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      Tom Rolfe
      July 11, 2020
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      Tom Rolfe
      July 11, 2020

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      Jon Mundy
      July 9, 2020
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      100% Golf – a risky hit that strays out of bounds100% GolfA risky hit that strays out of bounds

      Jon Mundy
      July 1, 2020

    • Apple Design Awards – 8 incredible apps win the 2020 prizeApple Design Awards8 incredible apps win the 2020 prize

      Tom Rolfe
      June 30, 2020

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      Tom Rolfe
      June 28, 2020

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      Tom Rolfe
      June 26, 2020
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      July 10, 2020
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      Jon Mundy
      July 10, 2020

    • Security Essentials 2020 – protect your privacy, data, and hardwareSecurity Essentials 2020Protect your privacy, data, and hardware

      Craig Grannell
      July 9, 2020
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      Trivia Royale – battle 1000 quizzers for supremacyTrivia RoyaleBattle 1000 quizzers for supremacy

      Andy Price
      July 8, 2020
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      Ancestry – trace your family tree with easeAncestry Trace your family tree with ease

      Andy Price
      July 4, 2020

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from July 3, 2020Apps of the WeekThree great apps from July 3, 2020

      Jon Mundy
      July 3, 2020
    • 4.5

      HEY email – an ambitious reinvention of emailHEY emailAn ambitious reinvention of email

      Tom Rolfe
      July 3, 2020
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      The Witness – a stunning open world puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      July 11, 2020
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      The Witness – a stunning open world puzzlerThe WitnessA stunning open world puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      July 11, 2020
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      100% Golf – a risky hit that strays out of bounds100% GolfA risky hit that strays out of bounds

      Jon Mundy
      July 1, 2020

    • Apple Design Awards – 8 incredible apps win the 2020 prizeApple Design Awards8 incredible apps win the 2020 prize

      Tom Rolfe
      June 30, 2020
    • 4.0

      Swim Out – puzzler that’s not content to tread waterSwim OutPuzzler that's not content to tread water

      Jon Mundy
      June 29, 2020
    • 4.0

      Agent from C.O.G.O.O. – classic Minesweeper with a secret agent twistAgent from C.O.G.O.OClassic Minesweeper with a secret agent twist

      Joe White
      June 27, 2020
    • 4.5

      Flipflop Solitaire – Classic card game with a devilish twistFlipflop SolitaireClassic card game with a devilish twist

      Jon Mundy
      June 21, 2020
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      July 10, 2020
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      Tom Rolfe
      July 10, 2020

    • Sending Apple feedback – 5 ways to tell Apple what you thinkSending Apple feedback5 ways to tell Apple what you think

      Tom Rolfe
      July 7, 2020

    • Dual displays – link your Mac and iPad with SidecarDual displaysLink your Mac and iPad with Sidecar

      Tom Rolfe
      July 6, 2020

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      Tom Rolfe
      July 6, 2020

    • Instapaper Guide: how to set up the read-later serviceInstapaper GuideHow to set up the read-later service

      Jon Mundy
      July 5, 2020

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      Andy Price
      June 30, 2020
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AR Directions – Google Maps’ most futuristic featureAR DirectionsGoogle Maps' most futuristic feature

Joe White
February 4, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Have you tried AR mode in Google Maps yet? ...
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Offline maps – navigate without an internet connectionOffline mapsNavigate without a data connection

Tom Rolfe
January 28, 2020
Tips & Tricks
It's super handy to use your iPhone to navigate while visiting a new place – but most mapping...
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Midweek news bites – Windows, Maps, Think Different, & CastroMidweek news bitesWindows, Maps, Think Different, & Castro

Tom Rolfe
November 20, 2019
News
Plenty of Apple, iPhone, and iPad news gets released each week – but we know you're busy, so...
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Expanding ‘Look Around’ mode – Apple Maps embraces NY and LAExpanding 'Look Around' modeApple Maps embraces NY and LA

Tom Rolfe
October 2, 2019
News
Apple Maps' new "Look Around" feature has barely been live a month, but already it's improving. What started...
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Look Around in iOS 13 – Apple’s take on Google Street ViewLook Around in iOS 13Apple's take on Google Street View

Jon Mundy
September 29, 2019
News
Apple has added a cool new ability to the Maps app in iOS 13. Look Around lets you...
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3.5

Dotspot Discovery – influencer-recommended activitiesDotspot DiscoveryInfluencer-recommended activities

Andy Price
August 15, 2019
Apps, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Reviews
Discover things to do - powered by 'influencers' Price: Free Version: 1.9 Size: 78.2 MB Developer: Dotspot Limited Platform: iPhone /...
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Find My Friends: share locations with your buddies | iPadOS GuideFind My FriendsShare locations with your buddies

Tom Rolfe
August 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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Look Around You: virtually explore city streets | iPadOS GuideLook Around YouVirtually explore city streets

Tom Rolfe
August 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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Look Around You: virtually explore city streets | iOS 13 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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Find My Friends: share locations with your buddies | iOS 13 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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4.0

AnyFinder – tracking the world’s points of interestAnyFinderTracking the world's points of interest

Tom Rolfe
March 23, 2019
Apps, Maps & Finders
Price: Free (+ optional subscription) Version: 1.3 Size: 40.2 MB Seller: Georg von der Howen Platform: iPhone and...
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AnyFinder – track down local points of interestAnyFinderTrack down local points of interest

Tom Rolfe
February 18, 2019
Apps, Maps & Finders
Apple Maps and Google Maps are great for directions, and they're not bad for seeking out local restaurants...
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4.0

Review: Mapstr – track your fave places and plansMapstrTrack your fave places and plans

Andy Price
August 7, 2018
Apps, Maps & Finders
Keep track of where you go with this wide-ranging mapping app Price: Free Version: 1.6.13 Size: 115.3...
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Flyover: 3D flyover tours in Maps | iOS 13 GuideFlyover3D flyover tours in Maps

Tom Rolfe
July 15, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Some major cities around the world have full 3D imagery that you can view up close in Maps....
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Maps’ compass: find hidden compass command in Maps | iOS 13 GuideMaps' compassFind hidden compass command in Maps

Tom Rolfe
July 15, 2018
Tips & Tricks
It’s easy to find your current location when using the Maps app. Tap the ➤ icon in the top right and...
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Drop a pin: how to remember a location | iOS 13 GuideDrop a pinHow to remember a location

Tom Rolfe
July 15, 2018
Tips & Tricks
You can use Maps to drop a pin and save a small area of the map to the...
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Reviews in Maps: see reviews for venues | iOS 13 GuideReviews in MapsSee reviews for venues

Tom Rolfe
July 15, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Maps can be used to check reviews on the majority of businesses, sourced from unbiased directory listings such...
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Traffic report: use Maps to check for traffic problems | iOS 13 GuideTraffic ReportUse Maps to check for traffic problems

Tom Rolfe
July 15, 2018
Tips & Tricks
The Maps app lets you see any traffic problems on a planned route. Tap the "i" icon in the top right...
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Share your location: how to share location with Maps | iOS 13 GuideShare your locationHow to share location with Maps

Tom Rolfe
July 15, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Need to organize a meeting place? Use Maps to share a location with friends or family. Tap on...
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Transit directions: using Maps to plan public transport | iOS 13 GuideTransit directionsUsing Maps to plan public transport

Tom Rolfe
July 15, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Get quick directions to any point on a map within the Maps app. Tap on a location icon or pin, or...
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    Trivia Royale – battle 1000 quizzers for supremacyTrivia RoyaleBattle 1000 quizzers for supremacy

    Andy Price
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    Ancestry – trace your family tree with easeAncestry Trace your family tree with ease

    Andy Price
    July 4, 2020

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    Craig Grannell
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  • 5.0

    Breathwrk – make your breathing work for youBreathwrkMake your breathing work for you

    Andy Price
    June 16, 2020
  • 4.0

    DoubleTake – shoot with two cameras at onceDoubleTakeShoot with two cameras at once

    Craig Grannell
    June 3, 2020
  • 4.5

    Samsara Room – another Rusty Lake mystery gameSamsara RoomAnother Rusty Lake mystery game

    Andy Price
    May 31, 2020
  • 4.0

    Trips – the travel blog app from Lonely PlanetTripsThe travel blog app from Lonely Planet

    Andy Price
    May 26, 2020
  • 4.5

    Vellum – a curated, artistic selection of wallpapersVellumA curated, artistic selection of wallpapers

    Andy Price
    May 25, 2020
  • 4.0

    Viamaker – free all-in-one video editorViamakerFree all-in-one video editor

    Andy Price
    May 23, 2020
  • 4.0

    Taskful – a smart to-do list appTaskfulSmart to-do list app

    Andy Price
    May 15, 2020
  • 4.0

    Linea Sketch 3 – a drawing app for the rest of usLinea Sketch 3A drawing app for the rest of us

    Craig Grannell
    May 7, 2020
  • 4.5

    Incredibox – a French beatbox disco in your pocketIncrediboxA French beatbox disco in your pocket

    Andy Price
    May 5, 2020

  • Gadget reviews – tech that makes life at home easierGadget reviewsTech that makes life at home easier

    Tom Rolfe
    April 28, 2020
  • 3.0

    Gestures – a fast-paced arcade tapperGesturesA fast-paced arcade tapper

    Andy Price
    April 21, 2020
  • 4.5

    Disney+ – stream all the classics, plus moreDisney+Stream all the classics, plus more

    Andy Price
    April 15, 2020
  • 4.0

    Bomb Chicken – an explosive platform puzzlerBomb ChickenAn explosive platform puzzler

    Craig Grannell
    April 12, 2020

  • Rave – watch stuff with friends (or strangers)RaveWatch stuff with friends

    Andy Price
    April 9, 2020
  • 4.0

    Get aCC-e55 – revolving room escape gameGet aCC_e55Room escape puzzle

    Andy Price
    April 2, 2020

  • Board games – the best adaptations for iOSBoard gamesThe best adaptations for iOS

    Tom Rolfe
    March 23, 2020
  • 4.0

    Moleskine Journey – A new planner and trackerMoleskine JourneyA new planner and tracker

    Andy Price
    March 10, 2020
  • 4.5

    Fantastical 3 – upgrade for popular calendar appFantastical 3Upgrade to popular calendar app

    Andy Price
    February 25, 2020
  • 3.5

    Unibox – a Messages-like approach to emailUniboxA Messages-like approach to email

    Andy Price
    February 12, 2020

  • 10 beautiful games – titles that prove games can be art10 beautiful gamesTitles that prove games can be art

    Tom Rolfe
    January 26, 2020
  • 4.0

    Simulacra 2 – solve a mystery on a found phoneSimulacra 2Solve a mystery on a found phone

    Andy Price
    January 13, 2020
  • 5.0

    Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

    Andy Price
    January 4, 2020

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