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      April 12, 2019
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    • Life on iPad – Apple releases six inspiring videosLife on iPadApple releases six inspiring videos

      Tom Rolfe
      April 16, 2019

    • iPad Pro sale – up to $250 off for a limited timeiPad Pro saleUp to $250 off for a limited time

      Tom Rolfe
      April 16, 2019

    • Apple Arcade – $500m investment in premium gamesApple Arcade$500m investment in premium games

      Tom Rolfe
      April 15, 2019

    • Disney+ announced – new service to rival Netflix and Apple TV+Disney+ announcedNew service to rival Netflix and Apple TV+

      Tom Rolfe
      April 12, 2019

    • Clean energy goals – Apple doubles number of green suppliersClean energy goalsApple doubles number of green suppliers

      Tom Rolfe
      April 12, 2019
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    • 4.5

      Review: Cardhop – a slicker, smarter Contacts app

      Joe White
      April 10, 2019
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    • iPhone photography – how your snaps could earn you moneyiPhone photographyHow your snaps could earn you money

      Craig Grannell
      April 18, 2019

    • Apps of the Week: three favorites from April 13, 2019Apps of the WeekThree favorites from April 13, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      April 13, 2019
    • 4.5

      Review: Cardhop – a slicker, smarter Contacts appCardhopA slicker, smarter Contacts app

      Joe White
      April 10, 2019

    • Apps of the Week: three favorites from April 8, 2019Apps of the WeekThree favorites from April 8, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      April 8, 2019

    • Creative video filters – 10 apps to transform your clipsCreative video filters10 apps to transform your clips

      Craig Grannell
      April 7, 2019

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

      Tom Rolfe
      April 6, 2019
  • GamesApple reviewsRoundup of 2018's new devices
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    • 4.5

      Tick Tock – smart two-player mystery puzzle game

      Tom Rolfe
      April 8, 2019
      Games, Puzzle, Reviews
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    • 3.5

      Letters & Sodas – an unusually tactile word gameLetters & SodasAn unusually tactile word game

      Jon Mundy
      April 17, 2019
    • 4.5

      Tick Tock – smart two-player mystery puzzle gameTick TockSmart two-player mystery puzzle game

      Tom Rolfe
      April 8, 2019
    • 60%

      Hyperspeed – race your friends through space, liveHyperspeedRace your friends through space, live

      Andy Price
      April 6, 2019
    • 4.0

      Review: Yeah Bunny 2 – cute retro platformerYeah Bunny 2Retro platform fun

      Andy Price
      April 4, 2019
    • 4.5

      Rest in Pieces – spooky endless runner with a differenceRest in PiecesSpooky endless runner with a difference

      Joe White
      March 24, 2019
    • 4.0

      Dragalia Lost – Slick action RPG from NintendoDragalia LostSlick action RPG from Nintendo

      Jon Mundy
      March 15, 2019
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    • App Store Privacy – two ways to keep your apps to yourself

      Joe White
      April 13, 2019
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    • Streaming HBO – how to get your GOT fix on iOSStreaming HBOHow to get your GOT fix on iOS

      Jon Mundy
      April 15, 2019

    • Deleting messages: three ways to trash messagesDeleting messagesThree ways to trash messages

      Tom Rolfe
      April 14, 2019

    • App Store Privacy – two ways to keep your apps to yourselfApp Store privacyTwo ways to keep your apps to yourself

      Joe White
      April 13, 2019

    • Instapaper Guide: how to set up the read-later serviceInstapaper GuideHow to set up the read-later service

      Jon Mundy
      April 11, 2019

    • Transfer playlists: switch between Apple Music and SpotifyTransfer playlistsSwitch between Apple Music and Spotify

      Tom Rolfe
      April 10, 2019

    • Record your screen: How to do it (and why you’d want to)Record your screenHow to do it (and why you'd want to)

      Andy Price
      April 7, 2019
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Apple reviews: roundup of 2018’s new devicesApple reviewsRoundup of 2018's new devices

Tom Rolfe
January 15, 2019
Hardware, Reviews
It's a new year, and maybe you're considering picking up some new and upgraded tech in the near...
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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
Hardware, News
Choosing suitable gadgets for your nearest and dearest can be tough, especially if you're not especially tech-savvy. Trends move...
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iPad Pro Review: 14 days with the updated 2018 tabletiPad Pro review14 days with the updated 2018 tablet

Craig Grannell
December 2, 2018
Hardware, Reviews
All screen, and all amazing, this is the best iPad Apple’s ever made I vividly remember dismissals of...
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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
Hardware, Reviews
Picking the right gifts for people can be hard, and doubly so when it comes to Apple stuff....
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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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Reviews

  • 4.5

    Tick Tock – smart two-player mystery puzzle gameTick TockSmart two-player mystery puzzle game

    Tom Rolfe
    April 8, 2019
  • 60%

    Hyperspeed – race your friends through space, liveHyperspeedRace your friends through space, live

    Andy Price
    April 6, 2019
  • 4.0

    Review: Yeah Bunny 2 – cute retro platformerYeah Bunny 2Retro platform fun

    Andy Price
    April 4, 2019

  • 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

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