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

      Tom Rolfe
      November 27, 2020
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    • 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
      November 26, 2020

    • Black Friday – Apple announces $150 gift card giveawayBlack FridayApple announces $150 gift card giveaway

      Jon Mundy
      November 23, 2020

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

      Jon Mundy
      November 20, 2020

    • iPhone 12 camera – Apple shares ‘Everyday Experiments’iPhone 12 cameraApple shares 'Everyday Experiments'

      Jon Mundy
      November 16, 2020

    • Expect a mini-LED iPad and AirPods 3 in the first half of 2021Mini-LED iPad and AirPods 3Expect new devices in 2021

      Joe White
      November 14, 2020
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    • iPhone Photo School – massive Black Friday sale now live

      Tom Rolfe
      November 27, 2020
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      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
    • 4.0

      Mapstr – track your fave places and plansMapstrTrack your fave places and plans

      Andy Price
      November 22, 2020
  • GamesWWDC recapWhat's new for Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Mac?
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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 & TricksWWDC recapWhat's new for Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Mac?
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    • Two-factor authentication – how to safeguard your device and data

      Tom Rolfe
      November 29, 2020
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    • 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

    • Amazon privacy – how to clear your browsing historyAmazon privacyHow to clear your browsing history

      Tom Rolfe
      November 22, 2020

    • Headphone Accommodations – fine-tune your audio to your earsHeadphone AccommodationsFine-tune your audio to your ears

      Joe White
      November 20, 2020
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WWDC extras – AirPods, TV+, Home, and moreWWDC recapWhat's new for Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Mac?

Tom Rolfe
June 26, 2020
News
iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch typically get the most airtime at WWDC – but there's plenty more to...
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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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HomeKit at CES 2019: brands flock to Apple’s smart home systemHomeKit at CES 2019Brands flock to Apple's smart home system

Tom Rolfe
January 10, 2019
News
HomeKit announcements dominate the trade show Apple doesn't exhibit at Las Vegas' biggest annual tech showcase, CES. Despite...
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HomeRun – fire off HomeKit scenes from your wristHomeRun Fire off HomeKit scenes from your wrist

Joe White
March 31, 2018
Apps, Utilities
HomeRun takes the pain out of controlling HomeKit devices on watchOS. ...
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Siri vs. Alexa: which is best for the home?Siri vs. AlexaWhich is best for the home?

Kenny Hemphill
October 4, 2017
Features
Can Apple’s smart assistant compete with Amazon’s in the smart home arena? The unveiling of Apple’s upcoming HomePod...
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Smart Home 101: dive into the future with Apple’s HomeKitSmart Home 101Dive into the future with Apple's HomeKit

Kenny Hemphill
August 6, 2017
Features
After a couple of decades of build-up and apparently unrealised potential, home automation is finally a reality for...
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Future of the iPhone: Apple’s plans for the next ten yearsFuture of the iPhoneApple's plans for the next ten years

Tom Rolfe
June 27, 2017
News
The iPhone (and to a lesser extent, the iPad) is a ubiquitous piece of technology – it's conquered...
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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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Apple may launch official HomeKit app in iOS 10HomeKit'Home' app to launch with iOS 10

Tom Rolfe
May 9, 2016
News
Two years' after the HomeKit platform's launch with iOS 8, Apple finally look set to release a unified...
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iOS apps you won’t be able to live without on your iPhone & iPad in 2016Apps you shouldn't live withoutIn 2016

Joe White
February 1, 2016
Apps, Features
This year could be big for iOS devices, but it might be even bigger for iOS apps. Here...
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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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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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App Store coming to Apple TV this summerNew Apple TVSet-top box to get App Store support this year

Tom Rolfe
March 20, 2015
News
Apple is set to unveil the next generation Apple TV - complete with its own App Store - at WWDC in...
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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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Hilton unveils plans to use iPhone as room keyYour iPhone KeyGet in at Hilton hotels

Mark Errett
August 1, 2014
News
Hilton hotels has announced that your iPhone will be able to serve as your room key. ...
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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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Apple patents password skip technology for the homeSkip passcodeA new patent from Apple

Mark Errett
July 4, 2014
News
A new patent from Apple details the possibility of skipping the passcode lock when you’re safe at home....
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  • 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
  • 4.0

    OLO Loco – multiplayer shuffleboard funOLO Loco Multiplayer shuffleboard fun

    Andy Price
    October 8, 2020

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