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      OVLA – blend images and text into your photosOVLABlend images and text into your photos

      Andy Price
      November 26, 2020
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      LightX – powerful all-in-one photo editorLightXPowerful all-in-one photo editor

      Andy Price
      November 25, 2020
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      Mapstr – track your fave places and plansMapstrTrack your fave places and plans

      Andy Price
      November 22, 2020
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      SleepTown – a fun way to build a better sleep habitSleepTown A fun way to build a better sleep habit

      Joe White
      November 19, 2020
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      FRAMED 2 – noir puzzler returns with slick sequel

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      Tomb Toad – Tactile maze-spinning puzzlerTomb ToadTactile maze-spinning puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      November 25, 2020
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      Old Man’s Journey – well-paced and moving adventure gameOld Man's JourneyMoving, well-paced adventure

      Andy Price
      November 21, 2020

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      November 19, 2020

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      November 19, 2020
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      Queen Rules – a beautiful royal puzzlerReview: Queen RulesA great puzzler

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      November 14, 2020
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Tagged ARKit

Why Apple’s LiDAR will transform augmented reality — eventuallyThe importance of LiDARWhy it will transform augmented reality

Craig Grannell
November 2, 2020
Tips & Tricks
AR is currently limited by technology — but it won’t be for long Science fiction has long flirted...
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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
May 28, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Our iOS devices have quickly become a replacement for all and any forms of paper. Books are now...
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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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Holograms three ways – how to add virtual people to your roomHolograms three waysHow to add virtual people to your room

Andy Price
April 13, 2020
Tips & Tricks
The word hologram feels a bit retro, no? Back in the day, we were trading holographic stickers for...
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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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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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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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  • 5.0

    FRAMED 2 – noir puzzler returns with slick sequelFRAMED 2Noir puzzler returns with slick sequel

    Andy Price
    November 28, 2020
  • 4.0

    OVLA – blend images and text into your photosOVLABlend images and text into your photos

    Andy Price
    November 26, 2020
  • 4.5

    LightX – powerful all-in-one photo editorLightXPowerful all-in-one photo editor

    Andy Price
    November 25, 2020
  • 4.5

    Tomb Toad – Tactile maze-spinning puzzlerTomb ToadTactile maze-spinning puzzler

    Jon Mundy
    November 25, 2020
  • 4.0

    Old Man’s Journey – well-paced and moving adventure gameOld Man's JourneyMoving, well-paced adventure

    Andy Price
    November 21, 2020

  • Child’s Play – educational apps and games for kidsChild's PlayEducational apps and games for kids

    Craig Grannell
    November 19, 2020

  • Toddler Toys – educational apps and games for little onesToddler ToysEducational apps and games for little ones

    Tom Rolfe
    November 19, 2020
  • 4.5

    Jonathan Yeo Studio – a magical glimpse into an artist’s studioJonathan Yeo StudioA magical glimpse into an artist's studio

    Andy Price
    November 18, 2020
  • 4.5

    Werble – add some moving flourishes to your photosWerbleAdd some moving flourishes to your photos

    Andy Price
    November 15, 2020
  • 4.5

    Queen Rules – a beautiful royal puzzlerReview: Queen RulesA great puzzler

    Andy Price
    November 14, 2020
  • 4.0

    Evergrow – enchanting space-based gravity gameEvergrowEnchanting space-based gravity game

    Andy Price
    November 9, 2020
  • 4.5

    Castro – how does the podcast player hold up?CastroHow does the podcast player hold up?

    Andy Price
    November 6, 2020
  • 4.0

    Replika – train up an artificial friendReplikaTrain up an artificial friend

    Andy Price
    November 6, 2020

  • Dark Sky alternatives – 4 great weather apps to considerDark Sky alternatives4 great weather apps to consider

    Craig Grannell
    November 3, 2020
  • 4.2

    Splitter Critters – like Lemmings meets Fruit NinjaSplitter CrittersLike Lemmings meets Fruit Ninja

    Andy Price
    November 1, 2020
  • 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

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