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

      Andy Price
      September 11, 2020

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      Euclidean Skies – a mind-bending puzzle experience

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      September 12, 2020
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      Euclidean Skies – a mind-bending puzzle experienceEuclidean SkiesA mind-bending puzzle experience

      Jon Mundy
      September 12, 2020
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      Ord. – Ingeniously sparse narrative adventureOrd.Ingeniously sparse narrative adventure

      Jon Mundy
      September 10, 2020
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      Truberbrook – sci-fi mystery game hits iOSTruberbrookBeautifully designed mystery thriller

      Andy Price
      September 8, 2020
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      Vandals – A familiar but artful turn-based puzzlerVandalsFamiliar but artful turn-based puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      September 6, 2020
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      PUNCHGOLF – a fist-powered platform gamePUNCHGOLFA fist-powered platform game

      Andy Price
      August 21, 2020
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      Good Sudoku – Sudoku finally finds its ideal formGood Sudoku Sudoku finally finds its ideal form

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      August 16, 2020
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      September 22, 2020

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      Tom Rolfe
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Wonderscope – a magical AR storybook for kidsWonderscopeA magical AR storybook for kids

Jon Mundy
August 6, 2020
Apps, AR Apps
Developer: Within Unlimited, Inc. Price: Free IAP: £5/$5 per additional story Size: 248 MB Version: 1.18 Wonderscope Update!...
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Apple Glass – detailed leaks suggest AR glasses coming soonApple GlassDetailed leaks suggest Apple Glass coming soon

Tom Rolfe
May 20, 2020
News
It should come as no surprise that Apple is working on a set of augmented reality (AR) glasses...
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AR Quick Look – this lesser-known feature puts AR everywhereAR Quick LookThis lesser-known feature puts AR everywhere

Jon Mundy
April 21, 2020
Tips & Tricks
AR Quick Look landed as part of iOS 12 in late 2018, but even now many users don't...
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3.5

SketchAR – Learn how to draw with ARSketchARLearn how to draw with AR

Jon Mundy
March 22, 2020
Apps, AR Apps
Price: Free to download IAP: $5/£5 per year full unlock Size: 81.2MB Version: 5.3.16 Platform: iPhone & iPad SketchAR...
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AR Directions – Google Maps’ most futuristic featureAR DirectionsGoogle Maps' most futuristic feature

Joe White
February 4, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Have you tried AR mode in Google Maps yet? ...
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4.5

Minecraft Earth – the popular sandbox game invades the real worldMinecraft EarthThe popular game invades the real world

Joe White
November 24, 2019
AR Games, Games
Get ready to experience Minecraft on your neighbourhood streets with Minecraft Earth. ...
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Apple x Valve – games company to help with AR glasses?Apple x ValveGames company to help with AR glasses?

Tom Rolfe
November 5, 2019
News
Apple has been rumored to be exploring the idea of an augmented reality (AR) headset for years, ever...
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Mixed reality headset – Apple Glasses coming next year?Mixed Reality headsetApple Glasses coming next year?

Tom Rolfe
September 2, 2019
News
Apple has been rumored to be working on a "mixed reality" headset for a long time, ever since...
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iPhone’s AR ambitions – groundbreaking sensors coming next yeariPhone's AR ambitionsGroundbreaking sensors coming next year

Tom Rolfe
July 30, 2019
News
Trusted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo – a name long-time readers will be familiar with – has released a...
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4.0

Wizards Unite – Harry Potter’s augmented reality catch-festWizards UniteHarry Potter's augmented reality catch-fest

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2019
AR Games, Games
Wizards Unite is the latest augmented reality catch-em-up from the makers of Ingress and Pokémon GO. Developer Niantic...
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Apple’s AR headset – expected to launch to public in 2020Apple's AR headsetExpected to launch to public in 2020

Tom Rolfe
March 9, 2019
News
It's been rumored for years that Apple wants to release augmented reality glasses of some kind, though nothing...
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Art and ARKit – democratizing art and culture with techArt and ARKitDemocratizing art and culture with tech

Craig Grannell
February 25, 2019
AR Apps, Features
Instead of hiding in a vault, the world’s treasures can now sit before your very eyes When augmented...
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3D cameras: AR upgrades expected for 2019 iPhones3D camerasAR upgrades expected for 2019 iPhones

Tom Rolfe
February 1, 2019
News
We've heard rumors of triple-camera setups before, but if the latest reports are true Apple may be planning...
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David Bowie is… – a virtual tour through rock historyDavid Bowie is...A virtual tour through rock history

Tom Rolfe
January 11, 2019
Apps, AR Apps, Entertainment
Missed the five-year world tour of the V&A’s huge David Bowie exhibition? Never fear! Now you can get...
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AR Glasses: Apple buys holographic lens companyAR GlassesApple buys holographic lens company

Tom Rolfe
August 31, 2018
News
Apple has just acquired Akonia Holographics, a small firm dedicated to making lenses for augmented reality glasses. Which,...
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3.0

iMeasure Floor Plan – AR measurement app for plansiMeasure Floor PlanAR measurement app for plans

Jon Mundy
August 19, 2018
Apps, Utilities
Developer: Dimensional Applications Inc Price: $3/£3 Size: 66.3MB Version: 1.3 Platform: iPhone & iPad Get iMeasure AR measurement...
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5.0

Review: The Birdcage – AR puzzling at its finestThe Birdcage AR puzzling at its finest

Joe White
August 2, 2018
AR Games, Games, Puzzle
The Birdcage is one of the best AR games out there. ...
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4.5

Review: Orbu – delightful ARKit game full of puzzlesReview: OrbuDelightful ARKit game full of puzzles

Joe White
January 31, 2018
AR Games, Games
On the hunt for a smart ARKit-enabled game? Look no further! ...
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Review: Thyng’s 4.0: turn any surface into an AR playgroundThyng 4.0Turn any surface into an AR playground

Joe White
November 3, 2017
Apps, AR Apps, Entertainment
Thyng is a great app for AR enthusiasts. As of its 4.0 release, the app supports Apple's ARKit...
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Apple’s AR patent: Augmented Reality smart glasses on the horizon?Apple's AR patentAugmented reality smart glasses on the horizon?

Tom Rolfe
July 27, 2017
News
An interesting Apple patent has just surfaced, one that hints at a future product line for the company:...
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    Photoroom – easily remove photo backgroundsPhotoRoomEasily remove photo backgrounds

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    September 19, 2020
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    Sound Waves – experimental motion-controlled audio toySound WavesExperimental motion-controlled audio toy

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    September 11, 2020

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    Craig Grannell
    September 10, 2020
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    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
  • 4.0

    RTRO – throwback video filters from MomentRTROThrowback video filters from Moment

    Andy Price
    August 2, 2020

  • Replacing the gym – four great apps for home exerciseReplacing the gymFour great apps for home exercise

    Craig Grannell
    July 31, 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

  • Make your own games – 10 great games with level editorsMake Your Own Games10 great games with level editors

    Craig Grannell
    July 17, 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

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