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      Swim Out – puzzler that’s not content to tread waterSwim OutPuzzler that's not content to tread water

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      Agent from C.O.G.O.O. – classic Minesweeper with a secret agent twistAgent from C.O.G.O.OClassic Minesweeper with a secret agent twist

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      Flipflop Solitaire – Classic card game with a devilish twistFlipflop SolitaireClassic card game with a devilish twist

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      Jon Mundy
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You’re saying it wrong! Teach Siri new words and pronunciationsYou're saying it wrong!Teach Siri new words and pronunciations

Jon Mundy
December 12, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Siri's ability to understand what you're telling it and respond in a natural way is often uncanny, but...
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Siri’s privacy concerns – Apple suspends quality control programSiri's privacy concernsApple suspends quality control program

Tom Rolfe
August 2, 2019
News
Apple has put a temporary halt to a quality control program that involves employees listening to Siri recordings...
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3 great Siri features: the best additions of the past year3 great Siri featuresThe best additions of the past year

Tom Rolfe
September 3, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Since last year, Siri speaks more naturally, in more languages, and knows when to be quiet iOS 11...
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Siri’s iOS revolution: why Apple is finally opening up SiriSiri's iOS revolutionWhy Apple is finally opening up Siri

Craig Grannell
August 8, 2018
Features
In iOS 12, you get to decide what Siri can do. Sort of An accusation often leveled at...
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Siri Shortcuts: add your own custom commands | iOS 13 GuideSiri ShortcutsAdd your own custom commands

Tom Rolfe
July 14, 2018
Tips & Tricks
In iOS 12 and later, it's possible to add custom "shortcut" phrases to Siri's repertoire of commands. This can...
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Hey Siri: activate Siri with your voice | iOS 13 GuideHey SiriActivate Siri with your voice

Tom Rolfe
July 14, 2018
Tips & Tricks
With this feature switched on, you can activate Siri without a button press. Simply say, “Hey Siri” and follow...
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Siri commands: what can Siri do? | iOS 13 GuideSiri commandsWhat can Siri do?

Tom Rolfe
July 14, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Siri can be used to send messages to friends, create a reminder, call contacts, set an alarm, and...
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Quirky Siri: unusual questions for Siri | iOS 13 GuideQuirky SiriUnusual questions for Siri

Tom Rolfe
July 14, 2018
Tips & Tricks
They may not do much, but it’s always fun to see the results of these commands. Some of...
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Personalize Siri: tell Siri about yourself | iOS 13 GuidePersonalize SiriTell Siri about yourself

Tom Rolfe
July 14, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Once Siri knows who you are, it can set up reminders at addresses associated with your entry in...
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What’s that song? Talk to Siri about music | iOS 13 GuideWhat's that song?Talk to Siri about music

Tom Rolfe
July 14, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Ever wondered what that song is, playing on the radio? Siri can help. Call up Siri and ask...
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Enable Siri: set up Apple’s personal assistant | iOS 13 GuideEnable SiriSet up Apple's personal assistant

Tom Rolfe
July 14, 2018
Tips & Tricks
If Siri wasn’t activated while setting up your iPhone, you can activate it by opening Settings, pressing Siri & Search...
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Say that again: improving Siri’s pronunciation | iOS 13 GuideSay that againImproving Siri's pronunciation

Tom Rolfe
July 14, 2018
Tips & Tricks
If you find that Siri isn’t quite saying something correctly, whether it be a name or word, you...
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Correct Siri: correcting misheard words | iOS 13 GuideCorrect SiriCorrecting misheard words

Tom Rolfe
July 14, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Siri is good at picking up what you say, but it can sometimes struggle to make out every...
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Voice feedback: how to keep Siri quiet in public | iOS 13 GuideVoice feedbackHow to keep Siri quiet in public

Tom Rolfe
July 14, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Ever get embarrassed by Siri chiming out in public? Or do you hold back from using the virtual...
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Alternative voices: change how Siri sounds | iOS 13 GuideAlternative voicesChange how Siri sounds

Tom Rolfe
July 14, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Did you know Siri actually has a number of voices? Here’s how to mix up the sound of...
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Voice translation: Siri speaks several languages | iOS 13 GuideVoice translationSiri speaks several languages

Tom Rolfe
July 14, 2018
Tips & Tricks
You can ask Siri to translate English into another language. Simply say “Translate” before the phrase or word...
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Type to Siri: you don’t have to use voice | iOS 13 GuideType to SiriYou don't have to use voice

Tom Rolfe
July 14, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Sometimes it’s not practical to ask Siri a question out loud - particularly when surrounded by others or...
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Siri Shortcuts: hands-on with the new iOS 12 featureSiri ShortcutsHands-on with the new iOS 12 feature

Tom Rolfe
July 9, 2018
News
One of the most exciting things Apple announced at WWDC last month was a feature called Siri Shortcuts....
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Siri Shortcuts: how will this cool iOS feature work?Siri ShortcutsHow will this cool new feature work?

Tom Rolfe
June 18, 2018
News
Apple announced a bunch of new features for iOS 12 at WWDC earlier this month, but one of...
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Type to Siri: you don’t have to use voice | iOS 13 GuideType to SiriYou don't have to use voice

Tom Rolfe
June 14, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Sometimes it’s not practical to ask Siri a question out loud - particularly when surrounded by others or...
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    Andy Price
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    DoubleTake – shoot with two cameras at onceDoubleTakeShoot with two cameras at once

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

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

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

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    May 15, 2020
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    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

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    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
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    Andy Price
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    Tom Rolfe
    March 23, 2020
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    Moleskine Journey – A new planner and trackerMoleskine JourneyA new planner and tracker

    Andy Price
    March 10, 2020
  • 4.5

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

    Andy Price
    February 25, 2020
  • 3.5

    Unibox – a Messages-like approach to emailUniboxA Messages-like approach to email

    Andy Price
    February 12, 2020

  • 10 beautiful games – titles that prove games can be art10 beautiful gamesTitles that prove games can be art

    Tom Rolfe
    January 26, 2020
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    Simulacra 2 – solve a mystery on a found phoneSimulacra 2Solve a mystery on a found phone

    Andy Price
    January 13, 2020
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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

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