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    • Blackout Tuesday – Apple Music shutdown to support black artists

      Tom Rolfe
      June 2, 2020
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    • Blackout Tuesday – Apple Music shutdown to support black artistsBlackout TuesdayApple Music shutdown to support black artists

      Tom Rolfe
      June 2, 2020

    • Scorsese on TV+ – Apple bags upcoming movie for $200mScoresese on TV+Apple bags upcoming movie for $200m

      Tom Rolfe
      May 29, 2020

    • Apple Schoolwork – app update for remote students and teachersApple SchoolworkApp update for remote students and teachers

      Tom Rolfe
      May 28, 2020

    • Apple Glass – detailed leaks suggest AR glasses coming soonApple GlassDetailed leaks suggest Apple Glass coming soon

      Tom Rolfe
      May 20, 2020
    • 4.0

      Uptime – Curated video content for the curiousUptimeCurated video content for the curious

      Jon Mundy
      May 19, 2020

    • Retail reopening – safety measures for 100 Apple StoresRetail reopeningSafety measures for 100 Apple Stores

      Tom Rolfe
      May 18, 2020
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      Noted - perfect note-taker for lectures or meetings

      Joe White
      June 3, 2020
      Apps, Business, Education
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    • 5.0

      Noted – perfect note-taker for lectures or meetingsReview: NotedPerfect note-taker for lectures or meetings

      Joe White
      June 3, 2020
    • 4.0

      DoubleTake – shoot with two cameras at onceDoubleTakeShoot with two cameras at once

      Craig Grannell
      June 3, 2020
    • 5.0

      Sonus Island – a novel take on mobile relaxationSonus IslandA novel take on mobile relaxation

      Joe White
      May 31, 2020
    • 5.0

      Ulysses – the ultimate writing app?UlyssesThe ultimate writing app?

      Joe White
      May 30, 2020

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from May 29, 2020Apps of the WeekThree great apps from May 29, 2020

      Jon Mundy
      May 29, 2020
    • 4.0

      Trips – the travel blog app from Lonely PlanetTripsThe travel blog app from Lonely Planet

      Andy Price
      May 26, 2020
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    • 4.5

      Reventure – time-loop platformer with 100 ways to die

      Jon Mundy
      June 1, 2020
      Action & Adventure, Games
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    • Price drop! Stardew Valley down to just $5Price drop!Stardew Valley down to just $5

      Tom Rolfe
      June 4, 2020
    • 4.5

      Reventure – time-loop platformer with 100 ways to dieReventureTime-loop platformer with 100 ways to die

      Jon Mundy
      June 1, 2020
    • 4.5

      Samsara Room – another Rusty Lake mystery gameSamsara RoomAnother Rusty Lake mystery game

      Andy Price
      May 31, 2020
    • 4.5

      The Room: Old Sins – lavishly tactile locked box puzzlerThe Room: Old SinsLavishly tactile locked box puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      May 13, 2020
    • 4.0

      Vía – a pretty, peaceful puzzlerVíaA pretty, peaceful puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      May 4, 2020
    • 3.0

      Gestures – a fast-paced arcade tapperGesturesA fast-paced arcade tapper

      Andy Price
      April 21, 2020
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    • Clear your device – tackle your 'other' storage space

      Andy Price
      June 4, 2020
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    • Clear your device – tackle your ‘other’ storage spaceClear your deviceTackle your 'other' storage space

      Andy Price
      June 4, 2020

    • Exposure notification – how does COVID contact tracing work?Exposure notificationHow does COVID contact tracing work?

      Jon Mundy
      June 2, 2020

    • Working on iPad – leave your computer at home with these appsWorking on iPadLeave your computer at home with these apps

      Joe White
      June 1, 2020

    • 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

    • Keynote 101 – get to grips with the powerful presentation-makerKeynote 101Get to grips with the powerful presentation-maker

      Joe White
      May 27, 2020

    • Spotify Group Sessions – how to share control of the musicSpotify Group SessionsHow to share control of the music

      Joe White
      May 27, 2020
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Tagged ARKit

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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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

  • 4.0

    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
  • 4.0

    Viamaker – free all-in-one video editorViamakerFree all-in-one video editor

    Andy Price
    May 23, 2020
  • 4.0

    Taskful – a smart to-do list appTaskfulSmart to-do list app

    Andy Price
    May 15, 2020
  • 4.0

    Linea Sketch 3 – a drawing app for the rest of usLinea Sketch 3A drawing app for the rest of us

    Craig Grannell
    May 7, 2020
  • 4.5

    Incredibox – a French beatbox disco in your pocketIncrediboxA French beatbox disco in your pocket

    Andy Price
    May 5, 2020

  • Gadget reviews – tech that makes life at home easierGadget reviewsTech that makes life at home easier

    Tom Rolfe
    April 28, 2020
  • 3.0

    Gestures – a fast-paced arcade tapperGesturesA fast-paced arcade tapper

    Andy Price
    April 21, 2020
  • 4.5

    Disney+ – stream all the classics, plus moreDisney+Stream all the classics, plus more

    Andy Price
    April 15, 2020
  • 4.0

    Bomb Chicken – an explosive platform puzzlerBomb ChickenAn explosive platform puzzler

    Craig Grannell
    April 12, 2020

  • Rave – watch stuff with friends (or strangers)RaveWatch stuff with friends

    Andy Price
    April 9, 2020
  • 4.0

    Get aCC-e55 – revolving room escape gameGet aCC_e55Room escape puzzle

    Andy Price
    April 2, 2020

  • Board games – the best adaptations for iOSBoard gamesThe best adaptations for iOS

    Tom Rolfe
    March 23, 2020
  • 4.0

    Moleskine Journey – A new planner and trackerMoleskine JourneyA new planner and tracker

    Andy Price
    March 10, 2020
  • 4.5

    Fantastical 3 – upgrade for popular calendar appFantastical 3Upgrade to popular calendar app

    Andy Price
    February 25, 2020
  • 3.5

    Unibox – a Messages-like approach to emailUniboxA Messages-like approach to email

    Andy Price
    February 12, 2020

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

    Tom Rolfe
    January 26, 2020
  • 4.0

    Simulacra 2 – solve a mystery on a found phoneSimulacra 2Solve a mystery on a found phone

    Andy Price
    January 13, 2020
  • 5.0

    Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

    Andy Price
    January 4, 2020
  • 4.0

    Freedom – block distracting content on your deviceFreedomBlock distracting content on your device

    Andy Price
    December 27, 2019
  • 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

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