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      Jon Mundy
      December 13, 2019
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      Noto – the note-taking app you’ve been searching forNoto The note-taking app you've been waiting for

      Joe White
      December 10, 2019
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      Tom Rolfe
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      Tom Rolfe
      December 8, 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
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      Backfire - a punishingly different shooter

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      December 3, 2019
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      Jon Mundy
      December 3, 2019
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      Craig Grannell
      December 1, 2019
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      Minecraft Earth – the popular sandbox game invades the real worldMinecraft EarthThe popular game invades the real world

      Joe White
      November 24, 2019
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      Tom Rolfe
      November 17, 2019
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      Astro Golf – A black hole in oneAstro GolfA black hole in one

      Jon Mundy
      November 13, 2019
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      Hands-on with GameClub – Apple Arcade with a retro twistHands on with GameClubApple Arcade with a retro twist

      Jon Mundy
      November 9, 2019
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      Andy Price
      December 13, 2019
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      Andy Price
      December 12, 2019
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Guide: Master Siri’s new capabilities on iPhone | iOS 9Smarter SiriMaster Siri's new capabilities

Tom Rolfe
October 24, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Siri in iOS 9 has become smarter than ever before. Let's take a look at a few new ways you...
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Guide: using quick actions with 3D Touch on the iPhone 6s | iOS 9Quick ActionsHome screen shortcuts with 3D Touch

Tom Rolfe
October 13, 2015
Tips & Tricks
If you have an iPhone 6s or 6s Plus, you can take advantage of the pressure-sensing 3D Touch feature to get...
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Guide: Use the back button to quickly resume apps on iPhone | iOS 9Back buttonReturn to the last app

Tom Rolfe
September 16, 2015
Tips & Tricks
One of the most useful features added in iOS 9 is a new back button. Often, iPhone users...
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Guide: use your iPhone to quickly track flights | iOS 9Flight trackingGet quick flight previews in-app

Tom Rolfe
September 16, 2015
Tips & Tricks
iOS 9 includes a flight data detector feature that's very handy for frequent fliers. Your iPhone can detect...
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Guide: Lock screen audio suggestions on iPhone | iOS 9Lock screen audioAutomatic app suggestions

Tom Rolfe
September 16, 2015
Tips & Tricks
iOS 9 makes it quicker than ever to start listening to audio from your iPhone. As soon as you...
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Guide: understanding the iPhone’s Wi-Fi Assist feature | iOS 9Wi-Fi AssistSupport a poor connection with cellular data

Tom Rolfe
September 16, 2015
Tips & Tricks
There's a new feature in iOS called Wi-Fi Assist. It's very useful, but if you're not careful it...
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Guide: Using 3D Touch to switch apps on iPhone 6s | iOS 9Quickly change appsLaunch the app switcher with 3D Touch

Tom Rolfe
September 16, 2015
Tips & Tricks
If you have an iPhone 6s or 6s Plus, 3D Touch can be used to quickly change apps....
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Guide: how to ‘peek’ and ‘pop’ with 3D Touch on iPhone 6s | iOS 9Peek and PopPreview links using 3D Touch

Tom Rolfe
September 16, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Peek and Pop are two functions new to the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus that allow you to...
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Guide: Teaching Siri to recognize your voice on iPhone | iOS 9Voice trainingTeach Siri to recognize your voice

Tom Rolfe
September 16, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Siri is much improved in iOS 9, and it can now be taught to recognize and respond only...
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Guide: Select multiple photos at once on iPhone | iOS 9Selecting photosChoose multiple images at once

Tom Rolfe
September 16, 2015
Tips & Tricks
There's a new feature in iOS 9 that's easy to miss. You can now swipe to select more...
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Guide: How to view and share Live Photos on iPhone 6s | iOS 9Live PhotosViewing and sharing your animations

Tom Rolfe
September 16, 2015
Tips & Tricks
If you have an iPhone 6s or 6s Plus, you'll be able to capture moving pictures called Live Photos. In the Photos...
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Guide: Intelligent Search with Spotlight on iPhone | iOS 9Spotlight searchLooking through third-party apps

Tom Rolfe
September 16, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Spotlight search enables you to search your phone for contacts, apps, music, video, audio books, notes, emails, calendar...
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Guide: How to take Live Photos on an iPhone 6s | iOS 9Live PhotosHow to capture moving images

Tom Rolfe
September 16, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Live Photos are a brand new type of image that can only be taken on the iPhone 6s and...
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Guide: an easier way to select text using 3D Touch on iPhone 6s | iOS 9Virtual TrackpadEasier text selection with 3D Touch

Tom Rolfe
September 16, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Selecting text or moving the text placement cursor has always been a bit fiddly, but if you have...
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Guide: How to change your iPhone wallpaper | iOS 9Set wallpaperChoose a new background image

Tom Rolfe
September 16, 2015
Tips & Tricks
You can change the wallpaper (background image) that displays on both the iPhone's Lock Screen and Home Screen, and...
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Tom Rolfe
August 14, 2015
Tips & Tricks
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Guide: Record time lapse video with an iPhone | iOS 9Time lapseRecord stunning sped-up videos

Tom Rolfe
August 14, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Time-lapse videos can also be created within the Camera app. Swipe across the display until Time-Lapse is selected....
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Guide: understanding Low Power Mode on iPhone | iOS 9Low Power ModeAutomatic energy saving

Tom Rolfe
August 11, 2015
Tips & Tricks
In addition to all the ways you can manually extend your battery life, Apple has added a great...
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Guide: search Settings on iPhone to find obscure options | iOS 9Settings searchEasily find obscure options

Tom Rolfe
August 11, 2015
Tips & Tricks
There is a lot that can be customized on an iPhone, and often it's difficult to find the options...
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Guide: what is Apple Music, and do I need it? | iOS 9What is Apple Music?What to expect from the service

Tom Rolfe
August 11, 2015
Tips & Tricks
From iOS 8.4 onwards, the revamped Music app is home to Apple Music, an paid subscription service that allows...
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    EōN by Jean-Michel Jarre – endless, never-the-same musicEōN by Jean-Michel JarreEndless never-the-same music

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    Andy Price
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    October 1, 2019
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    Andy Price
    September 26, 2019
  • 5.0

    Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

    Andy Price
    September 17, 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
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  • 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

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    Andy Price
    July 29, 2019
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    July 20, 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
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    Andy Price
    July 8, 2019
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    Andy Price
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