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      Tom Rolfe
      February 25, 2021
    • Apple beats Samsung – becomes largest smartphone makerApple beats SamsungBecomes largest smartphone maker

      Tom Rolfe
      February 22, 2021
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      Tom Rolfe
      February 22, 2021
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      Jon Mundy
      February 19, 2021
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      Uptime – 5-minute knowledge hacksUptime5-minute knowledge hacks

      Tom Rolfe
      February 16, 2021
    • Subscription spending – iOS users top $10bn in 2020Subscription spendingiOS users top $10bn in 2020

      Tom Rolfe
      February 14, 2021
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      Mission to Mars AR - virtually explore the red planet

      Andy Price
      February 27, 2021
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      February 27, 2021
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      Mission to Mars AR – virtually explore the red planetMission to Mars ARVirtually explore the red planet

      Andy Price
      February 27, 2021
    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [26 Feb 2021]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Jon Mundy
      February 26, 2021
    • iPhone Editing Academy – 85% off the course this weekendiPhone Editing Academy85% off the course this weekend

      Tom Rolfe
      February 26, 2021
    • WhatsApp and alternatives – what’s the best messaging app in 2021?WhatsApp and alternativesWhat's the best messaging app?

      Craig Grannell
      February 17, 2021
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      Tom Rolfe
      February 15, 2021
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      Knightin'+ – Action–RPG with Zelda vibes

      Jon Mundy
      February 24, 2021
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      Knightin’+ – Action–RPG with Zelda vibesKnightin'+Action-RPG with Zelda vibes

      Jon Mundy
      February 24, 2021
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      Queen Rules – a beautiful royal puzzlerReview: Queen RulesA great puzzler

      Andy Price
      February 21, 2021
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      Sine the Game – a wave based arcade challengeSineA wave based arcade challenge

      Jon Mundy
      February 11, 2021
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      Word Domination – quickfire competitive ScrabbleWord DominationQuickfire competitive Scrabble

      Tom Rolfe
      February 2, 2021
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      Super Mario Run – premium platform goodness from NintendoSuper Mario RunPremium platform goodness from Nintendo

      Tom Rolfe
      January 23, 2021
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      There Is No Game: WD – hilarious fourth-wall breaking gameThere Is No Game: WDHilarious fourth-wall breaking game

      Tom Rolfe
      January 19, 2021
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      February 26, 2021
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      February 26, 2021
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      Craig Grannell
      February 25, 2021
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      Tom Rolfe
      February 24, 2021
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      Joe White
      February 23, 2021
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      February 23, 2021
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Upgraded keys – how to install a custom keyboardUpgraded keysHow to install a custom keyboard

Kenny Hemphill
June 15, 2019
Apps, Other, Productivity, Tips & Tricks
The iOS keyboard is just fine most of the time. But what about when just fine isn’t enough?...
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Triple camera setup – square formation for 2019 iPhonesTriple camera setupSquare formation for 2019 iPhones

Tom Rolfe
March 16, 2019
Other
According to a report – citing information cribbed from Chinese suppliers – at least one of this year's...
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It’s show time – Apple to unveil new TV service March 25It's show timeApple to unveil new TV service March 25

Tom Rolfe
March 12, 2019
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Apple has officially announced its next event, during which the company is expected to unveil its upcoming TV...
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Newton Mail: popular email client returns to the App StoreNewton MailPopular mail client returns to the App Store

Tom Rolfe
February 6, 2019
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Like the legend of the phoenix, Newton Mail has been reborn. Having been sadly killed off last year...
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Review: Alphabear 2 – Cute but cluttered word gameAlphabear 2Cute but cluttered word game

Jon Mundy
October 7, 2018
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Developer: Spry Fox Price: Free Size: 158MB Version: 1.1.0 Platform: iPhone & iPad Get Alphabear 2 Update! The...
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Scanbot 8 – our favourite scanning app just got smarterScanbot 8Our favourite scanning app just got smarter

Joe White
September 30, 2018
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Scanbot 8 is here and with it comes support for Siri Shortcuts. ...
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Alphabear 2: popular word game sequel just releasedAlphabear 2Popular word game sequel just released

Tom Rolfe
September 9, 2018
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Alphabear is one of our favorite word games of the past few years; a charming letter puzzler that...
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Splitting panoramas: how to chop your photos for InstagramSplitting panoramasHow to chop your photos for Instagram

Kenny Hemphill
June 21, 2018
Apps, Other, Photo & Video, Tips & Tricks
The iPhone can shoot brilliant panoramic photos – with a little practice. And you can share them with friends...
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Procreate Pocket 2: huge upgrade to our favorite painting appProcreate Pocket 2Huge upgrade to our favorite painting app

Tom Rolfe
May 22, 2018
Other
Procreate is an incredible painting app for iOS, but until now its iPhone and iPad versions weren't exactly...
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Price drop: one of our favorite photo editors goes freePrice dropOne of our favorite photo editors goes free

Tom Rolfe
February 22, 2018
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Enlight – was $4/£4, then $2/£2, now FREE Enlight has long been a home screen staple for us...
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Camera guide: new photography tips from AppleCamera guideNew photography tips from Apple

Tom Rolfe
February 21, 2018
Other
Apple has posted three new videos as part of its ongoing photography technique series, explaining how to get...
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Better late than never: three well-known apps you should be usingBetter late than neverThree well-known apps you should be using

Tom Rolfe
February 6, 2018
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We talk a lot about new apps, and often recommend a whole series of apps on a theme...
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Earnings call: three things we learned about AppleEarnings callThree things we learned about Apple

Tom Rolfe
February 2, 2018
Other
Apple's quarterly earnings call, covering sales from October to December, revealed some pretty interesting facts. The very concept...
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HomePod now available: preorders and first impressionsHomePod now availablePreorders and first impressions

Tom Rolfe
January 26, 2018
Other
Apple's long-awaited HomePod smart speaker is finally available to purchase. Online preorders are now live, though the product...
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iPhone 8 to come in four colors, including a mirrored finishiPhone 8 colorsFour options, including a mirrored finish

Tom Rolfe
July 10, 2017
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The latest rumor from notable leaker Benjamin Geskin suggests that Apple will launch the iPhone 8 with four different...
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This rare 2002 iPod prototype has just hit eBay – asking price is $100kRare iPod prototypeCurrently on eBay for a crazy amount

Andy Price
February 27, 2017
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If you thought that an old Apple prototype would go for only a few Gs at most, you'd...
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Apple’s smartphone market share grows around the world, new figures showApple's marketshare growsiPhone rises 6.4 percent in US

Andy Price
January 11, 2017
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New consumer data is showing Apple's smartphone market share in the US has risen 6.4 percent year-on-year after...
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What’s top of the holiday wish list? Apple products most desired gifts, survey findsiPhone tops wish listsMost popular product this Xmas, followed by Mac

Andy Price
December 1, 2016
Other
The iPhone and MacBook find themselves in first and second place respectively on a list of most desired...
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Here’s some great tips for enhancing your iOS Facebook app experience5 Facebook tipsSecurity & usability tips to be better at Facebook!

Andy Price
November 16, 2016
Other, Tips & Tricks
Facebook is the world's most popular social network, but when you've got a billion people using your service,...
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Premium $15 to-do list app 2Do goes completely free in the App Store2Do goes freeNeed a new to-do list tool? $15 app now free

Andy Price
November 6, 2016
Other
If the like of Wunderlist or Todoist, or even Apple's own Reminders app don't do it for you,...
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    Mission to Mars AR – virtually explore the red planetMission to Mars ARVirtually explore the red planet

    Andy Price
    February 27, 2021
  • 4.5

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

    Andy Price
    February 21, 2021
  • WhatsApp and alternatives – what’s the best messaging app in 2021?WhatsApp and alternativesWhat's the best messaging app?

    Craig Grannell
    February 17, 2021
  • 4.0

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

    Tom Rolfe
    February 15, 2021
  • 3.0

    Oolong – straightforward budgeting appReview: OolongSimple budgeting app

    Andy Price
    February 12, 2021
  • 4.5

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

    Andy Price
    February 4, 2021
  • Augmented Education – 9 great AR apps for learningAugmented Education9 great AR apps for learning

    Craig Grannell
    January 20, 2021
  • 4.0

    C.ARP – discover the joy of omnichord musicC.ARPDiscover the joy of omnichord music

    Andy Price
    January 14, 2021
  • 4.0

    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
  • Best of the rest 2020: 6 games you have to playBest of the rest 20206 games you have to play

    Craig Grannell
    December 31, 2020
  • Best of the rest 2020: 6 apps you can’t afford to missBest of the rest 20206 apps you can't afford to miss

    Craig Grannell
    December 30, 2020
  • 4.0

    Motionleap – animate your still photosMotionleapAnimate your still photos

    Andy Price
    December 29, 2020
  • 4.0

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

    Tom Rolfe
    December 27, 2020
  • 5.0

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

    Andy Price
    December 22, 2020
  • 4.5

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

    Andy Price
    December 21, 2020
  • 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

    Headway – absorb non-fiction books in 15 minsHeadwayAbsorb non-fiction books in 15 mins

    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
  • 4.5

    Craft – Docs and Notes EditorCraft - Docs and Notes EditorA great new note taker

    Andy Price
    December 5, 2020
  • Keep connected this Winter – 12 apps to keep the fun flowing remotelyKeep connected this Winter12 apps to keep the fun flowing remotely

    Craig Grannell
    December 4, 2020
  • iPhone buyer’s guide: which Apple phone to choose in 2020iPhone Buyer's GuideWhich Apple phone to choose in 2020

    Craig Grannell
    December 1, 2020
  • 4.0

    Pacemaker – make music mixes with an AI DJPacemakerEasy AI DJ mixes

    Andy Price
    November 29, 2020

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