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      Tom Rolfe
      July 11, 2020
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    • Animation playground – how to get to grips with LooomAnimation PlaygroundHow to get to grips with Looom

      Tom Rolfe
      July 11, 2020

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      Jon Mundy
      July 9, 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

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      Tom Rolfe
      June 30, 2020

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      Tom Rolfe
      June 28, 2020

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      Tom Rolfe
      June 26, 2020
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      July 10, 2020
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      Jon Mundy
      July 10, 2020

    • 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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      The Witness – a stunning open world puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      July 11, 2020
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      The Witness – a stunning open world puzzlerThe WitnessA stunning open world puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      July 11, 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
    • 4.0

      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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      July 10, 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

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      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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Performance throttling: iPhones 8 and X add controversial featurePerformance throttlingiPhones 8 and X add controversial feature

Tom Rolfe
November 1, 2018
News
Apple adds performance management (forced slowdown) to 2017 iPhones Remember #iPhoneSlow, the controversial admission Apple made last December...
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(PRODUCT)RED: new iPhone 8 color released for charityPRODUCT(RED)New iPhone 8 color released for charity

Tom Rolfe
April 9, 2018
News
Apple has just announced a special edition of the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus with a stunning...
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iPhone 8 and iPhone X supports truly wireless charging – and a third-party device is comingTruly wireless charging3rd party solution supported by new iPhones

Andy Price
September 21, 2017
News
Did you know that the iPhone 8 and iPhone X supports truly wireless, pad-free charging? Though Apple doesn't...
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Apple hikes screen repair and AppleCare costsApple screen repair costsPrices hiked by $20 - including AppleCare

Andy Price
September 20, 2017
News
Following the launch of the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, and iPhone X, Apple has increased the cost...
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iPhone 8 & 8 Plus: everything you should knowiPhone 8 & 8 PlusEverything you should know

Tom Rolfe
September 13, 2017
News
iPhone X might be the headline-grabber, but Apple unveiled the iPhone 8 at the same event – it's...
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Huge Apple leak: details of ‘iPhone X’ revealedHuge Apple leakDetails of 'iPhone X' revealed

Tom Rolfe
September 11, 2017
News
Six things we learned from the biggest leak ever Over the weekend, the final "gold master" version of...
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iPhone 8 delay: staggered iPhone shipping scheduleiPhone 8 delayStaggered iPhone shipping schedule

Tom Rolfe
September 8, 2017
News
Customers may have to wait longer for the high-end iPhone Just a few days, and we'll see for...
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Naming conventions: premium iPhone to be called ‘Edition’Naming conventionsPremium iPhone to be called 'Edition'

Tom Rolfe
September 4, 2017
News
Apple's big September keynote is just next week, and although we've heard a lot about its upcoming iPhones,...
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iPhone 8 – gesture controls to replace Home buttoniPhone 8Gesture controls to replace Home button

Tom Rolfe
August 31, 2017
News
With less than two weeks to go until the big reveal, Bloomberg has uncovered some important information about...
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September 12: Apple to unveil iPhone 8 in two weeksSeptember 12Apple to unveil iPhone 8 in two weeks

Tom Rolfe
August 29, 2017
News
2017's new iPhones are in touching distance The Wall Street Journal reports that, "according to people briefed on its...
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iPhone 8: just how new are these new features?iPhone 8Just how new are these new features?

Tom Rolfe
August 23, 2017
News
The iPhone 8 is right around the corner, and it looks set to include a ton of new...
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Attention detection: interact with an iPhone 8 just by looking at itAttention detectionInteract with an iPhone 8 just by looking at it

Tom Rolfe
August 18, 2017
News
Soon, your iPhone will know whether you're looking it at After a flurry of findings in leaked software...
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iPhone 8 cameras: both front and back to support 60fps 4K videoiPhone 8 camerasBoth front and back to support 60fps 4K video

Tom Rolfe
August 4, 2017
News
According to a report, it looks as though this year's flagship premium iPhone – which we've been referring...
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Firmware leaks: Apple reveals even more about the iPhone 8Firmware leaksApple reveals even more about the iPhone 8

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2017
News
Apple's decision to release the firmware for its upcoming HomePod early has provided a veritable treasure trove of...
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iPhone 8 details: Apple unwittingly confirms form factor and “Face ID”iPhone 8 detailsApple unwittingly confirms form factor and "Face ID"

Tom Rolfe
July 31, 2017
News
As we get closer to the official release of this year's new iPhones, we've seen a whole host...
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iPhone 8 renders: several design details confirmediPhone 8 rendersSeveral design details confirmed

Tom Rolfe
July 25, 2017
News
Crunch time for the iPhone 8 is fast approaching, as Apple needs to step up mass production of...
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iPhone delays: mass production problems for all new modelsiPhone delaysMass production problems for all new models

Tom Rolfe
July 17, 2017
News
According to a Chinese newspaper, mass production of this year's new iPhones will be delayed, with the premium...
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“Panic in the air” – Apple struggling to ready iPhone 8 features for launch"Panic in the air"Apple struggling to ready iPhone 8 features for launch

Tom Rolfe
July 12, 2017
News
Apple is struggling to perfect some of the flagship features of its upcoming iPhone 8, meaning it may...
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iPhone 8 to come in four colors, including a mirrored finishiPhone 8 colorsFour options, including a mirrored finish

Tom Rolfe
July 10, 2017
Other
The latest rumor from notable leaker Benjamin Geskin suggests that Apple will launch the iPhone 8 with four different...
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Stunning new footage shows off the iPhone 8 design from all anglesiPhone 8 designNew footage shows device from all angles

Tom Rolfe
June 30, 2017
News
Note: we posted about this yesterday but a technical hiccup means you might not have seen it –...
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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

  • 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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