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      November 8, 2019
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      Original iPhone comparison – how much has changed in 12 years?Original iPhone comparisonHow much has changed in 12 years?

      Tom Rolfe
      November 8, 2019

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      Tom Rolfe
      November 7, 2019

    • Patent watch – two radical new Apple patentsPatent watchTwo radical new Apple patents

      Tom Rolfe
      November 7, 2019

    • Midweek news bites – housing, environment, China, iPhone SE 2, and TV+Midweek news bitesHousing, environment, China, iPhone SE 2, and TV+

      Tom Rolfe
      November 6, 2019

    • Apple x Valve – games company to help with AR glasses?Apple x ValveGames company to help with AR glasses?

      Tom Rolfe
      November 5, 2019

    • Photoshop for iPad – Adobe’s classic editor is finally herePhotoshop for iPadAdobe's classic editor is finally here

      Tom Rolfe
      November 4, 2019
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      Hands-on with GameClub - Apple Arcade with a retro twist

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      November 9, 2019
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      Hands-on with GameClub – Apple Arcade with a retro twistHands on with GameClubApple Arcade with a retro twist

      Jon Mundy
      November 9, 2019
    • 3.5

      Piano by Yousician – virtual piano tutor designed by teachersYousician's PianoVirtual piano tutor designed by teachers

      Joe White
      November 9, 2019

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from November 8, 2019Apps of the WeekThree great apps from November 8, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      November 8, 2019

    • Mixing photos: how to combine images with EnlightMixing photosHow to combine images with Enlight

      Tom Rolfe
      November 3, 2019

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from November 1, 2019Apps of the WeekThree favorites from November 1, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      November 1, 2019

    • Custom ringtone – make your own tone in GaragebandCustom ringtoneMake your own tone in Garageband

      Craig Grannell
      October 29, 2019
  • GamesOriginal iPhone comparisonHow much has changed in 12 years?
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      Hands-on with GameClub - Apple Arcade with a retro twist

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      November 9, 2019
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      Hands-on with GameClub – Apple Arcade with a retro twistHands on with GameClubApple Arcade with a retro twist

      Jon Mundy
      November 9, 2019

    • Best of Apple Arcade – three of Craig’s favoritesBest of Apple ArcadeThree of Craig's favorites

      Tom Rolfe
      November 2, 2019

    • Halloween horror – four games to give you a frightHalloween horrorFour games to give you a fright

      Tom Rolfe
      October 31, 2019
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      Human Fall Flat – physics game where anything is possibleHuman Fall FlatPhysics game where anything is possible

      Joe White
      October 22, 2019

    • Best of Apple Arcade – 15 games to try in your free monthBest of Apple Arcade15 games to try in your free month

      Tom Rolfe
      October 16, 2019
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      Mario Kart Tour – the frenetic kart racer goes mobileMario Kart TourThe frenetic kart racer goes mobile

      Tom Rolfe
      October 5, 2019
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      November 11, 2019
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      Jon Mundy
      November 11, 2019

    • Running apps – choose the perfect run trackerRunning appsChoose the perfect run tracker

      Joe White
      November 11, 2019

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

      Joe White
      November 10, 2019

    • Infuse streaming – play your Mac videos on your iOS deviceInfuse streamingPlay your Mac videos on your iOS device

      Jon Mundy
      November 10, 2019

    • Doodle Polls – the fairest, easiest way to make plansDoodle pollsThe fairest, easiest way to make plans

      Andy Price
      November 6, 2019

    • AR Directions – Google Maps’ most futuristic featureAR DirectionsGoogle Maps' most futuristic feature

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Original iPhone comparison – how much has changed in 12 years?Original iPhone comparisonHow much has changed in 12 years?

Tom Rolfe
November 8, 2019
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Every year when Apple releases a new iPhone, there are inevitably those who complain that not enough has...
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Privacy at Apple – how are its key apps kept secure?Privacy at AppleHow are its key apps kept secure

Tom Rolfe
November 7, 2019
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Privacy is a big deal these days, and Apple is increasingly making its protection of user data a...
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Patent watch – two radical new Apple patentsPatent watchTwo radical new Apple patents

Tom Rolfe
November 7, 2019
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Apple's design and development teams are huge, and a lot of money is spent every year coming up...
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Midweek news bites – housing, environment, China, iPhone SE 2, and TV+Midweek news bitesHousing, environment, China, iPhone SE 2, and TV+

Tom Rolfe
November 6, 2019
News
Plenty of Apple, iPhone, and iPad news gets released each week – but we know you're busy, so...
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Apple x Valve – games company to help with AR glasses?Apple x ValveGames company to help with AR glasses?

Tom Rolfe
November 5, 2019
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Apple has been rumored to be exploring the idea of an augmented reality (AR) headset for years, ever...
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Photoshop for iPad – Adobe’s classic editor is finally herePhotoshop for iPadAdobe's classic editor is finally here

Tom Rolfe
November 4, 2019
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Adobe has been promising a full-fat iPad version of its beloved Photoshop software for a long time, and...
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Apple TV+ launch – new streaming service now liveApple TV+New streaming service now live

Tom Rolfe
November 1, 2019
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Apple's long-awaited TV+ streaming service is now available around the world, offering a handful of high-budget original shows...
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Midweek news bites – Apple working on iPhone SE 2 and… an Airport?Midweek news bitesApple working on iPhone SE 2 and... an Airport?

Tom Rolfe
October 30, 2019
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Plenty of Apple, iPhone, and iPad news gets released each week – but we know you're busy, so...
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AirPods Pro – surprise launch of premium earphonesAirPods ProSurprise launch of premium earphones

Tom Rolfe
October 29, 2019
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AirPods have been a real sleeper hit since their release in 2016. Last year showed a 500% year-on-year...
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iPhone vs DSLR – how do the cameras compare?iPhone vs DSLRHow do the cameras compare?

Tom Rolfe
October 28, 2019
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iPhone has been the most popular camera in the world for years now, despite not really being a...
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GameClub – a treasure trove of classic iOS gamesGameClubA treasure trove of classic iOS games

Tom Rolfe
October 24, 2019
News
Apple Arcade has barely been live a month, and already its first big competitor has reared its head....
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Apple Watch add-ons – new features could be added via the strapApple Watch add-onsNew features could be added via the strap

Tom Rolfe
October 23, 2019
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Apple may be notorious for its secrecy, but it likes to protect its ideas. Usually that means registering...
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Midweek news bites – Photoshop, TV+, new iOS featuresMidweek news bitesPhotoshop, TV+, new iOS features

Tom Rolfe
October 23, 2019
News
Plenty of Apple, iPhone, and iPad news gets released each week – but we know you're busy, so...
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Mojo Stories Editor – create professional-looking social videosMojo Story MakerCreate professional-looking social videos

Tom Rolfe
October 22, 2019
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Developer: Archery Inc Price: Free (IAP) Size: 94.1 MB Version: 1.28.1 Platform: iPhone & iPad Mojo Stories Editor...
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Best of Apple Arcade – Tom’s top three titles to tryBest of Apple ArcadeTom's top three titles to try

Tom Rolfe
October 17, 2019
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For anyone even remotely interested in gaming, Apple Arcade makes a pretty appealing value proposition. Nearly 100 new...
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iOS 13.1.3 update – even more bug fixes incomingiOS 13.1.3 updateEven more bug fixes incoming

Tom Rolfe
October 16, 2019
News
Wow. iOS 13 has been out less than a month and due to an unprecedented storm of bugs...
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iPhone SE 2 – new handset expected to cost just $399iPhone SE 2New handset expected to cost just $399

Tom Rolfe
October 14, 2019
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We were big fans of the original iPhone SE when it launched in 2016, even going so far...
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iPhone 11 display – reports say it scratches too easilyiPhone 11 displayReports say it scratches too easily

Tom Rolfe
October 12, 2019
News
iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro have been selling surprisingly well since their launch last month, but as...
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macOS Catalina – latest version of macOS now availablemacOS CatalinaLatest version of macOS now available

Tom Rolfe
October 8, 2019
News
Apple's yearly software update for the Mac is now live, meaning anyone who owns a MacBook, iMac, or...
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iPhone 11 demand – Apple increases productioniPhone 11 demandApple increases production

Tom Rolfe
October 7, 2019
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iPhone 11 is the best value handset Apple has released in a long time, offering many of the...
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    Andy Price
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  • 4.0

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    Andy Price
    September 26, 2019
  • 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
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  • 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

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    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

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