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    • Tetris for iOS – a new release of the classic game

      Tom Rolfe
      January 23, 2020
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    • Tetris for iOS – a new release of the classic gameTetris for iOSA new release of the classic game

      Tom Rolfe
      January 23, 2020

    • Midweek news bites – from iPhone 9 to iPhone 12 and beyondMidweek news bitesFrom iPhone 9 to iPhone 12 and beyond

      Tom Rolfe
      January 22, 2020

    • iPhone 12 rumors – four super-slim OLED models comingiPhone 12 rumorsFour super-slim OLED models coming

      Tom Rolfe
      January 21, 2020

    • Certified Refurbished – big discounts on ‘like new’ iPhone XSCertified refurbishedBig discounts on 'like new' iPhone XS

      Tom Rolfe
      January 21, 2020

    • Apple TV+ shows – plenty of new content coming soonApple TV+ showsPlenty of new content coming soon

      Tom Rolfe
      January 20, 2020

    • Apple vs Android – pros and cons from both sides of the fenceApple vs AndroidPros and cons from both sides of the fence

      Tom Rolfe
      January 17, 2020
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      Tortoise – a news app you can trust

      Joe White
      January 25, 2020
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      Tortoise – a news app you can trustTortoise A news app you can trust

      Joe White
      January 25, 2020

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from January 24, 2020Apps of the WeekThree great apps from Jan 24, 2020

      Tom Rolfe
      January 24, 2020

    • Green Living – how iPhone can help you live ethicallyGreen LivingHow iPhone can help you live ethically

      Craig Grannell
      January 22, 2020
    • 4.0

      Review: EcoWake – an environmentally friendly alarm clockEcoWakeAn environmentally friendly alarm clock

      Joe White
      January 20, 2020

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from January 17, 2020Apps of the WeekThree great apps from Jan 17, 2020

      Jon Mundy
      January 17, 2020
    • 4.5

      Geist – brain training, meditation and mindfulnessGeistBrain training, meditation and mindfulness

      Joe White
      January 15, 2020
  • GamesNoto The note-taking app you've been waiting for
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    • 3.5

      Two Spies - hyperlocal turn-based tactics

      Jon Mundy
      January 22, 2020
      Games, Strategy
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      Two Spies – hyperlocal turn-based tactics

      Jon Mundy
      January 22, 2020

    • Best of Apple Arcade – Joe’s personal top threeBest of Apple ArcadeJoe's personal top three

      Tom Rolfe
      January 13, 2020
    • 4.0

      Simulacra 2 – solve a mystery on a found phoneSimulacra 2Solve a mystery on a found phone

      Andy Price
      January 13, 2020
    • 4.5

      Song of Bloom – a puzzle paints a thousand wordsSong of BloomA puzzle paints a thousand words

      Jon Mundy
      January 11, 2020

    • Best of Apple Arcade – three games chosen by AndyBest of Apple ArcadeThree games chosen by Andy

      Tom Rolfe
      January 7, 2020

    • Best games of 2019: 4 great titles worth downloadingBest games of 20194 great titles worth downloading

      Tom Rolfe
      December 29, 2019
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    • Rock the house – how to DJ with an iPhone or iPad

      Jon Mundy
      January 25, 2020
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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
      January 25, 2020

    • FAQ Friday – clear up your camera rollFAQ FridayClear up your camera roll

      Tom Rolfe
      January 24, 2020

    • Clipboard management – better copy and paste tools with ‘Copied’Clipboard managementBetter copy and paste tools with 'Copied'

      Joe White
      January 23, 2020

    • Scam Spotting – protect yourself from deceptive appsScam SpottingProtect yourself from deceptive apps

      Craig Grannell
      January 23, 2020

    • AR Quick Look – this lesser-known feature puts AR everywhereAR Quick LookThis lesser-known feature puts AR everywhere

      Jon Mundy
      January 19, 2020

    • Forgotten password? Here’s how to reset your Apple ID / iCloud detailsForgotten password?How to reset your Apple ID / iCloud details

      Tom Rolfe
      January 19, 2020
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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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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

  • 4.0

    Simulacra 2 – solve a mystery on a found phoneSimulacra 2Solve a mystery on a found phone

    Andy Price
    January 13, 2020
  • 5.0

    Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

    Andy Price
    January 4, 2020
  • 4.0

    Freedom – block distracting content on your deviceFreedomBlock distracting content on your device

    Andy Price
    December 27, 2019
  • 4.0

    A Case of Distrust – detective noir puzzlerA Case of DistrustDetective noir puzzler

    Andy Price
    December 15, 2019
  • 4.5

    EōN by Jean-Michel Jarre – endless, never-the-same musicEōN by Jean-Michel JarreEndless never-the-same music

    Craig Grannell
    December 7, 2019
  • 4.0

    Graphite by Becasso – create bespoke photo artGraphite by BecassoCreate bespoke photo art

    Andy Price
    November 26, 2019
  • 3.0

    Gradient Photo – popular editor with celebrity likeness toolGradient PhotoPopular editor with celebrity likeness tool

    Andy Price
    November 20, 2019
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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