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    • iOS 13 released! Update now for new features

      Tom Rolfe
      September 19, 2019
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      Joe White
      September 21, 2019

    • iOS 13 released! Update now for new featuresiOS 13 released!Update now for new features

      Tom Rolfe
      September 19, 2019

    • Pay to play – Apple’s unlimited gaming now livePay to playApple's unlimited gaming now live

      Tom Rolfe
      September 19, 2019

    • Pocket Casts – powerful podcast app goes freePocket CastsPowerful podcast app goes free

      Tom Rolfe
      September 18, 2019

    • Apple Arcade – live for some, coming soon for othersApple ArcadeLive for some, coming soon for others

      Tom Rolfe
      September 17, 2019

    • 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
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      Andy Price
      September 17, 2019
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    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from September 20, 2019Apps of the WeekThree favorites from September 20, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      September 20, 2019
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      Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

      Andy Price
      September 17, 2019
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      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
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      Witcheye – an inspired 2D platformer

      Jon Mundy
      September 9, 2019
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      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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    • Photos in iOS 13 – guide to the app's new interface

      Jon Mundy
      September 20, 2019
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    • Messages in iOS 13 – three new features in Apple’s chat appMessages in iOS 13Three new features in Apple's chat app

      Jon Mundy
      September 22, 2019

    • Photos in iOS 13 – guide to the app’s new interfacePhotos in iOS 13Guide to the app's new interface

      Jon Mundy
      September 20, 2019

    • Clear your chats – delete attachments to save spaceClear your chatsDelete attachments to save space

      Joe White
      September 18, 2019

    • 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
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Tagged Battery

The Energizer Phone – chunky handset offers battery for daysThe Energizer PhoneChunky handset offers battery for days

Tom Rolfe
February 27, 2019
News
Energizer – yes, the battery company – has teased its upcoming smartphone, the P18K Pop. In addition to...
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Official battery cases: now available for iPhones XS / XS Max / XROfficial battery casesNow available for iPhones XS / XS Max / XR

Tom Rolfe
January 17, 2019
News
Apple has finally released official battery cases for its latest iPhones, several months after their release. It's unclear...
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$29 battery replacement: discount program ending soon$29 battery replacementDiscount program ending soon

Tom Rolfe
December 6, 2018
News
It's your last chance to give an old iPhone a new lease of life In the wake of...
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Performance throttling: iPhones 8 and X add controversial featurePerformance throttlingiPhones 8 and X add controversial feature

Tom Rolfe
November 1, 2018
News
Apple adds performance management (forced slowdown) to 2017 iPhones Remember #iPhoneSlow, the controversial admission Apple made last December...
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Battery drain: is iOS 11.4 a huge battery hog?Battery drainIs iOS 11.4 a huge battery hog?

Tom Rolfe
July 10, 2018
News
As first noticed by 9to5Mac, there are an awful lot of people complaining about battery drain since updating...
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Battery Quiz: do you know how to look after your battery?Battery QuizDo you know how to look after your battery?

Tom Rolfe
June 7, 2018
Tips & Tricks
How well do you look after your battery? Do you know the best practices for extending battery life?...
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Apple’s $50 rebate: money back for battery replacementsApple's $50 rebateMoney back for battery replacements

Tom Rolfe
May 24, 2018
News
Apple has just announced it will be offering a $50 reimbursement for customers who paid full price for...
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Slowdown controversy: Apple may reimburse affected customersSlowdown controversyApple may reimburse affected customers

Tom Rolfe
February 7, 2018
News
Thought the #iPhoneSlow story was over? Think again. In responding to a query from US Senator John Thune,...
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$29 batteries: Apple’s replacement program goes live$29 batteriesApple's replacement program goes live

Tom Rolfe
January 1, 2018
News
Cheap batteries, starting now When we reported a few days ago about Apple's decision to offer discounted battery...
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Battery replacement: Apple responds to recent criticismBattery replacementApple responds to recent criticism

Tom Rolfe
December 29, 2017
News
Apple slashes the price of replacement batteries in response to recent news stories We reported just before Christmas...
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YouTube app fix: update now to avoid battery drainYouTube app fixUpdate now to avoid battery drain

Tom Rolfe
November 28, 2017
Tips & Tricks
We reported two weeks ago that the YouTube app was causing severe battery drain problems for iPhone and iPad...
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Everything you need to know for safe, fast, reliable charging of an iPhone or iPadCharging FAQHow to ensure safe, fast, reliable charging

Tom Rolfe
May 9, 2017
Tips & Tricks
Everything you always wanted to know about charging* (*but were afraid to ask) We recently came across an...
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New battery technology could charge an iPhone in minutes and last 3x longerNew battery technologySafer, quicker-charging, and lasts 3x longer

Tom Rolfe
March 7, 2017
News
A new type of battery developed by the University of Texas could spell good news for all those...
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iPhone battery replacement programme might extend to iPhone 6Battery replacementProgramme might extend to iPhone 6

Andy Price
January 18, 2017
News
After launching a battery replacement program for the iPhone 6s in November, Apple might be poised to extend...
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iPhone 6s unexpectedly shutting down? Apple offers free battery replacementiPhone 6s RepairUnexpected shutdowns? Get battery replaced for free

Andy Price
November 21, 2016
News
Apple has launched a free repair program for iPhone 6s and 6s Plus users experiencing unexpected shutdowns on...
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Analysis: This is why the iPhone’s battery will never last long enoughAnalysis: Battery lifeThis is why the iPhone's battery will never last long enough

Kenny Hemphill
April 3, 2016
Features, News
Apple was mocked last year when it launched a battery case for the iPhone 6s. There's plenty of...
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iPhone 7 Plus expected to offer more storage and a larger batteryiPhone 7 PlusMore storage, larger battery?

Tom Rolfe
January 4, 2016
News
Apple will be further differentiating the two sizes of iPhone this Fall by offering more storage and a...
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Surprise! Apple just released its first official iPhone battery caseSmart Battery CaseApple release first official power case

Tom Rolfe
December 8, 2015
News
Third-party iPhone cases that provide a little extra battery power have been available for a while, but in...
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Chipgate – is there such thing as a “bad” iPhone?iPhone 6s ChipgateIs there such thing as a "bad" iPhone?

Tom Rolfe
October 26, 2015
Features
The yearly post-launch iPhone scandal is here, but is it worth paying attention to? The iPhone 6s and...
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Apple says iPhone 6s battery life may vary 2-3%iPhone 6s battery lifeApple say performance varies marginally between phones

Tom Rolfe
October 12, 2015
News
So this year's inevitable post-launch iPhone scandal is here. In years gone by we've seen antenna-gate and bend-gate;...
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Reviews

  • 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
  • 4.5

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

    Andy Price
    May 14, 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
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    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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