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

Tom Rolfe
July 30, 2020
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We reported yesterday on Tim Cook's opening speech for the US House antitrust hearing. Now that the full...
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Apple on Antitrust – read Tim Cook’s full committee speechApple on AntitrustRead Tim Cook's full committee speech

Tom Rolfe
July 29, 2020
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Apple CEO Tim Cook, alongside figures from other Silicon Valley giants including Facebook, Google, and Amazon, is set...
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Together at Home – Apple to live stream virtual concertTogether at HomeApple to live stream virtual concert

Tom Rolfe
April 7, 2020
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Lady Gaga and friends raise money with the help of Tim Cook It's a tough time at the...
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Pensacola investigation – Apple denies another FBI backdoor requestPensacola InvestigationApple denies another FBI backdoor request

Tom Rolfe
January 14, 2020
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Remember a few years back, when Apple stood up to the FBI by refusing to create a dangerous...
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Midweek news bites – Windows, Maps, Think Different, & CastroMidweek news bitesWindows, Maps, Think Different, & Castro

Tom Rolfe
November 20, 2019
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Plenty of Apple, iPhone, and iPad news gets released each week – but we know you're busy, so...
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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
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Tim Cook has been celebrating with Stanford graduates, giving a commencement address which addressed various topics including privacy,...
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Warren Buffet’s Paper Wizard – Apple releases first game in 10 yearsWarren Buffet's Paper WizardApple releases first game in 10 years

Tom Rolfe
May 7, 2019
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Well, here's something we didn't expect. Apple has unveiled a new iPhone game – the first it's produced...
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Apple’s earnings call – four key things you need to knowApple's earnings callFour key things you need to know

Tom Rolfe
May 1, 2019
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Apple has delivered its quarterly earnings call, an event which on the surface is interesting for investors but...
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Dear Tim Cook – customer letters inform new featuresDear Tim CookCustomer letters inform new features

Tom Rolfe
February 26, 2019
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Apple CEO Tim Cook famously makes his email address known to the public. (If you're wondering, its tcook@apple.com.)...
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Tim Cook interview: four key takeaways for Apple’s futureTim Cook interviewFour key takeaways for Apple's future

Tom Rolfe
January 9, 2019
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In an extensive interview with CNBC, Apple CEO Tim Cook touched upon a whole range of topics on...
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Midweek Apple bites: AI startups, veterans, Cook, holiday adsMidweek Apple bitesAI startups, veterans, Cook, holiday ads

Tom Rolfe
November 21, 2018
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A whole bunch of news has surfaced this week about Apple, and we know how hard it can...
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Cook on #iPhoneSlow: Apple CEO responds to controversyCook on #iPhoneSlowApple CEO responds to controversy

Tom Rolfe
January 18, 2018
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We're sure you're probably all familiar by now with Apple's recent slowdown controversy: the admission that iOS throttles...
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What’s up next? Tim Cook talks Apple’s future endeavoursWhat's up next?Tim Cook talks Apple's future endeavours

Tom Rolfe
August 2, 2017
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After a better-than-expected quarterly earnings call that shot Apple stock to an all-time high, Tim Cook stuck around...
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Tim Cook met with President Trump to discuss government tech and code for schoolsCook meets TrumpCoding for schools on the agenda

Tom Rolfe
June 20, 2017
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President Trump brought together a crack team of tech leaders on Monday to discuss plans for a large-scale modernization...
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Tim Cook talks Trump, Jobs, augmented reality and more in new interviewTim Cook interviewCEO talks Trumb, Jobs, AR and more

Tom Rolfe
June 16, 2017
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Apple CEO Tim Cook sat down with Megan Murphy of Bloomberg Businessweek Bloomberg has published excerpts from a...
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Apple finally admits its working on a system for self-driving carsSelf-driving carsApple finally admits an interest

Tom Rolfe
June 13, 2017
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Rumors have been rife for years that Apple has a secret car project in the works, and though...
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How’s Apple doing? Cook reveals all on iPhone, iPad, Mac & more in latest call to investorsHow's Apple doing?Results of earnings call to investors

Andy Price
May 3, 2017
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Apple has revealed its latest earnings figures in a call to investors to mark the end of its...
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Apple CEO Tim Cook to be awarded Free Expression AwardTim Cook given Free Expression AwardFor his work on environment, social and privacy factors

Andy Price
February 4, 2017
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Apple's CEO Tim Cook has been announced as the recipient of the 2017 Free Expression Award in the...
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Record iPhone 7 sales reverse Apple’s revenue decline of 2016Record iPhone salesApple reverse revenue decline of 2016

Tom Rolfe
February 1, 2017
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Tim Cook has revealed Apple's sales figures over the holiday quarter (between September and December 2016,) as part...
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Tim Cook confirms Apple is working on “great” new Macs"Great desktops" comingTim Cook confirms commitment to Macs

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December 20, 2016
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Holding out for a new computer? Good news from the Apple CEO, as Tim Cook confirms that "great...
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    CARROT Weather 5 – forecasts, snark and customizationCARROT Weather 5Forecasts, snark, and customization

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    Mission to Mars AR – virtually explore the red planetMission to Mars ARVirtually explore the red planet

    Andy Price
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    AntiType – opposites attract in this word puzzlerAntiTypeOpposites attract in this word puzzler

    Tom Rolfe
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    Oolong – straightforward budgeting appReview: OolongSimple budgeting app

    Andy Price
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    Wallace & Gromit: Big Fix Up – Aardman’s new AR adventureWallace & Gromit: Big Fix UpAardman's new AR adventure

    Andy Price
    February 4, 2021

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

    Andy Price
    January 14, 2021
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    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

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    Motionleap – animate your still photosMotionleapAnimate your still photos

    Andy Price
    December 29, 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
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    Florence – app-based storytelling at its bestFlorencePhenomenal mobile-based storytelling

    Andy Price
    December 22, 2020
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    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
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    Artleap by Lightricks – add a flourish to your imagesArtleapAdd a flourish to your images

    Andy Price
    December 19, 2020
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    Headway – absorb non-fiction books in 15 minsHeadwayAbsorb non-fiction books in 15 mins

    Andy Price
    December 10, 2020
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    Reigns: Her Majesty – A second era of card-based rulingReigns: Her MajestyA second era of card-based ruling

    Andy Price
    December 8, 2020
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    Craft – Docs and Notes EditorCraft - Docs and Notes EditorA great new note taker

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