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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
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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
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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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    Andy Price
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    Tom Rolfe
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    Andy Price
    January 13, 2020
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    Andy Price
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    Freedom – block distracting content on your deviceFreedomBlock distracting content on your device

    Andy Price
    December 27, 2019
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    A Case of Distrust – detective noir puzzlerA Case of DistrustDetective noir puzzler

    Andy Price
    December 15, 2019
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    EōN by Jean-Michel Jarre – endless, never-the-same musicEōN by Jean-Michel JarreEndless never-the-same music

    Craig Grannell
    December 7, 2019
  • 4.0

    Graphite by Becasso – create bespoke photo artGraphite by BecassoCreate bespoke photo art

    Andy Price
    November 26, 2019
  • 3.0

    Gradient Photo – popular editor with celebrity likeness toolGradient PhotoPopular editor with celebrity likeness tool

    Andy Price
    November 20, 2019
  • 2.5

    Ghost Detector – spirit hunting Halloween sillinessGhost DetectorSpirit hunting Halloween silliness

    Andy Price
    October 28, 2019

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    Craig Grannell
    October 26, 2019
  • 4.5

    gowithYamo – embrace your inner art-lovergowithYamoEmbrace your inner art-lover

    Andy Price
    October 14, 2019

  • Apple Watch Series 5 review: 14 days with Apple’s always-on smartwatchApple Watch S5 review14 days with Apple’s always-on smartwatch

    Craig Grannell
    October 5, 2019

  • iPhone 11 Pro Max review: 14 days with Apple’s flagship smartphoneiPhone 11 Pro Max review14 days with Apple’s flagship smartphone

    Craig Grannell
    October 4, 2019
  • 4.0

    JigSpace – educational models in ARJigSpaceEducational models in AR

    Andy Price
    October 1, 2019
  • 4.0

    MelodyVR – experience concerts in virtual realityMelodyVRExperience concerts in virtual reality

    Andy Price
    September 26, 2019
  • 4.5

    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
  • 4.0

    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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    MINIT – retro RPG is nostalgic blissMINITRetro RPG is nostalgic bliss

    Andy Price
    July 18, 2019
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    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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