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      Tom Rolfe
      March 21, 2019
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    • New AirPods released! Apple quietly improves its wireless headphonesNew AirPods released!Apple quietly improves its wireless headphones

      Tom Rolfe
      March 21, 2019

    • Apple’s TV plans – 11+ shows expected later this yearApple's TV plans11+ shows expected later this year

      Tom Rolfe
      March 20, 2019

    • WWDC 2019 – Apple hints at Dark Mode in iOS 13WWDC 2019Apple hints at Dark Mode in iOS 13

      Tom Rolfe
      March 18, 2019

    • All-new iPads released – Apple updates iPad Air and iPad miniAll-new iPads releasedApple updates iPad Air and iPad mini

      Tom Rolfe
      March 18, 2019

    • Apple ID bonus – 10% extra free when adding fundsApple ID bonus10% extra free when adding funds

      Tom Rolfe
      March 11, 2019

    • Apple’s AR headset – expected to launch to public in 2020Apple's AR headsetExpected to launch to public in 2020

      Tom Rolfe
      March 9, 2019
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      Centr – a fitness app for mind, body, and spirit

      Joe White
      March 17, 2019
      Apps, Health & Fitness
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    • Apps of the Week: our favorite apps from Mar 22, 2019Apps of the WeekOur favorite apps from Mar 22, 2019

      Tom Rolfe
      March 22, 2019
    • 4.5

      Centr – a fitness app for mind, body, and spiritCentrA fitness app for mind, body, and spirit

      Joe White
      March 17, 2019

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from Mar 15, 2019Apps of the WeekThree great titles from Mar 15, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      March 15, 2019
    • 4.0

      Quartz Brief – bite-sized news updates from a robotQuartz BriefBite-sized news updates from a robot

      Tom Rolfe
      March 14, 2019

    • Apps of the Week: three great games from Mar 8, 2019Apps of the WeekThree great titles from Mar 8, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      March 8, 2019
    • 4.0

      Hooked – immersive stories on the goHookedImmersive stories on the go

      Andy Price
      March 6, 2019
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      Spirit Roots – beautiful but flawed platformer

      Jon Mundy
      March 4, 2019
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      Dragalia Lost – Slick action RPG from NintendoDragalia LostSlick action RPG from Nintendo

      Jon Mundy
      March 15, 2019

    • Art in action – 6 beautiful, relaxing gaming experiences for iOSArt in Action6 beautiful, relaxing gaming experiences

      Tom Rolfe
      March 12, 2019
    • 3.0

      Spirit Roots – beautiful but flawed platformerSpirit RootsBeautiful but flawed platformer

      Jon Mundy
      March 4, 2019
    • 3.5

      Miyamoto – solid swords and Samurai strategyMiyamotoSolid swords and Samurai strategy

      Tom Rolfe
      February 24, 2019
    • 3.5

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

      Jon Mundy
      February 14, 2019

    • Pokémon GO Snapshot – unleash your inner photographerPokémon GO SnapshotUnleash your inner photographer

      Tom Rolfe
      February 14, 2019
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    • Gmail Guide: 6 productivity hacks for Google Mail

      Kenny Hemphill
      March 21, 2019
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    • Monochrome mode: try this sneaky productivity tipMonochrome modeTry this sneaky productivity tip

      Craig Grannell
      March 22, 2019

    • Gmail Guide: 6 productivity hacks for Google MailGmail Guide6 productivity hacks for Google Mail

      Kenny Hemphill
      March 21, 2019

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

      Joe White
      March 19, 2019

    • Like a flash – three ways to use your LED flashLike a flashThree ways to use your LED flash

      Jon Mundy
      March 19, 2019

    • Pages 101: Apple’s pint-sized word processorPages 101Apple's pint-sized word processor

      Joe White
      March 17, 2019

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

      Tom Rolfe
      March 16, 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

  • Art in action – 6 beautiful, relaxing gaming experiences for iOSArt in Action6 beautiful, relaxing gaming experiences

    Tom Rolfe
    March 12, 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
  • 4.0

    Eaten – user-powered food discoveryEatenUser-powered food discovery

    Andy Price
    February 7, 2019
  • 2.5

    Face Truth – scan your face to learn your futureFace TruthScan your face to learn your future

    Tom Rolfe
    January 31, 2019
  • 5.0

    Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

    Andy Price
    January 21, 2019

  • 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

    ChillScape – sound-based meditationChillScapeSound-based 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

    Shine: Journey of Light – a pleasant and relaxing side-scrollerShine: Journey of LightPleasant and relaxing side-scroller

    Andy Price
    December 14, 2018
  • 4.0

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

    Andy Price
    December 5, 2018
  • 3.5

    Bookful – bring books to life with ARBookfulBring 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

    TikTok – DIY viral videos storm the App StoreTikTokDIY 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

    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

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