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      Wakeout! – work out without leaving the houseWakeout!Work out without leaving the house

      Joe White
      March 25, 2020

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      Craig Grannell
      March 24, 2020
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      SketchAR – Learn how to draw with ARSketchARLearn how to draw with AR

      Jon Mundy
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      Paste by WeTransfer – a collaborative presentation toolPaste by WetransferA collaborative presentation tool

      Jon Mundy
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      March 23, 2020
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      Sticky Terms – Satisfyingly physical word gameSticky TermsSatisfyingly physical word game

      Jon Mundy
      March 19, 2020
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      AI Dungeon – freeform narrative adventuresAI DungeonFreeform narrative adventure

      Jon Mundy
      February 28, 2020
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      SpellTower+ – a scrubbed up App Store classic

      Jon Mundy
      February 22, 2020
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      Hands on with Playond – Apple Arcade with a free tierHands on with PlayondApple Arcade with a free tier

      Jon Mundy
      February 13, 2020
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      Maze Machina – another inspired Arnold Rauers puzzlerMaze MachinaAnother inspired Arnold Rauers puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      February 10, 2020
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      Tom Rolfe
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Pomodoro technique – what it is and how to use itPomodoro techniqueWhat it is and how to use it

Andy Price
August 18, 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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5.0

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

Craig Grannell
July 16, 2019
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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Working from home – the perfect office setup for your Apple kitWorking from homeThe perfect office setup for your Apple kit

Craig Grannell
June 20, 2019
Features, Tips & Tricks
Got an iPad, an iPhone, and a Mac or PC? Craig Grannell argues you now need somewhere great...
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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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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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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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    Moleskine Journey – A new planner and trackerMoleskine JourneyA new planner and tracker

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    Fantastical 3 – upgrade for popular calendar appFantastical 3Upgrade to popular calendar app

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    Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

    Andy Price
    January 4, 2020
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    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
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    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
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    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
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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
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    Calory – calorie counting made simpleCaloryCalorie counting made simple

    Andy Price
    September 1, 2019
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    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
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    Dotspot Discovery – influencer-recommended activitiesDotspot DiscoveryInfluencer-recommended activities

    Andy Price
    August 15, 2019
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    Andy Price
    July 29, 2019
  • 4.9

    MINIT – retro RPG is nostalgic blissMINITRetro RPG is nostalgic bliss

    Andy Price
    July 18, 2019

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