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    • iOS 13.3 update – three welcome changes in latest release

      Tom Rolfe
      December 11, 2019
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      Tom Rolfe
      December 11, 2019

    • Midweek news bites – Mac Pro, Holiday Promos, Privacy DebateMidweek news bitesMac Pro, Holiday Promos, Privacy Debate

      Tom Rolfe
      December 11, 2019

    • Face Off – how to 3D model your own headFace OffHow to 3D model your own head

      Tom Rolfe
      December 9, 2019

    • Craigslist – veteran ads website comes to iOSCraigslistVeteran ads website come to iOS

      Tom Rolfe
      December 7, 2019

    • 5G iPhone – Qualcomm confirm it’s coming ASAP

      Tom Rolfe
      December 5, 2019

    • Apple Music Awards – live performance to celebrate top musicApple Music AwardsLive performance to celebrate top music

      Tom Rolfe
      December 5, 2019
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      Opera Touch - one-handed web browsing

      Jon Mundy
      December 14, 2019
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      Opera Touch – one-handed web browsingOpera TouchOne-handed web browsing

      Jon Mundy
      December 14, 2019

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from December 13, 2019Apps of the WeekThree great apps from December 13, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      December 13, 2019
    • 4.8

      Noto – the note-taking app you’ve been searching forNoto The note-taking app you've been waiting for

      Joe White
      December 10, 2019

    • Big Clips update: immersive Memoji support addedBig Clips updateImmersive Memoji support added

      Tom Rolfe
      December 10, 2019

    • Christmas Cards: how to design custom cards with MOLDIVChristmas CardsHow to design custom cards with MOLDIV

      Tom Rolfe
      December 8, 2019
    • 4.5

      EōN by Jean-Michel Jarre – endless, never-the-same musicEōN by Jean-Michel JarreEndless never-the-same music

      Craig Grannell
      December 7, 2019
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      A Case of Distrust – detective noir puzzler

      Andy Price
      December 15, 2019
      Games, Puzzle, Reviews, Role Playing
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      A Case of Distrust – detective noir puzzlerA Case of DistrustDetective noir puzzler

      Andy Price
      December 15, 2019
    • 4.5

      Backfire – a punishingly different shooterBackfireA punishingly different shooter

      Jon Mundy
      December 3, 2019

    • Apple Arcade vs. GameClub – how they’re changing the face of mobile gamingApple Arcade vs. GameClubChanging the face of mobile gaming

      Craig Grannell
      December 1, 2019
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      Minecraft Earth – the popular sandbox game invades the real worldMinecraft EarthThe popular game invades the real world

      Joe White
      November 24, 2019

    • Best of Apple Arcade – Jon’s top three recommendationsBest of Apple ArcadeJon's top three recommendations

      Tom Rolfe
      November 17, 2019
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      Astro Golf – A black hole in oneAstro GolfA black hole in one

      Jon Mundy
      November 13, 2019
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    • Connecting Controllers – how to connect a wireless gamepad

      Craig Grannell
      December 14, 2019
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    • Connecting Controllers – how to connect a wireless gamepadConnecting ControllersHow to connect a wireless gamepad

      Craig Grannell
      December 14, 2019

    • Screen recording – how to do it (and why you’d want to)Screen recordingHow to do it (and why you'd want to)

      Andy Price
      December 13, 2019

    • Top Spotify tips – make the most of music streamingTop Spotify tipsMake the most of music streaming

      Andy Price
      December 12, 2019

    • You’re saying it wrong! Teach Siri new words and pronunciationsYou're saying it wrong!Teach Siri new words and pronunciations

      Jon Mundy
      December 12, 2019

    • Capture Outside the Frame – a second chance to snap the perfect photoCapture Outside the FrameA second chance to snap the perfect photo

      Tom Rolfe
      December 9, 2019

    • Blocking spam: how to filter unwanted phone callsBlocking spamHow to filter unwanted phone calls

      Tom Rolfe
      December 8, 2019
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Tagged AR

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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AR Directions – Google Maps’ most futuristic featureAR DirectionsGoogle Maps' most futuristic feature

Joe White
November 4, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Have you tried AR mode in Google Maps yet? ...
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AR Quick Look – this lesser-known feature puts AR everywhereAR Quick LookThis lesser-known feature puts AR everywhere

Jon Mundy
October 16, 2019
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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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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4.0

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

Jon Mundy
December 21, 2018
Apps, AR Apps
Developer: Within Unlimited, Inc. Price: Free (£5/$5 per additional story) Size: 1.1 GB Version: 1.4 Platform: iPhone &...
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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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3.5

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

Jon Mundy
December 5, 2017
Apps, AR Apps
Developer: SketchAR Price: Free Size: 75.4 MB Version: 2.2 Platform: iPhone & iPad Get SketchAR Being able to...
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4.0

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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Augmented Reality: how Apple’s AR plans could change everythingAugmented RealityHow Apple's AR plans could change everything

Jon Mundy
July 9, 2017
Features
For once, Apple really is attempting to distort reality with AR. Here's how augmented reality in iOS 11 could...
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Reviews

  • 4.0

    A Case of Distrust – detective noir puzzlerA Case of DistrustDetective noir puzzler

    Andy Price
    December 15, 2019
  • 4.5

    EōN by Jean-Michel Jarre – endless, never-the-same musicEōN by Jean-Michel JarreEndless never-the-same music

    Craig Grannell
    December 7, 2019
  • 4.0

    Graphite by Becasso – create bespoke photo artGraphite by BecassoCreate bespoke photo art

    Andy Price
    November 26, 2019
  • 3.0

    Gradient Photo – popular editor with celebrity likeness toolGradient PhotoPopular editor with celebrity likeness tool

    Andy Price
    November 20, 2019
  • 2.5

    Ghost Detector – spirit hunting Halloween sillinessGhost DetectorSpirit hunting Halloween silliness

    Andy Price
    October 28, 2019

  • 7th-gen iPad review – 14 days with Apple’s latest tablet7th-gen iPad review14 days with Apple's latest tablet

    Craig Grannell
    October 26, 2019
  • 4.5

    gowithYamo – embrace your inner art-lovergowithYamoEmbrace your inner art-lover

    Andy Price
    October 14, 2019

  • Apple Watch Series 5 review: 14 days with Apple’s always-on smartwatchApple Watch S5 review14 days with Apple’s always-on smartwatch

    Craig Grannell
    October 5, 2019

  • iPhone 11 Pro Max review: 14 days with Apple’s flagship smartphoneiPhone 11 Pro Max review14 days with Apple’s flagship smartphone

    Craig Grannell
    October 4, 2019
  • 4.0

    JigSpace – educational models in ARJigSpaceEducational models in AR

    Andy Price
    October 1, 2019
  • 4.0

    MelodyVR – experience concerts in virtual realityMelodyVRExperience concerts in virtual reality

    Andy Price
    September 26, 2019
  • 5.0

    Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

    Andy Price
    September 17, 2019
  • 4.5

    Calory – calorie counting made simpleCaloryCalorie counting made simple

    Andy Price
    September 1, 2019
  • 4.0

    Yokai Dungeon – Zelda meets Japanese folkloreYokai DungeonZelda meets Japanese folklore

    Andy Price
    August 24, 2019
  • 4.0

    Traffix: City Rush – smart minimalist highway puzzlesTraffix: City RushSmart minimalist highway puzzles

    Andy Price
    August 15, 2019
  • 3.5

    Dotspot Discovery – influencer-recommended activitiesDotspot DiscoveryInfluencer-recommended activities

    Andy Price
    August 15, 2019
  • 2.5

    Review: Dr Mario – Nintendo’s classic franchise arrives on iOSDr Mario WorldNintendo's classic franchise arrives on iOS

    Andy Price
    July 29, 2019

  • 10 beautiful games – titles that prove games can be art10 beautiful gamesTitles that prove games can be art

    Tom Rolfe
    July 20, 2019
  • 4.9

    MINIT – retro RPG is nostalgic blissMINITRetro RPG is nostalgic bliss

    Andy Price
    July 18, 2019
  • 5.0

    Streaks – a task tracker to help form good habitsStreaksA task tracker to help form good habits

    Craig Grannell
    July 16, 2019
  • 4.5

    Firefox Focus – private web browsing from MozillaFirefox FocusPrivate web browsing from Mozilla

    Andy Price
    July 8, 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

    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

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