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    • WWDC recap: what's new for Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Mac?

      Tom Rolfe
      June 6, 2018
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    • Squeeze detection: new Apple patent points to unusual gesturesSqueeze detectionNew Apple patent points to unusual gestures

      Tom Rolfe
      June 19, 2018

    • RapidSOS: iOS 12 can send location data to 911RapidSOSiOS 12 can send location data to 911

      Tom Rolfe
      June 19, 2018

    • Siri Shortcuts: how will this cool iOS feature work?Siri ShortcutsHow will this cool new feature work?

      Tom Rolfe
      June 18, 2018

    • Weekly Roundup – 16 June, 2018Weekly Roundup - June 16Everything you may have missed this week

      Tom Rolfe
      June 16, 2018

    • Security update: Apple to lock out police cracking toolsSecurity updateApple to lock out police cracking tools

      Tom Rolfe
      June 14, 2018

    • Waterproof proof: iPhone X survives two weeks in riverWaterproof proofiPhone X survives two weeks in river

      Tom Rolfe
      June 14, 2018
  • AppsBest vacation appsGet help with every stage of your trip
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    • Photo Academy: how to improve your iPhone photography

      Tom Rolfe
      June 17, 2018
      Photo & Video, Tips & Tricks
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    • Best vacation apps: get help with every stage of your tripBest vacation appsGet help with every stage of your trip

      Craig Grannell
      June 20, 2018

    • Photo Academy: how to improve your iPhone photographyPhoto AcademyHow to improve your iPhone photography

      Tom Rolfe
      June 17, 2018

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

      Kenny Hemphill
      June 16, 2018
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      Review: Obscura 2 – Making manual camera control easyObscura 2Making manual camera control easy

      Jon Mundy
      June 15, 2018

    • Workflow hacks: 15 great automation recipes for iPhoneWorkflow hacks15 great automation recipes for iPhone

      Craig Grannell
      June 14, 2018

    • Small Talk: a daily dose of knowledgeSmall TalkA daily dose of knowledge

      Tom Rolfe
      June 13, 2018
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    • Price drop: fancy some Backgammon? It's now free

      Tom Rolfe
      June 18, 2018
      Games, Platform
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    • 5.0

      Pocket Run Pool – a modern spin on solo poolPocket Run PoolA modern spin on solo pool

      Tom Rolfe
      June 20, 2018

    • Price drop: fancy some Backgammon? It’s now freePrice dropFancy some Backgammon? It's now free

      Tom Rolfe
      June 18, 2018
    • 4.5

      Review: Minesweeper Genius — the most fun you’ve had since the mid-1990sReview: Minesweeper Genius The most fun you've had since the mid-1990s

      Joe White
      June 16, 2018

    • World Cup 2018: the best apps to follow the gamesWorld Cup 2018The best apps to follow the games

      Tom Rolfe
      June 11, 2018

    • Beyond paperback: books that work best on an iPhoneBeyond paperbackBooks that work best on an iPhone

      Craig Grannell
      June 6, 2018

    • Apple Design Awards: 10 amazing apps win the 2018 prizeApple Design Awards10 amazing apps win the 2018 prize

      Tom Rolfe
      June 5, 2018
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    • Guide: how to set up emergency medical information on your iPhone

      Tom Rolfe
      June 20, 2018
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    • Guide: how to set up emergency medical information on your iPhoneMedical IDHow to set it up (and why you should)

      Tom Rolfe
      June 20, 2018

    • Photo Academy: how to improve your iPhone photographyPhoto AcademyHow to improve your iPhone photography

      Tom Rolfe
      June 17, 2018

    • Wi-Fi passwords: connect in seconds with QRWi-Fi passwordsConnect in seconds with QR

      Tom Rolfe
      June 17, 2018

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

      Kenny Hemphill
      June 16, 2018

    • Workflow hacks: 15 great automation recipes for iPhoneWorkflow hacks15 great automation recipes for iPhone

      Craig Grannell
      June 14, 2018

    • Parental controls: six ways to restrict adult contentParental controlsSix ways to restrict adult content

      Kenny Hemphill
      June 12, 2018
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Best vacation apps: get help with every stage of your tripBest vacation appsGet help with every stage of your trip

Craig Grannell
June 20, 2018
Apps, Entertainment, Features, Maps & Finders, Photo & Video, Productivity, Travel, Utilities, Weather
Have your vacation go without a hitch with these great iPhone apps Holidays can be stressful things, whether...
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Workflow hacks: 15 great automation recipes for iPhoneWorkflow hacks15 great automation recipes for iPhone

Craig Grannell
June 14, 2018
Apps, Features, Productivity, Tips & Tricks
Cut down on your tapping and make your iPhone work for you One of the problems with computing...
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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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Beyond paperback: books that work best on an iPhoneBeyond paperbackBooks that work best on an iPhone

Craig Grannell
June 6, 2018
Action & Adventure, Apps, Books, Entertainment, Features, Games, Puzzle
Freed from the limitations of paper and ink, iPhone books can be so much more You might consider...
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Trusted news curation: turn your iPhone into a personal, digital newspaperTrusted news curationTurn your iPhone into a personal, digital newspaper

Craig Grannell
May 30, 2018
Apps, Features, News & Magazines
Use Apple News, RSS, Feedly and Instapaper to curate your news We live in strange times regarding news...
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3D Touch: six ways it can improve your iPhone usage3D Touch6 ways it can improve your iPhone usage

Jon Mundy
May 20, 2018
Features, Tips & Tricks
Amidst all of the new iPhone features that have sprung up in recent times, it's easy to overlook...
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Replace Facebook: four iOS apps to help you ditch FacebookReplacing FacebookFour iOS apps to help you ditch Facebook

Jon Mundy
May 5, 2018
Features
The Cambridge Analytica data harvesting controversy has prompted millions of Facebook users to reassess their use of the...
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Upgrade your Home screen – swap Apple apps for something betterUpgrade your Home screenSwap Apple apps for something better

Craig Grannell
May 2, 2018
Apps, Features
Fed up with Mail? Frustrated with Calendar? Furious with Maps? Try these third-party alternatives instead One of the...
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Respecting privacy: why iOS 11.3 is good for usersRespecting privacyWhy iOS 11.3 is good for users

Jon Mundy
April 25, 2018
Features
Apple's iOS 11.3 rolled out at the end of March, providing a number of notable fixes, improvements, and...
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Google Maps: why you should switch maps appsGoogle MapsWhy you should switch Maps apps

Jon Mundy
April 22, 2018
Features
Maps is one of the most commonly replaced Apple apps on iOS. It's not that Apple Maps is...
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iPhone addiction: how to spend less time on your phoneiPhone addictionHow to spend less time on your phone

Craig Grannell
April 4, 2018
Features
Using your iPhone a bit too much? Here’s how you can free yourself from smartphone cravings It’s all...
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Music streaming: why you should start, and which service to useMusic streamingWhy you should start, and which service to use

Craig Grannell
March 14, 2018
Features, Music Apps
Don’t know your Apple Music from your Spotify? Then check out our guide to music streaming To many...
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Living with iPhone X: thoughts after the first three monthsLiving with iPhone XThoughts after the first three months

Jon Mundy
February 18, 2018
Features
No phone has required such a pronounced adjustment period as the iPhone X, thanks to its habit-wrecking design...
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What is the cloud? Understanding iCloud and iCloud DriveWhat is the cloud?Understanding iCloud and iCloud Drive

Craig Grannell
February 16, 2018
Features
Increasingly, computing’s in the cloud. Here’s what that means for your iPhone The cloud. iCloud. iCloud Drive. If...
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Easy access: 11 little-known accessibility hacksEasy access11 little-known accessibility hacks

Craig Grannell
February 4, 2018
Features, Tips & Tricks
Turn accessibility up to 11 with these tips for bolder text, fewer animations, type to Siri, and more...
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Wireless revolution: How Apple has already changed the futureWireless revolutionHow Apple has already changed the future

Kenny Hemphill
January 22, 2018
Features
When Apple announced last year that the iPhone 8 and iPhone X could be charged without plugging into...
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Best of 2017: 12 apps you can’t afford to missBest of 201712 apps you can't afford to miss

Craig Grannell
December 24, 2017
Apps, Features
We never stop bringing you recommendations for the best apps for iPhone and iPad. But the App Store’s...
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Christmas Cards: turn your photos into gifts and printsChristmas CardsTurn your photos into gifts and prints

Tom Rolfe
December 13, 2017
Apps, Features, Photo & Video
Still buying greetings cards from the store? Stay at home and send personalized prints and gifts from your iPhone...
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Christmas Cards: three easy ways to design custom cardsChristmas CardsThree easy ways to design custom cards

Tom Rolfe
December 13, 2017
Apps, Features, Photo & Video
Christmas is getting closer – what better way to get in the mood than to make your friends...
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TV Streaming: how to choose the best smart TV boxTV StreamingHow to choose the best smart TV box

Craig Grannell
November 21, 2017
Features, Hardware, Reviews
Apple TV? Fire TV? Or just a plain old TV? We’ll help you choose Television is changing. Rewind...
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Reviews

  • World Cup 2018: the best apps to follow the gamesWorld Cup 2018The best apps to follow the games

    Tom Rolfe
    June 11, 2018
  • 4.0

    Review: Feedeos – create your own personalized video feedFeedeosPersonalize your own video feed

    Andy Price
    June 3, 2018
  • 4.0

    Review: Tinyclouds – simple but uniquely designed weather appTinycloudsSimple, but visual weather app

    Andy Price
    May 22, 2018
  • 5.0

    Review: Oddmar – beautifully designed adventure platformerOddmarBeautifully designed adventure-platformer

    Andy Price
    May 9, 2018

  • iPad buyer’s guide: which model is right for you?iPad buyer's guideWhich model is right for you?

    Tom Rolfe
    May 7, 2018

  • Catalyst cases: protect your iPhone (and AirPods!)Catalyst casesProtect your iPhone (and AirPods!)

    Tom Rolfe
    May 4, 2018
  • 4.0

    Review: Trick Shot 2 – skill, judgement, and bouncing ballsTrick Shot 2Skill, judgement, and bouncing balls

    Tom Rolfe
    May 1, 2018
  • 4.0

    Review: Moodelizer – customizable audio for your videosMoodelizerDynamically soundtrack your videos

    Andy Price
    April 17, 2018
  • 3.5

    Review: Blink – like Tinder, but for placesBlinkLike Tinder, but for places

    Andy Price
    April 10, 2018
  • 3.5

    Review: ‘sodes – minimalist podcast listeningReview: 'sodes Minimalist podcast listening

    Andy Price
    March 25, 2018
  • 4.5

    Review: Mubert – AI-driven music for work and playMubertAI-driven music for work and play

    Andy Price
    March 23, 2018
  • 5.0

    Review: Florence – app-based storytelling at its bestReview: FlorencePhenomenal mobile-based storytelling

    Andy Price
    March 11, 2018

  • Best cases for the iPhone XiPhone casesBest cases for the iPhone X

    Tom Rolfe
    March 7, 2018

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

    Craig Grannell
    February 21, 2018
  • 5.0

    Review: DuckDuckGo – privacy focused internet browserReview: DuckDuckGoPrivacy-focused internet browser

    Andy Price
    February 8, 2018

  • HomePod reviews: praise for audio quality and privacyHomePod reviewsPraise for audio quality and privacy

    Tom Rolfe
    January 29, 2018
  • 4.5

    Review: Life is Strange – desktop adventure gets full mobile portLife is StrangeDesktop adventure hits iOS

    Andy Price
    January 21, 2018
  • 3.5

    Review: Ditty – turn any message into a songReview: DittyTurn any message into a song

    Andy Price
    January 16, 2018
  • 5.0

    Reigns: Her Majesty – a second era of enlightenmentReigns: Her MajestySequel to 2016's card-based smash

    Andy Price
    December 26, 2017

  • 10 Great Gifts: present ideas for iPhone and iPad users10 Great GiftsPresent ideas for iPhone and iPad users

    Tom Rolfe
    December 19, 2017

  • HomePod vs Echo: which smart speaker is right for you?HomePod vs Echo vs othersWhich smart speaker is right for you?

    Tom Rolfe
    December 15, 2017
  • 4.5

    Review: Oak Meditation – cultivate a mighty oak treeOak MeditationCultivate a mighty oak tree

    Kenny Hemphill
    December 4, 2017

  • TV Streaming: how to choose the best smart TV boxTV StreamingHow to choose the best smart TV box

    Craig Grannell
    November 21, 2017
  • 3.0

    Review: Wheels of Aurelia – an educational Italian road tripWheels of AureliaAn Italian road trip adventure

    Andy Price
    November 19, 2017
  • 4.5

    Review: Wunderlist – great app for Getting Things DoneWunderlistGreat app for Getting Things Done

    Kenny Hemphill
    November 12, 2017

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