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      Andy Price
      November 16, 2019
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    • 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

    • Privacy at Apple – how are its key apps kept secure?Privacy at AppleHow are its key apps kept secure

      Tom Rolfe
      November 7, 2019

    • Patent watch – two radical new Apple patentsPatent watchTwo radical new Apple patents

      Tom Rolfe
      November 7, 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
      Games
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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
  • Tips & TricksConcepts Unleash your note-taking and drawing
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    • Call Recording – how to record a live audio call

      Andy Price
      November 16, 2019
      News, Tips & Tricks
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    • 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

    • 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

    • DIY security monitor – put an old iPhone or iPad to good useDIY security monitorPut an old iPhone or iPad to good use

      Jon Mundy
      November 11, 2019
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4.5

Concepts – unleash your note-taking and drawingConcepts Unleash your note-taking and drawing

Joe White
July 3, 2019
Apps, Productivity, Utilities
For a note-taking and drawing app like no other, take Concepts for a spin. ...
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PDF Notes – how to export and share your notesPDF NotesHow to export and share your notes

Joe White
June 8, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Did you know you can export notes from the Notes app as PDFs? ...
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Getting ideas down – four apps to help you remember great ideasGetting ideas downFour apps to help you remember great ideas

Craig Grannell
June 5, 2019
Apps, Business, Productivity
When you’ve had a great idea, get it into your iOS device before it disappears for good Time...
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4.0

Brill – capture handwritten or spoken notesBrillCapture handwritten or spoken notes

Joe White
May 19, 2019
Apps, Utilities
Brill is the perfect app for converting handwritten or spoken notes into digital text. ...
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4.5

GoodNotes 5 – major update for the premium notes appGoodNotes 5Major update for the premium notes app

Joe White
February 3, 2019
Apps, Productivity
GoodNotes 5 is here: the latest version of the popular note-management app is better than ever. ...
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4.0

Jottit – note app for sketching, annotation, organizationJottitFeature-rich notes app

Andy Price
December 5, 2018
Apps, Productivity, Reviews
Sketch, annotate and organize your notes Price: Free Version: 1.2.2 Size: 43.2 MB Platform iPhone / iPad Seller: Astron Labs Get...
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Go Paperless: using Notes to archive your documentsGo paperlessUsing Notes to archive your documents

Kenny Hemphill
August 11, 2018
Apps
It’s a dream as old as personal computers themselves — eradicating paper from our lives completely. Not only...
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5.0

Review: Noted – perfect note-taker for lectures or meetingsReview: NotedPerfect note-taker for lectures or meetings

Joe White
March 24, 2018
Apps, Business, Education
Looking for a note-taking app that places emphasis on what you're hearing? Consider taking Noted for a spin....
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3.5

Review: Noteshelf 2 – powerful note-taking appNoteshelf 2Powerful note-taking app

Jon Mundy
November 30, 2017
Apps, Productivity
Developer: Fluid Touch Price: £6.99/$6.99 Size: 151MB Version: 1.8 Platform: iPhone & iPad Noteshelf 2 The original Noteshelf...
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iOS 11 guide: 4 ways to make the most of NotesiOS 11 guide4 ways to make the most of Notes

Tom Rolfe
September 29, 2017
Tips & Tricks
There have been some significant improvements to the iOS Notes app Apple's notetaking app was once a pretty...
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Guide: Sharing and collaboration using the iOS Notes appShared notesCollaboration using the iOS Notes app

Tom Rolfe
February 8, 2017
Tips & Tricks
If you’ve no need for the complexities of Evernote, and have no desire to seek out alternative note-taking...
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4.2

Review: Bear – slick new writing app for notes and proseBearSlick new writing app for notes and prose

Tom Rolfe
November 24, 2016
Apps, Productivity, Utilities
There's a new writing app in town, but is it a bear necessity or a steaming pile of...
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2.5

Review: Yeti – capture everything with this quick note-taking appReview: YetiCapture everything with this quick note-taking app

Tom Rolfe
April 19, 2016
Apps, Productivity, Utilities
Yeti is one of a long line of note apps on iOS – so what sets it apart...
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2016 Guide: The very best Notes app for your iPhone and iPadBest Notes appsGreatest iOS note-taking apps for 2016

Craig Grannell
February 23, 2016
Apps, Productivity, Reviews
Whether jotting down a quick reminder or doodling for your life, here are the best apps to install...
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Guide: How to use the newly super-charged Notes app in iOS 9iOS 9 Notes appA guide to the updated app

Kenny Hemphill
October 27, 2015
Tips & Tricks
There was a great deal in iOS 9 to get excited about, but for those of us who...
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How to use AirdropHow to - AirdropQuickly transfer between iOS devices

Mark Errett
May 23, 2014
Tips & Tricks
AirDrop is a new feature of iOS 7 that you can use to quickly transfer items between iOS...
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4.0Overall Score

UpWord Notes review: Note-worthy ideas toolUpWord NotesReviewed: impressive notes app

Joe White
March 12, 2014
Apps, Productivity, Reviews
UpWord Notes is a new app that utilizes a handful of clever features to make formatting, organizing, and...
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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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