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

      Andy Price
      November 26, 2019

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      Jon Mundy
      November 22, 2019
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      Gradient Photo – popular editor with celebrity likeness toolGradient PhotoPopular editor with celebrity likeness tool

      Andy Price
      November 20, 2019
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      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

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      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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      Hands-on with GameClub – Apple Arcade with a retro twistHands on with GameClubApple Arcade with a retro twist

      Jon Mundy
      November 9, 2019
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      Tom Rolfe
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      Tom Rolfe
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Dark Mode: a toned-down interface for night time | iPadOS GuideDark ModeA toned-down interface for night time

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2019
Tips & Tricks
When activated, Dark Mode initiates a system-wide shift to a darker color palette throughout iOS. Formerly white or...
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Dark Mode: a toned-down interface for night time | iOS 13 GuideDark ModeA toned-down interface for night time

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2019
Tips & Tricks
When activated, Dark Mode initiates a system-wide shift to a darker color palette throughout iOS. Formerly white or...
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Home Screen: welcome to the Home screen | iOS 13 GuideHome screenWelcome to the home screen

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
The Home screen is where you’ll find all your apps and is the primary way to interact with...
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Move and delete: how to move or delete apps | iOS 13 GuideMove and DeleteHow to move or delete apps

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Moving icons around on your screen is easy, as is deleting any apps that you no longer use....
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Cover Sheet: dealing with notifications | iOS 13 GuideCover SheetDealing with notifications

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
The Cover Sheet is the main view of your device's Lock screen. It displays the current time and...
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Spotlight search: looking through third-party apps | iOS 13 GuideSpotlight searchLooking through third-party apps

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Spotlight search enables you to search your phone for contacts, apps, music, video, audiobooks, notes, emails, calendar entries,...
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Widgets: customizing the widget view | iOS 13 GuideWidgetsCustomizing the widget view

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Widgets are everywhere in iOS, providing quick access to relevant daily information. To access widgets, simply swipe from left...
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Quick actions: Home screen shortcuts | iOS 13 GuideQuick ActionsHome screen shortcuts with 3D Touch

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
It's possible to get quick shortcuts to popular actions, right from the Home screen. You can access Quick...
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Using folders: organize apps like a pro | iOS 13 GuideUsing foldersOrganize apps like a pro

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Folders can be used to group similar apps together, to save space on your Home Screen and make apps easier...
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Do Not Disturb: get some peace and quiet | iOS 13 GuideDo Not DisturbGet some peace and quiet

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Turning on the Do Not Disturb setting will stop distracting alerts appearing on the lock screen. You’ll still...
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Control Center: a suite of handy shortcuts | iOS 13 GuideControl CenterA suite of handy shortcuts

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Control Center is a suite of useful shortcuts and buttons. It's a quick way to access various apps,...
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Back button: return to the previous app | iOS 13 GuideBack buttonReturn to the previous app

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Often, iPhone users find themselves tapping a link that opens in a completely separate app – say, a link in Messages to...
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Settings search: easily find obscure options | iOS 13 GuideSettings searchEasily find obscure options

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
There is a lot that can be customized on an iPhone, and often it's difficult to find the options...
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Reach the top: get to grips with a larger screen | iOS 13 GuideReach the topGet to grips with a larger screen

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
If you have an iPhone with a large display, you may find it difficult to reach the top...
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Multitasking: switching between apps | iOS 13 GuideMultitaskingSwitching between apps

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
You can easily swap between apps without having to close the one you’re using. You can do this...
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Control Center: customize the quick shortcuts | iOS 13 GuideControl CenterCustomize the quick shortcuts

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Control Center is a really useful way to access time-saving shortcuts – but did you know you can...
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Screenshots: how to take a screenshot | iOS 13 GuideScreenshotsHow to take a screenshot

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
It’s possible to save images from apps by taking a screenshot of the current view on your iPhone....
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Set wallpaper: choose a new background image | iOS 13 GuideSet wallpaperChoose a new background image

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
You can change the background image (wallpaper) that displays on both the iPhone's Lock screen and Home screen,...
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Portrait lock: keep your device from switching orientation | iOS 13 GuidePortrait lockKeep your device from switching orientation

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
In iOS, the display automatically rotates when you physically turn the device from portrait to landscape or vice...
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Share Sheet: how to share almost any content | iOS 13 GuideShare SheetHow to share almost any content

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
When browsing or creating content on your device, you might want to send something to friends or family....
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    Graphite by Becasso – create bespoke photo artGraphite by BecassoCreate bespoke photo art

    Andy Price
    November 26, 2019
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    Gradient Photo – popular editor with celebrity likeness toolGradient PhotoPopular editor with celebrity likeness tool

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    November 20, 2019
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    October 14, 2019

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    October 5, 2019

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    Craig Grannell
    October 4, 2019
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    JigSpace – educational models in ARJigSpaceEducational models in AR

    Andy Price
    October 1, 2019
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    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
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    Review: ELOH – solve relaxing puzzles to the beatReview: ELOHSolve relaxing puzzles to the beat

    Andy Price
    June 9, 2019
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    Big Bang AR – a slick CERN-produced science appBig Bang ARA slick CERN-produced science app

    Andy Price
    June 5, 2019
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    Cosm – create your own calming and relaxation musicReview: CosmCreate your own soundscapes

    Andy Price
    May 26, 2019
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    Andy Price
    May 14, 2019

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    Craig Grannell
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