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      Tom Rolfe
      January 9, 2019
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    • Official battery cases: now available for iPhones XS / XS Max / XROfficial battery casesNow available for iPhones XS / XS Max / XR

      Tom Rolfe
      January 17, 2019

    • Midweek Apple bites: iPhone 11, Maps privacy, iPod touch, USB-CMidweek Apple bitesiPhone 11, Maps privacy, iPod touch, USB-C

      Tom Rolfe
      January 16, 2019

    • Lifesaving Apple Watch: Tim Cook shares story of a-fib detectionLifesaving Apple WatchTim Cook shares story of a-fib detection

      Tom Rolfe
      January 16, 2019

    • Jan 12 roundup – every story from the past weekJan 12 RoundupEvery story from the past week

      Tom Rolfe
      January 12, 2019

    • HomeKit at CES 2019: brands flock to Apple’s smart home systemHomeKit at CES 2019Brands flock to Apple's smart home system

      Tom Rolfe
      January 10, 2019

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      Tom Rolfe
      January 9, 2019
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    • Budget travel tips: use apps to plan a cheap vacation

      Joe White
      January 18, 2019
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    • Budget travel tips: use apps to plan a cheap vacationBudget travel tipsUse apps to plan a cheap vacation

      Joe White
      January 18, 2019
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      Review: Ventusky – a map-based weather app that’s close to perfectReview: Ventusky Map-based weather app that’s close to perfect

      Joe White
      January 14, 2019

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

      Tom Rolfe
      January 13, 2019
    • 5.0

      Review: Elevate – award-winning brain training appElevateAward-winning brain training app

      Joe White
      January 11, 2019

    • David Bowie is… – a virtual tour through rock historyDavid Bowie is...A virtual tour through rock history

      Tom Rolfe
      January 11, 2019

    • Fantastical 2 sale: big discount on our favorite calendar appFantastical 2 saleBig discount on our favorite calendar app

      Tom Rolfe
      January 6, 2019
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      Review: Lifty! - a cute puzzler stuck on the middle floor

      Jon Mundy
      January 18, 2019
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      Review: Lifty! – a cute puzzler stuck on the middle floorLifty!A cute puzzler stuck on the middle floor

      Jon Mundy
      January 18, 2019

    • Four great games: this week’s App Store gemsFour great gamesThis week's App Store gems

      Tom Rolfe
      January 17, 2019
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      Review: Lemmings – a 90s classic rebuilt for mobileLemmingsA 90s classic rebuilt for mobile

      Jon Mundy
      January 15, 2019

    • Crossgrams: a clever new spin on crosswordsCrossgramsA clever new spin on crosswords

      Tom Rolfe
      January 3, 2019
    • 4.0

      Review: CHUCHEL – beautifully random cartoon puzzlerCHUCHELBeautiful random cartoon puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      December 30, 2018

    • Punlock: festive word game with a twistPunlockFestive word game with a twist

      Tom Rolfe
      December 20, 2018
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    • Managing metadata: edit the info tagged with your photos

      Tom Rolfe
      January 19, 2019
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    • Managing metadata: edit the info tagged with your photosManaging metadataEdit the info tagged with your photos

      Tom Rolfe
      January 19, 2019

    • Quick Website Search: a hidden time-saver in SafariQuick website searchA hidden time-saver in Safari

      Craig Grannell
      January 19, 2019

    • Email aliases: protect your identity with iCloudEmail aliasesProtect your identity with iCloud

      Kenny Hemphill
      January 14, 2019

    • Restarting tips: how to hard reset any frozen deviceRestarting tipsHow to hard reset any frozen device

      Tom Rolfe
      January 13, 2019

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

      Tom Rolfe
      January 13, 2019

    • Instant Markup: how to annotate more than just screenshotsInstant MarkupHow to annotate more than just screenshots

      Tom Rolfe
      January 7, 2019
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Crossgrams: a clever new spin on crosswordsCrossgramsA clever new spin on crosswords

Tom Rolfe
January 3, 2019
Games, Word
Looking for a new word game to usher your brain out of the festive lull and into the...
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Punlock: festive word game with a twistPunlockFestive word game with a twist

Tom Rolfe
December 20, 2018
Games, Puzzle, Word
The holidays are here, and what better time to crack out the word games? Punlock, released just a...
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Free app alert! Letter trivia puzzle “Wordophile” now on saleFree app alert!Letter trivia puzzle "Wordophile" now on sale

Tom Rolfe
November 19, 2018
Games, Word
It's been a while since we've reported on a good App Store bargain – developers just aren't putting...
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Price drop! Word puzzle AntiType free this weekPrice drop!Word puzzle AntiType free this week

Tom Rolfe
October 22, 2018
Games, Word
Opposites attract in this clever word puzzler It's been a while since we've reported on a good App...
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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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Supertype: new word-based physics puzzlerSupertypeNew word-based physics puzzler

Tom Rolfe
April 26, 2018
Games, Puzzle, Word
What do you prefer – word games or physics puzzlers? Why choose when you can have both? Supertype...
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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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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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Work through hundreds of relaxing word puzzles in “Sidewords”SidewordsWork through hundreds of relaxing puzzles

Tom Rolfe
July 27, 2017
Games, Word
Sidewords – $2.99/£2.99 An interesting new word game just dropped on the App Store, which we think will...
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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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Word games: the best letter-centric puzzlersWord gamesThe best letter-centric puzzles

Craig Grannell
October 14, 2016
Games, Word
From boardgame classics to high-octane heart-pumping efforts, these games will fire up your inner lexicon Word games have...
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3.8

Review: Paperback – become a famous author in this word-based card gamePaperbackUnique word-based card game

Tom Rolfe
October 12, 2016
Card & Casino, Games, Reviews, Word
An intriguing card game combining the arts of word-smithing and deck-building Price: $4.99/£3.99 Version: 1.0.4 Size: 54.0 MB Platform:...
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4.0Overall Score

LEX Review: Simple, entertaining word gameLEXA unique word game

Mark Errett
July 1, 2014
Games, Reviews, Word
LEX is a new word game that stands out with its unique look and simple premise....
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Reviews

  • Apple reviews: roundup of 2018’s new devicesApple reviewsRoundup of 2018's new devices

    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

    Review: ChillScape – sound-based meditationReview: ChillScapeGamifying 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

    Review: Shine – Journey of LightReview: ShinePleasant and relaxing side-scroller

    Andy Price
    December 14, 2018
  • 4.0

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

    Andy Price
    December 5, 2018
  • 3.5

    Review: Bookful – bring books to life with ARReview: BookfulBring 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

    Review: TikTok – DIY viral videos storm the App StoreReview: TikTokDIY 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

  • New Macs released: Apple shows off positive reviewsNew Macs releasedApple shows off positive reviews

    Tom Rolfe
    November 7, 2018

  • 2018 iPad Pro: Everything you need to know2018 iPad ProEverything you need to know

    Tom Rolfe
    November 1, 2018
  • 5.0

    Review: Streaks – a task tracker to help form good habitsStreaksA task tracker to help form good habits

    Craig Grannell
    October 26, 2018
  • 4.0

    Enlight Pixaloop – animate your still photosEnlight PixaloopAnimate your still photos

    Andy Price
    October 24, 2018

  • Apple Watch S4 Review: 14 days with the fourth-generation smartwatchApple Watch S4 reviewTwo weeks with the fourth-generation smartwatch

    Craig Grannell
    October 16, 2018

  • iPhone XS Max Review: 14 days with Apple’s new flagshipiPhone XS Max reviewTwo weeks with Apple's new flagship

    Craig Grannell
    October 16, 2018
  • 4.5

    Review: Night Sky – AR features bring the stars to lifeNight SkyAR features bring the stars to life

    Andy Price
    October 10, 2018
  • 4.0

    Review: Linea Go – an app for sketching, wherever you areLinea GoAn app for sketching, wherever you are

    Craig Grannell
    October 8, 2018

  • New iPhones: which one should I buy?New iPhonesWhich one should I buy?

    Tom Rolfe
    September 13, 2018
  • 4.0

    Review: Pacemaker – make music mixes with an AI DJPacemakerEasy AI DJ mixes

    Andy Price
    September 3, 2018
  • 4.5

    Review: LightX – all-in photo editor sports some powerful featuresLightXAll-in photo editor sports some powerful features

    Andy Price
    August 25, 2018
  • 3.5

    Drolf: draw your own golf courseDrolfDraw your own mini golf

    Andy Price
    August 6, 2018

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