebastien Dubois Price: $7/£7 Size: 157 MB Version: 1.3.22 Platform: iPhone & iPad Gladiabots If we were...
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3.5

Two Spies – hyperlocal turn-based tacticsTwo SpiesHyperlocal turn-based tactics

Jon Mundy
January 22, 2020
Games, Strategy
Developer: Royal Pixel Service Price: Free Size: 104 MB Version: 1.0.2 Platform: iPhone & iPad Two Spies Two...
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Price drops: three great games currently on salePrice dropsThree great games currently on sale

Tom Rolfe
August 29, 2019
Action & Adventure, Games, Strategy
We keep an eye on price fluctuations on the App Store every day, but there's not always much...
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3.5

Miyamoto – solid swords and Samurai strategyMiyamotoSolid swords and Samurai strategy

Tom Rolfe
February 24, 2019
Card & Casino, Dice & Board, Games, Strategy
A strategic card game with board game flair Miyamoto is not – as we first assumed – named...
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3.5

Alien: Blackout – atmospheric stealth strategy gameAlien: BlackoutAtmospheric stealth strategy game

Jon Mundy
February 14, 2019
Games, Strategy
Developer: D3PA Price: $5/£5 Size: 556 MB Version: 1.0.3 Platform: iPhone & iPad Alien: Blackout Amanda Ripley just...
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4.0

Review: Badland Brawl – slick, physical multiplayer actionBadland BrawlSlick, physical multiplayer action

Jon Mundy
October 31, 2018
Games, Strategy
Developer: Frogmind Price: Free Size: 100 MB Version: 1.3.9 Platform: iPhone & iPad Badland Brawl Forget the name...
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iPad exclusives: 8 of the best iPad appsiPad exclusives8 of the best apps for iPad

Craig Grannell
October 17, 2018
Apps, Education, Entertainment, Features, Games, Music Apps, Photo & Video, Productivity, Resource & Knowledge, Strategy
Got an iPad? Want to know the best iPad-only apps? Read on… When the iPad first arrived, it...
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Price drops: three great games currently on salePrice dropsThree great games currently on sale

Tom Rolfe
June 27, 2018
Action & Adventure, Games, Strategy
We keep an eye on price fluctuations on the App Store every day, but there's not always much...
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Price drops: three great games currently on salePrice dropsThree great games currently on sale

Tom Rolfe
April 20, 2018
Action & Adventure, Games, Strategy
It's Friday, and out of nowhere three excellent iOS games just went on sale. The first is a...
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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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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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4.9

Death Road to Canada – a fun zombie apocalypse adventureDeath Road to CanadaA fun zombie apocalypse adventure

Andy Price
April 6, 2017
Action & Adventure, Games, Reviews, Strategy
A fun, choose-your-own zombie apocalypse adventure Price: $7.99/£7.99 Version: 1.01 Size: 53.8 MB Developer: Rocketcat Platform: iPhone & iPad Launched as part of Apple's...
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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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New strategy-based Pokémon game appears from nowhere on iOSPokemon Duel launchedNew strategy game appears from nowhere

Tom Rolfe
January 25, 2017
Dice & Board, Games, Strategy
The Pokémon Company has surprised the gaming world with an out-of-the-blue worldwide release of its latest iOS game,...
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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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4.7

Review: Warbits – a tactical war simulator for pacifistsReview: WarbitsA tactical war simulator for pacifists

Tom Rolfe
May 29, 2016
Games, Strategy
Colorful turn-based wartime strategy without the bloodshed Price: $3.99/£2.99 Version: 1.0.0 Size: 156 MB Platform: iPhone and iPad Developer: Risky Lab...
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10 great tips to help dominate on Clash of ClansClash of Clans10 great tips to help dominate

Tom Rolfe
January 26, 2016
Games, Strategy
Clash of Clans is the big boy of freemium gaming. It's sat proud atop the top grossing charts...
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    Tom Rolfe
    October 3, 2021

  • Review: iPad 9 (2021) – the best iPad for most people?Review: iPad 9 (2021)The best iPad for most people?

    Craig Grannell
    October 1, 2021

  • Review: iPhone 13 mini – a tiny but very capable iPhoneReview: iPhone 13 miniA tiny but very capable iPhone

    Craig Grannell
    September 30, 2021

  • Review: iPhone 13 Pro Max – Apple’s biggest and best iPhone everReview: iPhone 13 Pro MaxApple's biggest and best iPhone ever

    Craig Grannell
    September 29, 2021

  • Review: iPad mini (2021) – the smallest iPad packs a big punchReview: iPad mini (2021)The smallest iPad packs a big punch

    Craig Grannell
    September 28, 2021

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