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    • Best of the App Store – Apple to host app-based special event

      Tom Rolfe
      November 19, 2019
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    • Best of the App Store – Apple to host app-based special eventBest of the App StoreApple to host app-based special event

      Tom Rolfe
      November 19, 2019

    • iOS 13.2.3 update – bug fixes and new featuresiOS 13.2.3 updateBug fixes and new features

      Tom Rolfe
      November 19, 2019

    • Call Recording – how to record a live audio callCall RecordingHow to record a live audio call

      Andy Price
      November 16, 2019

    • 16-inch MacBook Pro – Apple launches brand new laptop16-inch MacBook ProApple launches brand new laptop

      Tom Rolfe
      November 14, 2019

    • Disney+ launch – huge TV streaming service now liveDisney+ launchHuge TV streaming service now live

      Tom Rolfe
      November 12, 2019

    • Original iPhone comparison – how much has changed in 12 years?Original iPhone comparisonHow much has changed in 12 years?

      Tom Rolfe
      November 8, 2019
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      Adobe Photoshop – world-renowned editing suite now on iPad

      Tom Rolfe
      November 17, 2019
      Apps, Photo & Video
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      Adobe Photoshop – world-renowned editing suite now on iPadAdobe PhotoshopWorld-renowned editing suite now on iPad

      Tom Rolfe
      November 17, 2019

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from November 15, 2019Apps of the WeekThree great apps from November 15, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      November 15, 2019
    • 5.0

      Hands-on with GameClub – Apple Arcade with a retro twistHands on with GameClubApple Arcade with a retro twist

      Jon Mundy
      November 9, 2019
    • 3.5

      Piano by Yousician – virtual piano tutor designed by teachersYousician's PianoVirtual piano tutor designed by teachers

      Joe White
      November 9, 2019

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from November 8, 2019Apps of the WeekThree great apps from November 8, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      November 8, 2019

    • Mixing photos: how to combine images with EnlightMixing photosHow to combine images with Enlight

      Tom Rolfe
      November 3, 2019
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    • Best of Apple Arcade – Jon's top three recommendations

      Tom Rolfe
      November 17, 2019
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    • Best of Apple Arcade – Jon’s top three recommendationsBest of Apple ArcadeJon's top three recommendations

      Tom Rolfe
      November 17, 2019
    • 4.0

      Astro Golf – A black hole in oneAstro GolfA black hole in one

      Jon Mundy
      November 13, 2019
    • 5.0

      Hands-on with GameClub – Apple Arcade with a retro twistHands on with GameClubApple Arcade with a retro twist

      Jon Mundy
      November 9, 2019

    • Best of Apple Arcade – three of Craig’s favoritesBest of Apple ArcadeThree of Craig's favorites

      Tom Rolfe
      November 2, 2019

    • Halloween horror – four games to give you a frightHalloween horrorFour games to give you a fright

      Tom Rolfe
      October 31, 2019
    • 4.0

      Human Fall Flat – physics game where anything is possibleHuman Fall FlatPhysics game where anything is possible

      Joe White
      October 22, 2019
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    • Bursts and QuickTake – master iPhone 11's new Camera tricks

      Craig Grannell
      November 18, 2019
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    • Bursts and QuickTake – master iPhone 11’s new Camera tricksBursts and QuickTakeMaster iPhone 11's new Camera tricks

      Craig Grannell
      November 18, 2019

    • Home Screen tips – how to minimize bad habit distractionsHome Screen tipsHow to minimize bad habit distractions

      Jon Mundy
      November 18, 2019

    • Call Recording – how to record a live audio callCall RecordingHow to record a live audio call

      Andy Price
      November 16, 2019

    • Keynote 101 – get to grips with the powerful presentation-makerKeynote 101Get to grips with the powerful presentation-maker

      Joe White
      November 15, 2019

    • Apple Support 101 – how to get help when your devices failApple Support 101How to get help when your devices fail

      Andy Price
      November 14, 2019

    • Two-faced ID – can more than one face unlock your device?Two-faced IDCan more than one face unlock your device?

      Jon Mundy
      November 13, 2019
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Reading with PageTurn – use your face to control eBooks and sheet musicReading with PageTurnUse your face to control eBooks and sheet music

Andy Price
November 12, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Our iOS devices have quickly become a replacement for all and any forms of paper. Books are now...
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3.5

Piano by Yousician – virtual piano tutor designed by teachersYousician's PianoVirtual piano tutor designed by teachers

Joe White
November 9, 2019
Apps, Education
Yousician promises a piano tutor that can cater for all – from beginners to experts. ...
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Rock the house – how to DJ with an iPhone or iPadRock the houseHow to DJ with an iPhone or iPad

Jon Mundy
October 19, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Let's get this straight – no bona fide DJ worth their salt is going to use a virtual...
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Instruments for all – 10 amazing apps that let anyone make musicInstruments for all10 amazing apps that let anyone make music

Craig Grannell
September 27, 2019
Apps, Features, Music Apps
Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, these music-making apps will hit the right notes Music is hard-wired...
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Media consumption – great apps for TV, music, books, and podcastsMedia consumptionGreat apps for TV, music, books, and podcasts

Tom Rolfe
September 3, 2019
Apps, Entertainment
You might be wondering why you would need to look beyond the iOS defaults when it comes to...
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5.0

Fugue Machine – a unique, intoxicating music machineFugue MachineA unique, intoxicating music machine

Craig Grannell
August 17, 2019
Music Apps
A mesmerizing fusion of old and new Price: $10/£10 Version: 1.5.11 Size: 8.5 MB Developer: Alexandernaut Platform: iPhone...
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Smart Playlists – auto-generated mixtapes with MiximumSmart PlaylistsAuto-generated mixtapes with Miximum

Joe White
August 13, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Miximum is a new app that brings Smart Playlists to iOS. ...
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4.0

Cosm – create your own calming and relaxation musicReview: CosmCreate your own soundscapes

Andy Price
May 26, 2019
Apps, Health & Fitness, Music Apps, Reviews
Create your own calming and relaxation soundscapes Price: $3/£3 Version: 1.0 Size: 21.7 MB Developer: Studio Amplify Platform: iPhone /...
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4.5

Primephonic – a smart streaming service for classical musicPrimephonicA smart streaming service for classical music

Tom Rolfe
May 7, 2019
News
According to a survey, classical music fans are more technically savvy than pop music fans – yet they...
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Apple subscriptions: one service for Music, TV, and News?Apple subscriptionsOne service for Music, TV, and News?

Tom Rolfe
June 28, 2018
News
Apple Music is already a huge force in the streaming world, but that's not the only media the company...
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YouTube Music: a new way to listen to free musicYouTube MusicA new way to listen to free music

Tom Rolfe
June 26, 2018
Apps, Music Apps
Google has just entirely reworked its YouTube Music app into a player worthy of competing with the likes...
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4.0

Moodelizer – customizable audio for your videosMoodelizerDynamically soundtrack your videos

Andy Price
April 17, 2018
Apps, Music Apps, Photo & Video, Reviews
A simple app for adding some audio to your videos Price: Free Size: 24.3 MB Version: 2.0.2 Publisher: Moodelizer Platform: iPhone /...
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Audio problems: music and podcasts skipping in iOS 11.3Audio problemsMusic and podcasts skipping in iOS 11.3

Tom Rolfe
April 17, 2018
News
Users have been reporting problems with audio playback since upgrading to iOS 11.3. Specifically, music and podcasts have...
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Music streaming: why you should start, and which service to useMusic streamingWhy you should start, and which service to use

Craig Grannell
March 14, 2018
Features, Music Apps
Don’t know your Apple Music from your Spotify? Then check out our guide to music streaming To many...
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Thanks to Gavin Whitner of Music Oomph for the header image used in this article.

Price drop! Ultimate Guitar goes freePrice dropUltimate Guitar goes free

Tom Rolfe
February 11, 2018
News
Ultimate Guitar – was $3/£3, now FREE Learning to play an instrument can be an expensive business –...
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4.0

DropMix: tactile music-mixing card gameDropMixTactile music-mixing card game

Tom Rolfe
February 7, 2018
Games, Music
Could a semi-digital board game really be worth $100? Price: board retails for $100/£120, companion app free Version:...
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4.0

Review: SoundForest – Accessible music making toySoundForestAccessible music making toy

Jon Mundy
November 8, 2017
Apps, Music Apps
Developer: Justin Alexander Price: Free to try ($1.99/£1.99 for the full version) Size: 92.5MB Version: 1.1 Platform: iPhone...
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4.5

Review: Auxy Studio 4 – slick, easy to use music makerAuxy Studio 4Slick, easy to use music maker

Andy Price
October 18, 2017
Apps, Music Apps
The update train continues to rumble forwards with this solid beat maker Price: Free Version: 4.0 Size: 48.2...
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4.5

Review: Songbirds – music creation has never been so relaxingReview: Songbirds Music creation has never been so relaxing

Joe White
September 3, 2017
Apps, Music Apps
Bored of counting sheep? Take Songbirds for a spin, instead. ...
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Price Drop! Make beautiful music with ‘Lily’ – now completely freeLily – Playful Music CreationPrice drop: beautiful music app goes free

Tom Rolfe
April 26, 2017
Apps, Music
Lily – Playful Music Creation can be picked up for free right now There are plenty of music creation...
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Reviews

  • 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
  • 5.0

    Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

    Andy Price
    September 17, 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

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

    Tom Rolfe
    July 20, 2019
  • 4.9

    MINIT – retro RPG is nostalgic blissMINITRetro RPG is nostalgic bliss

    Andy Price
    July 18, 2019
  • 5.0

    Streaks – a task tracker to help form good habitsStreaksA task tracker to help form good habits

    Craig Grannell
    July 16, 2019
  • 4.5

    Firefox Focus – private web browsing from MozillaFirefox FocusPrivate web browsing from Mozilla

    Andy Price
    July 8, 2019
  • 4.0

    Alt-Frequencies – ambitious time loop storyAlt-FrequenciesAmbitious storytelling game

    Andy Price
    June 10, 2019
  • 4.5

    Review: ELOH – solve relaxing puzzles to the beatReview: ELOHSolve relaxing puzzles to the beat

    Andy Price
    June 9, 2019
  • 4.5

    Big Bang AR – a slick CERN-produced science appBig Bang ARA slick CERN-produced science app

    Andy Price
    June 5, 2019
  • 4.0

    Cosm – create your own calming and relaxation musicReview: CosmCreate your own soundscapes

    Andy Price
    May 26, 2019
  • 4.5

    Review: Maginary – unique, inventive storytelling appMaginaryUnique, inventive storytelling app

    Andy Price
    May 14, 2019

  • Ditch your computer – the pros and cons of working on iPadDitch your computerThe pros and cons of working on iPad

    Craig Grannell
    May 8, 2019
  • 5.0

    Fantastical 2 – five years on, is it still the best?Fantastical 2Five years on, is it still the best?

    Andy Price
    April 29, 2019
  • 4.5

    Curio – a unique hybrid of news and podcastCurioA unique hybrid of news and podcast

    Andy Price
    April 22, 2019

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