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      Tom Rolfe
      October 17, 2019
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      Tom Rolfe
      October 17, 2019

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      Tom Rolfe
      October 16, 2019

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      Tom Rolfe
      October 14, 2019

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      Tom Rolfe
      October 12, 2019

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      Tom Rolfe
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      Andy Price
      October 14, 2019
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      Andy Price
      October 14, 2019

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      Jon Mundy
      October 11, 2019
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      DSLR Camera – a generous pro camera appDSLR CameraA generous pro camera app

      Jon Mundy
      October 8, 2019
    • 4.5

      LifeWheel – gain fulfilment in all areas of your lifeLifeWheelGain fulfilment in all areas of your life

      Joe White
      October 6, 2019

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      Tom Rolfe
      October 4, 2019
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      Mario Kart Tour – the frenetic kart racer goes mobile

      Tom Rolfe
      October 5, 2019
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      Tom Rolfe
      October 16, 2019
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      Mario Kart Tour – the frenetic kart racer goes mobileMario Kart TourThe frenetic kart racer goes mobile

      Tom Rolfe
      October 5, 2019
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      Adventure Pinball – another pinball wizard?Adventure PinballAnother pinball wizard?

      Jon Mundy
      September 30, 2019
    • 5.0

      Frogger in Toy Town – a classic title revamped for a modern platformFrogger in Toy TownA classic title revamped for a modern platform

      Joe White
      September 23, 2019
    • 4.5

      Witcheye – an inspired 2D platformerWitcheyeAn inspired 2D platformer

      Jon Mundy
      September 9, 2019

    • Price drops: three great games currently on salePrice dropsThree great games currently on sale

      Tom Rolfe
      August 29, 2019
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      Jon Mundy
      October 16, 2019

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      Joe White
      October 15, 2019

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      Tom Rolfe
      October 13, 2019

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Emoji suggestions: let Messages pick emoji for you | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]Emoji suggestionsLet Messages pick emoji for you

Tom Rolfe
June 26, 2016
Tips & Tricks
While typing, iOS will make suggestions to help you quickly and easily replace words with relevant emojis. There...
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Animated messages: get creative with your texts | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]Animated MessagesGet creative with your texts

Tom Rolfe
June 26, 2016
Tips & Tricks
If you’re sending an iMessage, you can spice things up by animating your text. Users can animate the message...
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Digital Ink: send hand-drawn messages | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]Digital InkSend hand-drawn messages

Tom Rolfe
June 26, 2016
Tips & Tricks
iMessage allows you to share hand-drawn sketches and other personalized animations using Digital Ink. Here’s how: Start a...
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App Drawer: add extensions to Messages | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]App DrawerAdd extensions to Messages

Tom Rolfe
June 26, 2016
Tips & Tricks
The App Drawer allows you to add extensions which can extend the use of iMessage without leaving the...
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Edit Memories: customized video montages | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]Edit MemoriesCustomized video montages

Tom Rolfe
June 26, 2016
Tips & Tricks
Photos has a cool feature called Memories, which automatically pulls together photos and videos based on criteria like dates or...
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Magnifier: make reading much easier | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]MagnifierMake reading much easier

Tom Rolfe
June 26, 2016
Tips & Tricks
There's an option hidden under the Accessibility menu that allows users to use the iPad camera to magnify...
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Always silent: tips for Do Not Disturb Mode | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]Always SilentTips for Do Not Disturb mode

Tom Rolfe
June 24, 2016
Tips & Tricks
Do Not Disturb silences incoming calls and notifications only if your device is locked, by default. However, it’s...
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Roaming charges: reduce overseas data costs | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]Roaming chargesReduce overseas data costs

Tom Rolfe
June 24, 2016
Tips & Tricks
3G or 4G use overseas is an expensive luxury, but there are a few ways to reduce the...
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Print Center: cancel or adjust printing | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]Print CenterCancel or adjust printing

Tom Rolfe
June 24, 2016
Tips & Tricks
Once the document has started to print, Print Center will show up in the multitasking view. Double press...
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AirPrint: wireless printing from your iPad | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]AirPrintWireless printing from your iPad

Tom Rolfe
June 24, 2016
Tips & Tricks
If you’ve an AirPrint-enabled printer, you’ll be able to wirelessly print from your iPad. You can find a...
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AirDrop: share files wirelessly | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]AirDropShare files wirelessly

Tom Rolfe
June 24, 2016
Tips & Tricks
You can share items including contacts, photos, maps, and more using AirDrop. This works with compatible iPad or...
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AssistiveTouch: fix a broken home button | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]AssistiveTouchFix a broken home button

Tom Rolfe
June 24, 2016
Tips & Tricks
If the Home button is damaged and no longer working, turn on this option to enable a virtual...
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Screen options: change colors for better visibility | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]Screen optionsChange colors for better visibility

Tom Rolfe
June 24, 2016
Tips & Tricks
There are two options to change screen style, if you have a visual impairment. Open Settings, select General, Accessibility,...
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Home-click speed: slow down the button presses | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]Home-click speedSlow down the button presses

Tom Rolfe
June 24, 2016
Tips & Tricks
Some features require you to press the Home button two or three times in quick succession. Some users...
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Improved contrast: see menu items more clearly | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]Improved contrastSee menu items more clearly

Tom Rolfe
June 24, 2016
Tips & Tricks
When accessing Control Center or looking at other menu elements with a semi-transparent background, you may find it...
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Increase readability: make text easier to read | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]Increase readabilityMake text easier to read

Tom Rolfe
June 24, 2016
Tips & Tricks
If you’re finding it difficult to read text on your device, choose to use a bolder version or...
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Siri commands: what can you ask it? | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]Siri CommandsWhat can you ask it?

Tom Rolfe
June 24, 2016
Tips & Tricks
Siri can be used to send messages to friends, create a reminder, call contacts, set an alarm, and...
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Enable Siri: setting up the assistant | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]Enable SiriSetting up the assistant

Tom Rolfe
June 24, 2016
Tips & Tricks
If Siri wasn’t activated while setting up your iPhone, you can activate it by opening Settings, pressing Siri & Search...
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Restore an app: reinstall a broken app | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]Restore an appReinstall a broken app

Tom Rolfe
June 24, 2016
Tips & Tricks
If you find that an app is no longer working properly you can easily delete it from the device and...
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Automatic updates: keep your apps up to date | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]Automatic updatesKeep your apps up to date

Tom Rolfe
June 24, 2016
Tips & Tricks
By default the App Store can update your apps automatically. If you want to take back control though,...
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    Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

    Andy Price
    September 17, 2019
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    Calory – calorie counting made simpleCaloryCalorie counting made simple

    Andy Price
    September 1, 2019
  • 4.0

    Yokai Dungeon – Zelda meets Japanese folkloreYokai DungeonZelda meets Japanese folklore

    Andy Price
    August 24, 2019
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    Traffix: City Rush – smart minimalist highway puzzlesTraffix: City RushSmart minimalist highway puzzles

    Andy Price
    August 15, 2019
  • 3.5

    Dotspot Discovery – influencer-recommended activitiesDotspot DiscoveryInfluencer-recommended activities

    Andy Price
    August 15, 2019
  • 2.5

    Review: Dr Mario – Nintendo’s classic franchise arrives on iOSDr Mario WorldNintendo's classic franchise arrives on iOS

    Andy Price
    July 29, 2019

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    Tom Rolfe
    July 20, 2019
  • 4.9

    MINIT – retro RPG is nostalgic blissMINITRetro RPG is nostalgic bliss

    Andy Price
    July 18, 2019
  • 5.0

    Streaks – a task tracker to help form good habitsStreaksA task tracker to help form good habits

    Craig Grannell
    July 16, 2019
  • 4.5

    Firefox Focus – private web browsing from MozillaFirefox FocusPrivate web browsing from Mozilla

    Andy Price
    July 8, 2019
  • 4.0

    Alt-Frequencies – ambitious time loop storyAlt-FrequenciesAmbitious storytelling game

    Andy Price
    June 10, 2019
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    Andy Price
    June 9, 2019
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    Big Bang AR – a slick CERN-produced science appBig Bang ARA slick CERN-produced science app

    Andy Price
    June 5, 2019
  • 4.0

    Cosm – create your own calming and relaxation musicReview: CosmCreate your own soundscapes

    Andy Price
    May 26, 2019
  • 4.5

    Review: Maginary – unique, inventive storytelling appMaginaryUnique, inventive storytelling app

    Andy Price
    May 14, 2019

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    Craig Grannell
    May 8, 2019
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    Andy Price
    April 29, 2019
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    Curio – a unique hybrid of news and podcastCurioA unique hybrid of news and podcast

    Andy Price
    April 22, 2019
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    The Elder Scrolls: Blades – epic fantasy series goes freemiumThe Elder Scrolls: BladesEpic fantasy series goes freemium

    Tom Rolfe
    April 21, 2019

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