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    • Apple Search – Is Apple taking on Google?

      Joe White
      October 29, 2020
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      Joe White
      October 29, 2020

    • iPhone 12 – Tests confirm much tougher screeniPhone 12Tests confirm much tougher screen

      Jon Mundy
      October 26, 2020

    • News bites – the stories you may have missedNews bitesThe stories you may have missed

      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
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      Slideshow Creator - add some jazz to your photo collections

      Andy Price
      October 28, 2020
      Apps, Photo & Video, Reviews
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    • 3.0

      Slideshow Creator – add some jazz to your photo collectionsReview: Slideshow CreatorJazz up your photos

      Andy Price
      October 28, 2020
    • 4.5

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

      Andy Price
      October 25, 2020
    • 4.5

      PlayTally – Stats and trends for Apple MusicPlayTallyStats and trends for Apple Music

      Joe White
      October 22, 2020
    • 5.0

      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
  • GamesBored at home?10 great apps to pass the time
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      Empty. – The zen-like appeal of a good clear-out

      Jon Mundy
      October 28, 2020
      Games, Puzzle
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      Empty. – The zen-like appeal of a good clear-outEmpty.The zen-like appeal of a good clear-out

      Jon Mundy
      October 28, 2020
    • 4.7

      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
    • 5.0

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

      Andy Price
      October 17, 2020
    • 4.0

      OLO Loco – multiplayer shuffleboard funOLO Loco Multiplayer shuffleboard fun

      Andy Price
      October 8, 2020
    • 4.5

      Rusty Lake Hotel – surreal, entirely unique puzzle-escapeRusty Lake HotelSurreal, entirely unique puzzle escape

      Andy Price
      October 4, 2020
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    • Medical ID – how to set it up (and why you should)

      Tom Rolfe
      October 25, 2020
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    • Siri’s new skills – iOS 14 brings a smarter, smaller assistantSiri's New SkillsiOS 14 brings a smarter, smaller assistant

      Jon Mundy
      October 29, 2020

    • Changes to Notes – smart new capabilities in iOS 14Changes to NotesSmart new capabilities in iOS 14

      Jon Mundy
      October 28, 2020

    • Ask an expert: mastering text selectionAsk an expertMastering text selection

      Craig Grannell
      October 26, 2020

    • Medical ID – how to set it up (and why you should)Medical IDHow to set it up (and why you should)

      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
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Tagged App Reviews

Bored at home? 10 great apps to pass the timeBored at home?10 great apps to pass the time

Tom Rolfe
October 10, 2020
Apps
COVID-19 has changed the way we interact with the world, both physically and digitally. Even if full-on quarantine...
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Apps of the Week: three great apps from January 24, 2020Apps of the WeekThree great apps from Jan 24, 2020

Tom Rolfe
January 24, 2020
Apps
Thousands of apps and games are added to the App Store each week, and trawling through them to...
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Apps of the Week: three great apps from January 17, 2020Apps of the WeekThree great apps from Jan 17, 2020

Jon Mundy
January 17, 2020
Apps
Thousands of apps and games are added to the App Store each week, and trawling through them to...
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Photos in iOS 13 – guide to the app’s new interfacePhotos in iOS 13Guide to the app's new interface

Jon Mundy
September 20, 2019
Tips & Tricks
One of the Apps that's changed the most in iOS 13 is Photos. With a fresh look and...
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Apps of the Week: three great apps from August 23, 2019Apps of the WeekThree favorites from August 23, 2019

Jon Mundy
August 23, 2019
Apps
Thousands of apps and games are added to the App Store each week, and trawling through them to...
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Apps of the Week: three great apps from August 2, 2019Apps of the WeekThree favorites from August 2, 2019

Jon Mundy
August 2, 2019
Apps
Thousands of apps and games are added to the App Store each week, and trawling through them to...
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Apps of the Week: three great apps from July 19, 2019Apps of the WeekThree favorites from July 19, 2019

Jon Mundy
July 19, 2019
Apps
Thousands of apps and games are added to the App Store each week, and trawling through them to...
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Apps of the Week: three great apps from June 14, 2019Apps of the WeekThree favorites from June 8, 2019

Jon Mundy
June 14, 2019
Apps
Thousands of apps and games are added to the App Store each week, and trawling through them to...
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iOS Boosters – 16 superb utilities to boost your deviceiOS Boosters16 superb utilities to boost your device

Craig Grannell
June 6, 2019
Apps, Features, Productivity, Utilities
Block ads, never forget the bins, count things, and much, much more Often, our app round-ups are about...
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Apps of the Week: three great apps from May 24, 2019Apps of the WeekThree favorites from May 24, 2019

Jon Mundy
May 24, 2019
Apps
Thousands of apps and games are added to the App Store each week, and trawling through them to...
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Apps of the Week: three favorites from April 19, 2019Apps of the WeekThree favorites from April 19, 2019

Jon Mundy
April 19, 2019
Apps
Thousands of apps and games are added to the App Store each week, and trawling through them to...
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Apps of the Week: three great apps from Mar 15, 2019Apps of the WeekThree great titles from Mar 15, 2019

Jon Mundy
March 15, 2019
Apps
Thousands of apps and games are added to the App Store each week, and trawling through them to...
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Apps of the Week: three top picks from Feb 8, 2019Apps of the WeekThree top picks from Feb 8, 2019

Jon Mundy
February 8, 2019
Apps
Thousands of apps and games are added to the App Store each week, and trawling through them to...
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Apps of the Week: our favorites from Feb 1, 2019Apps of the WeekOur favorites from Feb 1, 2019

Tom Rolfe
February 1, 2019
Apps, Games
Thousands of apps and games are added to the App Store each week, and trawling through them to...
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Best new apps: our three favorite apps of the weekBest new appsOur three favorite apps of the week

Tom Rolfe
January 26, 2019
Apps
Thousands of apps and games are added to the App Store each week, and trawling through them to...
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New Year’s Resolutions: 5 apps to help you stick to themNew Year's Resolutions5 apps to help you stick to them

Jon Mundy
December 31, 2018
Tips & Tricks
'Tis the season to be jolly. But such jollity is invariably followed by regret, self-disgust, and half-hearted promises...
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App organization: video tips for sorting your Home screenApp organizationVideo tips for sorting your Home screen

Tom Rolfe
September 8, 2018
Tips & Tricks
By now, we're sure most of you know the basics for dealing with the app icons on your...
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Back in black: Apple touts its favorite dark mode appsBack in blackApple touts its favorite dark mode apps

Tom Rolfe
July 27, 2018
News
iPhone and iPad users have been clamoring for a "dark mode" for years – it's one of the...
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Upgrade your Home screen: swap Apple apps for something betterUpgrade your Home screenSwap Apple apps for something better

Craig Grannell
May 2, 2018
Apps, Features
Fed up with Mail? Frustrated with Calendar? Furious with Maps? Try these third-party alternatives instead One of the...
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App Store pre-orders: you can now buy apps in advanceApp Store pre-ordersYou can now buy apps in advance

Tom Rolfe
December 12, 2017
News
A big change has just rolled out on the App Store: it's now possible for developers to offer...
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Reviews

  • 3.0

    Slideshow Creator – add some jazz to your photo collectionsReview: Slideshow CreatorJazz up your photos

    Andy Price
    October 28, 2020
  • 4.5

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

    Andy Price
    October 25, 2020
  • 4.7

    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

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