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      Jon Mundy
      October 23, 2020
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      Jon Mundy
      October 23, 2020

    • iPhone 12 – MagSafe accessories now shippingiPhone 12MagSafe accessories now shipping

      Jon Mundy
      October 19, 2020

    • The return of MagSafe – Apple’s first step towards a modular iPhoneMeet MagSafeApple's first step towards a modular iPhone

      Joe White
      October 17, 2020

    • Meet HomePod mini – Apple’s lower-priced smart speakerMeet HomePod miniApple's lower-priced smart speaker

      Joe White
      October 15, 2020

    • Four new iPhones – More details on iPhone 12, Mini, Pro and Pro MaxFour new iPhonesMore details on iPhone 12, Mini, Pro and Pro Max

      Jon Mundy
      October 14, 2020

    • Special Event 2020 – all the big reveals from iPhone 12 launchSpecial Event 2020All the big reveals from iPhone 12 launch

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      October 13, 2020
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      PlayTally – Stats and trends for Apple Music

      Joe White
      October 22, 2020
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      Recrop – a second chance to frame your photosRecropA second chance to frame your photos

      Andy Price
      October 25, 2020
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      PlayTally – Stats and trends for Apple MusicPlayTallyStats and trends for Apple Music

      Joe White
      October 22, 2020
    • 5.0

      Universe in a Nutshell – fascinating adventures in sizeUniverse in a NutshellAdventures in size

      Andy Price
      October 21, 2020
    • 4.5

      Mubert – AI-driven music for work and playMubertAI-driven music for work and play

      Andy Price
      October 18, 2020

    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [16 Oct 2020]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Jon Mundy
      October 16, 2020
    • 4.5

      Kitche – app aims to get rid of food wasteReview: KitcheReduce your food waste

      Andy Price
      October 14, 2020
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      Milkmaid of the Milky Way – weird and wonderful sci-fi adventure

      Andy Price
      October 24, 2020
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      Milkmaid of the Milky Way – weird and wonderful sci-fi adventureMilkmaid of the Milky WayWeird and wonderful sci-fi adventure

      Andy Price
      October 24, 2020

    • Game on – 10 great games to celebrate Apple Arcade’s first yearGame on10 great games to celebrate Apple Arcade’s first year

      Craig Grannell
      October 20, 2020
    • 5.0

      Review: Reigns – guide your kingdom to prosperity, or die!ReignsGuide your kingdom to prosperity

      Andy Price
      October 17, 2020
    • 4.0

      OLO Loco – multiplayer shuffleboard funOLO Loco Multiplayer shuffleboard fun

      Andy Price
      October 8, 2020
    • 4.5

      Rusty Lake Hotel – surreal, entirely unique puzzle-escapeRusty Lake HotelSurreal, entirely unique puzzle escape

      Andy Price
      October 4, 2020
    • 3.0

      Swordshot – sharp but repetitive one–button shooterSwordshotSharp but repetitive one-button shooter

      Jon Mundy
      September 30, 2020
  • Tips & TricksEditing in iOS 13What all the new photo tools do
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    • Medical ID – how to set it up (and why you should)

      Tom Rolfe
      October 25, 2020
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    • Medical ID – how to set it up (and why you should)Medical IDHow to set it up (and why you should)

      Tom Rolfe
      October 25, 2020

    • Special Delivery – iOS 14 adds new features to MessagesSpecial DeliveryiOS 14 adds new features to Messages

      Jon Mundy
      October 24, 2020

    • Sleep & Wind Down – the new Bedtime feature in iOS 14Sleep & Wind DownThe new Bedtime feature in iOS 14

      Jon Mundy
      October 21, 2020

    • Field Test mode – the hidden trick to test signal strengthField Test modeThe hidden trick to test signal strength

      Jon Mundy
      October 21, 2020

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      Joe White
      October 20, 2020

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      Craig Grannell
      October 19, 2020
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Editing in iOS 13 – what all the new photo tools doEditing in iOS 13What all the new photo tools do

Tom Rolfe
April 5, 2020
Tips & Tricks
In iOS 13 and iPadOS, the Photos app has changed dramatically. Not only has the layout been updated...
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Christmas Cards: how to design custom cards with MOLDIVChristmas CardsHow to design custom cards with MOLDIV

Tom Rolfe
December 8, 2019
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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Vacation photos – apps to make the most of your snapsVacation PhotosApps to make the most of your snaps

Craig Grannell
September 26, 2019
Features, Photo & Video, Tips & Tricks
When you want to get the best from precious memories, try these fantastic photo editors So you’ve been...
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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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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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Reviews

  • 4.5

    Recrop – a second chance to frame your photosRecropA second chance to frame your photos

    Andy Price
    October 25, 2020
  • 4.7

    Milkmaid of the Milky Way – weird and wonderful sci-fi adventureMilkmaid of the Milky WayWeird and wonderful sci-fi adventure

    Andy Price
    October 24, 2020
  • 5.0

    Universe in a Nutshell – fascinating adventures in sizeUniverse in a NutshellAdventures in size

    Andy Price
    October 21, 2020

  • Game on – 10 great games to celebrate Apple Arcade’s first yearGame on10 great games to celebrate Apple Arcade’s first year

    Craig Grannell
    October 20, 2020
  • 4.5

    Mubert – AI-driven music for work and playMubertAI-driven music for work and play

    Andy Price
    October 18, 2020
  • 5.0

    Review: Reigns – guide your kingdom to prosperity, or die!ReignsGuide your kingdom to prosperity

    Andy Price
    October 17, 2020
  • 4.5

    Kitche – app aims to get rid of food wasteReview: KitcheReduce your food waste

    Andy Price
    October 14, 2020
  • 4.0

    OLO Loco – multiplayer shuffleboard funOLO Loco Multiplayer shuffleboard fun

    Andy Price
    October 8, 2020
  • 4.5

    REC – take control of shooting videoREC Take control of shooting video

    Andy Price
    October 2, 2020

  • Apple Watch Buyer’s Guide – choosing the best wearable in 2020Apple Watch Buyer's GuideChoosing the best wearable in 2020

    Craig Grannell
    September 29, 2020
  • 4.0

    Tomb of the Mask – Pacman-inspired endless arcade actionTomb of the MaskPacman-inspired endless arcade action

    Andy Price
    September 26, 2020
  • 4.0

    Penrose – a mysterious, compelling interactive storyPenroseA mysterious, compelling interactive story

    Andy Price
    September 23, 2020

  • iPad Buyer’s Guide – which tablet should you choose in 2020?iPad Buyer's GuideWhich tablet should you choose in 2020?

    Craig Grannell
    September 21, 2020
  • 4.5

    Photoroom – easily remove photo backgroundsPhotoRoomEasily remove photo backgrounds

    Andy Price
    September 19, 2020
  • 3.0

    Sound Waves – experimental motion-controlled audio toySound WavesExperimental motion-controlled audio toy

    Andy Price
    September 11, 2020

  • Making memories – the best apps to relive good timesMaking MemoriesThe best apps to relive good times

    Craig Grannell
    September 10, 2020
  • 4.0

    Truberbrook – sci-fi mystery game hits iOSTruberbrookBeautifully designed mystery thriller

    Andy Price
    September 8, 2020
  • 4.0

    Reface – futuristic face masking sillinessRefaceFuturistic face-masking silliness

    Andy Price
    August 29, 2020

  • Get Things Moving – 6 animation and stop-motion appsGet Things Moving6 animation and stop-motion apps

    Craig Grannell
    August 28, 2020
  • 3.5

    PUNCHGOLF – a fist-powered platform gamePUNCHGOLFA fist-powered platform game

    Andy Price
    August 21, 2020
  • 3.5

    Reflex – video weirdness at your fingertipsReflexVideo weirdness at your fingertips

    Andy Price
    August 17, 2020

  • Best Web Apps – great apps, no App Store requiredBest Web AppsGreat apps, no App Store required

    Craig Grannell
    August 10, 2020
  • 3.5

    Knighty Knight – who knew chess could look like this?Knighty KnightWho knew chess could look like this?

    Andy Price
    August 8, 2020
  • 4.0

    Quickart – automatic creative image editingQuickartAutomatic creative image editing

    Andy Price
    August 7, 2020
  • 3.5

    Deadword – word-based apocalypseDeadwordWord-based apocalypse

    Andy Price
    August 3, 2020

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