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      Mubert – AI-driven music for work and playMubertAI-driven music for work and play

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      Kitche – app aims to get rid of food wasteReview: KitcheReduce your food waste

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      October 14, 2020

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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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  • 4.7

    Milkmaid of the Milky Way – weird and wonderful sci-fi adventureMilkmaid of the Milky WayWeird and wonderful sci-fi adventure

    Andy Price
    October 24, 2020
  • 5.0

    Universe in a Nutshell – fascinating adventures in sizeUniverse in a NutshellAdventures in size

    Andy Price
    October 21, 2020

  • Game on – 10 great games to celebrate Apple Arcade’s first yearGame on10 great games to celebrate Apple Arcade’s first year

    Craig Grannell
    October 20, 2020
  • 4.5

    Mubert – AI-driven music for work and playMubertAI-driven music for work and play

    Andy Price
    October 18, 2020
  • 5.0

    Review: Reigns – guide your kingdom to prosperity, or die!ReignsGuide your kingdom to prosperity

    Andy Price
    October 17, 2020
  • 4.5

    Kitche – app aims to get rid of food wasteReview: KitcheReduce your food waste

    Andy Price
    October 14, 2020
  • 4.0

    OLO Loco – multiplayer shuffleboard funOLO Loco Multiplayer shuffleboard fun

    Andy Price
    October 8, 2020
  • 4.5

    REC – take control of shooting videoREC Take control of shooting video

    Andy Price
    October 2, 2020

  • Apple Watch Buyer’s Guide – choosing the best wearable in 2020Apple Watch Buyer's GuideChoosing the best wearable in 2020

    Craig Grannell
    September 29, 2020
  • 4.0

    Tomb of the Mask – Pacman-inspired endless arcade actionTomb of the MaskPacman-inspired endless arcade action

    Andy Price
    September 26, 2020
  • 4.0

    Penrose – a mysterious, compelling interactive storyPenroseA mysterious, compelling interactive story

    Andy Price
    September 23, 2020

  • iPad Buyer’s Guide – which tablet should you choose in 2020?iPad Buyer's GuideWhich tablet should you choose in 2020?

    Craig Grannell
    September 21, 2020
  • 4.5

    Photoroom – easily remove photo backgroundsPhotoRoomEasily remove photo backgrounds

    Andy Price
    September 19, 2020
  • 3.0

    Sound Waves – experimental motion-controlled audio toySound WavesExperimental motion-controlled audio toy

    Andy Price
    September 11, 2020

  • Making memories – the best apps to relive good timesMaking MemoriesThe best apps to relive good times

    Craig Grannell
    September 10, 2020
  • 4.0

    Truberbrook – sci-fi mystery game hits iOSTruberbrookBeautifully designed mystery thriller

    Andy Price
    September 8, 2020
  • 4.0

    Reface – futuristic face masking sillinessRefaceFuturistic face-masking silliness

    Andy Price
    August 29, 2020

  • Get Things Moving – 6 animation and stop-motion appsGet Things Moving6 animation and stop-motion apps

    Craig Grannell
    August 28, 2020
  • 3.5

    PUNCHGOLF – a fist-powered platform gamePUNCHGOLFA fist-powered platform game

    Andy Price
    August 21, 2020
  • 3.5

    Reflex – video weirdness at your fingertipsReflexVideo weirdness at your fingertips

    Andy Price
    August 17, 2020

  • Best Web Apps – great apps, no App Store requiredBest Web AppsGreat apps, no App Store required

    Craig Grannell
    August 10, 2020
  • 3.5

    Knighty Knight – who knew chess could look like this?Knighty KnightWho knew chess could look like this?

    Andy Price
    August 8, 2020
  • 4.0

    Quickart – automatic creative image editingQuickartAutomatic creative image editing

    Andy Price
    August 7, 2020
  • 3.5

    Deadword – word-based apocalypseDeadwordWord-based apocalypse

    Andy Price
    August 3, 2020
  • 4.0

    RTRO – throwback video filters from MomentRTROThrowback video filters from Moment

    Andy Price
    August 2, 2020

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