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      Tom Rolfe
      January 13, 2021
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      Tom Rolfe
      January 13, 2021

    • Parler app killed – Apple bans extremist social networkParler app killedApple bans extremist social network

      Tom Rolfe
      January 11, 2021

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      Jon Mundy
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    • Time for a folding iPhone? Two prototypes pass Apple’s testsTime for a folding iPhone?Two prototypes pass Apple's tests

      Tom Rolfe
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      Neverthink – 24/7 virtual TV channels

      Tom Rolfe
      January 16, 2021
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      January 16, 2021

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      Joe White
      January 15, 2021

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      Jon Mundy
      January 15, 2021
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      C.ARP – discover the joy of omnichord musicC.ARPDiscover the joy of omnichord music

      Andy Price
      January 14, 2021
    • 4.0

      Overcast – still one of the best podcast playersOvercastStill one of the best podcast players

      Andy Price
      January 12, 2021
    • 4.5

      iScape – the easiest way to plan your perfect gardeniScapeThe easiest way to plan your perfect garden

      Joe White
      January 7, 2021
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      Solitairica – a new lease of life for Solitaire

      Tom Rolfe
      January 9, 2021
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      Solitairica – a new lease of life for SolitaireSolitairicaA new lease of life for Solitaire

      Tom Rolfe
      January 9, 2021
    • 3.5

      Micro Breaker – energetic pinball-style arcade gameMicro BreakerEnergetic pinball-style arcade game

      Andy Price
      January 6, 2021
    • 5.0

      Oddmar – beautifully designed adventure platformerOddmarBeautifully designed adventure-platformer

      Andy Price
      January 2, 2021

    • Best of the rest 2020: 6 games you have to playBest of the rest 20206 games you have to play

      Craig Grannell
      December 31, 2020
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      Hidden Folks – the Where’s Waldo of the app worldHidden FolksThe Where's Waldo of the app world

      Tom Rolfe
      December 27, 2020
    • 3.5

      Embracelet – A gentle Scandinavian mysteryEmbraceletA gentle Scandinavian mystery

      Jon Mundy
      December 23, 2020
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      January 16, 2021
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      Jon Mundy
      January 16, 2021

    • Widget Warrior – Choosing the best widget-maker for your iPhoneWidget WarriorChoosing the best widget-maker for your iPhone

      Joe White
      January 15, 2021

    • Forming good habits – how apps can help you outForming good habitsHow apps can help you out

      Joe White
      January 14, 2021

    • Ask an expert: Monitor your cellular data usageAsk an expertMonitor your cellular data usage

      Craig Grannell
      January 13, 2021

    • Custom ringtones – how to turn mp3s into free tonesCustom ringtonesHow to turn mp3s into free tones

      Jon Mundy
      January 11, 2021

    • Customize Apple News – how to personalize your feedCustomize Apple NewsHow to personalize your feed

      Andy Price
      January 10, 2021
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Smart Home 101: dive into the future with Apple’s HomeKitSmart Home 101Dive into the future with Apple's HomeKit

Kenny Hemphill
August 6, 2017
Features
After a couple of decades of build-up and apparently unrealised potential, home automation is finally a reality for...
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Time to check back in with Apple Home? Revised website promotes new iOS compatible smart productsApple HomeKitIt's easier to find smart Home products now through Apple

Andy Price
March 13, 2017
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Apple's HomeKit allows third-party developers to plug into its iOS software so that your iPhone or iPad can...
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First HomeKit-enabled devices now availableHomeKit devicesFirst wave now available

Andy Price
June 2, 2015
News
HomeKit finally has some meat on its bones after the first major manufacturers of home automation products release...
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HomeKit-Enabled Chips now headed for Smart Home developersHomeKit Chips ShippedDevelopers can start building

Mike Hayward
November 4, 2014
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Texas Instruments, Marvell and Broadcom have just started shipping HomeKit-Enabled chips to developers looking to create devices for...
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  • 4.0

    C.ARP – discover the joy of omnichord musicC.ARPDiscover the joy of omnichord music

    Andy Price
    January 14, 2021
  • 4.0

    Overcast – still one of the best podcast playersOvercastStill one of the best podcast players

    Andy Price
    January 12, 2021
  • 3.5

    Micro Breaker – energetic pinball-style arcade gameMicro BreakerEnergetic pinball-style arcade game

    Andy Price
    January 6, 2021
  • 5.0

    Oddmar – beautifully designed adventure platformerOddmarBeautifully designed adventure-platformer

    Andy Price
    January 2, 2021

  • Best of the rest 2020: 6 games you have to playBest of the rest 20206 games you have to play

    Craig Grannell
    December 31, 2020

  • Best of the rest 2020: 6 apps you can’t afford to missBest of the rest 20206 apps you can't afford to miss

    Craig Grannell
    December 30, 2020
  • 4.0

    Motionleap – animate your still photosMotionleapAnimate your still photos

    Andy Price
    December 29, 2020
  • 4.0

    Hidden Folks – the Where’s Waldo of the app worldHidden FolksThe Where's Waldo of the app world

    Tom Rolfe
    December 27, 2020
  • 5.0

    Florence – app-based storytelling at its bestFlorencePhenomenal mobile-based storytelling

    Andy Price
    December 22, 2020
  • 4.5

    Procession to Calvary – a Renaissance point-and-click adventureProcession to CalvaryA Renaissance point-and-click adventure

    Andy Price
    December 21, 2020

  • Digital Gift Ideas – perfect for the last-minute shopperDigital Gift IdeasPerfect for the last-minute shopper

    Tom Rolfe
    December 21, 2020
  • 4.0

    Artleap by Lightricks – add a flourish to your imagesArtleapAdd a flourish to your images

    Andy Price
    December 19, 2020
  • 3.5

    Headway – absorb non-fiction books in 15 minsHeadwayAbsorb non-fiction books in 15 mins

    Andy Price
    December 10, 2020
  • 5.0

    Reigns: Her Majesty – A second era of card-based rulingReigns: Her MajestyA second era of card-based ruling

    Andy Price
    December 8, 2020
  • 4.5

    Craft – Docs and Notes EditorCraft - Docs and Notes EditorA great new note taker

    Andy Price
    December 5, 2020

  • Keep connected this Winter – 12 apps to keep the fun flowing remotelyKeep connected this Winter12 apps to keep the fun flowing remotely

    Craig Grannell
    December 4, 2020

  • iPhone buyer’s guide: which Apple phone to choose in 2020iPhone Buyer's GuideWhich Apple phone to choose in 2020

    Craig Grannell
    December 1, 2020
  • 4.0

    Pacemaker – make music mixes with an AI DJPacemakerEasy AI DJ mixes

    Andy Price
    November 29, 2020
  • 5.0

    FRAMED 2 – noir puzzler returns with slick sequelFRAMED 2Noir puzzler returns with slick sequel

    Andy Price
    November 28, 2020
  • 4.0

    OVLA – blend images and text into your photosOVLABlend images and text into your photos

    Andy Price
    November 26, 2020
  • 4.5

    LightX – powerful all-in-one photo editorLightXPowerful all-in-one photo editor

    Andy Price
    November 25, 2020
  • 4.5

    Tomb Toad – Tactile maze-spinning puzzlerTomb ToadTactile maze-spinning puzzler

    Jon Mundy
    November 25, 2020
  • 4.0

    Old Man’s Journey – well-paced and moving adventure gameOld Man's JourneyMoving, well-paced adventure

    Andy Price
    November 21, 2020

  • Child’s Play – educational apps and games for kidsChild's PlayEducational apps and games for kids

    Craig Grannell
    November 19, 2020

  • Toddler Toys – educational apps and games for little onesToddler ToysEducational apps and games for little ones

    Tom Rolfe
    November 19, 2020

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