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      Jon Mundy
      October 11, 2019
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      DSLR Camera – a generous pro camera appDSLR CameraA generous pro camera app

      Jon Mundy
      October 8, 2019
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      LifeWheel – gain fulfilment in all areas of your lifeLifeWheelGain fulfilment in all areas of your life

      Joe White
      October 6, 2019

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      Tom Rolfe
      October 4, 2019
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      Mario Kart Tour – the frenetic kart racer goes mobile

      Tom Rolfe
      October 5, 2019
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      Tom Rolfe
      October 16, 2019
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      Mario Kart Tour – the frenetic kart racer goes mobileMario Kart TourThe frenetic kart racer goes mobile

      Tom Rolfe
      October 5, 2019
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      Adventure Pinball – another pinball wizard?Adventure PinballAnother pinball wizard?

      Jon Mundy
      September 30, 2019
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      Frogger in Toy Town – a classic title revamped for a modern platformFrogger in Toy TownA classic title revamped for a modern platform

      Joe White
      September 23, 2019
    • 4.5

      Witcheye – an inspired 2D platformerWitcheyeAn inspired 2D platformer

      Jon Mundy
      September 9, 2019

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      Tom Rolfe
      August 29, 2019
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      October 19, 2019
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    • Amend the dictionary – put an end to incorrect autocorrectsAmend the dictionaryPut an end to incorrect autocorrects

      Tom Rolfe
      October 17, 2019

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      Jon Mundy
      October 16, 2019

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      Joe White
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      Tom Rolfe
      October 13, 2019

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      Tom Rolfe
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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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Mixing photos: how to combine images with EnlightMixing photosHow to combine images with Enlight

Tom Rolfe
July 13, 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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Creative photo filters – transform your snaps with these appsCreative photo filtersTransform your snaps with these apps

Craig Grannell
February 20, 2019
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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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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5.0Overall Score

Fragment Review: Create Mesmerising Prismatic Photo EffectsFragment Reviewed: psychedelic photo-patterns

Steve Jarratt
May 16, 2014
Apps, Photo & Video, Reviews
The makers of Tangent and Lorystripes return with another photo manipulation app, this time one that adds prismatic...
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Shoots & Leaves Review: Simple, useful photo storage saverShoots & LeavesDirectly upload photos to web

Mark Errett
May 15, 2014
Apps, Photo & Video, Reviews
With so many moments that we want to capture as a picture it can often be a case...
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    gowithYamo – embrace your inner art-lovergowithYamoEmbrace your inner art-lover

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    JigSpace – educational models in ARJigSpaceEducational models in AR

    Andy Price
    October 1, 2019
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    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
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    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

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    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

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    Craig Grannell
    May 8, 2019
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    Fantastical 2 – five years on, is it still the best?Fantastical 2Five years on, is it still the best?

    Andy Price
    April 29, 2019
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    Curio – a unique hybrid of news and podcastCurioA unique hybrid of news and podcast

    Andy Price
    April 22, 2019
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    The Elder Scrolls: Blades – epic fantasy series goes freemiumThe Elder Scrolls: BladesEpic fantasy series goes freemium

    Tom Rolfe
    April 21, 2019

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    Craig Grannell
    April 19, 2019

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