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      February 22, 2021
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      February 15, 2021
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      February 24, 2021
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      Knightin’+ – Action–RPG with Zelda vibesKnightin'+Action-RPG with Zelda vibes

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      February 24, 2021
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      Queen Rules – a beautiful royal puzzlerReview: Queen RulesA great puzzler

      Andy Price
      February 21, 2021
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      Sine the Game – a wave based arcade challengeSineA wave based arcade challenge

      Jon Mundy
      February 11, 2021
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      Word Domination – quickfire competitive ScrabbleWord DominationQuickfire competitive Scrabble

      Tom Rolfe
      February 2, 2021
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      Super Mario Run – premium platform goodness from NintendoSuper Mario RunPremium platform goodness from Nintendo

      Tom Rolfe
      January 23, 2021
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      There Is No Game: WD – hilarious fourth-wall breaking gameThere Is No Game: WDHilarious fourth-wall breaking game

      Tom Rolfe
      January 19, 2021
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      February 25, 2021
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      February 24, 2021
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No more Lightning cable – could Europe force Apple’s hand?No more Lightning cableCould Europe force Apple's hand?

Tom Rolfe
February 1, 2021
News
An upcoming EU law could force Apple to ditch the Lightning cable in future iPhones in favor of...
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Adobe Flash is dead – A decade after Steve Jobs helped kill itAdobe Flash is deadA decade after Steve Jobs helped kill it

Jon Mundy
January 4, 2021
News
The Flash browser plug-in has finally died, more than a decade after Apple and Steve Jobs inflicted a...
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Time for a folding iPhone? Two prototypes pass Apple’s testsTime for a folding iPhone?Two prototypes pass Apple's tests

Tom Rolfe
January 2, 2021
News
Folding smartphones: at once a symbol of outdated tech (mid-2000s flip-phones) and a symbol of futuristic possibility (flexible...
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Ditching an old device? How to prepare for resale or donationDitching an old device?How to prepare for resale or donation

Tom Rolfe
December 29, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Follow these steps before passing on an old iPhone or iPad iPhones tend to hold their value better...
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2020’s iPhone and iPads – why you won’t need to go pro2020's iPhones and iPadsWhy you won't need to go pro

Craig Grannell
October 27, 2020
Features
Apple’s mid-range devices are now better than just ‘better’ Good. Better. Best. This method of fashioning a product...
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iPhone Upgrade Plan – is the payment plan worth your time?iPhone Upgrade PlanIs the payment plan worth your time?

Craig Grannell
March 19, 2020
Features
Is the iPhone Upgrade Program worth your time, or should you finance a new iPhone in another way?...
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Certified Refurbished – big discounts on ‘like new’ iPhone XSCertified refurbishedBig discounts on 'like new' iPhone XS

Tom Rolfe
January 21, 2020
News
Apple has sold refurbished goods for a long time, but typically the products available are relatively old models....
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Original iPhone comparison – how much has changed in 12 years?Original iPhone comparisonHow much has changed in 12 years?

Tom Rolfe
November 8, 2019
News
Every year when Apple releases a new iPhone, there are inevitably those who complain that not enough has...
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Aggressive pricing – the reason behind Apple’s tactical shiftAggressive pricingThe reason behind Apple's tactical shift

Craig Grannell
September 22, 2019
Features
Apple’s not cheap, but it’s certainly now better value When iPhone X first flirted with a thousand-dollar price-point,...
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New Apple ads – 6 new videos highlight privacy and fitnessNew Apple ads6 new videos highlight privacy and fitness

Tom Rolfe
July 3, 2019
News
Apple has this week launched a bunch of new video content showcasing iPhone and Apple Watch. A series...
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iOS 13 preview – 9 changes heading to iPhone this FalliOS 13 preview9 changes heading to iPhone this Fall

Tom Rolfe
June 4, 2019
News
Yesterday, we brought you our take on the six most notable announcements from Apple's opening presentation at WWDC....
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The future of Apple – iPhone as a serviceThe future of AppleiPhone as a service

Craig Grannell
April 26, 2019
Features
Monthly fees rather than annual updates will fill Apple’s coffers in the years to come Apple used to...
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This year’s Apple: Kuo’s product predictions for 2019This year's AppleKuo's product predictions for 2019

Tom Rolfe
February 18, 2019
News
A look into the future... You may be familiar with the name Ming-Chi Kuo by now. He's the...
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Official battery cases: now available for iPhones XS / XS Max / XROfficial battery casesNow available for iPhones XS / XS Max / XR

Tom Rolfe
January 17, 2019
News
Apple has finally released official battery cases for its latest iPhones, several months after their release. It's unclear...
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2019 iPhone concepts: rumors and renders of the next iPhone2019 iPhone conceptsRumors and renders of the next iPhone

Tom Rolfe
January 9, 2019
News
So 2019 may have only just begun, but already there are plenty of people trying to figure out...
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Apple Gift Guide: we pick the best product in each categoryApple Gift GuideWe pick the best product in each category

Tom Rolfe
December 1, 2018
Hardware, Reviews
Picking the right gifts for people can be hard, and doubly so when it comes to Apple stuff....
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2018 iPhone names: what will the new models be called?2018 iPhone namesWhat will the new models be called?

Tom Rolfe
August 24, 2018
News
So. Three new iPhones are on their way next month: a successor to the iPhone X, a plus-sized...
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New iPhone ads: Apple targets Android usersNew iPhone adsApple target Android users

Tom Rolfe
February 27, 2018
News
Apple has released four new adverts extolling the benefits of iOS over Android, in an attempt to draw...
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Best-selling tech: iPhone most popular gadget of 2017Best-selling techiPhone most popular gadget of 2017

Tom Rolfe
January 5, 2018
News
Not for the first time, the iPhone was the best-selling tech product of the year, beating out the...
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Bloomberg Breakdown: what’s inside every iPhone?Bloomberg BreakdownWhat's inside every iPhone?

Tom Rolfe
October 13, 2017
News
Have you ever wondered what the inside of an iPhone looks like? Probably not, but that doesn't mean...
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    Mission to Mars AR – virtually explore the red planetMission to Mars ARVirtually explore the red planet

    Andy Price
    February 27, 2021
  • 4.5

    Queen Rules – a beautiful royal puzzlerReview: Queen RulesA great puzzler

    Andy Price
    February 21, 2021
  • WhatsApp and alternatives – what’s the best messaging app in 2021?WhatsApp and alternativesWhat's the best messaging app?

    Craig Grannell
    February 17, 2021
  • 4.0

    AntiType – opposites attract in this word puzzlerAntiTypeOpposites attract in this word puzzler

    Tom Rolfe
    February 15, 2021
  • 3.0

    Oolong – straightforward budgeting appReview: OolongSimple budgeting app

    Andy Price
    February 12, 2021
  • 4.5

    Wallace & Gromit: Big Fix Up – Aardman’s new AR adventureWallace & Gromit: Big Fix UpAardman's new AR adventure

    Andy Price
    February 4, 2021
  • Augmented Education – 9 great AR apps for learningAugmented Education9 great AR apps for learning

    Craig Grannell
    January 20, 2021
  • 4.0

    C.ARP – discover the joy of omnichord musicC.ARPDiscover the joy of omnichord music

    Andy Price
    January 14, 2021
  • 4.0

    Overcast – still one of the best podcast playersOvercastStill one of the best podcast players

    Andy Price
    January 12, 2021
  • 3.5

    Micro Breaker – energetic pinball-style arcade gameMicro BreakerEnergetic pinball-style arcade game

    Andy Price
    January 6, 2021
  • 5.0

    Oddmar – beautifully designed adventure platformerOddmarBeautifully designed adventure-platformer

    Andy Price
    January 2, 2021
  • Best of the rest 2020: 6 games you have to playBest of the rest 20206 games you have to play

    Craig Grannell
    December 31, 2020
  • Best of the rest 2020: 6 apps you can’t afford to missBest of the rest 20206 apps you can't afford to miss

    Craig Grannell
    December 30, 2020
  • 4.0

    Motionleap – animate your still photosMotionleapAnimate your still photos

    Andy Price
    December 29, 2020
  • 4.0

    Hidden Folks – the Where’s Waldo of the app worldHidden FolksThe Where's Waldo of the app world

    Tom Rolfe
    December 27, 2020
  • 5.0

    Florence – app-based storytelling at its bestFlorencePhenomenal mobile-based storytelling

    Andy Price
    December 22, 2020
  • 4.5

    Procession to Calvary – a Renaissance point-and-click adventureProcession to CalvaryA Renaissance point-and-click adventure

    Andy Price
    December 21, 2020
  • Digital Gift Ideas – perfect for the last-minute shopperDigital Gift IdeasPerfect for the last-minute shopper

    Tom Rolfe
    December 21, 2020
  • 4.0

    Artleap by Lightricks – add a flourish to your imagesArtleapAdd a flourish to your images

    Andy Price
    December 19, 2020
  • 3.5

    Headway – absorb non-fiction books in 15 minsHeadwayAbsorb non-fiction books in 15 mins

    Andy Price
    December 10, 2020
  • 5.0

    Reigns: Her Majesty – A second era of card-based rulingReigns: Her MajestyA second era of card-based ruling

    Andy Price
    December 8, 2020
  • 4.5

    Craft – Docs and Notes EditorCraft - Docs and Notes EditorA great new note taker

    Andy Price
    December 5, 2020
  • Keep connected this Winter – 12 apps to keep the fun flowing remotelyKeep connected this Winter12 apps to keep the fun flowing remotely

    Craig Grannell
    December 4, 2020
  • iPhone buyer’s guide: which Apple phone to choose in 2020iPhone Buyer's GuideWhich Apple phone to choose in 2020

    Craig Grannell
    December 1, 2020
  • 4.0

    Pacemaker – make music mixes with an AI DJPacemakerEasy AI DJ mixes

    Andy Price
    November 29, 2020

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