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      Joe White
      October 29, 2020
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    • Apple Search – Is Apple taking on Google?Apple SearchIs Apple taking on Google?

      Joe White
      October 29, 2020

    • iPhone 12 – Tests confirm much tougher screeniPhone 12Tests confirm much tougher screen

      Jon Mundy
      October 26, 2020

    • News bites – the stories you may have missedNews bitesThe stories you may have missed

      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
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      Slideshow Creator - add some jazz to your photo collections

      Andy Price
      October 28, 2020
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      Slideshow Creator – add some jazz to your photo collectionsReview: Slideshow CreatorJazz up your photos

      Andy Price
      October 28, 2020
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      Recrop – a second chance to frame your photosRecropA second chance to frame your photos

      Andy Price
      October 25, 2020
    • 4.5

      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
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      Empty. – The zen-like appeal of a good clear-out

      Jon Mundy
      October 28, 2020
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      Empty. – The zen-like appeal of a good clear-outEmpty.The zen-like appeal of a good clear-out

      Jon Mundy
      October 28, 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
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      October 25, 2020
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      Jon Mundy
      October 29, 2020

    • Changes to Notes – smart new capabilities in iOS 14Changes to NotesSmart new capabilities in iOS 14

      Jon Mundy
      October 28, 2020

    • Ask an expert: mastering text selectionAsk an expertMastering text selection

      Craig Grannell
      October 26, 2020

    • 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
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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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Reviews

  • 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
  • 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

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