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    • What Apple didn't announce – five things we would have liked to see

      Tom Rolfe
      September 16, 2019
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    • What Apple didn’t announce – five things we would have liked to seeWhat Apple didn't announceFive things we would have liked to see

      Tom Rolfe
      September 16, 2019

    • iOS 13 typing improvements – save time with these new gesturesiOS 13 typing improvementsSave time with these new gestures

      Jon Mundy
      September 16, 2019

    • Dark Mode Guide – a new interface for night timeDark Mode GuideA new interface for night time

      Jon Mundy
      September 15, 2019
    • 4.0

      GRIS – platformer that paints a pretty pictureGRISPlatformer that paints a pretty picture

      Jon Mundy
      September 14, 2019

    • iPhone pre-order – top tips to avoid disappointment on FridayiPhone pre-orderTop tips to avoid disappointment

      Tom Rolfe
      September 12, 2019

    • Apple’s upcoming services – more info on TV+ and ArcadeApple's upcoming servicesMore info on TV+ and Arcade

      Joe White
      September 12, 2019
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    • 3.0

      Chirp Mail – a messenger-inspired email client

      Joe White
      September 15, 2019
      Apps, Productivity
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    • 3.0

      Chirp Mail – a messenger-inspired email clientChirp Mail A messenger-inspired email client

      Joe White
      September 15, 2019

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

      Jon Mundy
      September 13, 2019

    • iWork 101 – get started with Pages, Numbers, KeynoteiWork 101Get started with Pages, Numbers, Keynote

      Tom Rolfe
      September 8, 2019
    • 5.0

      Reeder 4 – elegant and refined RSS readerReeder 4Elegant and refined RSS reader

      Joe White
      September 6, 2019

    • Photo Academy – how to improve your iPhone photographyPhoto AcademyHow to improve your iPhone photography

      Tom Rolfe
      September 5, 2019

    • Media consumption – great apps for TV, music, books, and podcastsMedia consumptionGreat apps for TV, music, books, and podcasts

      Tom Rolfe
      September 3, 2019
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    • 4.5

      Witcheye – an inspired 2D platformer

      Jon Mundy
      September 9, 2019
      Games, Platform
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    • 4.5

      Witcheye – an inspired 2D platformerWitcheyeAn inspired 2D platformer

      Jon Mundy
      September 9, 2019

    • Price drops: three great games currently on salePrice dropsThree great games currently on sale

      Tom Rolfe
      August 29, 2019
    • 4.0

      P1 Select review – don’t judge this game by its coverP1 SelectDon't judge this game by its cover

      Jon Mundy
      August 29, 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
    • 4.0

      Total Party Kill – a game where backstabbing is positively encouragedTotal Party KillA game where backstabbing is positively encouraged

      Jon Mundy
      August 12, 2019
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    • Hidden iOS 13 tips – 13 great features it's easy to miss

      Craig Grannell
      September 14, 2019
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    • Hidden iOS 13 tips – 13 great features it’s easy to missHidden iOS 13 tips13 great features it's easy to miss

      Craig Grannell
      September 14, 2019

    • Change your Apple ID: New email address? No problem!Change your Apple IDNew email address? No problem

      Tom Rolfe
      September 9, 2019

    • Data & Privacy – tips for Apple, Google, Amazon, and FacebookData & PrivacyTips for Apple, Google, Amazon, and Facebook

      Tom Rolfe
      September 7, 2019

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

      Jon Mundy
      September 7, 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
      September 5, 2019

    • Photo Academy – how to improve your iPhone photographyPhoto AcademyHow to improve your iPhone photography

      Tom Rolfe
      September 5, 2019
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Reading with PageTurn – use your face to control eBooks and sheet musicReading with PageTurnUse your face to control eBooks and sheet music

Andy Price
August 10, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Our iOS devices have quickly become a replacement for all and any forms of paper. Books are now...
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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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AR Quick Look – this lesser-known feature puts AR everywhereAR Quick LookThis lesser-known feature puts AR everywhere

Jon Mundy
July 1, 2019
Tips & Tricks
AR Quick Look landed as part of iOS 12 in late 2018, but most iPhone users are unlikely...
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Triple camera setup – square formation for 2019 iPhonesTriple camera setupSquare formation for 2019 iPhones

Tom Rolfe
March 16, 2019
Other
According to a report – citing information cribbed from Chinese suppliers – at least one of this year's...
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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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3.5

Bookful – bring books to life with ARBookfulBring books to life with AR

Andy Price
December 2, 2018
Apps, AR Apps, Books, Reviews
Explore and interact with books using augmented reality Price: Free Version: 1.0.3 Size: 163.1 MB Seller: Inception VR Platform: iPhone /...
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ARKit: one year on – six delightful augmented reality appsARKit: one year onSix delightful augmented reality apps

Craig Grannell
November 30, 2018
Apps, AR Apps
From virtual galleries to plucking planets from the sky, ARKit keeps bringing exciting experiences to iOS ARKit was...
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4.0

Housecraft: drop furniture in your home with ARHousecraftDrop furniture in your home with AR

Kenny Hemphill
April 7, 2018
AR Apps
Price: Free Version: 1.0.3 Size: 133 MB Developer: Sirvo LLC Platform: iPhone and iPad Get Housecraft Augmented Reality...
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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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Best of ARKit – 12 great apps that alter realityBest of ARKit12 great apps that alter reality

Craig Grannell
November 26, 2017
Apps, AR Apps, AR Games, Games
Combine the real and the virtual with this selection of augmented reality apps and games With iOS 11,...
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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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Price Drop: TapMeasure is currently freePrice DropTapMeasure is currently free

Tom Rolfe
November 1, 2017
Apps, AR Apps, Utilities
TapMeasure – was $2/£2, now FREE It's not been long since iOS 11 was released back in September,...
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Augmented Reality: exploring Apple’s AR revolutionAugmented RealityExploring Apple's AR revolution

Craig Grannell
October 29, 2017
Features
We investigate ARKit, and speak to the people working on the next generation of immersive iOS apps Apple...
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Augmented Reality: Apple demo ARKit apps ahead of iOS 11Augmented RealityApple demo ARKit apps ahead of iOS 11

Tom Rolfe
September 1, 2017
News
The official reveal of Apple's new iPhones is right around the corner – but even if you're not...
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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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ARKit in iOS 11: amazing augmented reality demosARKit in iOS 11Amazing augmented reality demos

Tom Rolfe
July 3, 2017
News
As we know from WWDC last month, Apple is investing big in augmented reality (AR) this year. With...
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iOS 11 will add VR to Maps, allowing you to explore faraway cities by walking in real lifeVirtual Reality MapsExplore faraway cities by walking

Tom Rolfe
June 26, 2017
News
iOS 11 won't officially release until later this year, but in the meantime, the beta versions are available...
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Reviews

  • 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
  • 4.5

    Review: Maginary – unique, inventive storytelling appMaginaryUnique, inventive storytelling app

    Andy Price
    May 14, 2019
  • 5.0

    Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

    Andy Price
    May 12, 2019

  • Ditch your computer – the pros and cons of working on iPadDitch your computerThe pros and cons of working on iPad

    Craig Grannell
    May 8, 2019
  • 5.0

    Fantastical 2 – five years on, is it still the best?Fantastical 2Five years on, is it still the best?

    Andy Price
    April 29, 2019
  • 4.5

    Curio – a unique hybrid of news and podcastCurioA unique hybrid of news and podcast

    Andy Price
    April 22, 2019
  • 3.5

    The Elder Scrolls: Blades – epic fantasy series goes freemiumThe Elder Scrolls: BladesEpic fantasy series goes freemium

    Tom Rolfe
    April 21, 2019

  • iPad mini (2019) review: does Apple’s tiny tablet have what it takes?iPad mini (2019) reviewDoes Apple's tiny tablet have what it takes?

    Craig Grannell
    April 19, 2019
  • 4.5

    Tick Tock – smart two-player mystery puzzle gameTick TockSmart two-player mystery puzzle game

    Tom Rolfe
    April 8, 2019
  • 60%

    Hyperspeed – race your friends through space, liveHyperspeedRace your friends through space, live

    Andy Price
    April 6, 2019
  • 4.0

    Review: Yeah Bunny 2 – cute retro platformerYeah Bunny 2Retro platform fun

    Andy Price
    April 4, 2019
  • 4.0

    Hooked – immersive stories on the goHookedImmersive stories on the go

    Andy Price
    March 6, 2019
  • 2.5

    Ground – a news app dedicated to truthGroundA news app dedicated to truth

    Andy Price
    February 22, 2019

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