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    • Apple's record quarter – revenues up despite the pandemic

      Tom Rolfe
      July 31, 2020
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    • Apple’s record quarter – revenues up despite the pandemicApple's record quarterRevenues up despite the pandemic

      Tom Rolfe
      July 31, 2020

    • Cook defends App Store – highlights from the antitrust hearingCook defends App StoreHighlights from the antitrust hearing

      Tom Rolfe
      July 30, 2020

    • Apple on Antitrust – read Tim Cook’s full committee speechApple on AntitrustRead Tim Cook's full committee speech

      Tom Rolfe
      July 29, 2020

    • Upcoming on TV+ – For All Mankind, Fireball, OprahUpcoming on TV+For All Mankind, Fireball, Oprah

      Tom Rolfe
      July 28, 2020

    • Price drops! Four great App Store bargainsPrice drops!Four great App Store bargains

      Tom Rolfe
      July 27, 2020

    • Coronavirus guidance – Apple Maps now sends targeted remindersCoronavirus guidanceApple Maps now sends targeted reminders

      Tom Rolfe
      July 27, 2020
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    • 4.0

      RTRO - throwback video filters from Moment

      Andy Price
      August 2, 2020
      Apps, Photo & Video, Reviews
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    • Reviews Retrospective – our team’s all-time favorite app reviewsReviews RetrospectiveOur team's all-time favorite app reviews

      Tom Rolfe
      August 3, 2020

    • Creative photo filters – transform your snaps with these appsCreative photo filtersTransform your snaps with these apps

      Craig Grannell
      August 2, 2020
    • 4.0

      RTRO – throwback video filters from MomentRTROThrowback video filters from Moment

      Andy Price
      August 2, 2020

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from July 31, 2020Apps of the WeekThree great apps from July 31, 2020

      Jon Mundy
      July 31, 2020

    • Soothing Sounds – ambient audio apps to help you relaxSoothing SoundsAmbient audio apps to help relax

      Craig Grannell
      July 30, 2020
    • 4.0

      Flashwords – Learn a language on-the-goFlashwordsLearn a language on-the-go

      Joe White
      July 26, 2020
  • GamesData & PrivacyTips for Apple, Google, Amazon, and Facebook
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      Deadword - word-based apocalypse

      Andy Price
      August 3, 2020
      Games, Puzzle, Reviews
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    • 3.5

      Deadword – word-based apocalypseDeadwordWord-based apocalypse

      Andy Price
      August 3, 2020
    • 4.0

      Golf On Mars – side-on golf game that’s out of this worldGolf On MarsSide-on golf game that's out of this world

      Craig Grannell
      July 30, 2020
    • 4.5

      Slay the Spire – The ultimate card battlerSlay the SpireThe ultimate card battler

      Jon Mundy
      July 28, 2020
    • 4.0

      Bring You Home – a cute, random puzzlerBring You HomeA cute, random puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      July 19, 2020
    • 5.0

      The Witness – a stunning open world puzzlerThe WitnessA stunning open world puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      July 11, 2020
    • 3.0

      100% Golf – a risky hit that strays out of bounds100% GolfA risky hit that strays out of bounds

      Jon Mundy
      July 1, 2020
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      Joe White
      August 1, 2020
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    • Two-faced ID – can more than one face unlock your device?Two-faced IDCan more than one face unlock your device?

      Jon Mundy
      August 2, 2020

    • Dealing with GIFs – view, save, and share animated imagesDealing with GIFsView, save, and share animated images

      Joe White
      August 1, 2020

    • Character reference – how to type any symbol in iOSCharacter referenceHow to type any symbol in iOS

      Joe White
      July 29, 2020

    • Forgotten password? Here’s how to reset your Apple ID / iCloud detailsForgotten password?How to reset your Apple ID / iCloud details

      Tom Rolfe
      July 26, 2020

    • Virtual backgrounds – replace your background in Zoom chatsVirtual backgroundsReplace your background in Zoom chats

      Jon Mundy
      July 24, 2020

    • Clear out your photos – tips for taming your camera rollClear our your photosTips for taming your camera roll

      Jon Mundy
      July 23, 2020
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Data & Privacy – tips for Apple, Google, Amazon, and FacebookData & PrivacyTips for Apple, Google, Amazon, and Facebook

Tom Rolfe
January 5, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Privacy is a big deal these days, and Apple is increasingly making its protection of user data a...
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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 25, 2019
News
Top tips for finding the best deals In case you've been living under a rock these past few...
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Firefighting donation – Apple pledges to help Amazon rainforestFirefighting donationApple pledges to help Amazon rainforest

Tom Rolfe
August 28, 2019
News
You've probably seen the news recently: the Amazon rainforest is burning at an alarming rate, and Brazil says...
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Amazon privacy – how to clear your browsing historyAmazon privacyHow to clear your browsing history

Tom Rolfe
May 26, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Amazon sells a lot of great stuff, and if you use the shopping service you'll notice it gradually...
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Alexa, play Apple Music: Amazon Echo to finally get Apple supportAlexa, play Apple MusicAmazon Echo to finally get Apple support

Tom Rolfe
December 1, 2018
News
It's finally happened! Apple and Amazon have come to an agreement over music streaming services, and as such,...
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Black Friday Deals: the best sales and discounts this weekendBlack Friday DealsThe best sales and discounts this weekend

Tom Rolfe
November 23, 2018
News
Black Friday is here! Though the sales have been ramping up all week, most retailers save 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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Amazon’s new listings: retailer finally strikes deal to sell Apple productsAmazon's new listingsRetailer finally strikes deal to sell Apple products

Tom Rolfe
November 12, 2018
News
Amazon, the most popular online retailer in the world, has signed a deal with Apple to start listing...
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Prime Day 2018 – amazing deals ending very soon!Prime Day 2018Amazing deals ending very soon!

Tom Rolfe
July 17, 2018
News
Time for a bargain? Hopefully, you've already read our Prime Day guide and been scouting lightning deals since Amazon's...
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Prime Day 2018: how to make the most of Amazon’s mega-salePrime Day 2018How to make the most of Amazon's mega-sale

Tom Rolfe
July 13, 2018
News
Amazon's yearly Prime Day sale is fast approaching, bringing with it plenty of great tech deals for the...
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Kindle update: eBook app adds magazines and moreKindle updateeBook app adds magazines and more

Tom Rolfe
April 24, 2018
Apps, Books
Amazon's Kindle app for iPhone and iPad has just been updated, adding support for magazines and making it...
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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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Black Friday deals: roundup of the best online bargainsBlack Friday dealsRoundup of the best online bargains

Tom Rolfe
November 23, 2017
News
After a week of pre-deals, Black Friday itself is finally (more or less) upon us and there are...
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Amazon Echo sale: huge discounts on the smart speakerAmazon Echo saleHuge discounts on the smart speaker

Tom Rolfe
August 24, 2017
News
Get the smart iOS-compatible Bluetooth speaker for nearly half price The Amazon Echo is a great piece of...
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Amazon’s Prime Day is live – grab some cheap tech while you canAmazon Prime Day!Great deals on products for iPhone & iPad

Tom Rolfe
July 11, 2017
News
Time for a bargain? Perhaps you've been scouting deals all day already, but just in case you hadn't...
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Amazon Prime Video is finally coming to the Apple TVAmazon Prime VideoIt's finally coming to the Apple TV

Tom Rolfe
June 8, 2017
News
We've been reporting all week on the big news from Apple's WWDC event, and while there have been...
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Amazon launches Apple TV app – for shopping, not videoAmazon appIt's not video... but a shopping app has launched

Andy Price
December 15, 2016
News
Though it has apps for iOS – both shopping and for Amazon video – available for iPhone and...
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Black Friday preview: great iPhone deals already surfacingBlack Friday previewGreat iPhone deals already surfacing

Tom Rolfe
November 22, 2016
News
As we're all aware, Black Friday is right around the corner. The one day of the year when it's...
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How many ‘genuine’ Apple chargers and cables on Amazon are real? Almost noneMost Amazon chargers counterfeitApple's investigations leads to lawsuit

Andy Price
October 19, 2016
News
Nine out of ten chargers and cables sold on Amazon are fake. Or at least according to Apple...
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Amazon launches competing (and nearly identical) streaming service to Apple MusicAmazon Music UnlimitedRetailer now competing with Apple in music space

Andy Price
October 12, 2016
News
Amazon has launched an unlimited music streaming service which will directly compete with Apple Music. It focuses heavily...
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Reviews

  • 3.5

    Deadword – word-based apocalypseDeadwordWord-based apocalypse

    Andy Price
    August 3, 2020
  • 4.0

    RTRO – throwback video filters from MomentRTROThrowback video filters from Moment

    Andy Price
    August 2, 2020
  • 4.0

    Golf On Mars – side-on golf game that’s out of this worldGolf On MarsSide-on golf game that's out of this world

    Craig Grannell
    July 30, 2020
  • 4.0

    Trivia Royale – battle 1000 quizzers for supremacyTrivia RoyaleBattle 1000 quizzers for supremacy

    Andy Price
    July 8, 2020
  • 4.0

    Ancestry – trace your family tree with easeAncestry Trace your family tree with ease

    Andy Price
    July 4, 2020

  • Reviews Retrospective – Craig’s three all-time favoritesReviews RetrospectiveCraig's three all-time favorites

    Craig Grannell
    July 2, 2020
  • 5.0

    Breathwrk – make your breathing work for youBreathwrkMake your breathing work for you

    Andy Price
    June 16, 2020
  • 4.0

    DoubleTake – shoot with two cameras at onceDoubleTakeShoot with two cameras at once

    Craig Grannell
    June 3, 2020
  • 4.5

    Samsara Room – another Rusty Lake mystery gameSamsara RoomAnother Rusty Lake mystery game

    Andy Price
    May 31, 2020
  • 4.0

    Trips – the travel blog app from Lonely PlanetTripsThe travel blog app from Lonely Planet

    Andy Price
    May 26, 2020
  • 4.5

    Vellum – a curated, artistic selection of wallpapersVellumA curated, artistic selection of wallpapers

    Andy Price
    May 25, 2020
  • 4.0

    Viamaker – free all-in-one video editorViamakerFree all-in-one video editor

    Andy Price
    May 23, 2020
  • 4.0

    Taskful – a smart to-do list appTaskfulSmart to-do list app

    Andy Price
    May 15, 2020
  • 4.0

    Linea Sketch 3 – a drawing app for the rest of usLinea Sketch 3A drawing app for the rest of us

    Craig Grannell
    May 7, 2020
  • 4.5

    Incredibox – a French beatbox disco in your pocketIncrediboxA French beatbox disco in your pocket

    Andy Price
    May 5, 2020

  • Gadget reviews – tech that makes life at home easierGadget reviewsTech that makes life at home easier

    Tom Rolfe
    April 28, 2020
  • 3.0

    Gestures – a fast-paced arcade tapperGesturesA fast-paced arcade tapper

    Andy Price
    April 21, 2020
  • 4.5

    Disney+ – stream all the classics, plus moreDisney+Stream all the classics, plus more

    Andy Price
    April 15, 2020
  • 4.0

    Bomb Chicken – an explosive platform puzzlerBomb ChickenAn explosive platform puzzler

    Craig Grannell
    April 12, 2020

  • Rave – watch stuff with friends (or strangers)RaveWatch stuff with friends

    Andy Price
    April 9, 2020
  • 4.0

    Get aCC-e55 – revolving room escape gameGet aCC_e55Room escape puzzle

    Andy Price
    April 2, 2020

  • Board games – the best adaptations for iOSBoard gamesThe best adaptations for iOS

    Tom Rolfe
    March 23, 2020
  • 4.0

    Moleskine Journey – A new planner and trackerMoleskine JourneyA new planner and tracker

    Andy Price
    March 10, 2020
  • 4.5

    Fantastical 3 – upgrade for popular calendar appFantastical 3Upgrade to popular calendar app

    Andy Price
    February 25, 2020
  • 3.5

    Unibox – a Messages-like approach to emailUniboxA Messages-like approach to email

    Andy Price
    February 12, 2020

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