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      June 11, 2021
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      Craig Grannell
      June 12, 2021

    • Want to make apps? How to choose a coding languageWant to make apps?How to choose a coding language

      Tom Rolfe
      June 12, 2021

    • Apple’s biggest WWDC breakthroughs are the fusion of man and machineApple's biggest breakthroughsThe fusion of man and machine

      Craig Grannell
      June 12, 2021

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      Jon Mundy
      June 11, 2021

    • Apple Design Awards – 12 amazing winners for 2021Apple Design Awards8 incredible apps win the 2020 prize

      Tom Rolfe
      June 11, 2021

    • Spatial Audio – how it will transform musicSpatial AudioHow it will transform music

      Tom Rolfe
      June 10, 2021
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      Tom Rolfe
      June 14, 2021
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      Tom Rolfe
      June 14, 2021

    • Apple Design Awards – 12 amazing winners for 2021Apple Design Awards8 incredible apps win the 2020 prize

      Tom Rolfe
      June 11, 2021
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      Sleep by Max Richter – free relaxation app from pro composerSleep by Max RichterFree relaxation app from pro composer

      Andy Price
      June 10, 2021
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      (Not Boring) Weather – a fun alternative for weather-watchers(Not Boring) WeatherA fun alternative for weather-watchers

      Joe White
      June 8, 2021

    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [4 June 2021]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Jon Mundy
      June 4, 2021

    • Apple Design Awards – view five years of exemplary appsApple Design AwardsView five years of exemplary apps

      Tom Rolfe
      June 3, 2021
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      Tom Rolfe
      June 11, 2021
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    • Apple Design Awards – 12 amazing winners for 2021Apple Design Awards8 incredible apps win the 2020 prize

      Tom Rolfe
      June 11, 2021
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      HoloVista – Deceptively dark hidden object adventureHoloVistaDeceptively dark hidden object game

      Jon Mundy
      June 9, 2021
    • 3.5

      Tiny Room Story: Town Mystery – pint-sized point-and-click puzzlingTiny Room Story: Town MysteryPint-sized point-and-click puzzling

      Jon Mundy
      May 26, 2021
    • 4.0

      Knights of San Francisco – charming interactive gamebookKnights of San FranciscoCharming interactive gamebook

      Jon Mundy
      May 12, 2021

    • Listen with Luna – turn your device into a baby monitorListen with LunaTurn your device into a baby monitor

      Tom Rolfe
      May 11, 2021

    • Which classic games series are worth playing on your iPhone?Classic GamesWhich are worth playing on mobile?

      Craig Grannell
      May 6, 2021
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      Craig Grannell
      June 15, 2021
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      Craig Grannell
      June 15, 2021

    • Splitwise – keep track of shared expensesSplitwiseKeep track of shared expenses

      Andy Price
      June 15, 2021

    • Apple ID stolen? – Here’s what to doApple ID stolen?Here's what to do

      Jon Mundy
      June 14, 2021

    • iPhone Photo Academy – learn to take incredible photosiPhone Photo AcademyLearn to take incredible photos

      Tom Rolfe
      June 14, 2021

    • iOS 15 wallpaper: get the new design 3 months earlyiOS 15 wallpaperGet the new design 3 months early

      Tom Rolfe
      June 9, 2021

    • Facebook data gathering – how to protect yourselfFacebook data gatheringHow to protect yourself

      Andy Price
      June 5, 2021
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May 19, 2015
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Apple's native iPhone apps are decent, but there are plenty of better alternatives out there – what are they? Apple's...
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    Sleep by Max Richter – free relaxation app from pro composerSleep by Max RichterFree relaxation app from pro composer

    Andy Price
    June 10, 2021

  • Snap happy: the best iPhone camera apps in 2021Snap happyThe best iPhone camera apps

    Craig Grannell
    June 2, 2021
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    AR Pianist – 3D Piano ConcertsAR Pianist3D Piano Concerts

    Andy Price
    May 28, 2021

  • Word up: best apps for adding text to imagesWord UpBest apps for adding text to images

    Craig Grannell
    May 24, 2021

  • Which classic games series are worth playing on your iPhone?Classic GamesWhich are worth playing on mobile?

    Craig Grannell
    May 6, 2021

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

    Tom Rolfe
    April 26, 2021

  • Best RSS readers – apps for never missing a storyBest RSS readersApps for never missing a story

    Craig Grannell
    April 19, 2021
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    Dead Man’s Phone – engaging British detective dramaDead Man's PhoneEngaging British detective title

    Andy Price
    April 16, 2021

  • Best email apps – 5 great alternatives to SafariBest email apps5 great alternatives to Safari

    Craig Grannell
    April 16, 2021

  • Best web browsers – alternatives to SafariBest web browsersAlternatives to Safari

    Craig Grannell
    March 29, 2021
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    SongKit – an impressive digital songbook for musiciansSongKitFeature-rich digital song book

    Andy Price
    March 25, 2021

  • Home cooking: six must-have apps for foodiesHome CookingSix must-have apps for foodies

    Craig Grannell
    March 18, 2021
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    Avatarify – animate any face with AIAvatarifyAnimate any face with AI

    Andy Price
    March 11, 2021
  • 5.0

    CARROT Weather 5 – forecasts, snark and customizationCARROT Weather 5Forecasts, snark, and customization

    Craig Grannell
    March 8, 2021

  • The best iPhone apps for bringing the outdoors inBring the outdoors inApps to experience nature

    Craig Grannell
    March 3, 2021

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