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Marvellous Mac Photography Apps
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Marvellous Mac Photography Apps

If you really want to master photo editing, try using your Mac. There’s a lot of impressive software out there, with some apps for beginners and others for pro-level photo editors. Here we round up ten of the most popular and capable Mac apps for photo editing and visual art.

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4 mins  |
August 2020
Working Up a Sweat
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Working Up a Sweat

Wearable tech and fitness apps are all very well in theory, but what are they like in practice? We catch up with professional fitness model and trainer Hannah Bryant of Winners 2000 Fitness to find out.

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3 mins  |
August 2020
Health App
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Health App

Keep Fit and Well

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2 mins  |
August 2020
Impressive iOS Photography Apps
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Impressive iOS Photography Apps

There are some great apps for your iPhone and iPad that really help with your photography, whether through taking more impressive shots or editing them to really bring out the best in your photos. Let’s take a look at ten of the most popular photography-inspired apps on the iPhone and iPad.

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4 mins  |
August 2020
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Apple Watch Series 5

Its time has come!

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2 mins  |
August 2020
Essential Apps for Your Health and Fitness Regime
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Essential Apps for Your Health and Fitness Regime

There are some great health and fitness apps for the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. Here’s a roundup of great apps you’d do well to consider installing and use every day to help keep you in tip-top shape.

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4 mins  |
August 2020
8 Things We Like About iOS 14 & 8 Things We Don't!
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8 Things We Like About iOS 14 & 8 Things We Don't!

Apple has unveiled the next version of its iPhone and iPad operating systems, and they’re looking good, but not everything in the applecart is rosy. Let’s take a look at eight new things that excite us about September’s launch, and eight causes for concern.

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10+ mins  |
August 2020
Apple Arcade
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Apple Arcade

Apple Arcade is the tech giant’s latest step into the subscription based revenue model. After the success of Apple Music and the potentially fantastic video service Apple TV+, are mobile gamers going to want to jump into the pay to play market too? With that in mind, we take a look at Apple Arcade, play all the launch games and most importantly ask the question on everyone's lips. Is it worth it?

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5 mins  |
July 2020
Slowly
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Slowly

A whole new concept in digital messaging.

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2 mins  |
July 2020
SEGA Heroes
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SEGA Heroes

We all love our retro gaming, but is this trawl through SEGA’s back catalogue more ‘zero’ than ‘hero’? Time for Jim to wield his bloodstained axe.

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3 mins  |
July 2020
ROME: Total War
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ROME: Total War

The iPad hit comes to the iPhone with a slew of enhancements that also benefit the tablet version. Can a mobile device handle such an in-depth game though? Bring it on!

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3 mins  |
July 2020
OneCast
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OneCast

Gamers rejoice! With an easy-to-use app, you can stream your Xbox One to your Macor iOS device and play your games away from the TV. All you need is OneCast...

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2 mins  |
July 2020
Next Up Hero
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Next Up Hero

Is this the game that brings Gauntlet-style, co-operative dungeon crawling into the 21st Century? We sharpen our swords and get our spell books ready.

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2 mins  |
July 2020
Golden Axe Classics
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Golden Axe Classics

An arcade mainstay and Mega Drive/Genesis showcase, SEGA’s classic scrolling beat (slash) ‘em-up is now available on your iOS device and you get the home console sequels too!

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4 mins  |
July 2020
Live Home 3D Pro
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Live Home 3D Pro

Mac and Windows users have had Live Home 3D for over ten years, now it’s come to the iPad and iPhone but is it as capable?

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2 mins  |
July 2020
Cuphead
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Cuphead

A fast-paced action platformer, in the vein of Mega Man, but with 1930 cartoon visuals! What’s not to like? We raise our cups to the inimitable Cuphead.

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2 mins  |
July 2020
Affinity Designer
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Affinity Designer

Affinity’s range of desktop apps are currently challenging Adobe’s supremacy in the graphic design field, but how does Designer translate onto the iPad? We take a look.

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2 mins  |
July 2020
The iPhone 11's Camera Interface
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The iPhone 11's Camera Interface

The Camera app has been refreshed for the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max. Here’s a guide to what’s different.

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4 mins  |
May 2020
The iPhone 11 Pro and the iPhone 11 Pro Max
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The iPhone 11 Pro and the iPhone 11 Pro Max

The most powerful iPhone ever (just like the last one)...

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4 mins  |
May 2020
The iPhone 11
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The iPhone 11

For Apple aficionados who dream in colour

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2 mins  |
May 2020
iPhone XR
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iPhone XR

Apple’s more affordable iPhone still boasts many of the features of it pricier stablemates.

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2 mins  |
May 2020
iPhone SE 2020
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iPhone SE 2020

The successor to the popular 2016 iPhone SE is a powerful beast with a fantastic new camera.

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4 mins  |
May 2020
Awesome Night Mode Photos
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Awesome Night Mode Photos

These amazing photographs were taken on the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro. Seriously.

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3 mins  |
May 2020
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Oculus Go

It feels like an eternity, yet finally iOS users can venture into a high definition, fully 3D and 360-degree virtual reality world. All without the aid of some flimsy pieces of cardboard and an inferior smartphone stuck to your forehead.

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9 mins  |
June 2020
Moshi IonSlim 10k
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Moshi IonSlim 10k

This versatile power bank can charge the latest MacBook Pros as well as phones and tablets and packs a fair amount of juice per charge but is it worth the undoubtedly high asking price?

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2 mins  |
June 2020
Jabra Elite 65t
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Jabra Elite 65t

When it comes to discreet wireless Bluetooth earbuds, Apple doesn’t have it all its own way. The latest challenger is Jabra’s Elite 65t, and they’re rather good; but should you buy them instead of Apple AirPods?

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3 mins  |
June 2020
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Edifier S50DB Soundbar

If you have a superb high definition TV and an Apple TV packed with iTunes movies and music, why not go one step further and improve your audio too? Let’s take a look at this awesome soundbar.

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2 mins  |
June 2020
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, late 2019
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Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, late 2019

The larger MacBook Pro has had a refresh, and it’s more than just a bigger screen.

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6 mins  |
June 2020
Pure Elan IR5
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Pure Elan IR5

With an Internet radio, you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to stations, but could this portable model do with a few more options? We take a look at the Pure Elan IR5.

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2 mins  |
June 2020
Pure Evoke H6 Prestige Edition
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Pure Evoke H6 Prestige Edition

A Bluetooth digital radio is a great companion to your iPhone or iPad but with so many to choose from, can this model stand out from the crowd?

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2 mins  |
June 2020