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

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      Solitairica – a new lease of life for Solitaire

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

      Andy Price
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      Oddmar – beautifully designed adventure platformerOddmarBeautifully designed adventure-platformer

      Andy Price
      January 2, 2021
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      Hidden Folks – the Where’s Waldo of the app worldHidden FolksThe Where's Waldo of the app world

      Tom Rolfe
      December 27, 2020
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      Embracelet – A gentle Scandinavian mysteryEmbraceletA gentle Scandinavian mystery

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      Joe White
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Group FaceTime: set up a video conference call | iOS 14 GuideGroup FaceTimeSet up a video conference call

Tom Rolfe
July 4, 2019
Tips & Tricks
It’s possible to conduct an audio or video conference call using FaceTime with up to 32 participants. That’s...
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Share Contact Info: send a virtual business card | iOS 14 GuideShare Contact InfoSend a virtual business card

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2019
Tips & Tricks
It’s possible to automatically share your name and photo with contacts in Messages, so they'll know who are you...
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External drives: connect extra storage to Files | iOS 14 GuideExternal drivesConnect extra storage to Files

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2019
Tips & Tricks
It’s possible to plug an external drive into your device and access the contents of that drive directly...
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Dark Mode: a toned-down interface for night time | iOS 14 GuideDark ModeA toned-down interface for night time

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2019
Tips & Tricks
When activated, Dark Mode initiates a system-wide shift to a darker color palette throughout iOS. Formerly white or...
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Look Around You: virtually explore city streets | iOS 14 GuideLook Around YouVirtually explore city streets

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Look Around lets you explore a detailed virtual version of a city, viewing the streets from a human...
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Memoji Stickers: your own personal emoji faces | iOS 14 GuideMemoji StickersYour own personal emoji faces

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Creating your own Memoji faces in the Messages app is fun, but using them as stickers instead of...
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Low Data Mode: limit your cellular downloads | iOS 14 GuideLow Data ModeLimit your cellular downloads

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2019
Tips & Tricks
You can disable cellular data to stop your device eating up your data allowance while out and about....
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Site-Specific Settings: customize on a per-website basis | iOS 14 GuideSite-Specific SettingsCustomize on a per-website basis

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Safari allows users to enhance their browsing experience by configuring settings for individual websites. Head to a website...
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Exploring Photos: four ways to navigate your snaps | iOS 14 GuideExploring PhotosFour ways to navigate your snaps

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Every time you snap a photo or video, it's automatically added to the Photos app. It's easy to end...
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Find My Friends: share locations with your buddies | iOS 14 GuideFind My FriendsShare locations with your buddies

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Apple's Find My app allows users to share location data with their contacts – pretty helpful if you're trying...
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Download Manager: keep track of your downloads | iOS 14 GuideDownload ManagerKeep track of your downloads

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Safari features a useful download manager that provides a space for files you might download from the Web....
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Mouse or trackpad: use an external pointing device | iOS 14 GuideMouse or trackpadUse an external pointing device

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2019
Tips & Tricks
iOS is designed as a touch-based interface, but in certain scenarios, it might be beneficial to switch to...
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Quickpath Typing: swipe the keyboard to increase speed | iOS 14 GuideQuickpath TypingSwipe the keyboard to increase speed

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Did you know you can slide across the keyboard to type words, rather than tapping individual letters? Swipe...
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Reminders: never forget with this handy app | iOS 14 GuideRemindersNever forget with this handy app

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2019
Tips & Tricks
The ability to set and check lists of reminders and to-dos from the built-in Reminders app is super...
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Restarting properly: how and when to restart your phone | iOS 14 GuideRestarting properlyHow and when to restart your phone

Tom Rolfe
August 18, 2018
Tips & Tricks
A hard restart can be handy and should be used if an app refuses to start or if...
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Turn it off: how to power down your iPhone | iOS 14 Reference GuideTurn it offHow to power down your iPhone

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
For iPhones with a notch: To power off the device, press and hold the Side button and either...
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Control Center: how to open Control Center from anywhere | iOS 14 Reference GuideControl CenterHow to open Control Center from anywhere

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
For iPhones with a notch: Swipe down from the top right corner of the screen to reveal Control...
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App Switcher: how to switch between apps | iOS 14 Reference GuideApp SwitcherHow to switch between apps

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
For iPhones with a notch: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause momentarily to launch...
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Heading Home: how to return to the Home Screen | iOS 14 Reference GuideHeading HomeHow to return to the Home Screen

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
For iPhones with a notch: Swipe up from the bottom of the display to return to the Home...
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Wake the display: how to turn on the screen | iPadOS 14 Reference GuideWake the displayHow to turn on the screen

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
For iPhones with a notch: Press the Side button or tap anywhere on the screen to wake the...
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    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
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    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
  • 5.0

    FRAMED 2 – noir puzzler returns with slick sequelFRAMED 2Noir puzzler returns with slick sequel

    Andy Price
    November 28, 2020
  • 4.0

    OVLA – blend images and text into your photosOVLABlend images and text into your photos

    Andy Price
    November 26, 2020
  • 4.5

    LightX – powerful all-in-one photo editorLightXPowerful all-in-one photo editor

    Andy Price
    November 25, 2020
  • 4.5

    Tomb Toad – Tactile maze-spinning puzzlerTomb ToadTactile maze-spinning puzzler

    Jon Mundy
    November 25, 2020
  • 4.0

    Old Man’s Journey – well-paced and moving adventure gameOld Man's JourneyMoving, well-paced adventure

    Andy Price
    November 21, 2020
  • Child’s Play – educational apps and games for kidsChild's PlayEducational apps and games for kids

    Craig Grannell
    November 19, 2020
  • Toddler Toys – educational apps and games for little onesToddler ToysEducational apps and games for little ones

    Tom Rolfe
    November 19, 2020

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