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      October 17, 2020

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      Andy Price
      October 21, 2020
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      Mubert – AI-driven music for work and playMubertAI-driven music for work and play

      Andy Price
      October 18, 2020

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

      Andy Price
      October 14, 2020

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      Joe White
      October 13, 2020
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      October 20, 2020
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      Andy Price
      October 17, 2020
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      OLO Loco – multiplayer shuffleboard funOLO Loco Multiplayer shuffleboard fun

      Andy Price
      October 8, 2020
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      Rusty Lake Hotel – surreal, entirely unique puzzle-escapeRusty Lake HotelSurreal, entirely unique puzzle escape

      Andy Price
      October 4, 2020
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      Swordshot – sharp but repetitive one–button shooterSwordshotSharp but repetitive one-button shooter

      Jon Mundy
      September 30, 2020
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Traffic report: use Maps to check for traffic problems | iOS 11 GuideTraffic ReportUse Maps to check for traffic problems

Tom Rolfe
June 22, 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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Drop a pin: how to remember a location | iOS 11 GuideDrop a pinHow to remember a location

Tom Rolfe
June 22, 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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Flyover: 3D flyover tours in Maps | iOS 11 GuideFlyover3D flyover tours in Maps

Tom Rolfe
June 22, 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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Maps’ compass: find hidden compass command in Maps | iOS 11 GuideMaps' compassFind hidden compass command in Maps

Tom Rolfe
June 22, 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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Apple preparing to add ‘Street View’ to Maps in iOS 10?Apple Maps'Street View' coming in iOS 10?

Tom Rolfe
February 15, 2016
News
Apple looks to be adding a long-awaited feature to its Maps app soon, with a fleet of camera-equipped...
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Apple Maps now has three times as many users as Google Maps on the iPhoneApple MapsNow has 3x as many users as Google Maps

Andy Price
December 8, 2015
News
The true extent of Apple Maps' reach has been revealed – it's now used three times more often...
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Google Maps to add mid-journey spoken traffic alertsSpoken traffic alertsGoogle Maps for iOS updated

Tom Rolfe
November 5, 2015
News
Google Maps for iOS has just been updated with a new feature that adds support for spoken traffic...
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Apple buy $30 million company to help improve Apple MapsApple buy $30m startupCompany to help improve Apple Maps

Tom Rolfe
September 17, 2015
News
Apple has acquired a 12-person startup that specializes in visualizations of location data, presumably in a move to help...
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20 new Flyover locations added to Apple’s MapsNew Flyover locationsApple Maps updates

Andy Price
August 12, 2015
News
The Flyover feature within Apple's Maps app has been updated and now includes 20 additional locations. There are now...
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iOS 9: use your iPad for transit directions with MapsTransit directionsFind your way on public transport

Tom Rolfe
August 11, 2015
Tips & Tricks
In iOS 9, one of the biggest improvements to the Maps app is the inclusion of transit directions for public...
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iOS 9: See major cities in full 3D on iPad with Maps’ Flyover ViewFlyover viewVirtual city tours in 3D

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Some major cities around the world have full 3D imagery that you can view up close in Maps....
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iOS 9: The secret of the Maps icon on iPadMaps iconNot a random location

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2015
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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iOS 9: Set favorite locations in Maps on iPadFavorite a locationSet some saved places

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Saving locations in Maps means you can find places again quickly, without having to search for them. It...
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iOS 9: Using Maps on iPad to find your hotel without 4GDrop a pinGet home without 4G

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2015
Tips & Tricks
If you are on holiday, you can use Maps to drop a pin and save a small area...
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iOS 9: Planning a visit using maps on iPad?Planning a visit?See popular local apps

Tom Oxlade
August 1, 2015
Tips & Tricks
If traveling to a new location, it’s possible to see which apps are popular in that area. In the...
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iOS 9: Check business reviews right from Maps on iPadSee reviewsCheck local businesses

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Maps can be used to check TripAdvisor reviews on the majority of businesses. Tap on a location icon...
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iOS 9: Quickly plan a route on iPad with MapsQuick routeGet there on time

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Get quick directions to any point on the map. Tap on a location icon or pin, and wait...
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iOS 9: Share your location with friends using Maps on iPadShare your locationMake meeting friends easier

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Need to organize a meeting place? Use Maps to share a location with friends or family. Tap on...
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iOS 9: Learn the hidden finger gestures in Maps on iPadHidden gesturesMake the most of Maps

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Make the most of the Maps app with some simple, hidden finger gestures. Tap the screen with two...
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iOS 9: Get traffic reports on iPad using MapsTraffic reportPlan your routes better

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2015
Tips & Tricks
The Maps app lets you see any traffic problems on a planned route. Tap the 'i' icon in the bottom...
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    Universe in a Nutshell – fascinating adventures in sizeUniverse in a NutshellAdventures in size

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    Andy Price
    October 18, 2020
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    Review: Reigns – guide your kingdom to prosperity, or die!ReignsGuide your kingdom to prosperity

    Andy Price
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    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

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    Craig Grannell
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  • 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

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    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

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    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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