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      Jon Mundy
      October 26, 2020
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    • News bites – the stories you may have missedNews bitesThe stories you may have missed

      Jon Mundy
      October 23, 2020

    • iPhone 12 – MagSafe accessories now shippingiPhone 12MagSafe accessories now shipping

      Jon Mundy
      October 19, 2020

    • The return of MagSafe – Apple’s first step towards a modular iPhoneMeet MagSafeApple's first step towards a modular iPhone

      Joe White
      October 17, 2020

    • Meet HomePod mini – Apple’s lower-priced smart speakerMeet HomePod miniApple's lower-priced smart speaker

      Joe White
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      Jon Mundy
      October 14, 2020
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      PlayTally – Stats and trends for Apple Music

      Joe White
      October 22, 2020
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      Recrop – a second chance to frame your photosRecropA second chance to frame your photos

      Andy Price
      October 25, 2020
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      PlayTally – Stats and trends for Apple MusicPlayTallyStats and trends for Apple Music

      Joe White
      October 22, 2020
    • 5.0

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

      Andy Price
      October 21, 2020
    • 4.5

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

      Andy Price
      October 18, 2020

    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [16 Oct 2020]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Jon Mundy
      October 16, 2020
    • 4.5

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

      Andy Price
      October 14, 2020
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      Milkmaid of the Milky Way – weird and wonderful sci-fi adventure

      Andy Price
      October 24, 2020
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      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

    • 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
    • 5.0

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

      Andy Price
      October 17, 2020
    • 4.0

      OLO Loco – multiplayer shuffleboard funOLO Loco Multiplayer shuffleboard fun

      Andy Price
      October 8, 2020
    • 4.5

      Rusty Lake Hotel – surreal, entirely unique puzzle-escapeRusty Lake HotelSurreal, entirely unique puzzle escape

      Andy Price
      October 4, 2020
    • 3.0

      Swordshot – sharp but repetitive one–button shooterSwordshotSharp but repetitive one-button shooter

      Jon Mundy
      September 30, 2020
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    • Medical ID – how to set it up (and why you should)

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      October 25, 2020
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      Craig Grannell
      October 26, 2020

    • Medical ID – how to set it up (and why you should)Medical IDHow to set it up (and why you should)

      Tom Rolfe
      October 25, 2020

    • Special Delivery – iOS 14 adds new features to MessagesSpecial DeliveryiOS 14 adds new features to Messages

      Jon Mundy
      October 24, 2020

    • Sleep & Wind Down – the new Bedtime feature in iOS 14Sleep & Wind DownThe new Bedtime feature in iOS 14

      Jon Mundy
      October 21, 2020

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      Jon Mundy
      October 21, 2020

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      Joe White
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Changes to Notes – smart new capabilities in iOS 14Changes to NotesSmart new capabilities in iOS 14

Jon Mundy
September 4, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Notes has been one of Apple's true stalwart apps over the years, and it's received a welcome refresh...
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Become a note ninja – 5 lesser-known tips for NotesBecome a note ninja5 lesser-known tips for Notes

Andy Price
June 20, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Are you one of those folk that use the Apple Notes app as a dumping ground for 2...
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5.0

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

Joe White
June 3, 2020
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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4.8

Noto – the note-taking app you’ve been searching forNoto The note-taking app you've been waiting for

Joe White
December 10, 2019
Apps, Utilities
Noto could be the best note-taker available on the App Store. ...
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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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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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  • Medical ID – how to set it up (and why you should)UpWord NotesReviewed: impressive notes app
  • Milkmaid of the Milky Way – weird and wonderful sci-fi adventureUpWord NotesReviewed: impressive notes app
  • Special Delivery – iOS 14 adds new features to MessagesUpWord NotesReviewed: impressive notes app
  • Latest issue of Swipe: iPhone 12 is here!UpWord NotesReviewed: impressive notes app
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Reviews

  • 4.5

    Recrop – a second chance to frame your photosRecropA second chance to frame your photos

    Andy Price
    October 25, 2020
  • 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

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