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      June 11, 2019

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      June 7, 2019

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      Tom Rolfe
      June 6, 2019

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      Magpie - your next big project is just a tap away

      Joe White
      June 17, 2019
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      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

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from June 14, 2019Apps of the WeekThree favorites from June 8, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      June 14, 2019
    • 4.5

      InShot – all-in-one video and image editor for iPhoneInShot All-in-one video and image editor

      Joe White
      June 13, 2019
    • 4.5

      Review: Threema – Highly secure messaging

      Jon Mundy
      June 11, 2019

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from June 8, 2019Apps of the WeekThree favorites from June 8, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      June 8, 2019
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      Review: ELOH - solve relaxing puzzles to the beat

      Andy Price
      June 9, 2019
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      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
    • 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

    • Golf Blitz – multiplayer mini-golf madnessGolf BlitzMultiplayer mini-golf madness

      Tom Rolfe
      May 9, 2019
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      June 16, 2019
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      Jon Mundy
      June 16, 2019

    • Upgraded keys – how to install a custom keyboardUpgraded keysHow to install a custom keyboard

      Kenny Hemphill
      June 15, 2019

    • FAQ Friday – how do I keep my Facebook activity private?FAQ FridayHow do I keep my Facebook activity private?

      Tom Rolfe
      June 14, 2019

    • Address book tips – three clever ways to manage your contactsAddress book tipsThree clever ways to manage your contacts

      Joe White
      June 13, 2019

    • Group FaceTime – how to video chat with up to 32 peopleGroup FaceTimeHow to video chat with up to 32 people

      Andy Price
      June 12, 2019

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Creative video filters – 10 apps to transform your clipsCreative video filters10 apps to transform your clips

Craig Grannell
April 7, 2019
Apps, Features, Photo & Video
Whether you fancy retro filters, automatic editing, or something more extreme, these apps will make your home movies...
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Christmas Cards: how to design custom cards with MOLDIVChristmas CardsHow to design custom cards with MOLDIV

Tom Rolfe
December 11, 2018
Apps, Features, Photo & Video
This year, why not make your friends and family some awesome personalized cards? It's never been easier to design custom...
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Snap happy: using Snapchat as a photo editorSnap happyUsing Snapchat as a photo editor

Tom Rolfe
October 18, 2018
Tips & Tricks
If you think Snapchat is just a way for teens to share secret photos and for pet owners...
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LightX color splash: realistically change your shirt or hair colorLightX color splashRealistically change your shirt or hair color

Andy Price
September 6, 2018
Tips & Tricks
The App Store houses a number of great photo editors, but one of the most usable, reasonably priced...
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4.5

LightX – powerful all-in-one photo editorLightXPowerful all-in-one photo editor

Andy Price
August 25, 2018
Apps, Photo & Video, Reviews
Multi-faceted photo editor with a wide range of powerful features Price: $3/£3 Version: 3.4 Size: 74.6 MB Seller: Andor...
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Clips guide: get started with easy video editingClips GuideGet started with easy video editing

Craig Grannell
January 14, 2018
Tips & Tricks
If editing video seems like too much effort, Clips makes it fun – and fast! Full-fledged video editor...
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Work on the go: best apps for reading and editing documentsWork on the goBest apps for reading and editing documents

Craig Grannell
April 9, 2017
Apps, Business, Features, Productivity, Utilities
Whether wanting to read a PDF or edit a Word document, your iPhone or iPad has what it...
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Movie makers: the best apps for editing and sharing videoMovie makersThe best apps for editing and sharing video

Craig Grannell
December 29, 2016
Apps, Photo & Video
Your iPhone is an amazing camcorder, but to make amazing home movies, you need amazing apps As if...
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4.0

Review: Videorama – video editing and cinematic effectsVideoramaVideo editing and cinematic effects

Tom Rolfe
May 23, 2016
Apps, Photo & Video
Videorama makes it easy to turn your home videos into slick movies Price: Free Version: 1.0.2 Size: 78.2 MB Platform: iPhone &...
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4.2

Review: Photoshop Fix – a powerful photo retouching appReview: Photoshop FixPowerful photo retouching app

Tom Rolfe
October 23, 2015
Apps, Photo & Video, Reviews
Adobe has released a new app that promises all the retouching power of Photoshop in the palm of...
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3.8

Review: Darkroom – an editing app that won’t make you want to lie down in oneDarkroom reviewSimple image editing

Dan Izzard
September 3, 2015
Apps, Photo & Video, Reviews
Will this new image editor enlighten your editing experience, or leave you in the dark? Price: Free (In-app...
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6 of the best iPhone apps for blogging and public journalingBlogging & JournalingSix of the best tools for the job

Craig Grannell
August 14, 2015
Apps, Features, Productivity, Reviews, Social Networking
Our pick of the best apps for publishing your thoughts on the web Your iPhone is a great...
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How to turn your big day out into a full-on movie in iMovieEditing a video in iMovieTurn a video of a day trip into a masterpiece

Kenny Hemphill
July 4, 2015
Features
Most of us now take the ability to record video on our iPhones or iPads for granted. But...
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4.5Overall Score

Videohance Review: Feature-Rich, simple video editingVideohanceReviewed: simple video & editing

Andy Price
June 6, 2014
Apps, Photo & Video, Reviews
Videohance is a multi-functional short video-editing and sharing app, which takes the concept of Cinamatic and gives it...
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4.0

Faded Review: Easy to use, excellent value photo editorFaded photo appReviewed: easy to use

Steve Jarratt
May 17, 2014
Apps, Photo & Video, Reviews
Even though the App Store is filled to bursting with photo editing apps, that doesn’t prevent developers from...
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5.0Overall Score

Fragment Review: Create Mesmerising Prismatic Photo EffectsFragment Reviewed: psychedelic photo-patterns

Steve Jarratt
May 16, 2014
Apps, Photo & Video, Reviews
The makers of Tangent and Lorystripes return with another photo manipulation app, this time one that adds prismatic...
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4.5Overall Score

LoryStripes Review: The go-to app for adding lines to photographsLoryStripes Photo appReviewed: decorate photographs

TapSmart
May 15, 2014
Apps, Photo & Video, Reviews
With so many photo editing apps out there, it’s great to find one that does something a little...
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  • 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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