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      Super Mario Run – premium platform goodness from NintendoSuper Mario RunPremium platform goodness from Nintendo

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High-quality audio – is Apple Music being left behind?High-quality audioIs Apple Music being left behind?

Tom Rolfe
February 25, 2021
News
Apple doesn't intend to ever offer a free tier of its streaming service Apple Music. That by itself...
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Apple beats Samsung – becomes largest smartphone makerApple beats SamsungBecomes largest smartphone maker

Tom Rolfe
February 22, 2021
News
We already knew Apple has had a remarkably good 2020 despite facing plenty of difficulties. The global pandemic...
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App Store discounts – the week’s 4 best price dropsApp Store discountsThe week's 4 best price drops

Tom Rolfe
February 22, 2021
News
It can be hard to find real bargains on the App Store these days, as so many services...
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News bites – the stories you may have missedNews bitesThe stories you may have missed

Jon Mundy
February 19, 2021
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Plenty of Apple, iPhone, and iPad news gets released every single day – but we know you're busy,...
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Uptime – 5-minute knowledge hacksUptime5-minute knowledge hacks

Tom Rolfe
February 16, 2021
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Note: we reviewed Uptime when it launched a year ago, but version 2 has completely pivoted the concept...
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Subscription spending – iOS users top $10bn in 2020Subscription spendingiOS users top $10bn in 2020

Tom Rolfe
February 14, 2021
News
It's no secret that more and more apps are turning to subscription models for consistent revenue streams. Apps-as-services...
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Try Apple News+ – all-you-can-read magazine accessTry Apple News+All-you-can-read magazine access

Tom Rolfe
February 11, 2021
News
Apple has launched a multitude of subscriptions over the past few years as it continues to bolster its...
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Music in iOS 14.5 – Apple to allow Spotify as defaultMusic in iOS 14.5Apple to allow Spotify as default

Tom Rolfe
February 9, 2021
News
According to the developer beta, the upcoming release of Apple's iOS 14.5 update will finally allow something users...
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Apple Car – Hyundai/Kia deny working with AppleApple CarHyundai/Kia deny working with Apple

Tom Rolfe
February 8, 2021
News
Rumors about the Apple Car are nothing new – we've been reading them for nearly a decade. But...
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App Store discounts – Affinity apps and more slash pricesApp Store discountsAffinity apps and more slash prices

Tom Rolfe
February 8, 2021
News
It can be hard to find real bargains on the App Store these days, as so many services...
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News bites – the stories you may have missedNews bitesThe stories you may have missed

Jon Mundy
February 5, 2021
News
Plenty of Apple, iPhone, and iPad news gets released every single day – but we know you're busy,...
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Apple vs Facebook – the fight for user privacyApple vs FacebookThe fight for user privacy

Craig Grannell
February 3, 2021
Features, News
The battle for control over user data finds industry giants brawling once again Facebook isn’t happy with Apple...
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No more Lightning cable – could Europe force Apple’s hand?No more Lightning cableCould Europe force Apple's hand?

Tom Rolfe
February 1, 2021
News
An upcoming EU law could force Apple to ditch the Lightning cable in future iPhones in favor of...
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Data Privacy Day – Apple reiterates commitment to privacyData Privacy DayApple reiterates commitment to privacy

Tom Rolfe
January 28, 2021
News
Data Privacy Day is into its 15th year, encouraging businesses and users alike to consider best practices for...
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6th-gen Apple TV – rumors say big changes are coming6th-gen Apple TVRumors say big changes are coming

Tom Rolfe
January 27, 2021
News
A new rumor says Apple is planning a big overhaul for tvOS this year, paving the way for...
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New Fitness+ features – take a walk with Dolly PartonNew Fitness+ featuresTake a walk with Dolly Parton

Tom Rolfe
January 26, 2021
News
Walking. It's great, isn't it? Free, fun, and good exercise. But wouldn't it be more appealing if you...
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WhatsApp exodus – why are users ditching the app?WhatsApp exodusWhy are users ditching the app?

Tom Rolfe
January 25, 2021
News
WhatsApp, one of the most popular messaging platforms in the world, is going through a tough time at...
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News bites – the stories you may have missedNews bitesThe stories you may have missed

Jon Mundy
January 22, 2021
News
Plenty of Apple, iPhone, and iPad news gets released every single day – but we know you're busy,...
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Top 15 health apps – study reveals best value and most privateTop 15 health appsStudy reveals best value and most private

Tom Rolfe
January 19, 2021
News
Health and fitness apps have become even more popular of late, thanks in part to the pandemic forcing...
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Racial Equity and Justice – Apple launches major education projectsRacial Equity and JusticeApple launches major education projects

Tom Rolfe
January 13, 2021
News
Apple has just made a big announcement, but it's not about a new product or service. Instead, it...
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    Mission to Mars AR – virtually explore the red planetMission to Mars ARVirtually explore the red planet

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    Queen Rules – a beautiful royal puzzlerReview: Queen RulesA great puzzler

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    AntiType – opposites attract in this word puzzlerAntiTypeOpposites attract in this word puzzler

    Tom Rolfe
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    Wallace & Gromit: Big Fix Up – Aardman’s new AR adventureWallace & Gromit: Big Fix UpAardman's new AR adventure

    Andy Price
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  • 4.0

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    Overcast – still one of the best podcast playersOvercastStill one of the best podcast players

    Andy Price
    January 12, 2021
  • 3.5

    Micro Breaker – energetic pinball-style arcade gameMicro BreakerEnergetic pinball-style arcade game

    Andy Price
    January 6, 2021
  • 5.0

    Oddmar – beautifully designed adventure platformerOddmarBeautifully designed adventure-platformer

    Andy Price
    January 2, 2021
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    Craig Grannell
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  • Best of the rest 2020: 6 apps you can’t afford to missBest of the rest 20206 apps you can't afford to miss

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  • 4.0

    Motionleap – animate your still photosMotionleapAnimate your still photos

    Andy Price
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  • 4.0

    Hidden Folks – the Where’s Waldo of the app worldHidden FolksThe Where's Waldo of the app world

    Tom Rolfe
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  • 5.0

    Florence – app-based storytelling at its bestFlorencePhenomenal mobile-based storytelling

    Andy Price
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  • 4.5

    Procession to Calvary – a Renaissance point-and-click adventureProcession to CalvaryA Renaissance point-and-click adventure

    Andy Price
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  • Digital Gift Ideas – perfect for the last-minute shopperDigital Gift IdeasPerfect for the last-minute shopper

    Tom Rolfe
    December 21, 2020
  • 4.0

    Artleap by Lightricks – add a flourish to your imagesArtleapAdd a flourish to your images

    Andy Price
    December 19, 2020
  • 3.5

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    Andy Price
    December 10, 2020
  • 5.0

    Reigns: Her Majesty – A second era of card-based rulingReigns: Her MajestyA second era of card-based ruling

    Andy Price
    December 8, 2020
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    Craft – Docs and Notes EditorCraft - Docs and Notes EditorA great new note taker

    Andy Price
    December 5, 2020
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    Craig Grannell
    December 4, 2020
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    Craig Grannell
    December 1, 2020
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    Pacemaker – make music mixes with an AI DJPacemakerEasy AI DJ mixes

    Andy Price
    November 29, 2020

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