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iOS 11 will add VR to Maps, allowing you to explore faraway cities by walking in real lifeVirtual Reality MapsExplore faraway cities by walking

Tom Rolfe
June 26, 2017
News
iOS 11 won't officially release until later this year, but in the meantime, the beta versions are available...
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Lane guidance: more detailed driving directions | iOS 11 GuideLane navigationMore detailed driving directions

Tom Rolfe
June 1, 2017
Tips & Tricks
It can be easy to end up in the wrong lane when using Maps, meaning you could miss...
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Indoor Maps: get directions through buildings | iOS 11 GuideIndoor MapsGet directions through buildings

Tom Rolfe
June 1, 2017
Tips & Tricks
Maps now works indoors! If it’s a fairly well-known place, of course - think shopping malls and airports....
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Driving safety: Do Not Disturb while driving | iOS 11 GuideDriving safetyDo Not Disturb while driving

Tom Rolfe
June 1, 2017
Tips & Tricks
In iOS 11 you can turn on Do Not Disturb while driving so you don’t get distracted while...
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Apple Maps updated with 3D imagery of new campusApple Maps updateNew 3D imagery of Apple Park

Tom Rolfe
May 30, 2017
News
Apple's new campus can now be virtually toured – from the outside, at least – using Apple's own...
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How to automatically keep track of your parked car with the Maps appFind a parked carUse Siri and Maps to track location

Tom Rolfe
May 15, 2017
News
Wouldn't it be nice to have somebody perpetually on hand to remember where you parked your car? Well,...
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Road trips just got easier to plan with Google Maps’ latest updateGoogle MapsMulti-stop directions added

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2016
News
Google has brought its popular multi-stop feature over to iOS with the latest update to its Maps app. The...
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Traffic report: plan your routes better | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]Traffic reportPlan your routes better

Tom Rolfe
June 24, 2016
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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Hidden gestures: make the most of Maps | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]Hidden gesturesMake the most of Maps

Tom Rolfe
June 24, 2016
Tips & Tricks
Make the most of the Maps app with some simple, hidden finger gestures. Tap the screen with two...
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Share your location: make meeting friends easier | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]Share your locationMake meeting friends easier

Tom Rolfe
June 24, 2016
Tips & Tricks
Need to organize a meeting place? Use Maps to share a location with friends or family. Tap on...
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Plan a route: get there on time | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]Plan a routeGet there on time

Tom Rolfe
June 24, 2016
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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See reviews: check local businesses | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]See reviewsCheck local businesses

Tom Rolfe
June 24, 2016
Tips & Tricks
Maps can be used to check reviews on the majority of businesses, sourced from unbiased directory listings such...
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Current location: where am I? | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]Current locationWhere am I?

Tom Rolfe
June 24, 2016
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: get home without 4G | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]Drop a pinGet home without 4G

Tom Rolfe
June 24, 2016
Tips & Tricks
You can use Maps to drop a pin and save a small area of the map to the...
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Maps icon: not a random location | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]Maps iconNot a random location

Tom Rolfe
June 24, 2016
Tips & Tricks
Look closely and you’ll see that the Maps app icon is where Apple are building their next campus....
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Flyover view: virtual city tours in 3D | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]Flyover viewVirtual city tours in 3D

Tom Rolfe
June 24, 2016
Tips & Tricks
Some major cities around the world have full 3D imagery that you can view up close in Maps....
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Map gestures: simple, hidden finger gestures | iOS 11 GuideMap gesturesSimple, hidden finger gestures

Tom Rolfe
June 22, 2016
Tips & Tricks
Make the most of the Maps app with some simple, hidden finger gestures. Tap the screen with two...
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Reviews in Maps: see reviews for venues | iOS 11 GuideReviews in MapsSee reviews for venues

Tom Rolfe
June 22, 2016
Tips & Tricks
Maps can be used to check reviews on the majority of businesses, sourced from unbiased directory listings such...
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Transit directions: using Maps to plan public transport | iOS 11 GuideTransit directionsUsing Maps to plan public transport

Tom Rolfe
June 22, 2016
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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Share your location: how to share location with Maps | iOS 11 GuideShare your locationHow to share location with Maps

Tom Rolfe
June 22, 2016
Tips & Tricks
Need to organize a meeting place? Use Maps to share a location with friends or family. Tap on...
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    Andy Price
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    Andy Price
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    AntiType – opposites attract in this word puzzlerAntiTypeOpposites attract in this word puzzler

    Tom Rolfe
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    Andy Price
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    Craig Grannell
    January 20, 2021
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    C.ARP – discover the joy of omnichord musicC.ARPDiscover the joy of omnichord music

    Andy Price
    January 14, 2021
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    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

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    Motionleap – animate your still photosMotionleapAnimate your still photos

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

    Andy Price
    December 22, 2020
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    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
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    Headway – absorb non-fiction books in 15 minsHeadwayAbsorb non-fiction books in 15 mins

    Andy Price
    December 10, 2020
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    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

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