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      Tom Rolfe
      August 13, 2020
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    • Staggered launch – Apple to split its product releases this FallStaggered launchApple to split its product releases this Fall

      Tom Rolfe
      August 13, 2020

    • iOS 13.6.1 update – minor release to fix some important issuesiOS 13.6.1 updateMinor release to fix some important issues

      Tom Rolfe
      August 13, 2020

    • 4G iPhone 12 – a cheaper model planned for 2021?4G iPhone 12A cheaper model planned for 2021?

      Tom Rolfe
      August 12, 2020

    • Midweek news bites – the latest on all things AppleMidweek news bitesThe latest on all things Apple

      Tom Rolfe
      August 11, 2020

    • Trump bans Chinese apps – the knock-on effect could tank iPhone salesTrump bans Chinese appsThe knock-on effect could tank iPhone sales

      Tom Rolfe
      August 10, 2020

    • Apple’s record quarter – revenues up despite the pandemicApple's record quarterRevenues up despite the pandemic

      Tom Rolfe
      July 31, 2020
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      Quickart – automatic creative image editing

      Andy Price
      August 7, 2020
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      Quickart – automatic creative image editingQuickartAutomatic creative image editing

      Andy Price
      August 7, 2020

    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [August 7 2020]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Jon Mundy
      August 7, 2020
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      Wonderscope – a magical AR storybook for kidsWonderscopeA magical AR storybook for kids

      Jon Mundy
      August 6, 2020

    • Reviews Retrospective – our team’s all-time favorite app reviewsReviews RetrospectiveOur team's all-time favorite app reviews

      Tom Rolfe
      August 3, 2020

    • Creative photo filters – transform your snaps with these appsCreative photo filtersTransform your snaps with these apps

      Craig Grannell
      August 2, 2020
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      RTRO – throwback video filters from MomentRTROThrowback video filters from Moment

      Andy Price
      August 2, 2020
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      brain:code – tricksy code-based logic games

      Joe White
      August 10, 2020
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      brain:code – tricksy code-based logic gamesbrain:codeTricksy code-based logic games

      Joe White
      August 10, 2020
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      Knighty Knight – who knew chess could look like this?Knighty KnightWho knew chess could look like this?

      Andy Price
      August 8, 2020
    • 4.0

      Dissembler – match three puzzle with a tough twistDissemblerMatch three puzzle with a tough twist

      Jon Mundy
      August 4, 2020
    • 3.5

      Deadword – word-based apocalypseDeadwordWord-based apocalypse

      Andy Price
      August 3, 2020
    • 4.0

      Golf On Mars – side-on golf game that’s out of this worldGolf On MarsSide-on golf game that's out of this world

      Craig Grannell
      July 30, 2020
    • 4.5

      Slay the Spire – The ultimate card battlerSlay the SpireThe ultimate card battler

      Jon Mundy
      July 28, 2020
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      Joe White
      August 9, 2020
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    • Yoga at home – getting started with Down DogYoga at homeGetting started with Down Dog

      Joe White
      August 9, 2020

    • Ask an Expert – Apple’s personal data storeAsk an ExpertApple's personal data store

      Tom Rolfe
      August 8, 2020

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

      Tom Rolfe
      August 6, 2020

    • Kindle for iOS – bring your Amazon library to AppleKindle on iOSBring your Amazon library to Apple

      Andy Price
      August 5, 2020

    • Customize Apple News – how to personalize your feedCustomize Apple NewsHow to personalize your feed

      Andy Price
      August 5, 2020

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

      Jon Mundy
      August 2, 2020
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Tagged home automation

Smarter gadgets – create automations with the Home appSmarter gadgetsCreate automations with the Home app

Joe White
August 28, 2019
Tips & Tricks
It's easy to automate your home using the built-in Home app! ...
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Time to check back in with Apple Home? Revised website promotes new iOS compatible smart productsApple HomeKitIt's easier to find smart Home products now through Apple

Andy Price
March 13, 2017
News
Apple's HomeKit allows third-party developers to plug into its iOS software so that your iPhone or iPad can...
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Home Automation: What ever happened to Apple’s HomeKit?Apple HomeKitWhatever happened to home automation?

Kenny Hemphill
October 8, 2015
Features
It's well over a year now since Apple announced HomeKit, its set of tools for developers to allow...
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Is Apple about to turn your iPhone into a smoke detector?iPhone Smoke AlarmCould it feature on a future device?

Andy Price
September 1, 2015
Other
The internet keeps an eagle-eye on Apple's patent submissions and as such, many or pretty straight forward design...
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Our comprehensive guide to iOS automationiOS AutomationA comprehensive guide

Joe White
August 20, 2015
Features
Interested in iOS automation but don't know where to start? Our comprehensive guide can help you start automating...
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You’ll need Apple TV to control devices away from home with HomeKitHomeKit guidelinesApple TV needed for external control

Andy Price
June 3, 2015
News
Apple's recent focus on TV is bleeding into other areas of its business, which also follows its drive...
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First HomeKit-enabled devices now availableHomeKit devicesFirst wave now available

Andy Price
June 2, 2015
News
HomeKit finally has some meat on its bones after the first major manufacturers of home automation products release...
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HomeKit-Enabled Chips now headed for Smart Home developersHomeKit Chips ShippedDevelopers can start building

Mike Hayward
November 4, 2014
News
Texas Instruments, Marvell and Broadcom have just started shipping HomeKit-Enabled chips to developers looking to create devices for...
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Introducing HomeKit: Apple’s home automation solutionHomeKitAutomate in iOS

Joe White
July 16, 2014
Features
In this article, we introduce HomeKit: Apple's smart, new answer to the problem of home automation. ...
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Getting started with home automationHome AutomationThree key picks

Joe White
July 12, 2014
Features
Introducing three of the best iPhone-connected home automation systems out there. ...
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  • 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
  • 4.0

    RTRO – throwback video filters from MomentRTROThrowback video filters from Moment

    Andy Price
    August 2, 2020

  • Replacing the gym – four great apps for home exerciseReplacing the gymFour great apps for home exercise

    Craig Grannell
    July 31, 2020
  • 4.0

    Golf On Mars – side-on golf game that’s out of this worldGolf On MarsSide-on golf game that's out of this world

    Craig Grannell
    July 30, 2020

  • Make your own games – 10 great games with level editorsMake Your Own Games10 great games with level editors

    Craig Grannell
    July 17, 2020
  • 4.0

    Trivia Royale – battle 1000 quizzers for supremacyTrivia RoyaleBattle 1000 quizzers for supremacy

    Andy Price
    July 8, 2020
  • 4.0

    Ancestry – trace your family tree with easeAncestry Trace your family tree with ease

    Andy Price
    July 4, 2020

  • Reviews Retrospective – Craig’s three all-time favoritesReviews RetrospectiveCraig's three all-time favorites

    Craig Grannell
    July 2, 2020
  • 5.0

    Breathwrk – make your breathing work for youBreathwrkMake your breathing work for you

    Andy Price
    June 16, 2020
  • 4.0

    DoubleTake – shoot with two cameras at onceDoubleTakeShoot with two cameras at once

    Craig Grannell
    June 3, 2020
  • 4.5

    Samsara Room – another Rusty Lake mystery gameSamsara RoomAnother Rusty Lake mystery game

    Andy Price
    May 31, 2020
  • 4.0

    Trips – the travel blog app from Lonely PlanetTripsThe travel blog app from Lonely Planet

    Andy Price
    May 26, 2020
  • 4.5

    Vellum – a curated, artistic selection of wallpapersVellumA curated, artistic selection of wallpapers

    Andy Price
    May 25, 2020
  • 4.0

    Viamaker – free all-in-one video editorViamakerFree all-in-one video editor

    Andy Price
    May 23, 2020
  • 4.0

    Taskful – a smart to-do list appTaskfulSmart to-do list app

    Andy Price
    May 15, 2020
  • 4.0

    Linea Sketch 3 – a drawing app for the rest of usLinea Sketch 3A drawing app for the rest of us

    Craig Grannell
    May 7, 2020
  • 4.5

    Incredibox – a French beatbox disco in your pocketIncrediboxA French beatbox disco in your pocket

    Andy Price
    May 5, 2020

  • Gadget reviews – tech that makes life at home easierGadget reviewsTech that makes life at home easier

    Tom Rolfe
    April 28, 2020
  • 3.0

    Gestures – a fast-paced arcade tapperGesturesA fast-paced arcade tapper

    Andy Price
    April 21, 2020
  • 4.5

    Disney+ – stream all the classics, plus moreDisney+Stream all the classics, plus more

    Andy Price
    April 15, 2020
  • 4.0

    Bomb Chicken – an explosive platform puzzlerBomb ChickenAn explosive platform puzzler

    Craig Grannell
    April 12, 2020

  • Rave – watch stuff with friends (or strangers)RaveWatch stuff with friends

    Andy Price
    April 9, 2020
  • 4.0

    Get aCC-e55 – revolving room escape gameGet aCC_e55Room escape puzzle

    Andy Price
    April 2, 2020

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