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      Tom Rolfe
      November 12, 2018

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      November 7, 2018

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      Overcast: popular podcast player gets even betterOvercastPopular podcast player gets even better

      Andy Price
      November 9, 2018

    • Big Clips update: new effects added to Apple’s video editorBig Clips updateNew effects added to Apple's video editor

      Tom Rolfe
      November 8, 2018

    • Shepard Fairey AR: explore a huge virtual art exhibitionShepard Fairey ARExplore a huge virtual art exhibition

      Tom Rolfe
      November 6, 2018

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      November 5, 2018
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      Review: Bring! – Shopping lists made easyReview: Bring!Shopping lists made easy

      Joe White
      November 4, 2018

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      Tom Rolfe
      November 3, 2018
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      November 8, 2018
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      November 8, 2018
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      Review: Badland Brawl – slick, physical multiplayer actionBadland BrawlSlick, physical multiplayer action

      Jon Mundy
      October 31, 2018
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      Review: Chroniric XIX – a fun, interactive narrative adventureChroniric XIXA fun, interactive narrative adventure

      Jon Mundy
      October 29, 2018

    • Green fingers: great apps for gardeners and nature loversGreen fingersGreat apps for gardeners and nature lovers

      Tom Rolfe
      October 24, 2018

    • Price drop! Word puzzle AntiType free this weekPrice drop!Word puzzle AntiType free this week

      Tom Rolfe
      October 22, 2018

    • Reigns: Game of Thrones – take on the Iron ThroneReigns: Game of ThronesTake on the Iron Throne

      Tom Rolfe
      October 18, 2018
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    • Monochrome photos: take amazing black-and-white snapsMonochrome photosTake amazing black-and-white snaps

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      November 11, 2018

    • Monochrome mode: try this sneaky productivity tipMonochrome modeTry this sneaky productivity tip

      Craig Grannell
      November 11, 2018

    • Netflix secrets: four lesser-known features of the appNetflix secretsFour lesser-known features of the app

      Tom Rolfe
      November 11, 2018

    • Power up your passwords in iOS 12Password PowerPower up your passwords in iOS 12

      Craig Grannell
      November 8, 2018

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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
Hardware, Reviews
Craig Grannell finds out whether Apple’s cheaper iPhone is a compromise too far You’d need to be a...
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New Macs released: Apple shows off positive reviewsNew Macs releasedApple shows off positive reviews

Tom Rolfe
November 7, 2018
Hardware, News, Reviews
The three new products Apple showed off at its October 30 event are now available in stores. Last...
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2018 iPad Pro: Everything you need to know2018 iPad ProEverything you need to know

Tom Rolfe
November 1, 2018
Hardware, News, Reviews
So the iPad Pro has had its first major redesign since it was added to the iPad family...
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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
Features, Hardware
Craig Grannell rekindles his relationship with Apple’s wrist-based overlord – but is there still a spark? I’ll admit...
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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
Features, Hardware
Craig Grannell finds out whether Apple’s new flagship really is the ultimate iPhone It’s funny to think I...
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New iPhones: which one should I buy?New iPhonesWhich one should I buy?

Tom Rolfe
September 13, 2018
Hardware, Reviews
Just yesterday Apple announced three brand new iPhones: the XS, the XS Max, and the XR. These new...
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3-in-1 charging cable: get yourself a cheap multi-purpose charger3-in-1 charging cableGet yourself a cheap multi-purpose charger

Tom Rolfe
July 23, 2018
Hardware
Charging cables are the bane of our existence. Not only are they easy to lose, but each device...
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App Store Anniversary: 10 iconic games of the past 10 yearsApp Store Anniversary10 iconic games of the past 10 years

Craig Grannell
June 28, 2018
Games, Hardware
10 App Store titles that revolutionized mobile gaming How everyone laughed at the prospect of iPhone and iPad...
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iPad buyer’s guide: which model is right for you?iPad buyer's guideWhich model is right for you?

Tom Rolfe
May 7, 2018
Hardware, Reviews
There are a lot of different iPads out there, and the best one for you depends entirely on...
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Catalyst cases: protect your iPhone (and AirPods!)Catalyst casesProtect your iPhone (and AirPods!)

Tom Rolfe
May 4, 2018
Hardware, Reviews
Catalyst is well-known as one of the top brands in the iPhone case game, and have recently branched...
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HomePod reviews: praise for audio quality and privacyHomePod reviewsPraise for audio quality and privacy

Tom Rolfe
January 29, 2018
Hardware, News
Apple's newest product, HomePod, became available for preorder last week ahead of full availability in February. At $349...
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10 Great Gifts: present ideas for iPhone and iPad users10 Great GiftsPresent ideas for iPhone and iPad users

Tom Rolfe
December 19, 2017
Hardware, Reviews
The holiday season is almost upon us, and so we’ve taken the liberty of digging up some of...
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HomePod vs Echo: which smart speaker is right for you?HomePod vs Echo vs othersWhich smart speaker is right for you?

Tom Rolfe
December 15, 2017
Hardware, Reviews
There are a whole bunch of smart speakers out there and choosing one can be a bit overwhelming....
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TV Streaming: how to choose the best smart TV boxTV StreamingHow to choose the best smart TV box

Craig Grannell
November 21, 2017
Features, Hardware, Reviews
Apple TV? Fire TV? Or just a plain old TV? We’ll help you choose Television is changing. Rewind...
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iPhone X impressions: the good, the bad, and the uglyiPhone X impressionsThe good, the bad, and the ugly

Tom Rolfe
November 4, 2017
Hardware, News
We here at Tips & Tricks have had our hands on the new iPhone X for a day...
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Early Impressions: first in-depth iPhone X reviewEarly ImpressionsFirst in-depth iPhone X review

Tom Rolfe
October 31, 2017
Hardware, Reviews
We're just days from the official release of the iPhone X (or weeks, if you didn't get lucky...
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Buyer’s Guide: how to choose the perfect iPhoneBuyer's guideHow to choose the perfect iPhone

Craig Grannell
September 27, 2017
Features, Hardware
The iPhone line-up has grown. Here’s how to buy the one that’s right for you Your steam-powered iPhone...
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iPhone X: Apple’s vision for the future of smartphonesiPhone XApple's vision for the future of smartphones

Jon Mundy
September 20, 2017
Hardware, News, Reviews
It's a week since Apple unveiled iPhone X to the world – let's take stock of what's to...
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iPhone SE: is it Apple’s best iPhone?iPhone SEIs it Apple's best iPhone?

Tom Rolfe
September 17, 2017
Hardware, Reviews
Opinion: why you shouldn't buy the latest iPhone It’s September, which means everybody is hyped for all the...
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Deal alert: grab four Apple certified Lightning cables for just $20Lightning deals4 Apple certified cables for $20

Tom Rolfe
March 14, 2017
Hardware, News, Reviews
What is it with Apple's charging cables? They always seems to go missing just when you need them,...
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    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
  • 4.5

    Review: Werble – add some moving flourishes to your photosWerbleAdd some moving flourishes to your photos

    Andy Price
    July 24, 2018

  • 3-in-1 charging cable: get yourself a cheap multi-purpose charger3-in-1 charging cableGet yourself a cheap multi-purpose charger

    Tom Rolfe
    July 23, 2018
  • 4.5

    Review: Castro 3.0 – great podcast players goes freeCastro 3.0Great podcast player goes free

    Andy Price
    July 1, 2018

  • App Store Anniversary: 10 iconic games of the past 10 yearsApp Store Anniversary10 iconic games of the past 10 years

    Craig Grannell
    June 28, 2018
  • 4.5

    Review: Recrop – a second chance to frame your photosRecropA second chance to frame your photos

    Andy Price
    June 22, 2018

  • World Cup 2018: the best apps to follow the gamesWorld Cup 2018The best apps to follow the games

    Tom Rolfe
    June 11, 2018
  • 4.0

    Review: Feedeos – create your own personalized video feedFeedeosPersonalize your own video feed

    Andy Price
    June 3, 2018
  • 4.0

    Review: Tinyclouds – simple but uniquely designed weather appTinycloudsSimple, but visual weather app

    Andy Price
    May 22, 2018
  • 5.0

    Review: Oddmar – beautifully designed adventure platformerOddmarBeautifully designed adventure-platformer

    Andy Price
    May 9, 2018

  • iPad buyer’s guide: which model is right for you?iPad buyer's guideWhich model is right for you?

    Tom Rolfe
    May 7, 2018

  • Catalyst cases: protect your iPhone (and AirPods!)Catalyst casesProtect your iPhone (and AirPods!)

    Tom Rolfe
    May 4, 2018

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