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      Tom Rolfe
      February 21, 2020
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    • iOS 14 rumors – Apple to loosen grip on default apps?iOS 14 rumorsApple to loosen grip on default apps?

      Tom Rolfe
      February 21, 2020

    • Call Recording – how to record a live audio callCall RecordingHow to record a live audio call

      Andy Price
      February 20, 2020

    • Coronavirus impact – Apple to fall short of Q2 earningsCoronavirus impactApple to fall short of Q2 earnings

      Tom Rolfe
      February 18, 2020

    • March 31 Event – iPhone 9 announcement expected soonMarch 31 EventiPhone 9 announcement expected soon

      Tom Rolfe
      February 18, 2020

    • Tracking with Tile – never lose your keys or wallet againTracking with TileNever lose your keys or wallet again

      Tom Rolfe
      February 16, 2020

    • Secure Enclave – Android following Apple’s security leadSecure EnclaveAndroid following Apple's security lead

      Tom Rolfe
      February 13, 2020
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    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from February 21, 2020

      Jon Mundy
      February 21, 2020
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    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from February 21, 2020Apps of the WeekThree great apps from Feb 21, 2020

      Jon Mundy
      February 21, 2020
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      Newton Mail – the best email app for iOS?Newton MailThe best email app for iOS?

      Tom Rolfe
      February 19, 2020
    • 4.5

      Jumbo: Privacy + Security – a comprehensive security health-checkJumbo: Privacy + SecurityA comprehensive security health-check

      Joe White
      February 17, 2020

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from February 14, 2020Apps of the WeekThree great apps from Feb 14, 2020

      Jon Mundy
      February 14, 2020

    • Valentine’s Day: four great apps for stay-at-home romanceValentine's DayFour great apps for stay-at-home romance

      Tom Rolfe
      February 14, 2020
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      Hands on with Playond – Apple Arcade with a free tierHands on with PlayondApple Arcade with a free tier

      Jon Mundy
      February 13, 2020
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      Hands on with Playond – Apple Arcade with a free tier

      Jon Mundy
      February 13, 2020
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      Hands on with Playond – Apple Arcade with a free tierHands on with PlayondApple Arcade with a free tier

      Jon Mundy
      February 13, 2020
    • 5.0

      Maze Machina – another inspired Arnold Rauers puzzlerMaze MachinaAnother inspired Arnold Rauers puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      February 10, 2020
    • 3.5

      Gladiabots – build your own AI robot warriorsGladiabotsBuild your own AI robot warriors

      Jon Mundy
      January 28, 2020

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

      Tom Rolfe
      January 26, 2020
    • 3.5

      Two Spies – hyperlocal turn-based tacticsTwo SpiesHyperlocal turn-based tactics

      Jon Mundy
      January 22, 2020

    • Best of Apple Arcade – Joe’s personal top threeBest of Apple ArcadeJoe's personal top three

      Tom Rolfe
      January 13, 2020
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    • Call Recording – how to record a live audio call

      Andy Price
      February 20, 2020
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    • Call Recording – how to record a live audio callCall RecordingHow to record a live audio call

      Andy Price
      February 20, 2020

    • ML Enhance – auto-tune your photos with PixelmatorML EnhanceAuto-tune your photos with Pixelmator

      Joe White
      February 20, 2020

    • Bursts and QuickTake – master iPhone 11’s new Camera tricksBursts and QuickTakeMaster iPhone 11's new Camera tricks

      Craig Grannell
      February 19, 2020

    • Pages 101 – Apple’s pint-sized word processorPages 101Apple's pint-sized word processor

      Joe White
      February 16, 2020

    • DIY security monitor – put an old iPhone or iPad to good useDIY security monitorPut an old iPhone or iPad to good use

      Jon Mundy
      February 15, 2020

    • Infuse streaming – play your Mac videos on your iOS deviceInfuse streamingPlay your Mac videos on your iOS device

      Jon Mundy
      February 11, 2020
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Media consumption – great apps for TV, music, books, and podcastsMedia consumptionGreat apps for TV, music, books, and podcasts

Tom Rolfe
September 3, 2019
Apps, Entertainment
You might be wondering why you would need to look beyond the iOS defaults when it comes to...
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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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4.0

Bookmate: is this really Netflix for books?BookmateIs this really Netflix for books?

Joe White
November 26, 2018
Apps, Books
Could Bookmate be the "Netflix for books" that we've all been waiting for? ...
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Beyond paperback: books that work better as appsBeyond paperbackBooks that work best as an app

Craig Grannell
June 6, 2018
Action & Adventure, Apps, Books, Entertainment, Features, Games, Puzzle
Freed from the limitations of paper and ink, digital books can be so much more You might consider...
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Latest issue of Swipe: Beyond BooksLatest issue of SwipeBeyond Books

Tom Rolfe
May 26, 2018
TapSmart Apps
Hello, readers! We've just released a new issue of our sister app, Swipe – the iPhone Magazine. Our main...
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3.5

Blinkist – can you read books faster?BlinkistCan you read books faster?

Andy Price
October 15, 2017
Apps, Books, Reviews
New update to app that wants you to read books faster Price: Free (IAPs) Version: 4.5 Size: 122 MB Developer: Blink Labs...
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4.0

Bookout – Gamification comes to readingBookoutHelps make reading that little bit more enjoyable

Andy Price
May 2, 2017
Apps, Books, Reviews
Gamification comes to reading. Ready, set, go! Price: Free (one-off IAP of $4.99 for Pro) Version: 1.5 Size: 51.9 MB Platform: iPhone...
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  • 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
  • 3.0

    Gradient Photo – popular editor with celebrity likeness toolGradient PhotoPopular editor with celebrity likeness tool

    Andy Price
    November 20, 2019
  • 2.5

    Ghost Detector – spirit hunting Halloween sillinessGhost DetectorSpirit hunting Halloween silliness

    Andy Price
    October 28, 2019

  • 7th-gen iPad review – 14 days with Apple’s latest tablet7th-gen iPad review14 days with Apple's latest tablet

    Craig Grannell
    October 26, 2019
  • 4.5

    gowithYamo – embrace your inner art-lovergowithYamoEmbrace your inner art-lover

    Andy Price
    October 14, 2019

  • Apple Watch Series 5 review: 14 days with Apple’s always-on smartwatchApple Watch S5 review14 days with Apple’s always-on smartwatch

    Craig Grannell
    October 5, 2019

  • iPhone 11 Pro Max review: 14 days with Apple’s flagship smartphoneiPhone 11 Pro Max review14 days with Apple’s flagship smartphone

    Craig Grannell
    October 4, 2019
  • 4.0

    JigSpace – educational models in ARJigSpaceEducational models in AR

    Andy Price
    October 1, 2019
  • 4.0

    MelodyVR – experience concerts in virtual realityMelodyVRExperience concerts in virtual reality

    Andy Price
    September 26, 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
  • 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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