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    • Apple Notes – 5 reasons it's a killer app

      Tom Rolfe
      February 3, 2023
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    • Apple Notes – 5 reasons it’s a killer appApple Notes5 reasons it's a killer app

      Tom Rolfe
      February 3, 2023
    • Netflix Password Crackdown – how the new account sharing rules workNetflix Password SharingHow the new account sharing rules work

      Tom Rolfe
      February 2, 2023
    • Forgotten your passcode? How to restore a locked iPhone or iPadForgotten your passcode?How to restore a locked iPhone

      Tom Rolfe
      February 1, 2023
    • Apple’s Folding iPad – analyst ‘positive’ its coming next yearApple's folding iPadAnalyst 'positive' its coming next year

      Tom Rolfe
      January 31, 2023
    • Apple Reality Pro – latest details on the immersive headsetApple Reality ProLatest details on the immersive headset

      Tom Rolfe
      January 26, 2023
    • Privacy on iPhone – Apple expands privacy educationPrivacy on iPhoneApple expands privacy education

      Tom Rolfe
      January 25, 2023
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    • The classic app: Pixelmator

      Craig Grannell
      January 30, 2023
      Apps, Photo & Video
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    • Widget Warrior – choose the best widget-maker for your iPhoneWidget WarriorChoose the best widget-maker for your iPhone

      Joe White
      February 1, 2023
    • The classic app: PixelmatorPixelmatorFull-fat photo editing since 2007

      Craig Grannell
      January 30, 2023
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      Peckish – a food-based social networkPeckishA food-based social network

      Jon Mundy
      January 29, 2023
    • In the Mood – 5 of the best mood tracking appsIn the Mood5 of the best mood tracking apps

      Craig Grannell
      January 26, 2023
    • Job Hunting Apps – 4 ways to further your careerJob Hunting Apps4 ways to further your career

      Jon Mundy
      January 23, 2023
    • Fitness toolkit: build an exercise routine with your iPhoneFitness ToolkitBuild an exercise routine

      Craig Grannell
      January 19, 2023
  • GamesBored at home?10 great apps to pass the time
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    • Great Puzzle Games – 5 of the Best iPhone Puzzlers

      Tom Rolfe
      January 19, 2023
      Games, Puzzle
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    • Great Puzzle Games – 5 of the Best iPhone PuzzlersGreat Puzzle Games5 of the Best iPhone Puzzlers

      Tom Rolfe
      January 19, 2023
    • 3.0

      Ninja Must Die – Action-packed autorunnerNinja Must DieAn action-packed autorunner

      Jon Mundy
      January 15, 2023
    • TapSmart Game Awards – the best iPhone and iPad games of 2022Tapsmart Game Awards5 fantastic games from 2022

      Craig Grannell
      December 30, 2022
    • Gaming price drops – 5 great iOS titles on saleNew Year price drops4 great games currently on sale

      Tom Rolfe
      December 21, 2022
    • The classic game: Bit PilotBit PilotRIP to a true App Store classic

      Craig Grannell
      December 16, 2022
    • 5.0

      Vampire Survivors – bullet hell survival done rightVampire SurvivorsBullet hell survival done right

      Jon Mundy
      December 16, 2022
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    • Field Test mode – the hidden trick to test signal strength

      Jon Mundy
      February 4, 2023
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    • Field Test mode – the hidden trick to test signal strengthField Test modeThe hidden trick to test signal strength

      Jon Mundy
      February 4, 2023
    • Monochrome mode: try this sneaky productivity tipMonochrome modeTry this sneaky productivity tip

      Craig Grannell
      February 3, 2023
    • No More Ads! How to block ads in iOSNo More Ads!How to block ads in Safari

      Tom Rolfe
      February 3, 2023
    • GIF Maker – How to make your own GIFsGIF MakerHow to make your own GIFs

      Joe White
      February 2, 2023
    • Forgotten your passcode? How to restore a locked iPhone or iPadForgotten your passcode?How to restore a locked iPhone

      Tom Rolfe
      February 1, 2023
    • Widget Warrior – choose the best widget-maker for your iPhoneWidget WarriorChoose the best widget-maker for your iPhone

      Joe White
      February 1, 2023
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Stuck at home? Apps to help you make the best of lockdownBored at home?10 great apps to pass the time

Tom Rolfe
January 29, 2022
Apps
These apps can help you learn a new skill – or simply claw back a slice of sanity...
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4.0

Thoughtwriter – A suitably thoughtful journal appThoughtwriterA suitably thoughtful journal app

Jon Mundy
January 28, 2022
News
Developer: Simon Guillot Price: $1.99/£1.79 Size: 130 MB Version: 1.0 Platform: iPhone & iPad Thoughtwriter Thoughtwriter is a...
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Doodle Jump: A Classic Game RevisitedDoodle JumpA Classic Game Revisited

Craig Grannell
January 26, 2022
Features, Games, Platform
When people argued iPhone gaming was on the up, this release took that literally Many games merely make...
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5.0

Pixelmator Photo – probably the best iPhone photo editorPixelmator PhotoProbably the best iPhone photo editor

Jon Mundy
January 21, 2022
News
Developer: Pixelmator Team Price: $7.99/£6.99 Size: 193 MB Version: Version 2.0.4 Platform: iPhone & iPad Pixelmator...
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Twitterrific: A Classic App RevisitedTwitterrificA Classic App Revisited

Craig Grannell
January 19, 2022
Apps, Features, Social Networking
The Twitter client that initially called updates a load of twits Some apps are fleeting. Others are core...
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3.0

Streakster – Break those bad habits

Jon Mundy
January 12, 2022
News
Developer: Bickster LLC Price: Free Size: 34.3MB Version: 1.3.4 Platform: iPhone & iPad Streakster We're right at the...
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3.0

Notes 6 – full-featured but half-bakedNotes 6Full-featured but half-baked

Jon Mundy
January 5, 2022
Productivity
Developer: Dandelion Technology Limited Price: $1.99/£1.79 per month Size: 12.6 MB Version: 1.0 Platform: iPhone & iPad Notes...
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8 great apps from 2021 – overlooked gems from the past year8 great apps from 2021Overlooked gems from the past year

Craig Grannell
December 30, 2021
Apps, Features
Track daylight, become a synth master, link thoughts, chill out, and more besides We reviewed a lot of...
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8 great games from 2021 – the best titles we missed this year8 great games from 2021The best titles we missed this year

Craig Grannell
December 30, 2021
Features, Games
Make cities, form words, dance like a giant plushie, and more besides Games remain a core part of...
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4.0

Pako 3 – Classy car-based chaosPako 3Classy car-based chaos

Jon Mundy
December 22, 2021
Arcade, Games
Developer: Tree Men Games Price: Free Size: 435.9 MB Version: 1.0.2 Platform: iPhone & iPad PAKO 3 As...
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Track your work hours – automatically with GeofencyTrack your work hoursAutomatically with Geofency

Joe White
December 20, 2021
Tips & Tricks
Tracking work hours can be a laborious and forgettable task. Fortunately, an app called Geofency takes the pain...
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4.0

Zoomable – a browser that ditches mobile layoutsZoomable A browser that ditches mobile layouts

Jon Mundy
December 15, 2021
Utilities
Developer: Actowise LLC Price: Free Size: 9.5 MB Version: 1.3.7 Platform: iPhone & iPad Zoomable As mobile devices...
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4.0

Noteful – notes app with focus on handwritingNotableNotes app with focus on handwriting

Joe White
December 6, 2021
Apps, Productivity
Leverage the power of the Apple Pencil with this impressive app Price: Free Version: 1.0.14 Size: 52 MB...
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4.0

Bookmate: is this really Netflix for books?BookmateIs this really Netflix for books?

Joe White
December 4, 2021
Apps, Books
Could Bookmate be the "Netflix for books" that we've all been waiting for? ...
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4.0

Moncage – clever puzzler with a fresh perspectiveMoncageClever puzzler with a fresh perspective

Jon Mundy
December 3, 2021
Games, Puzzle
Developer: X.D. Network Inc. Price: $3.99/£3.49 Size: 939 MB Version: 1.06 Platform: iPhone & iPad Moncage Moncage is...
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4.0

Mixtapes – auto playlists for your mp3 collectionsMixtapesAuto playlists for your mp3 collections

Jon Mundy
November 30, 2021
Apps, Music Apps
Developer: Jake Nelson Price: Free Size: 66.3 MB Version: 1.0.7 Platform: iPhone & iPad Mixtapes For all the...
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More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [19 November 2021]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

Jon Mundy
November 19, 2021
Apps
Thousands of apps and games are added to the App Store each week, and trawling through them to...
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3.5

Sole Light – Drone-controlling isometric puzzlerSole LightDrone-controlling isometric puzzler

Jon Mundy
November 17, 2021
Games, Puzzle
Developer: Indeep Studios Price: $2.99/£2.49 Size: 562.1 MB Version: 1.0.0 Platform: iPhone & iPad Sole Light Sole Light...
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Face the music – 7 ways to get in tune with iOSFace the music7 ways to get in tune with iOS

Tom Rolfe
November 16, 2021
Apps, Music Apps
iPhone and iPad are game changers in the world of music production and education. Forget expensive guitar lessons,...
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Loops and samples – making music with Koala SamplerLoops and samplesMaking music with Koala Sampler

Andy Price
November 14, 2021
Tips & Tricks
There are a number of great samplers to help music experimenters out there, but Koala ($4/£4) is one...
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Reviews

  • In the Mood – 5 of the best mood tracking appsIn the Mood5 of the best mood tracking apps

    Craig Grannell
    January 26, 2023
  • Dark Sky Replacements – 8 fantastic weather apps for iPhoneDark Sky Replacements8 fantastic weather apps

    Craig Grannell
    January 11, 2023
  • iPhone Photo School – Huge Black Friday course discountsiPhone Photo SchoolHuge Black Friday course discounts

    Tom Rolfe
    November 25, 2022
  • Rethinking Chess: 11 brilliant, nontraditional Chess gamesRethinking Chess11 brilliant, nontraditional Chess games

    Craig Grannell
    November 21, 2022
  • World Cup 2022 Guide: how to watch, support, and play alongWorld Cup 2022 GuideHow to watch, support, and play along

    Tom Rolfe
    November 15, 2022

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