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      June 17, 2019
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    • 2019 MacBook rumors – 16-inch Pro and faster Air coming soon?2019 MacBook rumors16-inch Pro and faster Air coming soon?

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    • Official Apple repairs – now available at Best BuyOfficial Apple repairsNow available at Best Buy

      Tom Rolfe
      June 20, 2019

    • iPadOS thoughts – iPad breaks free from iPhone’s limitationsiPadOS thoughtsiPad breaks free from iPhone's limitations

      Craig Grannell
      June 19, 2019

    • iPhone as ID? Why iOS 13’s NFC changes are so importantiPhone as ID?Why iOS 13's NFC changes are so important

      Tom Rolfe
      June 18, 2019

    • Tim Cook talks privacy – Apple CEO’s Stanford commencement speechTim Cook talks privacyApple CEO's Stanford commencement speech

      Tom Rolfe
      June 17, 2019

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      Craig Grannell
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      Review: Threema - Highly secure messaging

      Jon Mundy
      June 23, 2019
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      Review: Threema – Highly secure messagingThreemaHighly secure messaging

      Jon Mundy
      June 23, 2019

    • Spectrum – magically colorize black and white photosSpectrumMagically colorize black and white photos

      Tom Rolfe
      June 22, 2019

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from June 21, 2019Apps of the WeekThree favorites from June 21, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      June 21, 2019

    • Best weather apps – cloudy with a chance of good forecastsBest weather appsCloudy with a chance of good forecasts

      Craig Grannell
      June 20, 2019
    • 4.3

      Magpie – your next big project is just a tap awayMagpieYour next big project is just a tap away

      Joe White
      June 17, 2019

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      Kenny Hemphill
      June 15, 2019
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      Review: ELOH - solve relaxing puzzles to the beat

      Andy Price
      June 9, 2019
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      Word Forward – a new take on word-based puzzlersWord ForwardA new take on word-based puzzlers

      Andy Price
      June 19, 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

      The Gardens Between – Dreamy time-manipulation puzzlerThe Gardens BetweenDreamy time-manipulation puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      June 6, 2019

    • Apple Design Awards – 9 incredible apps win the 2019 prizeApple Design Awards9 incredible apps win the 2019 prize

      Tom Rolfe
      June 6, 2019
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      Lifty! – a cute puzzler stuck on the middle floorLifty!A cute puzzler stuck on the middle floor

      Jon Mundy
      May 11, 2019
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    • iOS 13 public beta – how to try out iOS 13 right now!

      Tom Rolfe
      June 25, 2019
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    • iOS 13 public beta – how to try out iOS 13 right now!iOS 13 public betaHow to try out iOS 13 right now

      Tom Rolfe
      June 25, 2019

    • Personal Hotspot – share your data connection with another devicePersonal HotspotShare your data connection with another device

      Andy Price
      June 24, 2019

    • Two-faced ID – can more than one face unlock your device?Two-faced IDCan more than one face unlock your device?

      Jon Mundy
      June 24, 2019

    • Amend the dictionary – put an end to incorrect autocorrectsAmend the dictionaryPut an end to incorrect autocorrects

      Tom Rolfe
      June 23, 2019

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

      Joe White
      June 23, 2019

    • Message notifications – tips for managing your text alertsMessage notificationsTips for managing your text alerts

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      June 21, 2019
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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

  • 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
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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

  • Art in action – 6 beautiful, relaxing gaming experiences for iOS10 beautiful gamesTitles that prove games can be art

    Tom Rolfe
    March 12, 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
  • 4.0

    Eaten – user-powered food discoveryEatenUser-powered food discovery

    Andy Price
    February 7, 2019
  • 2.5

    Face Truth – scan your face to learn your futureFace TruthScan your face to learn your future

    Tom Rolfe
    January 31, 2019

  • Apple reviews: roundup of 2018’s new devicesApple reviewsRoundup of 2018's new devices

    Tom Rolfe
    January 15, 2019
  • 4.0

    Bloom: 10 Worlds – more generative ambience from Brian EnoBloom: 10 WorldsBrian Eno's ambient app returns

    Andy Price
    December 29, 2018
  • 3.5

    ChillScape – sound-based meditationChillScapeSound-based meditation

    Andy Price
    December 18, 2018

  • Tech gift guide: ten great gift ideas for iPhone/iPad ownersTech gift guideTen great gift ideas for iPhone/iPad owners

    Tom Rolfe
    December 17, 2018
  • 3.5

    Shine: Journey of Light – a pleasant and relaxing side-scrollerShine: Journey of LightPleasant and relaxing side-scroller

    Andy Price
    December 14, 2018
  • 4.0

    Jottit – note app for sketching, annotation, organizationJottitFeature-rich notes app

    Andy Price
    December 5, 2018

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