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      100% Golf – a risky hit that strays out of bounds100% GolfA risky hit that strays out of bounds

      Jon Mundy
      July 1, 2020

    • Apple Design Awards – 8 incredible apps win the 2020 prizeApple Design Awards8 incredible apps win the 2020 prize

      Tom Rolfe
      June 30, 2020

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      Tom Rolfe
      June 28, 2020

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      Tom Rolfe
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    • Security Essentials 2020 – protect your privacy, data, and hardwareSecurity Essentials 2020Protect your privacy, data, and hardware

      Craig Grannell
      July 9, 2020
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      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

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from July 3, 2020Apps of the WeekThree great apps from July 3, 2020

      Jon Mundy
      July 3, 2020
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      HEY email – an ambitious reinvention of emailHEY emailAn ambitious reinvention of email

      Tom Rolfe
      July 3, 2020
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      100% Golf – a risky hit that strays out of bounds100% GolfA risky hit that strays out of bounds

      Jon Mundy
      July 1, 2020

    • Apple Design Awards – 8 incredible apps win the 2020 prizeApple Design Awards8 incredible apps win the 2020 prize

      Tom Rolfe
      June 30, 2020
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      Swim Out – puzzler that’s not content to tread waterSwim OutPuzzler that's not content to tread water

      Jon Mundy
      June 29, 2020
    • 4.0

      Agent from C.O.G.O.O. – classic Minesweeper with a secret agent twistAgent from C.O.G.O.OClassic Minesweeper with a secret agent twist

      Joe White
      June 27, 2020
    • 4.5

      Flipflop Solitaire – Classic card game with a devilish twistFlipflop SolitaireClassic card game with a devilish twist

      Jon Mundy
      June 21, 2020
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      High Rise – ambitious 3D block matching puzzleHigh RiseAmbitious 3D block matching puzzle

      Jon Mundy
      June 17, 2020
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      Tom Rolfe
      July 10, 2020

    • Sending Apple feedback – 5 ways to tell Apple what you thinkSending Apple feedback5 ways to tell Apple what you think

      Tom Rolfe
      July 7, 2020

    • Dual displays – link your Mac and iPad with SidecarDual displaysLink your Mac and iPad with Sidecar

      Tom Rolfe
      July 6, 2020

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      Tom Rolfe
      July 6, 2020

    • Instapaper Guide: how to set up the read-later serviceInstapaper GuideHow to set up the read-later service

      Jon Mundy
      July 5, 2020

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      June 30, 2020
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Tagged iOS 12

AR Quick Look – this lesser-known feature puts AR everywhereAR Quick LookThis lesser-known feature puts AR everywhere

Jon Mundy
April 21, 2020
Tips & Tricks
AR Quick Look landed as part of iOS 12 in late 2018, but even now many users don't...
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Two-faced ID – can more than one face unlock your device?Two-faced IDCan more than one face unlock your device?

Jon Mundy
November 13, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Last year, Apple's iOS 12 added a bunch of useful new features like Face ID, and more recently...
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iOS 12.1.1 released: minor update fixes some annoying issuesiOS 12.1.1 releasedMinor update fixes some annoying issues

Tom Rolfe
December 6, 2018
News
Apple has just released a minor update to iOS – version 12.1.1 – to combat some usability issues...
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iOS 12 adoption: record high update levels of over 75%iOS 12 adoptionRecord high as update reaches 75% of users

Tom Rolfe
November 30, 2018
News
iOS 12 just hit a milestone: it's now installed on more than three-quarters of compatible devices. That's a...
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iOS 12 tidbits: 5 little things you might have missediOS 12 tidbits5 little things you might have missed

Jon Mundy
November 3, 2018
News
We've all been living with iOS 12 for more than a month, now. Indeed, those of us who...
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iOS 12 highlights: 12 of the best new features in iOSiOS 12 highlights12 of the best new features in iOS

Craig Grannell
October 14, 2018
Features
Make your iPhone and iPad more efficient and fun with Apple’s latest upgrade As you’ve no doubt heard,...
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Tips & Tricks: update this app for new tips!Tips & TricksUpdate this app for new tips!

Tom Rolfe
September 26, 2018
TapSmart Apps, Tips & Tricks
Time to update Tips & Tricks If you've not updated our app recently, now's the time to do...
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Updated for iOS 12: ten of the best apps that support new featuresUpdated for iOS 12Ten of the best apps that support new features

Tom Rolfe
September 20, 2018
Apps, News
iOS 12 is upon us, and in the few days since its release, some of our favorite apps...
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2018 iPad Pro: device all but confirmed by iOS 12.1 beta2018 iPad ProDevice all but confirmed by iOS 12.1 beta

Tom Rolfe
September 19, 2018
News
iOS 12 may have only just landed in the hands of iPhone and iPad users worldwide, but already...
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iOS 12 is here: update now for new features!iOS 12 is hereUpdate now for new features!

Tom Rolfe
September 17, 2018
News
After several months of beta testing since its announcement back in June, iOS 12 is now available to the...
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Siri’s iOS revolution: why Apple is finally opening up SiriSiri's iOS revolutionWhy Apple is finally opening up Siri

Craig Grannell
August 8, 2018
Features
In iOS 12, you get to decide what Siri can do. Sort of An accusation often leveled at...
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Speeding up: iOS 12 will give old devices a new lease of lifeSpeeding upiOS 12 will give old devices a new lease of life

Craig Grannell
August 5, 2018
Features
No more slowdowns – iOS 12 could speed up your ailing devices Not everyone can afford to upgrade...
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iOS 12 beta testing: 4 million testers, and you could be oneiOS 12 beta testing4 million testers, and you could be one

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2018
News
Each year, Apple tests its new software – primarily, iOS and macOS – for several months before its...
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iOS 12 feedback: an open letter to Apple regarding MemojiiOS 12 feedbackAn open letter to Apple regarding Memoji

Tom Rolfe
July 12, 2018
News
In a year in which Apple is mostly focusing on quiet performance improvements, Memoji is a rare flashy...
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Siri Shortcuts: hands-on with the new iOS 12 featureSiri ShortcutsHands-on with the new iOS 12 feature

Tom Rolfe
July 9, 2018
News
One of the most exciting things Apple announced at WWDC last month was a feature called Siri Shortcuts....
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Developer viewpoints: how iOS 12 will transform your lifeDeveloper viewpointsHow iOS 12 will transform your life

Craig Grannell
July 5, 2018
Features
From performance boosts to a smarter Siri, the next iOS will transform apps on iPhone and iPad alike...
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iOS 12 public beta: how to try out iOS 12 right now!iOS 12 public betaHow to try out iOS 12 right now

Tom Rolfe
June 26, 2018
Tips & Tricks
iOS 12 doesn't officially launch until later this year, but after a few weeks of developer testing Apple...
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Siri Shortcuts: how will this cool iOS feature work?Siri ShortcutsHow will this cool new feature work?

Tom Rolfe
June 18, 2018
News
Apple announced a bunch of new features for iOS 12 at WWDC earlier this month, but one of...
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Screen Time: how to track your device usageScreen TimeHow to track your device usage

Tom Rolfe
June 8, 2018
Tips & Tricks
One of the most interesting things Apple announced at WWDC this week was its upcoming Screen Time app,...
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WWDC in a nutshell: 7 things we learned this weekWWDC in a nutshell7 things we learned this week

Jon Mundy
June 8, 2018
Features
Apple’s WWDC 2018 is in full swing, showcasing Apple’s latest software innovations to app developers from around the...
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  • 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

  • Board games – the best adaptations for iOSBoard gamesThe best adaptations for iOS

    Tom Rolfe
    March 23, 2020
  • 4.0

    Moleskine Journey – A new planner and trackerMoleskine JourneyA new planner and tracker

    Andy Price
    March 10, 2020
  • 4.5

    Fantastical 3 – upgrade for popular calendar appFantastical 3Upgrade to popular calendar app

    Andy Price
    February 25, 2020
  • 3.5

    Unibox – a Messages-like approach to emailUniboxA Messages-like approach to email

    Andy Price
    February 12, 2020

  • 10 beautiful games – titles that prove games can be art10 beautiful gamesTitles that prove games can be art

    Tom Rolfe
    January 26, 2020
  • 4.0

    Simulacra 2 – solve a mystery on a found phoneSimulacra 2Solve a mystery on a found phone

    Andy Price
    January 13, 2020
  • 5.0

    Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

    Andy Price
    January 4, 2020

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