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    • iPhone 12 – MagSafe accessories now shipping

      Jon Mundy
      October 19, 2020
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    • 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 upcoming lower-priced smart speakerMeet HomePod miniApple's upcoming lower-priced smart speaker

      Joe White
      October 15, 2020

    • Four new iPhones – More details on iPhone 12, Mini, Pro and Pro MaxFour new iPhonesMore details on iPhone 12, Mini, Pro and Pro Max

      Jon Mundy
      October 14, 2020

    • Special Event 2020 – all the big reveals from iPhone 12 launchSpecial Event 2020All the big reveals from iPhone 12 launch

      Jon Mundy
      October 13, 2020

    • iPhone 12 5G – New phone might not be ‘Hi, speed’ for everyoneiPhone 12 5GNew phone might not be 'Hi, speed' for everyone

      Jon Mundy
      October 12, 2020
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      PlayTally – Stats and trends for Apple Music

      Joe White
      October 22, 2020
      Apps, Music Apps
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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

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

      Andy Price
      October 14, 2020

    • Widget Warrior – Choosing the best widget-maker for your iPhoneWidget WarriorChoosing the best widget-maker for your iPhone

      Joe White
      October 13, 2020
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      Review: Reigns – guide your kingdom to prosperity, or die!

      Andy Price
      October 17, 2020
      Card & Casino, Games, Reviews, Role Playing, Strategy
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    • 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
    • 4.0

      Tomb of the Mask – Pacman-inspired endless arcade actionTomb of the MaskPacman-inspired endless arcade action

      Andy Price
      September 26, 2020
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    • Sleep & Wind Down – the new Bedtime feature in iOS 14

      Jon Mundy
      October 21, 2020
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    • Sleep & Wind Down – the new Bedtime feature in iOS 14Sleep & Wind DownThe new Bedtime feature in iOS 14

      Jon Mundy
      October 21, 2020

    • Field Test mode – the hidden trick to test signal strengthField Test modeThe hidden trick to test signal strength

      Jon Mundy
      October 21, 2020

    • Shortcut nirvana – the best shortcuts you can download onlineShortcut nirvanaThe best shortcuts you can download online

      Joe White
      October 20, 2020

    • Ask an expert – Understanding the clipboardAsk an expertUnderstanding the clipboard

      Craig Grannell
      October 19, 2020

    • What are App Clips? How to use micro-apps in iOS 14What are App ClipsHow to use micro-apps in iOS 14

      Jon Mundy
      October 16, 2020

    • Widget Warrior – Choosing the best widget-maker for your iPhoneWidget WarriorChoosing the best widget-maker for your iPhone

      Joe White
      October 13, 2020
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Creative photo filters – transform your snaps with these appsCreative photo filtersTransform your snaps with these apps

Craig Grannell
August 2, 2020
Apps, Features, Photo & Video
Transform your snaps into paintings, sketches, computer art, abstract shapes, and more Your iPhone is one of the...
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Vectornator – how to transform photos into artVectornatorHow to transform photos into art

Craig Grannell
June 10, 2020
Photo & Video, Tips & Tricks
With just a few taps, any snap can resemble a hand-crafted illustration Many filter apps quickly transform a...
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4.5

Photo Scanner Plus – a smart app for digitizing your old photosPhoto Scanner PlusA smart app for digitizing your old photos

Joe White
February 9, 2020
Apps, Photo & Video
Got a bunch of old photographs? Transform them into digital images using Photo Scanner Plus. ...
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Mixing photos: how to combine images with EnlightMixing photosHow to combine images with Enlight

Tom Rolfe
November 3, 2019
Apps, Photo & Video, Tips & Tricks
Rewind a few years and photo manipulation was a difficult skill, requiring technical know-how and a copy of...
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Fake Portrait Mode – how to simulate feature on older devicesFake Portrait ModeHow to simulate feature on older devices

Joe White
August 18, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Got an old, single-lens iPhone or iPad? You can still get Portrait Mode — you just need the...
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Sharing photos – five ways to share your best snapsSharing photosFive ways to share your best snaps

Craig Grannell
December 12, 2018
Features, Photo & Video, Tips & Tricks
There are all kinds of ways to share photos – but be wary of using overly public options...
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Snap happy: using Snapchat as a photo editorSnap happyUsing Snapchat as a photo editor

Tom Rolfe
October 18, 2018
Tips & Tricks
If you think Snapchat is just a way for teens to share secret photos and for pet owners...
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4.5

Review: Afterlight 2 – take your photos to the next levelAfterlight 2Take your photos to the next level

Jon Mundy
August 21, 2018
Apps, Photo & Video
Developer: Afterlight Collective Price: £3/$3 Size: 154MB Version: 1.0.3 Platform: iPhone & iPad Afterlight 2 The original Afterlight...
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4.0

Review: Moment Camera – turn your iPhone into a mini-DSLRReview: Moment - Pro CameraTurn your iPhone into a mini-DSLR

Joe White
July 28, 2018
Photo & Video
Looking for a solid camera app to take this year's holiday pictures? Consider taking Moment - Pro Camera...
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Best editors: the only photo apps you’ll ever needBest editorsThe only photo apps you'll ever need

Craig Grannell
March 7, 2018
Photo & Video
From quick crops to complex photographic edits, these seven apps cover the full editing spectrum Your device has...
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4.5

Review: Glass Tilt Shift – a must-have for your photo-editing toolboxGlass Tilt ShiftA must-have photo editor

Joe White
June 4, 2017
Apps, Photo & Video
Put an analog spin on your digital pics using this interesting photo-editing app Price: $2.99 (£2.99) Version: 1.2 Size:...
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4.2

Fabby – automatically make cool animated selfiesFabbyAutomatically make cool animated selfies

Tom Rolfe
February 2, 2017
Apps, Photo & Video, Reviews
Wacky animated photo and video effects Price: Free Version: 1.0.8 Size: 57.0 MB Platform: iPhone / iPad Developer: AIMATTER...
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3.8

Review: Slide – Create funky 3D images with your iPhoneReview: SlideCreate funky 3D images on your iPhone handset

Joe White
March 31, 2016
Apps, Photo & Video, Reviews
Slide is here, allowing all iPhone owners to create fun, moving images right on their smartphone. But is...
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4.5

Review: MaxCurve – a graphical approach to photo editingMaxCurveA graphical approach to photo editing

Joe White
March 1, 2016
Apps, Photo & Video, Reviews
Editing images on Apple's iOS has been given a fun makeover with MaxCurve, an interesting application that's available...
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3.8

Review: Cover Photo Editor – turn your pictures into album artReview: CoverPhoto editor and layout designer

Tom Rolfe
June 11, 2015
Apps, Photo & Video, Reviews
Cover takes the hard work out of graphic design so that anyone can make a sweet piece of photo...
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4.6Overall Score

Matter Review: Add 3D objects to your photosMatterReviewed: 3D twist to photos

Steve Jarratt
August 1, 2014
Apps, Photo & Video, Reviews
Matter takes things a step further, adding fully 3D objects to your photos. And the clever thing is...
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Retrospecs
4.0Overall Score

Retrospecs Review: Pretend your iPhone is a BBC MicroRetrospecsReviewed: retro photo filters

Craig Grannell
July 11, 2014
Apps, Photo & Video, Reviews
Photographic representation is often defined by technological limitations, and this was especially true in the age of film...
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Instagram updates, adds loads more editing toolsInstagram updatesFurther editing tools added

Andy Price
June 10, 2014
News
Instagram updates its app to include more editing tools - now users can edit brightness, contrast and more....
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4.0Overall Score

Cinamatic Review: Create and Share stylish videos with easeCinamaticHipstamatic's video-based cousin

Andy Price
June 5, 2014
Apps, Photo & Video, Reviews
In Cinamatic you can Create awesome, vintage-looking vignettes with Hipstamatic’s video-based sister app....
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4.0

Faded Review: Easy to use, excellent value photo editorFaded photo appReviewed: easy to use

Steve Jarratt
May 17, 2014
Apps, Photo & Video, Reviews
Even though the App Store is filled to bursting with photo editing apps, that doesn’t prevent developers from...
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    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

    Review: 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
  • 4.0

    RTRO – throwback video filters from MomentRTROThrowback video filters from Moment

    Andy Price
    August 2, 2020

  • Replacing the gym – four great apps for home exerciseReplacing the gymFour great apps for home exercise

    Craig Grannell
    July 31, 2020

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