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      Tom Rolfe
      June 17, 2019
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    • Tim Cook talks privacy – Apple CEO’s Stanford commencement speechTim Cook talks privacyApple CEO's Stanford commencement speech

      Tom Rolfe
      June 17, 2019

    • Sign in with Apple – keeping your device safe from prying eyesSign in with AppleKeeping your device safe from prying eyes

      Craig Grannell
      June 16, 2019

    • Midweek news bites: iOS fixes, Shot on iPhone promo, new TV+ trailersMidweek news bitesiOS fixes, Shot on iPhone promo, new TV+ trailers

      Tom Rolfe
      June 11, 2019

    • WWDC recap – what’s new for Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Mac?WWDC recapWhat's new for Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Mac?

      Tom Rolfe
      June 7, 2019

    • Apple Design Awards – 9 incredible apps win the 2019 prizeApple Design Awards9 incredible apps win the 2019 prize

      Tom Rolfe
      June 6, 2019

    • iPadOS preview – a new version of iOS just for iPadiPadOS previewA new version of iOS just for iPad

      Tom Rolfe
      June 5, 2019
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      Magpie - your next big project is just a tap away

      Joe White
      June 17, 2019
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      Magpie – your next big project is just a tap awayMagpieYour next big project is just a tap away

      Joe White
      June 17, 2019

    • Upgraded keys – how to install a custom keyboardUpgraded keysHow to install a custom keyboard

      Kenny Hemphill
      June 15, 2019

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from June 14, 2019Apps of the WeekThree favorites from June 8, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      June 14, 2019
    • 4.5

      InShot – all-in-one video and image editor for iPhoneInShot All-in-one video and image editor

      Joe White
      June 13, 2019
    • 4.5

      Review: Threema – Highly secure messaging

      Jon Mundy
      June 11, 2019

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from June 8, 2019Apps of the WeekThree favorites from June 8, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      June 8, 2019
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      Review: ELOH - solve relaxing puzzles to the beat

      Andy Price
      June 9, 2019
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    • 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

      The Gardens Between – Dreamy time-manipulation puzzlerThe Gardens BetweenDreamy time-manipulation puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      June 6, 2019

    • Apple Design Awards – 9 incredible apps win the 2019 prizeApple Design Awards9 incredible apps win the 2019 prize

      Tom Rolfe
      June 6, 2019
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      Lifty! – a cute puzzler stuck on the middle floorLifty!A cute puzzler stuck on the middle floor

      Jon Mundy
      May 11, 2019

    • Golf Blitz – multiplayer mini-golf madnessGolf BlitzMultiplayer mini-golf madness

      Tom Rolfe
      May 9, 2019
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    • DIY security monitor – put an old iPhone or iPad to good use

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      June 16, 2019
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    • DIY security monitor – put an old iPhone or iPad to good useDIY security monitorPut an old iPhone or iPad to good use

      Jon Mundy
      June 16, 2019

    • Upgraded keys – how to install a custom keyboardUpgraded keysHow to install a custom keyboard

      Kenny Hemphill
      June 15, 2019

    • FAQ Friday – how do I keep my Facebook activity private?FAQ FridayHow do I keep my Facebook activity private?

      Tom Rolfe
      June 14, 2019

    • Address book tips – three clever ways to manage your contactsAddress book tipsThree clever ways to manage your contacts

      Joe White
      June 13, 2019

    • Group FaceTime – how to video chat with up to 32 peopleGroup FaceTimeHow to video chat with up to 32 people

      Andy Price
      June 12, 2019

    • Two-factor authentication – how to safeguard your device and dataTwo-factor authenticationHow to safeguard your device and data

      Tom Rolfe
      June 12, 2019
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Hour Blocks – the simplest way to schedule your daysHour BlocksThe simplest way to schedule your days

Tom Rolfe
May 21, 2019
News
No matter what line of work you're in, proper scheduling is one of the most important tools you have to...
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Ditch your computer – the pros and cons of working on iPadDitch your computerThe pros and cons of working on iPad

Craig Grannell
May 8, 2019
Features, Hardware
When an office refurb put Craig Grannell’s iMac out of reach, Apple’s iPad Pro stepped up I’ve always...
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Pomodoro technique – what it is and how to use itPomodoro techniqueWhat it is and how to use it

Andy Price
April 28, 2019
Tips & Tricks
A time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s, the Pomodoro technique has found a...
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Monochrome mode: try this sneaky productivity tipMonochrome modeTry this sneaky productivity tip

Craig Grannell
March 22, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Make your device less tempting to use in a snap Your iPhone is an ongoing source of temptation....
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5.0

Streaks – a task tracker to help form good habitsStreaksA task tracker to help form good habits

Craig Grannell
October 26, 2018
Apps, Health & Fitness, Lifestyle, Reviews
Want to exercise more or smoke less? This is the app for you Price: $5/£5 Version: 4.0.5 Size:...
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Sorted 3: big update for the smart schedulerSorted 3Big update for the smart scheduler

Tom Rolfe
August 30, 2018
Apps, Productivity
Sorted is one of our favorite productivity apps; a smart organizational tool that combines a daily schedule, a calendar,...
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Yoink guide: how to collate and share documentsYoink guideHow to collate and share documents

Craig Grannell
April 11, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Speed up collecting documents on your device by using a shelf app Yoink is a shelf app, intended...
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To-do lists: the best apps for getting things doneTo-do listsThe best apps for getting things done

Craig Grannell
April 11, 2018
Apps, Productivity
From getting things done to infusing new habits, these are the apps to use If you need to...
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Latest issue of Swipe: Getting Things DoneLatest issue of SwipeGetting Things Done

Tom Rolfe
March 17, 2018
TapSmart Apps
We've just released a new issue of our sister app, Swipe – the iPhone Magazine. Our cover story this...
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3.5

Review: Donut Dog – Gamify your concentrationDonut DogGamify your concentration

Andy Price
March 6, 2018
Productivity
A fun, playful take on focus Price: $1/£1 Version: 1.0.2 Size: 26.2 MB Platform: iPhone/iPad Developer: Fancy Ventures Get Donut...
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Moleskine Actions: gorgeous new organization appMoleskine ActionsGorgeous new organization app

Tom Rolfe
February 21, 2018
Apps, Productivity
Moleskine has long been known for its tasteful collection of notebooks and planners, but it also has a...
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Out of Milk? Apple’s favorite shopping list appsOut of Milk?Apple's favorite shopping list apps

Tom Rolfe
February 9, 2018
Apps, Productivity
Still using the default Notes app to write your shopping lists? Or – god forbid – actual pen and...
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4.0

Review: Toggl – track tasks and gain valuable insightsReview: TogglTrack tasks and gain valuable insights

Joe White
January 13, 2018
Apps, Productivity
Looking to track the time you're spending on professional or personal tasks? Check out Toggl. ...
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Price Drop: increase your productivity with Focus KeeperPrice dropIncrease your productivity with Focus Keeper

Tom Rolfe
July 27, 2017
Apps, Productivity
Focus Keeper – was $1.99/£1.99, now FREE This is a productivity app that's been popular for years, and it's...
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NotePlan combines Calendar and Notes like no other appNotePlanNew GTD app combines Calendar and Notes

Tom Rolfe
June 16, 2017
Apps, Productivity
A new planning app just launched for iOS, and it offers something unlike much else on the App...
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3.0

Review: Doo – a brand new to-do list – but does it stack up?Review: DooA brand new to-do list

Dan Izzard
March 4, 2016
Apps, Productivity, Reviews
Beautiful and simple, unlike your busy life Price: $4.99 Version: 1.0.1 Size: 8.1 MB Platform: iPhone & iPad Developer: Ciarlo Software...
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Guide to Apple Keynote: How to make an iPhone presentationKeynote GuideMake an iPhone presentation

Mark Errett
September 17, 2014
Tips & Tricks
Making a presentation on your iPhone is simple if you use Apple’s own Keynote app, a part of...
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Six great productivity apps for getting things done on your iPhone6 Productivity AppsWork better & faster

Craig Grannell
September 6, 2014
Apps, Productivity, Reviews
With the right apps, your iPhone can be great for a whole range of tasks, such as managing...
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5 more productivity apps for your iPhoneProductivity Apps5 of the best

Craig Grannell
August 15, 2014
Apps, Features, Productivity, Reviews, Utilities
Five great apps for the iPhone that'll help you work faster and smarter....
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4.5Overall Score

Fantastical 2 Review: Calendar and Reminders appFantastical 2Reviewed: beats standard calendar

Craig Grannell
March 24, 2014
Apps, Lifestyle, Productivity, Reviews, Utilities
We always had a bit of a soft spot for third-party calendar app Fantastical. Its interface was simple...
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Reviews

  • 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
  • 5.0

    Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

    Andy Price
    May 12, 2019

  • Ditch your computer – the pros and cons of working on iPadDitch your computerThe pros and cons of working on iPad

    Craig Grannell
    May 8, 2019
  • 5.0

    Fantastical 2 – five years on, is it still the best?Fantastical 2Five years on, is it still the best?

    Andy Price
    April 29, 2019
  • 4.5

    Curio – a unique hybrid of news and podcastCurioA unique hybrid of news and podcast

    Andy Price
    April 22, 2019
  • 3.5

    The Elder Scrolls: Blades – epic fantasy series goes freemiumThe Elder Scrolls: BladesEpic fantasy series goes freemium

    Tom Rolfe
    April 21, 2019

  • iPad mini (2019) review: does Apple’s tiny tablet have what it takes?iPad mini (2019) reviewDoes Apple's tiny tablet have what it takes?

    Craig Grannell
    April 19, 2019
  • 4.5

    Tick Tock – smart two-player mystery puzzle gameTick TockSmart two-player mystery puzzle game

    Tom Rolfe
    April 8, 2019
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    Hyperspeed – race your friends through space, liveHyperspeedRace your friends through space, live

    Andy Price
    April 6, 2019
  • 4.0

    Review: Yeah Bunny 2 – cute retro platformerYeah Bunny 2Retro platform fun

    Andy Price
    April 4, 2019

  • Art in action – 6 beautiful, relaxing gaming experiences for iOS10 beautiful gamesTitles that prove games can be art

    Tom Rolfe
    March 12, 2019
  • 4.0

    Hooked – immersive stories on the goHookedImmersive stories on the go

    Andy Price
    March 6, 2019
  • 2.5

    Ground – a news app dedicated to truthGroundA news app dedicated to truth

    Andy Price
    February 22, 2019
  • 4.0

    Eaten – user-powered food discoveryEatenUser-powered food discovery

    Andy Price
    February 7, 2019
  • 2.5

    Face Truth – scan your face to learn your futureFace TruthScan your face to learn your future

    Tom Rolfe
    January 31, 2019

  • Apple reviews: roundup of 2018’s new devicesApple reviewsRoundup of 2018's new devices

    Tom Rolfe
    January 15, 2019
  • 4.0

    Bloom: 10 Worlds – more generative ambience from Brian EnoBloom: 10 WorldsBrian Eno's ambient app returns

    Andy Price
    December 29, 2018
  • 3.5

    ChillScape – sound-based meditationChillScapeSound-based meditation

    Andy Price
    December 18, 2018

  • Tech gift guide: ten great gift ideas for iPhone/iPad ownersTech gift guideTen great gift ideas for iPhone/iPad owners

    Tom Rolfe
    December 17, 2018
  • 3.5

    Shine: Journey of Light – a pleasant and relaxing side-scrollerShine: Journey of LightPleasant and relaxing side-scroller

    Andy Price
    December 14, 2018
  • 4.0

    Jottit – note app for sketching, annotation, organizationJottitFeature-rich notes app

    Andy Price
    December 5, 2018

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