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    • Most Popular of 2020 – which apps were downloaded the most?

      Tom Rolfe
      December 3, 2020
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    • Most Popular of 2020 – which apps were downloaded the most?Most Popular of 2020Which apps were downloaded the most?

      Tom Rolfe
      December 3, 2020

    • Best apps of 2020 – Apple celebrates its favorite appsBest apps of 2020Apple celebrates its favorite apps

      Tom Rolfe
      December 2, 2020

    • Apple Music offer – get 5 months free with ShazamApple Music offerGet 5 months free with Shazam

      Jon Mundy
      November 30, 2020

    • Cyber Monday Deals: last chance to grab a bargainCyber Monday DealsLast chance to grab a bargain

      Tom Rolfe
      November 30, 2020

    • Black Friday Deals: the best sales and discounts this weekendBlack Friday DealsThe best sales and discounts this weekend

      Tom Rolfe
      November 27, 2020

    • Redesign o’clock: Apple Watch makeover expected in 2021Redesign o'clockApple Watch makeover expected in 2021

      Joe White
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      PDFelement – edit, annotate, fill, and scan docs

      Joe White
      December 3, 2020
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      PDFelement – edit, annotate, fill, and scan docsPDFelementEdit, annotate, fill, and scan docs

      Joe White
      December 3, 2020
    • 4.0

      Pacemaker – make music mixes with an AI DJPacemakerEasy AI DJ mixes

      Andy Price
      November 29, 2020

    • iPhone Photo School – massive Black Friday sale now liveiPhone Photo School90% off the online course this weekend

      Tom Rolfe
      November 27, 2020

    • App Store discounts: the best Black Friday price dropsApp Store discountsThe best Black Friday price drops!

      Jon Mundy
      November 27, 2020
    • 4.0

      OVLA – blend images and text into your photosOVLABlend images and text into your photos

      Andy Price
      November 26, 2020
    • 4.5

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

      Andy Price
      November 25, 2020
  • GamesEssential Apps 201921 must-haves for your Home screen
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    • 5.0

      FRAMED 2 – noir puzzler returns with slick sequel

      Andy Price
      November 28, 2020
      Games, Puzzle, Reviews
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    • 5.0

      FRAMED 2 – noir puzzler returns with slick sequelFRAMED 2Noir puzzler returns with slick sequel

      Andy Price
      November 28, 2020
    • 4.5

      Tomb Toad – Tactile maze-spinning puzzlerTomb ToadTactile maze-spinning puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      November 25, 2020
    • 4.0

      Old Man’s Journey – well-paced and moving adventure gameOld Man's JourneyMoving, well-paced adventure

      Andy Price
      November 21, 2020

    • Child’s Play – educational apps and games for kidsChild's PlayEducational apps and games for kids

      Craig Grannell
      November 19, 2020

    • Toddler Toys – educational apps and games for little onesToddler ToysEducational apps and games for little ones

      Tom Rolfe
      November 19, 2020
    • 4.5

      Queen Rules – a beautiful royal puzzlerReview: Queen RulesA great puzzler

      Andy Price
      November 14, 2020
  • Tips & TricksEssential Apps 201921 must-haves for your Home screen
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    • GarageBand fun – how to lay down beats with no talent

      Jon Mundy
      December 2, 2020
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    • GarageBand fun – how to lay down beats with no talentGarageband funHow to lay down beats with no talent

      Jon Mundy
      December 2, 2020

    • Picture perfect – clearing photo storage with GeminiPicture perfectClearing photo storage with Gemini

      Joe White
      December 1, 2020

    • Two-factor authentication – how to safeguard your device and dataTwo-factor authenticationHow to safeguard your device and data

      Tom Rolfe
      November 29, 2020

    • iPhone Photo School – massive Black Friday sale now liveiPhone Photo School90% off the online course this weekend

      Tom Rolfe
      November 27, 2020

    • Ask an expert: How do I find a ‘missing’ app?Ask an ExpertHow do I find a 'missing' app?

      Craig Grannell
      November 24, 2020

    • GIF Maker – How to make your own GIFsGIF MakerHow to make your own GIFs

      Joe White
      November 24, 2020
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Essential Apps 2019: 21 must-haves for your Home screenEssential Apps 201921 must-haves for your Home screen

Craig Grannell
September 27, 2019
Apps, Features
The first apps to get for your iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, or iPhone 11 Pro Max You’ve...
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Essential apps: 21 must-haves for your Home screenEssential apps21 must-haves for your Home screen

Craig Grannell
October 1, 2017
Apps, Education, Entertainment, Features, Finance, Health & Fitness, Lifestyle, Maps & Finders, Medical, Music Apps, News & Magazines, Photo & Video, Productivity, Sports Apps, Travel, Utilities, Weather
The first apps you should get for a new device So you’ve got your shiny new iPhone, but...
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    Craig Grannell
    December 1, 2020
  • 4.0

    Pacemaker – make music mixes with an AI DJPacemakerEasy AI DJ mixes

    Andy Price
    November 29, 2020
  • 5.0

    FRAMED 2 – noir puzzler returns with slick sequelFRAMED 2Noir puzzler returns with slick sequel

    Andy Price
    November 28, 2020
  • 4.0

    OVLA – blend images and text into your photosOVLABlend images and text into your photos

    Andy Price
    November 26, 2020
  • 4.5

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

    Andy Price
    November 25, 2020
  • 4.5

    Tomb Toad – Tactile maze-spinning puzzlerTomb ToadTactile maze-spinning puzzler

    Jon Mundy
    November 25, 2020
  • 4.0

    Old Man’s Journey – well-paced and moving adventure gameOld Man's JourneyMoving, well-paced adventure

    Andy Price
    November 21, 2020

  • Child’s Play – educational apps and games for kidsChild's PlayEducational apps and games for kids

    Craig Grannell
    November 19, 2020

  • Toddler Toys – educational apps and games for little onesToddler ToysEducational apps and games for little ones

    Tom Rolfe
    November 19, 2020
  • 4.5

    Jonathan Yeo Studio – a magical glimpse into an artist’s studioJonathan Yeo StudioA magical glimpse into an artist's studio

    Andy Price
    November 18, 2020
  • 4.5

    Werble – add some moving flourishes to your photosWerbleAdd some moving flourishes to your photos

    Andy Price
    November 15, 2020
  • 4.5

    Queen Rules – a beautiful royal puzzlerReview: Queen RulesA great puzzler

    Andy Price
    November 14, 2020
  • 4.0

    Evergrow – enchanting space-based gravity gameEvergrowEnchanting space-based gravity game

    Andy Price
    November 9, 2020
  • 4.5

    Castro – how does the podcast player hold up?CastroHow does the podcast player hold up?

    Andy Price
    November 6, 2020
  • 4.0

    Replika – train up an artificial friendReplikaTrain up an artificial friend

    Andy Price
    November 6, 2020

  • Dark Sky alternatives – 4 great weather apps to considerDark Sky alternatives4 great weather apps to consider

    Craig Grannell
    November 3, 2020
  • 4.2

    Splitter Critters – like Lemmings meets Fruit NinjaSplitter CrittersLike Lemmings meets Fruit Ninja

    Andy Price
    November 1, 2020
  • 3.0

    Slideshow Creator – add some jazz to your photo collectionsReview: Slideshow CreatorJazz up your photos

    Andy Price
    October 28, 2020
  • 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

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