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      Plantry Meal Planner – easy and ethical meal prep

      Tom Rolfe
      March 26, 2020
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      Plantry Meal Planner – easy and ethical meal prepPlantry Meal PlannerEasy and ethical meal prep

      Tom Rolfe
      March 26, 2020

    • iOS 13.4 update – big update adds iPad cursor supportiOS 13.4 updateBig update adds iPad cursor support

      Tom Rolfe
      March 25, 2020

    • New Apple Products! Updated iPad Pro and MacBook AirNew Apple products!Updated iPad Pro and MacBook Air

      Tom Rolfe
      March 18, 2020

    • Around the house – Apple lists top apps for home lifeAround the houseApple lists top apps for home life

      Tom Rolfe
      March 18, 2020

    • Self-isolating? Apps to make the most of downtimeSelf-isolating?Apps to make the most of downtime

      Tom Rolfe
      March 17, 2020

    • Apple store closures – retail shut down ‘until further notice’Apple store closuresRetail shut down 'until further notice'

      Tom Rolfe
      March 17, 2020
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      Tot Pocket – a virtual stratchpad for quick-fire notes

      Joe White
      March 31, 2020
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      Tot Pocket – a virtual stratchpad for quick-fire notesTot PocketA virtual scratchpad for quick-fire notes

      Joe White
      March 31, 2020
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      Pillow – a smart, feature-rich sleep trackerPillowA smart, feature-rich sleep tracker

      Joe White
      March 28, 2020

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from March 27, 2020Apps of the WeekThree great apps from Mar 27, 2020

      Jon Mundy
      March 27, 2020
    • 4.0

      Wakeout! – work out without leaving the houseWakeout!Work out without leaving the house

      Joe White
      March 25, 2020

    • The best Apple Watch apps (that are also great on iOS)Best Apple Watch appsThat are also great on your iPhone

      Craig Grannell
      March 24, 2020
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      SketchAR – Learn how to draw with ARSketchARLearn how to draw with AR

      Jon Mundy
      March 22, 2020
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      Words Out – Solitaire with alphabet cards

      Jon Mundy
      March 30, 2020
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      Words Out – Solitaire with alphabet cardsWords outSolitaire with alphabet cards

      Jon Mundy
      March 30, 2020

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

      Tom Rolfe
      March 23, 2020
    • 4.0

      Sticky Terms – Satisfyingly physical word gameSticky TermsSatisfyingly physical word game

      Jon Mundy
      March 19, 2020
    • 3.0

      AI Dungeon – freeform narrative adventuresAI DungeonFreeform narrative adventure

      Jon Mundy
      February 28, 2020
    • 4.5

      SpellTower+ – a scrubbed up App Store classic

      Jon Mundy
      February 22, 2020
    • 5.0

      Hands on with Playond – Apple Arcade with a free tierHands on with PlayondApple Arcade with a free tier

      Jon Mundy
      February 13, 2020
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      March 31, 2020
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      Joe White
      March 31, 2020

    • Working from home? Choosing the best video conferencing appWorking from home?Choosing the best video conferencing app

      Joe White
      March 29, 2020

    • Mouse/trackpad support – how to use the all-new iPad cursorMouse/trackpad supportHow to use the all-new iPad cursor

      Joe White
      March 28, 2020

    • FAQ Friday – Apple repairs without leaving homeFAQ FridayApple repairs without leaving home

      Tom Rolfe
      March 27, 2020

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      Tom Rolfe
      March 26, 2020

    • Edit Portrait Mode – change your photo’s depth of fieldEdit Portrait ModeChange your photo's depth of field

      Andy Price
      March 23, 2020
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Tagged Maps

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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    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

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    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
  • 4.0

    Freedom – block distracting content on your deviceFreedomBlock distracting content on your device

    Andy Price
    December 27, 2019
  • 4.0

    A Case of Distrust – detective noir puzzlerA Case of DistrustDetective noir puzzler

    Andy Price
    December 15, 2019
  • 4.5

    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

  • 7th-gen iPad review – 14 days with Apple’s latest tablet7th-gen iPad review14 days with Apple's latest tablet

    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
  • 4.9

    MINIT – retro RPG is nostalgic blissMINITRetro RPG is nostalgic bliss

    Andy Price
    July 18, 2019

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