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      Tom Rolfe
      January 25, 2021
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    • WhatsApp exodus – why are users ditching the app?WhatsApp exodusWhy are users ditching the app?

      Tom Rolfe
      January 25, 2021
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      Jon Mundy
      January 22, 2021
    • Top 15 health apps – study reveals best value and most privateTop 15 health appsStudy reveals best value and most private

      Tom Rolfe
      January 19, 2021
    • Racial Equity and Justice – Apple launches major education projectsRacial Equity and JusticeApple launches major education projects

      Tom Rolfe
      January 13, 2021
    • Parler app killed – Apple bans extremist social networkParler app killedApple bans extremist social network

      Tom Rolfe
      January 11, 2021
    • News bites – the stories you may have missedNews bitesThe stories you may have missed

      Jon Mundy
      January 8, 2021
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      Duolingo – learn a language with word quizzes

      Tom Rolfe
      January 21, 2021
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      Duolingo – learn a language with word quizzesDuolingoLearn a language with word quizzes

      Tom Rolfe
      January 21, 2021
    • Augmented Education – 9 great AR apps for learningAugmented Education9 great AR apps for learning

      Craig Grannell
      January 20, 2021
    • 4.0

      No Meat Today – start tracking your meat-free journeyNo Meat Today Start tracking your meat-free journey

      Joe White
      January 18, 2021
    • 3.9

      Neverthink – 24/7 virtual TV channelsNeverthink24/7 virtual TV channels

      Tom Rolfe
      January 16, 2021
    • Widget Warrior – Choosing the best widget-maker for your iPhoneWidget WarriorChoosing the best widget-maker for your iPhone

      Joe White
      January 15, 2021
    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [15 Jan 2021]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Jon Mundy
      January 15, 2021
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      Super Mario Run – premium platform goodness from Nintendo

      Tom Rolfe
      January 23, 2021
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      Super Mario Run – premium platform goodness from NintendoSuper Mario RunPremium platform goodness from Nintendo

      Tom Rolfe
      January 23, 2021
    • 5.0

      There Is No Game: WD – hilarious fourth-wall breaking gameThere Is No Game: WDHilarious fourth-wall breaking game

      Tom Rolfe
      January 19, 2021
    • 4.0

      Fisherman Cards Game – a charming seafaring solitaire gameFisherman Cards GameA charming seafaring solitaire game

      Jon Mundy
      January 17, 2021
    • 4.6

      Solitairica – a new lease of life for SolitaireSolitairicaA new lease of life for Solitaire

      Tom Rolfe
      January 9, 2021
    • 3.5

      Micro Breaker – energetic pinball-style arcade gameMicro BreakerEnergetic pinball-style arcade game

      Andy Price
      January 6, 2021
    • 5.0

      Oddmar – beautifully designed adventure platformerOddmarBeautifully designed adventure-platformer

      Andy Price
      January 2, 2021
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    • Field Test mode – the hidden trick to test signal strength

      Jon Mundy
      January 25, 2021
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    • Field Test mode – the hidden trick to test signal strengthField Test modeThe hidden trick to test signal strength

      Jon Mundy
      January 25, 2021
    • ML Enhance – auto-tune your photos with PixelmatorML EnhanceAuto-tune your photos with Pixelmator

      Joe White
      January 24, 2021
    • Custom creations – how to create custom widgets with LauncherCustom creationsHow to create custom widgets with Launcher

      Joe White
      January 23, 2021
    • Measure your heart rate – Using nothing but your device cameraMeasure your heart rateUsing nothing but your device camera

      Andy Price
      January 21, 2021
    • Perspective Correction – How to square up your photosPerspective correctionHow to square up your photos

      Jon Mundy
      January 20, 2021
    • Using ‘Back Tap’ – a new way to control your deviceUsing 'Back Tap'A new way to control your device

      Jon Mundy
      January 16, 2021
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Midweek news bites – the latest on all things AppleMidweek news bitesThe latest on all things Apple

Tom Rolfe
July 22, 2020
News
Plenty of Apple, iPhone, and iPad news gets released each week – but we know you're busy, so...
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Masimo vs Apple – lawsuit claims Apple stole health techMasimo vs AppleLawsuit claims Apple stole health tech

Tom Rolfe
January 10, 2020
News
Apple is no stranger to lawsuits, both for and against. It has been found guilty of infringing patents before,...
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Patent watch – two radical new Apple patentsPatent watchTwo radical new Apple patents

Tom Rolfe
November 7, 2019
News
Apple's design and development teams are huge, and a lot of money is spent every year coming up...
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Apple Watch add-ons – new features could be added via the strapApple Watch add-onsNew features could be added via the strap

Tom Rolfe
October 23, 2019
News
Apple may be notorious for its secrecy, but it likes to protect its ideas. Usually that means registering...
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Squeeze detection: new Apple patent points to unusual gesturesSqueeze detectionNew Apple patent points to unusual gestures

Tom Rolfe
June 19, 2018
News
Apple's Research and Development department comes up with all kinds of ideas for future products, and we often...
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Apple’s AR patent: Augmented Reality smart glasses on the horizon?Apple's AR patentAugmented reality smart glasses on the horizon?

Tom Rolfe
July 27, 2017
News
An interesting Apple patent has just surfaced, one that hints at a future product line for the company:...
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Apple to introduce cartoon avatars for use in apps and games?Cartoon avatarsApple patent suggests iOS character creator

Tom Rolfe
February 28, 2017
News
Apple has been granted a patent for an "avatar editing environment," suggesting it may introduce virtual characters to a future...
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Patent filed to put the Apple Watch’s Digital Crown on iPhone and iPadDigital CrownIs it heading to the iPhone & iPad?

Andy Price
December 30, 2016
News
One of the groundbreaking innovations on the Apple Watch was the Digital Crown, which applied modern scrolling and...
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Patent details new sensing technology to help self-repair your iPhoneSelf-maintenance techNew patent could save a trip to a Genius Bar

Andy Price
January 11, 2016
News
Ever misplace your iPhone or iPad? Sometimes it can be tricky to keep tabs on your device, but...
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Apple lose patent lawsuit, may owe university $862 millionApple lose patent lawsuitMay owe university $862 million damages

Tom Rolfe
October 14, 2015
News
Apple has been found guilty of infringing a 17-year old patent owned by the University of Wisconsin, and could be...
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Is wireless charging coming to the iPhone? New patent suggests yesWireless ChargingIs it coming to the iPhone?

Andy Price
October 8, 2015
News
The iPhone 6s may have only just left the factory, but by the time the iPhone 7 rolls...
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Is Apple about to turn your iPhone into a smoke detector?iPhone Smoke AlarmCould it feature on a future device?

Andy Price
September 1, 2015
Other
The internet keeps an eagle-eye on Apple's patent submissions and as such, many or pretty straight forward design...
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  • Augmented Education – 9 great AR apps for learningAugmented Education9 great AR apps for learning

    Craig Grannell
    January 20, 2021
  • 4.0

    C.ARP – discover the joy of omnichord musicC.ARPDiscover the joy of omnichord music

    Andy Price
    January 14, 2021
  • 4.0

    Overcast – still one of the best podcast playersOvercastStill one of the best podcast players

    Andy Price
    January 12, 2021
  • 3.5

    Micro Breaker – energetic pinball-style arcade gameMicro BreakerEnergetic pinball-style arcade game

    Andy Price
    January 6, 2021
  • 5.0

    Oddmar – beautifully designed adventure platformerOddmarBeautifully designed adventure-platformer

    Andy Price
    January 2, 2021
  • Best of the rest 2020: 6 games you have to playBest of the rest 20206 games you have to play

    Craig Grannell
    December 31, 2020
  • Best of the rest 2020: 6 apps you can’t afford to missBest of the rest 20206 apps you can't afford to miss

    Craig Grannell
    December 30, 2020
  • 4.0

    Motionleap – animate your still photosMotionleapAnimate your still photos

    Andy Price
    December 29, 2020
  • 4.0

    Hidden Folks – the Where’s Waldo of the app worldHidden FolksThe Where's Waldo of the app world

    Tom Rolfe
    December 27, 2020
  • 5.0

    Florence – app-based storytelling at its bestFlorencePhenomenal mobile-based storytelling

    Andy Price
    December 22, 2020
  • 4.5

    Procession to Calvary – a Renaissance point-and-click adventureProcession to CalvaryA Renaissance point-and-click adventure

    Andy Price
    December 21, 2020
  • Digital Gift Ideas – perfect for the last-minute shopperDigital Gift IdeasPerfect for the last-minute shopper

    Tom Rolfe
    December 21, 2020
  • 4.0

    Artleap by Lightricks – add a flourish to your imagesArtleapAdd a flourish to your images

    Andy Price
    December 19, 2020
  • 3.5

    Headway – absorb non-fiction books in 15 minsHeadwayAbsorb non-fiction books in 15 mins

    Andy Price
    December 10, 2020
  • 5.0

    Reigns: Her Majesty – A second era of card-based rulingReigns: Her MajestyA second era of card-based ruling

    Andy Price
    December 8, 2020
  • 4.5

    Craft – Docs and Notes EditorCraft - Docs and Notes EditorA great new note taker

    Andy Price
    December 5, 2020
  • Keep connected this Winter – 12 apps to keep the fun flowing remotelyKeep connected this Winter12 apps to keep the fun flowing remotely

    Craig Grannell
    December 4, 2020
  • iPhone buyer’s guide: which Apple phone to choose in 2020iPhone Buyer's GuideWhich Apple phone to choose in 2020

    Craig Grannell
    December 1, 2020
  • 4.0

    Pacemaker – make music mixes with an AI DJPacemakerEasy AI DJ mixes

    Andy Price
    November 29, 2020
  • 5.0

    FRAMED 2 – noir puzzler returns with slick sequelFRAMED 2Noir puzzler returns with slick sequel

    Andy Price
    November 28, 2020
  • 4.0

    OVLA – blend images and text into your photosOVLABlend images and text into your photos

    Andy Price
    November 26, 2020
  • 4.5

    LightX – powerful all-in-one photo editorLightXPowerful all-in-one photo editor

    Andy Price
    November 25, 2020
  • 4.5

    Tomb Toad – Tactile maze-spinning puzzlerTomb ToadTactile maze-spinning puzzler

    Jon Mundy
    November 25, 2020
  • 4.0

    Old Man’s Journey – well-paced and moving adventure gameOld Man's JourneyMoving, well-paced adventure

    Andy Price
    November 21, 2020
  • Child’s Play – educational apps and games for kidsChild's PlayEducational apps and games for kids

    Craig Grannell
    November 19, 2020

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