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    • Tim Cook talks privacy – Apple CEO's Stanford commencement speech

      Tom Rolfe
      June 17, 2019
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    • 2019 MacBook rumors – 16-inch Pro and faster Air coming soon?2019 MacBook rumors16-inch Pro and faster Air coming soon?

      Tom Rolfe
      June 25, 2019

    • Official Apple repairs – now available at Best BuyOfficial Apple repairsNow available at Best Buy

      Tom Rolfe
      June 20, 2019

    • iPadOS thoughts – iPad breaks free from iPhone’s limitationsiPadOS thoughtsiPad breaks free from iPhone's limitations

      Craig Grannell
      June 19, 2019

    • iPhone as ID? Why iOS 13’s NFC changes are so importantiPhone as ID?Why iOS 13's NFC changes are so important

      Tom Rolfe
      June 18, 2019

    • Tim Cook talks privacy – Apple CEO’s Stanford commencement speechTim Cook talks privacyApple CEO's Stanford commencement speech

      Tom Rolfe
      June 17, 2019

    • Sign in with Apple – keeping your device safe from prying eyesSign in with AppleKeeping your device safe from prying eyes

      Craig Grannell
      June 16, 2019
  • AppsYear in reviewApple's 2018 in ten awards
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    • 4.5

      Review: Threema - Highly secure messaging

      Jon Mundy
      June 23, 2019
      Apps, Social Networking
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    • iWork suite updated – new features for Pages, Numbers, KeynoteiWork suite updatedNew features for Pages, Numbers, Keynote

      Tom Rolfe
      June 26, 2019
    • 4.5

      Review: Threema – Highly secure messagingThreemaHighly secure messaging

      Jon Mundy
      June 23, 2019

    • Spectrum – magically colorize black and white photosSpectrumMagically colorize black and white photos

      Tom Rolfe
      June 22, 2019

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from June 21, 2019Apps of the WeekThree favorites from June 21, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      June 21, 2019

    • Best weather apps – cloudy with a chance of good forecastsBest weather appsCloudy with a chance of good forecasts

      Craig Grannell
      June 20, 2019
    • 4.3

      Magpie – your next big project is just a tap awayMagpieYour next big project is just a tap away

      Joe White
      June 17, 2019
  • GamesYear in reviewApple's 2018 in ten awards
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    • 4.5

      Review: ELOH - solve relaxing puzzles to the beat

      Andy Price
      June 9, 2019
      Games, Puzzle, Reviews
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    • 4.0

      Word Forward – a new take on word-based puzzlersWord ForwardA new take on word-based puzzlers

      Andy Price
      June 19, 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

      The Gardens Between – Dreamy time-manipulation puzzlerThe Gardens BetweenDreamy time-manipulation puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      June 6, 2019

    • Apple Design Awards – 9 incredible apps win the 2019 prizeApple Design Awards9 incredible apps win the 2019 prize

      Tom Rolfe
      June 6, 2019
    • 3.0

      Lifty! – a cute puzzler stuck on the middle floorLifty!A cute puzzler stuck on the middle floor

      Jon Mundy
      May 11, 2019
  • Tips & TricksYear in reviewApple's 2018 in ten awards
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    • iOS 13 public beta – how to try out iOS 13 right now!

      Tom Rolfe
      June 25, 2019
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    • Clear out your photos – tips for taming your camera rollClear our your photosTips for taming your camera roll

      Jon Mundy
      June 26, 2019

    • iOS 13 public beta – how to try out iOS 13 right now!iOS 13 public betaHow to try out iOS 13 right now

      Tom Rolfe
      June 25, 2019

    • Personal Hotspot – share your data connection with another devicePersonal HotspotShare your data connection with another device

      Andy Price
      June 24, 2019

    • Two-faced ID – can more than one face unlock your device?Two-faced IDCan more than one face unlock your device?

      Jon Mundy
      June 24, 2019

    • Amend the dictionary – put an end to incorrect autocorrectsAmend the dictionaryPut an end to incorrect autocorrects

      Tom Rolfe
      June 23, 2019

    • Working on iPad: leave your computer at home with these appsWorking on iPadLeave your computer at home with these apps

      Joe White
      June 23, 2019
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Year in review: Apple’s 2018 in ten awardsYear in reviewApple's 2018 in ten awards

Craig Grannell
December 30, 2018
Features
New iPads! New iPhones! Yet another ‘gate’! Here’s how Apple fared over the past 12 months It’s hard...
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Best of 2018: 10 apps and games you can’t afford to missBest of 201810 apps you can't afford to miss

Craig Grannell
December 20, 2018
Apps, Features, Games
Great App Store titles we think deserve a little more attention We aim to bring you the very...
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Black Friday week: top tips to find the best dealsBlack Friday weekTop tips to find the best deals

Tom Rolfe
November 21, 2018
News
Top tips for finding the best deals In case you've been living under a rock these past few...
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2018 iPhone names: what will the new models be called?2018 iPhone namesWhat will the new models be called?

Tom Rolfe
August 24, 2018
News
So. Three new iPhones are on their way next month: a successor to the iPhone X, a plus-sized...
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2018 iPhone X: 512GB storage, Apple Pencil support2018 iPhone X512GB storage, Apple Pencil support

Tom Rolfe
August 15, 2018
News
With Apple's annual iPhone reveal now just a few weeks away, we already know a good deal about...
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iPhone leaks: dummy units of 2018 iPhones revealediPhone leaksDummy units of 2018 iPhones revealed

Tom Rolfe
July 30, 2018
News
It's that time of year again. We're around six weeks away from the official announcement of this year's...
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TapSmart App Awards 2018: our favorite apps of the past yearTapSmart App Awards 2018Our favorite apps of the past year

Craig Grannell
July 26, 2018
Apps, Features, Games
Our pick of the best and most creative apps and games from the past 12 months Each year...
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iPhone 9 rumors: sizes, cameras, Face ID, and moreiPhone 9 rumorsSizes, camera, Face ID, and more

Tom Rolfe
May 8, 2018
News
iPhone 9, iPhone 8S, iPhone X2, iPhone: Tokyo Drift. Whatever naming convention Apple plumps for this September, what's...
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New Year Roundup: 21 apps to help with resolutionsNew Year Roundup21 apps to help with resolutions

Craig Grannell
January 1, 2018
Apps, Games
Whether you fancy getting fitter, being happier or learning new things, these are the apps to grab It's...
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  • Review: Threema – Highly secure messagingNew Year Roundup21 apps to help with resolutions

Reviews

  • 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
  • 5.0

    Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

    Andy Price
    May 12, 2019

  • Ditch your computer – the pros and cons of working on iPadDitch your computerThe pros and cons of working on iPad

    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

    Curio – a unique hybrid of news and podcastCurioA unique hybrid of news and podcast

    Andy Price
    April 22, 2019
  • 3.5

    The Elder Scrolls: Blades – epic fantasy series goes freemiumThe Elder Scrolls: BladesEpic fantasy series goes freemium

    Tom Rolfe
    April 21, 2019

  • iPad mini (2019) review: does Apple’s tiny tablet have what it takes?iPad mini (2019) reviewDoes Apple's tiny tablet have what it takes?

    Craig Grannell
    April 19, 2019
  • 4.5

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

    Tom Rolfe
    April 8, 2019
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    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 iOS10 beautiful gamesTitles that prove games can be art

    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

  • 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

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