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    • Apple's record quarter – revenues up despite the pandemic

      Tom Rolfe
      July 31, 2020
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    • Apple’s record quarter – revenues up despite the pandemicApple's record quarterRevenues up despite the pandemic

      Tom Rolfe
      July 31, 2020

    • Cook defends App Store – highlights from the antitrust hearingCook defends App StoreHighlights from the antitrust hearing

      Tom Rolfe
      July 30, 2020

    • Apple on Antitrust – read Tim Cook’s full committee speechApple on AntitrustRead Tim Cook's full committee speech

      Tom Rolfe
      July 29, 2020

    • Upcoming on TV+ – For All Mankind, Fireball, OprahUpcoming on TV+For All Mankind, Fireball, Oprah

      Tom Rolfe
      July 28, 2020

    • Price drops! Four great App Store bargainsPrice drops!Four great App Store bargains

      Tom Rolfe
      July 27, 2020

    • Coronavirus guidance – Apple Maps now sends targeted remindersCoronavirus guidanceApple Maps now sends targeted reminders

      Tom Rolfe
      July 27, 2020
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      RTRO - throwback video filters from Moment

      Andy Price
      August 2, 2020
      Apps, Photo & Video, Reviews
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    • Reviews Retrospective – our team’s all-time favorite app reviewsReviews RetrospectiveOur team's all-time favorite app reviews

      Tom Rolfe
      August 3, 2020

    • Creative photo filters – transform your snaps with these appsCreative photo filtersTransform your snaps with these apps

      Craig Grannell
      August 2, 2020
    • 4.0

      RTRO – throwback video filters from MomentRTROThrowback video filters from Moment

      Andy Price
      August 2, 2020
    • 4.0

      Quickart – automatic creative image editingQuickartAutomatic creative image editing

      Andy Price
      July 31, 2020
    • 4.0

      Focos Live – unofficial Portrait Mode for video clipsFocos LiveUnofficial Portrait Mode for video clips

      Joe White
      July 31, 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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      Dissembler – match three puzzle with a tough twist

      Jon Mundy
      August 4, 2020
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      Dissembler – match three puzzle with a tough twistDissemblerMatch three puzzle with a tough twist

      Jon Mundy
      August 4, 2020
    • 3.5

      Deadword – word-based apocalypseDeadwordWord-based apocalypse

      Andy Price
      August 3, 2020
    • 3.5

      Knighty Knight – who knew chess could look like this?Knighty KnightWho knew chess could look like this?

      Andy Price
      July 31, 2020
    • 4.5

      brain:code – tricksy code-based logic gamesbrain:codeTricksy code-based logic games

      Joe White
      July 31, 2020
    • 4.0

      Golf On Mars – side-on golf game that’s out of this worldGolf On MarsSide-on golf game that's out of this world

      Craig Grannell
      July 30, 2020
    • 4.5

      Slay the Spire – The ultimate card battlerSlay the SpireThe ultimate card battler

      Jon Mundy
      July 28, 2020
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      Joe White
      August 1, 2020
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    • Two-faced ID – can more than one face unlock your device?Two-faced IDCan more than one face unlock your device?

      Jon Mundy
      August 2, 2020

    • Dealing with GIFs – view, save, and share animated imagesDealing with GIFsView, save, and share animated images

      Joe White
      August 1, 2020

    • Character reference – how to type any symbol in iOSCharacter referenceHow to type any symbol in iOS

      Joe White
      July 29, 2020

    • Forgotten password? Here’s how to reset your Apple ID / iCloud detailsForgotten password?How to reset your Apple ID / iCloud details

      Tom Rolfe
      July 26, 2020

    • Virtual backgrounds – replace your background in Zoom chatsVirtual backgroundsReplace your background in Zoom chats

      Jon Mundy
      July 24, 2020

    • Clear out your photos – tips for taming your camera rollClear our your photosTips for taming your camera roll

      Jon Mundy
      July 23, 2020
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Turn it off: how to power down your iPhone | iOS 13 Reference GuideTurn it offHow to power down your iPhone

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
For iPhone X, XR, XS, or XS Max: To power off the device, press and hold the Side...
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Control Center: how to open Control Center from anywhere | iOS 13 Reference GuideControl CenterHow to open Control Center from anywhere

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
For iPhone X, XR, XS, or XS Max: Swipe down from the top right corner of the screen...
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App Switcher: how to switch between apps | iOS 13 Reference GuideApp SwitcherHow to switch between apps

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
For iPhone X, XR, XS, or XS Max: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause...
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Heading Home: how to return to the Home Screen | iOS 13 Reference GuideHeading HomeHow to return to the Home Screen

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
For iPhone X, XR, XS, or XS Max: Swipe up from the bottom of the display to return...
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Wake the display: how to turn on the screen | iOS 13 Reference GuideWake the displayHow to turn on the screen

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
For iPhone X, XR, XS, or XS Max: Press the Side button or tap anywhere on the screen...
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Apple Pay: how to bring up Apple Pay | iOS 13 Reference GuideApple PayHow to bring up Apple Pay

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
For iPhone X, XR, XS, or XS Max: Double-tap the Side button to invoke Apple Pay. Authenticate the transaction...
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Capturing screenshots: how to take a picture of your screen | iOS 13 Reference GuideCapturing screenshotsHow to take a picture of your screen

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
For iPhone X, XR, XS, or XS Max: Press the Side button and the Volume Up button simultaneously...
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Notification Center: how to see your alerts | iOS 13 Reference GuideNotification CenterHow to see your alerts

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
For iPhone X, XR, XS, or XS Max: Swipe down from the top left corner of the screen...
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Call up Siri: how to engage the voice assistant | iOS 13 Reference GuideCall up SiriHow to engage the voice assistant

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
For iPhone X, XR, XS, or XS Max: Say “Hey Siri” or hold down the Side button to...
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New Gestures: life without the Home button | iOS 13 GuideNew GesturesLife without the Home button

Tom Rolfe
July 19, 2018
Tips & Tricks
The iconic Home button has been removed in Apple's latest and greatest iPhones, to make space for a...
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  • 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
  • 3.5

    Knighty Knight – who knew chess could look like this?Knighty KnightWho knew chess could look like this?

    Andy Price
    July 31, 2020
  • 4.0

    Quickart – automatic creative image editingQuickartAutomatic creative image editing

    Andy Price
    July 31, 2020

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

    Craig Grannell
    July 31, 2020
  • 4.0

    Golf On Mars – side-on golf game that’s out of this worldGolf On MarsSide-on golf game that's out of this world

    Craig Grannell
    July 30, 2020

  • Make your own games – 10 great games with level editorsMake Your Own Games10 great games with level editors

    Craig Grannell
    July 17, 2020
  • 4.0

    Trivia Royale – battle 1000 quizzers for supremacyTrivia RoyaleBattle 1000 quizzers for supremacy

    Andy Price
    July 8, 2020
  • 4.0

    Ancestry – trace your family tree with easeAncestry Trace your family tree with ease

    Andy Price
    July 4, 2020

  • Reviews Retrospective – Craig’s three all-time favoritesReviews RetrospectiveCraig's three all-time favorites

    Craig Grannell
    July 2, 2020
  • 5.0

    Breathwrk – make your breathing work for youBreathwrkMake your breathing work for you

    Andy Price
    June 16, 2020
  • 4.0

    DoubleTake – shoot with two cameras at onceDoubleTakeShoot with two cameras at once

    Craig Grannell
    June 3, 2020
  • 4.5

    Samsara Room – another Rusty Lake mystery gameSamsara RoomAnother Rusty Lake mystery game

    Andy Price
    May 31, 2020
  • 4.0

    Trips – the travel blog app from Lonely PlanetTripsThe travel blog app from Lonely Planet

    Andy Price
    May 26, 2020
  • 4.5

    Vellum – a curated, artistic selection of wallpapersVellumA curated, artistic selection of wallpapers

    Andy Price
    May 25, 2020
  • 4.0

    Viamaker – free all-in-one video editorViamakerFree all-in-one video editor

    Andy Price
    May 23, 2020
  • 4.0

    Taskful – a smart to-do list appTaskfulSmart to-do list app

    Andy Price
    May 15, 2020
  • 4.0

    Linea Sketch 3 – a drawing app for the rest of usLinea Sketch 3A drawing app for the rest of us

    Craig Grannell
    May 7, 2020
  • 4.5

    Incredibox – a French beatbox disco in your pocketIncrediboxA French beatbox disco in your pocket

    Andy Price
    May 5, 2020

  • Gadget reviews – tech that makes life at home easierGadget reviewsTech that makes life at home easier

    Tom Rolfe
    April 28, 2020
  • 3.0

    Gestures – a fast-paced arcade tapperGesturesA fast-paced arcade tapper

    Andy Price
    April 21, 2020
  • 4.5

    Disney+ – stream all the classics, plus moreDisney+Stream all the classics, plus more

    Andy Price
    April 15, 2020
  • 4.0

    Bomb Chicken – an explosive platform puzzlerBomb ChickenAn explosive platform puzzler

    Craig Grannell
    April 12, 2020

  • Rave – watch stuff with friends (or strangers)RaveWatch stuff with friends

    Andy Price
    April 9, 2020
  • 4.0

    Get aCC-e55 – revolving room escape gameGet aCC_e55Room escape puzzle

    Andy Price
    April 2, 2020

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