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      Tom Rolfe
      June 17, 2019
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    • 2019 MacBook rumors – 16-inch Pro and faster Air coming soon?2019 MacBook rumors16-inch Pro and faster Air coming soon?

      Tom Rolfe
      June 25, 2019

    • Official Apple repairs – now available at Best BuyOfficial Apple repairsNow available at Best Buy

      Tom Rolfe
      June 20, 2019

    • iPadOS thoughts – iPad breaks free from iPhone’s limitationsiPadOS thoughtsiPad breaks free from iPhone's limitations

      Craig Grannell
      June 19, 2019

    • iPhone as ID? Why iOS 13’s NFC changes are so importantiPhone as ID?Why iOS 13's NFC changes are so important

      Tom Rolfe
      June 18, 2019

    • Tim Cook talks privacy – Apple CEO’s Stanford commencement speechTim Cook talks privacyApple CEO's Stanford commencement speech

      Tom Rolfe
      June 17, 2019

    • Sign in with Apple – keeping your device safe from prying eyesSign in with AppleKeeping your device safe from prying eyes

      Craig Grannell
      June 16, 2019
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      Review: Threema - Highly secure messaging

      Jon Mundy
      June 23, 2019
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      Review: Threema – Highly secure messagingThreemaHighly secure messaging

      Jon Mundy
      June 23, 2019

    • Spectrum – magically colorize black and white photosSpectrumMagically colorize black and white photos

      Tom Rolfe
      June 22, 2019

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from June 21, 2019Apps of the WeekThree favorites from June 21, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      June 21, 2019

    • Best weather apps – cloudy with a chance of good forecastsBest weather appsCloudy with a chance of good forecasts

      Craig Grannell
      June 20, 2019
    • 4.3

      Magpie – your next big project is just a tap awayMagpieYour next big project is just a tap away

      Joe White
      June 17, 2019

    • Upgraded keys – how to install a custom keyboardUpgraded keysHow to install a custom keyboard

      Kenny Hemphill
      June 15, 2019
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    • 4.5

      Review: ELOH - solve relaxing puzzles to the beat

      Andy Price
      June 9, 2019
      Games, Puzzle, Reviews
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    • 4.0

      Word Forward – a new take on word-based puzzlersWord ForwardA new take on word-based puzzlers

      Andy Price
      June 19, 2019
    • 4.0

      Alt-Frequencies – ambitious time loop storyAlt-FrequenciesAmbitious storytelling game

      Andy Price
      June 10, 2019
    • 4.5

      Review: ELOH – solve relaxing puzzles to the beatReview: ELOHSolve relaxing puzzles to the beat

      Andy Price
      June 9, 2019
    • 4.5

      The Gardens Between – Dreamy time-manipulation puzzlerThe Gardens BetweenDreamy time-manipulation puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      June 6, 2019

    • Apple Design Awards – 9 incredible apps win the 2019 prizeApple Design Awards9 incredible apps win the 2019 prize

      Tom Rolfe
      June 6, 2019
    • 3.0

      Lifty! – a cute puzzler stuck on the middle floorLifty!A cute puzzler stuck on the middle floor

      Jon Mundy
      May 11, 2019
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      Tom Rolfe
      June 25, 2019
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    • iOS 13 public beta – how to try out iOS 13 right now!iOS 13 public betaHow to try out iOS 13 right now

      Tom Rolfe
      June 25, 2019

    • Personal Hotspot – share your data connection with another devicePersonal HotspotShare your data connection with another device

      Andy Price
      June 24, 2019

    • Two-faced ID – can more than one face unlock your device?Two-faced IDCan more than one face unlock your device?

      Jon Mundy
      June 24, 2019

    • Amend the dictionary – put an end to incorrect autocorrectsAmend the dictionaryPut an end to incorrect autocorrects

      Tom Rolfe
      June 23, 2019

    • Working on iPad: leave your computer at home with these appsWorking on iPadLeave your computer at home with these apps

      Joe White
      June 23, 2019

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      Kenny Hemphill
      June 21, 2019
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Annual updates: big changes for watchOS, tvOS, macOSAnnual updatesBig changes for watchOS, tvOS, macOS

Tom Rolfe
September 19, 2018
News
If you've been keeping track of the news this week, you'll know that iOS 12 was recently released...
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WWDC in a nutshell: 7 things we learned this weekWWDC in a nutshell7 things we learned this week

Jon Mundy
June 8, 2018
Features
Apple’s WWDC 2018 is in full swing, showcasing Apple’s latest software innovations to app developers from around the...
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Apple pulls latest Watch OS update after it bricks Series 2 deviceswatchOS 3.1.1Latest updated bricks some Series 2 devices

Andy Price
December 14, 2016
News
Apple has taken down the latest update to watchOS – version 3.1.1 reportedly bricked a number of Series...
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watchOS 3.1.1 for Apple Watch has been releasedwatchOS 3.1.1Update for Watch users

Andy Price
December 13, 2016
News
Apple Watch users can now download watchOS 3.1.1. The release is a minor update, providing much less than...
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Apple releases watchOS 3.1 – Messages tweaks, battery life & bug fixeswatchOS 3.1Update to Apple's smartwatch now available

Andy Price
October 25, 2016
News
Apple has released watchOS 3.1 alongside iOS 10.1. The update follows the significant watchOS 3.0 update in September...
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WWDC 2016 roundup: all the key announcementsWWDC16 RoundupAll the key announcements

Tom Rolfe
June 13, 2016
News
So the opening keynote of WWDC has come to a close, and the monster two-hour presentation included lots...
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The Apple Watch – a three-month review of Apple’s market-leading smartwatchApple Watch – 3 months laterWhy we're still wearing it, despite its limitations

Kenny Hemphill
August 17, 2015
Features
It's exactly 100 days, as I write this, since I first fumbled with the blue resin strap on...
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Reviews

  • 4.0

    Alt-Frequencies – ambitious time loop storyAlt-FrequenciesAmbitious storytelling game

    Andy Price
    June 10, 2019
  • 4.5

    Review: ELOH – solve relaxing puzzles to the beatReview: ELOHSolve relaxing puzzles to the beat

    Andy Price
    June 9, 2019
  • 4.5

    Big Bang AR – a slick CERN-produced science appBig Bang ARA slick CERN-produced science app

    Andy Price
    June 5, 2019
  • 4.0

    Cosm – create your own calming and relaxation musicReview: CosmCreate your own soundscapes

    Andy Price
    May 26, 2019
  • 4.5

    Review: Maginary – unique, inventive storytelling appMaginaryUnique, inventive storytelling app

    Andy Price
    May 14, 2019
  • 5.0

    Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

    Andy Price
    May 12, 2019

  • 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
  • 5.0

    Fantastical 2 – five years on, is it still the best?Fantastical 2Five years on, is it still the best?

    Andy Price
    April 29, 2019
  • 4.5

    Curio – a unique hybrid of news and podcastCurioA unique hybrid of news and podcast

    Andy Price
    April 22, 2019
  • 3.5

    The Elder Scrolls: Blades – epic fantasy series goes freemiumThe Elder Scrolls: BladesEpic fantasy series goes freemium

    Tom Rolfe
    April 21, 2019

  • iPad mini (2019) review: does Apple’s tiny tablet have what it takes?iPad mini (2019) reviewDoes Apple's tiny tablet have what it takes?

    Craig Grannell
    April 19, 2019
  • 4.5

    Tick Tock – smart two-player mystery puzzle gameTick TockSmart two-player mystery puzzle game

    Tom Rolfe
    April 8, 2019
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    Hyperspeed – race your friends through space, liveHyperspeedRace your friends through space, live

    Andy Price
    April 6, 2019
  • 4.0

    Review: Yeah Bunny 2 – cute retro platformerYeah Bunny 2Retro platform fun

    Andy Price
    April 4, 2019

  • Art in action – 6 beautiful, relaxing gaming experiences for iOS10 beautiful gamesTitles that prove games can be art

    Tom Rolfe
    March 12, 2019
  • 4.0

    Hooked – immersive stories on the goHookedImmersive stories on the go

    Andy Price
    March 6, 2019
  • 2.5

    Ground – a news app dedicated to truthGroundA news app dedicated to truth

    Andy Price
    February 22, 2019
  • 4.0

    Eaten – user-powered food discoveryEatenUser-powered food discovery

    Andy Price
    February 7, 2019
  • 2.5

    Face Truth – scan your face to learn your futureFace TruthScan your face to learn your future

    Tom Rolfe
    January 31, 2019

  • Apple reviews: roundup of 2018’s new devicesApple reviewsRoundup of 2018's new devices

    Tom Rolfe
    January 15, 2019
  • 4.0

    Bloom: 10 Worlds – more generative ambience from Brian EnoBloom: 10 WorldsBrian Eno's ambient app returns

    Andy Price
    December 29, 2018
  • 3.5

    ChillScape – sound-based meditationChillScapeSound-based meditation

    Andy Price
    December 18, 2018

  • Tech gift guide: ten great gift ideas for iPhone/iPad ownersTech gift guideTen great gift ideas for iPhone/iPad owners

    Tom Rolfe
    December 17, 2018
  • 3.5

    Shine: Journey of Light – a pleasant and relaxing side-scrollerShine: Journey of LightPleasant and relaxing side-scroller

    Andy Price
    December 14, 2018
  • 4.0

    Jottit – note app for sketching, annotation, organizationJottitFeature-rich notes app

    Andy Price
    December 5, 2018

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