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    • iPhone as ID? Why iOS 13’s NFC changes are so importantiPhone as ID?Why iOS 13's NFC changes are so important

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      June 17, 2019

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      June 10, 2019
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      The Gardens Between – Dreamy time-manipulation puzzlerThe Gardens BetweenDreamy time-manipulation puzzler

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      Tom Rolfe
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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
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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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  • 4.0

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

    Andy Price
    June 10, 2019
  • 4.5

    Review: ELOH – solve relaxing puzzles to the beatReview: ELOHSolve relaxing puzzles to the beat

    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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    Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

    Andy Price
    May 12, 2019

  • Ditch your computer – the pros and cons of working on iPadDitch your computerThe pros and cons of working on iPad

    Craig Grannell
    May 8, 2019
  • 5.0

    Fantastical 2 – five years on, is it still the best?Fantastical 2Five years on, is it still the best?

    Andy Price
    April 29, 2019
  • 4.5

    Curio – a unique hybrid of news and podcastCurioA unique hybrid of news and podcast

    Andy Price
    April 22, 2019
  • 3.5

    The Elder Scrolls: Blades – epic fantasy series goes freemiumThe Elder Scrolls: BladesEpic fantasy series goes freemium

    Tom Rolfe
    April 21, 2019

  • iPad mini (2019) review: does Apple’s tiny tablet have what it takes?iPad mini (2019) reviewDoes Apple's tiny tablet have what it takes?

    Craig Grannell
    April 19, 2019
  • 4.5

    Tick Tock – smart two-player mystery puzzle gameTick TockSmart two-player mystery puzzle game

    Tom Rolfe
    April 8, 2019
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    Hyperspeed – race your friends through space, liveHyperspeedRace your friends through space, live

    Andy Price
    April 6, 2019
  • 4.0

    Review: Yeah Bunny 2 – cute retro platformerYeah Bunny 2Retro platform fun

    Andy Price
    April 4, 2019

  • Art in action – 6 beautiful, relaxing gaming experiences for iOS10 beautiful gamesTitles that prove games can be art

    Tom Rolfe
    March 12, 2019
  • 4.0

    Hooked – immersive stories on the goHookedImmersive stories on the go

    Andy Price
    March 6, 2019
  • 2.5

    Ground – a news app dedicated to truthGroundA news app dedicated to truth

    Andy Price
    February 22, 2019
  • 4.0

    Eaten – user-powered food discoveryEatenUser-powered food discovery

    Andy Price
    February 7, 2019
  • 2.5

    Face Truth – scan your face to learn your futureFace TruthScan your face to learn your future

    Tom Rolfe
    January 31, 2019

  • Apple reviews: roundup of 2018’s new devicesApple reviewsRoundup of 2018's new devices

    Tom Rolfe
    January 15, 2019
  • 4.0

    Bloom: 10 Worlds – more generative ambience from Brian EnoBloom: 10 WorldsBrian Eno's ambient app returns

    Andy Price
    December 29, 2018
  • 3.5

    ChillScape – sound-based meditationChillScapeSound-based meditation

    Andy Price
    December 18, 2018

  • Tech gift guide: ten great gift ideas for iPhone/iPad ownersTech gift guideTen great gift ideas for iPhone/iPad owners

    Tom Rolfe
    December 17, 2018
  • 3.5

    Shine: Journey of Light – a pleasant and relaxing side-scrollerShine: Journey of LightPleasant and relaxing side-scroller

    Andy Price
    December 14, 2018
  • 4.0

    Jottit – note app for sketching, annotation, organizationJottitFeature-rich notes app

    Andy Price
    December 5, 2018

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