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      October 23, 2020
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      Jon Mundy
      October 23, 2020

    • iPhone 12 – MagSafe accessories now shippingiPhone 12MagSafe accessories now shipping

      Jon Mundy
      October 19, 2020

    • The return of MagSafe – Apple’s first step towards a modular iPhoneMeet MagSafeApple's first step towards a modular iPhone

      Joe White
      October 17, 2020

    • Meet HomePod mini – Apple’s lower-priced smart speakerMeet HomePod miniApple's lower-priced smart speaker

      Joe White
      October 15, 2020

    • Four new iPhones – More details on iPhone 12, Mini, Pro and Pro MaxFour new iPhonesMore details on iPhone 12, Mini, Pro and Pro Max

      Jon Mundy
      October 14, 2020

    • Special Event 2020 – all the big reveals from iPhone 12 launchSpecial Event 2020All the big reveals from iPhone 12 launch

      Jon Mundy
      October 13, 2020
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      PlayTally – Stats and trends for Apple Music

      Joe White
      October 22, 2020
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      Recrop – a second chance to frame your photosRecropA second chance to frame your photos

      Andy Price
      October 25, 2020
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      PlayTally – Stats and trends for Apple MusicPlayTallyStats and trends for Apple Music

      Joe White
      October 22, 2020
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      Universe in a Nutshell – fascinating adventures in sizeUniverse in a NutshellAdventures in size

      Andy Price
      October 21, 2020
    • 4.5

      Mubert – AI-driven music for work and playMubertAI-driven music for work and play

      Andy Price
      October 18, 2020

    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [16 Oct 2020]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Jon Mundy
      October 16, 2020
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      Kitche – app aims to get rid of food wasteReview: KitcheReduce your food waste

      Andy Price
      October 14, 2020
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      Milkmaid of the Milky Way – weird and wonderful sci-fi adventure

      Andy Price
      October 24, 2020
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      Milkmaid of the Milky Way – weird and wonderful sci-fi adventureMilkmaid of the Milky WayWeird and wonderful sci-fi adventure

      Andy Price
      October 24, 2020

    • Game on – 10 great games to celebrate Apple Arcade’s first yearGame on10 great games to celebrate Apple Arcade’s first year

      Craig Grannell
      October 20, 2020
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      Review: Reigns – guide your kingdom to prosperity, or die!ReignsGuide your kingdom to prosperity

      Andy Price
      October 17, 2020
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      OLO Loco – multiplayer shuffleboard funOLO Loco Multiplayer shuffleboard fun

      Andy Price
      October 8, 2020
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      Rusty Lake Hotel – surreal, entirely unique puzzle-escapeRusty Lake HotelSurreal, entirely unique puzzle escape

      Andy Price
      October 4, 2020
    • 3.0

      Swordshot – sharp but repetitive one–button shooterSwordshotSharp but repetitive one-button shooter

      Jon Mundy
      September 30, 2020
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    • Medical ID – how to set it up (and why you should)

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      October 25, 2020
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      Tom Rolfe
      October 25, 2020

    • Special Delivery – iOS 14 adds new features to MessagesSpecial DeliveryiOS 14 adds new features to Messages

      Jon Mundy
      October 24, 2020

    • Sleep & Wind Down – the new Bedtime feature in iOS 14Sleep & Wind DownThe new Bedtime feature in iOS 14

      Jon Mundy
      October 21, 2020

    • Field Test mode – the hidden trick to test signal strengthField Test modeThe hidden trick to test signal strength

      Jon Mundy
      October 21, 2020

    • Shortcut nirvana – the best shortcuts you can download onlineShortcut nirvanaThe best shortcuts you can download online

      Joe White
      October 20, 2020

    • Ask an expert – Understanding the clipboardAsk an expertUnderstanding the clipboard

      Craig Grannell
      October 19, 2020
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Apple vs Android – pros and cons from both sides of the fenceApple vs AndroidPros and cons from both sides of the fence

Tom Rolfe
January 17, 2020
News
There are a bunch of reasons we think iPhones and iPads are better than competing devices. Privacy, security,...
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Google I/O: the key announcements from Google festGoogle I/OThe key announcements from Google fest

Tom Rolfe
May 12, 2018
News
Google recently held a three-day developer festival in which it announced plenty of new and upcoming features for...
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Benefits of iOS: what do Android users miss most?Benefits of iOSWhat do Android users miss most?

Tom Rolfe
March 5, 2018
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There are a whole bunch of reasons we think iPhones and iPads are better than competing devices. Privacy,...
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Security comparison: iOS beats Android by a mileSecurity comparisoniOS beats Android by a mile

Tom Rolfe
March 1, 2018
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A group of security experts has published a report on the global availability of security updates for smartphones, with...
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New iPhone ads: Apple targets Android usersNew iPhone adsApple target Android users

Tom Rolfe
February 27, 2018
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Apple has released four new adverts extolling the benefits of iOS over Android, in an attempt to draw...
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The creator of Android just launched a new phone in a bid to dethrone Apple and SamsungEssential PhoneNew smartphone from the maker of Android

Tom Rolfe
May 31, 2017
News
The "Essential Phone" just launched – what's the big deal? In a world where Apple and Samsung dominate...
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iPhone SE helping to convert Android users to iOSiPhone SE salesAndroid users converting to iOS

Tom Rolfe
March 30, 2016
News
Earlier this month, Apple unveiled its first 4-inch iPhone since 2013. Sales data seems to show that the...
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Apple to release ‘Move to iOS’ Android app alongside iOS 9Move to iOSApple to release Android migration app

Tom Rolfe
September 15, 2015
News
A pair of apps designed to help Android users make the switch to iPhone are reportedly set to...
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Who’s healthier – iPhone or Android users? The results are iniPhone vs. AndroidWhich users are healthier?

Andy Price
August 27, 2015
News
Competition between iPhone and Android users has been raging forever – whether it's about software, hardware, or app...
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Apple now accepting Android trade-insAndroid trade-insApple accepting rivals phones for trade

Tom Rolfe
March 30, 2015
News
Apple has extended their Reuse and Recycling Program to selected rival handsets. This means customers will now be able...
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iPhone overtakes Android in the US – first time since 2012

Andy Price
February 4, 2015
News
Due to a successful past few months – largely down to the launch of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, Apple...
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  • 4.5

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

    Andy Price
    October 25, 2020
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    Milkmaid of the Milky Way – weird and wonderful sci-fi adventureMilkmaid of the Milky WayWeird and wonderful sci-fi adventure

    Andy Price
    October 24, 2020
  • 5.0

    Universe in a Nutshell – fascinating adventures in sizeUniverse in a NutshellAdventures in size

    Andy Price
    October 21, 2020

  • Game on – 10 great games to celebrate Apple Arcade’s first yearGame on10 great games to celebrate Apple Arcade’s first year

    Craig Grannell
    October 20, 2020
  • 4.5

    Mubert – AI-driven music for work and playMubertAI-driven music for work and play

    Andy Price
    October 18, 2020
  • 5.0

    Review: Reigns – guide your kingdom to prosperity, or die!ReignsGuide your kingdom to prosperity

    Andy Price
    October 17, 2020
  • 4.5

    Kitche – app aims to get rid of food wasteReview: KitcheReduce your food waste

    Andy Price
    October 14, 2020
  • 4.0

    OLO Loco – multiplayer shuffleboard funOLO Loco Multiplayer shuffleboard fun

    Andy Price
    October 8, 2020
  • 4.5

    REC – take control of shooting videoREC Take control of shooting video

    Andy Price
    October 2, 2020

  • Apple Watch Buyer’s Guide – choosing the best wearable in 2020Apple Watch Buyer's GuideChoosing the best wearable in 2020

    Craig Grannell
    September 29, 2020
  • 4.0

    Tomb of the Mask – Pacman-inspired endless arcade actionTomb of the MaskPacman-inspired endless arcade action

    Andy Price
    September 26, 2020
  • 4.0

    Penrose – a mysterious, compelling interactive storyPenroseA mysterious, compelling interactive story

    Andy Price
    September 23, 2020

  • iPad Buyer’s Guide – which tablet should you choose in 2020?iPad Buyer's GuideWhich tablet should you choose in 2020?

    Craig Grannell
    September 21, 2020
  • 4.5

    Photoroom – easily remove photo backgroundsPhotoRoomEasily remove photo backgrounds

    Andy Price
    September 19, 2020
  • 3.0

    Sound Waves – experimental motion-controlled audio toySound WavesExperimental motion-controlled audio toy

    Andy Price
    September 11, 2020

  • Making memories – the best apps to relive good timesMaking MemoriesThe best apps to relive good times

    Craig Grannell
    September 10, 2020
  • 4.0

    Truberbrook – sci-fi mystery game hits iOSTruberbrookBeautifully designed mystery thriller

    Andy Price
    September 8, 2020
  • 4.0

    Reface – futuristic face masking sillinessRefaceFuturistic face-masking silliness

    Andy Price
    August 29, 2020

  • Get Things Moving – 6 animation and stop-motion appsGet Things Moving6 animation and stop-motion apps

    Craig Grannell
    August 28, 2020
  • 3.5

    PUNCHGOLF – a fist-powered platform gamePUNCHGOLFA fist-powered platform game

    Andy Price
    August 21, 2020
  • 3.5

    Reflex – video weirdness at your fingertipsReflexVideo weirdness at your fingertips

    Andy Price
    August 17, 2020

  • Best Web Apps – great apps, no App Store requiredBest Web AppsGreat apps, no App Store required

    Craig Grannell
    August 10, 2020
  • 3.5

    Knighty Knight – who knew chess could look like this?Knighty KnightWho knew chess could look like this?

    Andy Price
    August 8, 2020
  • 4.0

    Quickart – automatic creative image editingQuickartAutomatic creative image editing

    Andy Price
    August 7, 2020
  • 3.5

    Deadword – word-based apocalypseDeadwordWord-based apocalypse

    Andy Price
    August 3, 2020

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