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      Tom Rolfe
      January 17, 2020
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    • Apple vs Android – pros and cons from both sides of the fenceApple vs AndroidPros and cons from both sides of the fence

      Tom Rolfe
      January 17, 2020

    • Midweek news bites – Apple’s privacy battle, FBI hacking, and moreMidweek news bitesApple's privacy battle, FBI hacking, and more

      Tom Rolfe
      January 16, 2020

    • MacBook ‘Pro Mode’ – Apple planning speed boost modeMacBook 'Pro Mode'Apple planning performance boost mode

      Tom Rolfe
      January 15, 2020

    • Pensacola investigation – Apple denies another FBI backdoor requestPensacola InvestigationApple denies another FBI backdoor request

      Tom Rolfe
      January 14, 2020

    • Masimo vs Apple – lawsuit claims Apple stole health techMasimo vs AppleLawsuit claims Apple stole health tech

      Tom Rolfe
      January 10, 2020

    • Night Photography – Apple launches Night Mode photo contestNight PhotographyApple launches Night Mode photo contest

      Tom Rolfe
      January 9, 2020
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      Geist – brain training, meditation and mindfulness

      Joe White
      January 15, 2020
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      Jon Mundy
      January 17, 2020
    • 4.5

      Geist – brain training, meditation and mindfulnessGeistBrain training, meditation and mindfulness

      Joe White
      January 15, 2020
    • 5.0

      Reeder 4 – elegant and refined RSS readerReeder 4Elegant and refined RSS reader

      Joe White
      January 10, 2020

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from January 10, 2020Apps of the WeekThree great apps from Jan 10, 2020

      Jon Mundy
      January 10, 2020
    • 5.0

      Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

      Andy Price
      January 4, 2020

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from January 3, 2020Apps of the WeekThree great apps from December 27, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      January 3, 2020
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    • Best of Apple Arcade – Joe's personal top three

      Tom Rolfe
      January 13, 2020
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    • Best of Apple Arcade – Joe’s personal top threeBest of Apple ArcadeJoe's personal top three

      Tom Rolfe
      January 13, 2020
    • 4.0

      Simulacra 2 – solve a mystery on a found phoneSimulacra 2Solve a mystery on a found phone

      Andy Price
      January 13, 2020
    • 4.5

      Song of Bloom – a puzzle paints a thousand wordsSong of BloomA puzzle paints a thousand words

      Jon Mundy
      January 11, 2020

    • Best of Apple Arcade – three games chosen by AndyBest of Apple ArcadeThree games chosen by Andy

      Tom Rolfe
      January 7, 2020

    • Best games of 2019: 4 great titles worth downloadingBest games of 20194 great titles worth downloading

      Tom Rolfe
      December 29, 2019
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      Golf Battle – fast-paced online mini-golfGolf BattleFast-paced online mini-golf

      Jon Mundy
      December 21, 2019
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    • Forgotten password? Here's how to reset your Apple ID / iCloud details

      Tom Rolfe
      January 19, 2020
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    • Forgotten password? Here’s how to reset your Apple ID / iCloud detailsForgotten password?How to reset your Apple ID / iCloud details

      Tom Rolfe
      January 19, 2020

    • Clear out your photos – tips for taming your camera rollClear our your photosTips for taming your camera roll

      Jon Mundy
      January 18, 2020

    • Two-factor authentication – how to safeguard your device and dataTwo-factor authenticationHow to safeguard your device and data

      Tom Rolfe
      January 13, 2020

    • Virtual Private Networks – protect your privacy with NordVPNVirtual Private NetworkProtect your privacy with NordVPN

      Tom Rolfe
      January 12, 2020

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

      Andy Price
      January 11, 2020

    • Night mode – low light photography with iPhone 11Night modeLow light photography with iPhone 11

      Tom Rolfe
      January 9, 2020
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Medical ID – how to set it up (and why you should)Medical IDHow to set it up (and why you should)

Tom Rolfe
December 30, 2019
Tips & Tricks
If you haven't already, it's important to set up a Medical ID, which contains important information that can...
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Device won’t charge? Here’s what to doDevice won't charge?Here's what to do

Tom Rolfe
October 27, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Problems charging? There may be a quick fix... A common reason for iPhones and iPads to stop charging...
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Photo Academy – how to improve your iPhone photographyPhoto AcademyHow to improve your iPhone photography

Tom Rolfe
September 5, 2019
Photo & Video, Tips & Tricks
Learn to take incredible photos with your iPhone The iPhone is by far the most popular camera in...
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Water damage? Don’t panic – here’s what to doWater damage?Don't panic – here's what to do

Tom Rolfe
May 5, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Water damage is a scary prospect, and though many of Apple's recent devices are water resistant you still...
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Coffee drinker? Brew the perfect cup with these appsCoffee drinker?Brew the perfect cup with these apps

Tom Rolfe
October 21, 2018
Apps, Utilities
Enjoy a good cup of coffee? There's an app for that. Several, in fact. Earlier this year, Apple's...
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Screen time: the best apps for TV and movie fansScreen timeBest apps for TV and movie fans

Craig Grannell
March 21, 2018
Apps, Education
Amazing apps for streaming top-notch TV, tracking movies, and watching videos on your iOS device We regularly enthuse...
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Clips guide: filters, labels, stickers, and postersClips GuideFilters, labels, stickers, and posters

Craig Grannell
February 26, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Add spice to your Clips videos with animations you can add in an instant This is the third...
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Clips guide: get started with easy video editingClips GuideGet started with easy video editing

Craig Grannell
January 14, 2018
Tips & Tricks
If editing video seems like too much effort, Clips makes it fun – and fast! Full-fledged video editor...
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WhatsApp Guide: how to use the popular messaging serviceWhatsApp GuideHow to use the popular messaging service

Tom Rolfe
January 4, 2018
Apps, Social Networking, Tips & Tricks
A beginner's guide to messaging with WhatsApp WhatsApp is a popular internet messaging service used around the world...
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Ditching an old device? How to prepare for resale or donationDitching an old device?How to prepare for resale or donation

Tom Rolfe
December 27, 2017
Tips & Tricks
Follow these steps before passing on an old iPhone or iPad iPhones tend to hold their value better...
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Guide: turn off message previews to make your lock screen more privateLock screen privacyGuide: turn off *all* message previews

Tom Rolfe
December 22, 2017
Tips & Tricks
As useful as it is to get an alert when you receive a message, we don't always want the...
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Buyer’s Guide: how to choose the perfect iPhoneBuyer's guideHow to choose the perfect iPhone

Craig Grannell
September 27, 2017
Features, Hardware
The iPhone line-up has grown. Here’s how to buy the one that’s right for you Your steam-powered iPhone...
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Dealing with email: iOS makes managing email easyDealing with emailiOS makes managing email easy

Craig Grannell
August 20, 2017
Apps, Features, Productivity, Tips & Tricks
From VIPs and mailboxes to attachments and notifications, your iPhone (or iPad) makes managing email easy Email is...
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iMessage stickers: how to get the same packs as your friendsiMessage stickersHow to get the same packs as your friends

Tom Rolfe
August 9, 2017
Tips & Tricks
Stickers are one of the coolest new features in iMessage, introduced last year with the release of iOS...
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eBay buyer’s guide: essential tips for online auctionseBay buyer's guideEssential tips for online auctions

Craig Grannell
July 13, 2017
Tips & Tricks
How to search and buy new things on the world’s biggest auction site Founded in 1995, eBay subsequently...
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Apple ID guide: how to change the email address associated with your deviceSwitch Apple IDsChange the email address used with your device

Tom Rolfe
June 26, 2017
Tips & Tricks
Your Apple ID is what links your email address to your iPhone. It's also used to sync your...
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How to make your own custom ringtones using Ringtone MakerRingtone MakerTurn your songs into custom ringtones

Jon Mundy
June 25, 2017
Tips & Tricks
It's always been a bit of a pain to make custom ringtones for your iPhone, typically involving editing...
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Tip: Find all the songs you’ve asked Siri to identifySiri remembers songsWhat have you asked it to identify?

Andy Price
April 9, 2017
Tips & Tricks
Siri's pretty clever when it comes to virtual assistants, but did you know it also has a pretty...
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Guide: make custom live wallpapers for your lock screen and home screenGuide: make custom live wallpapersSpruce up your lock screen with animation

Tom Rolfe
April 1, 2017
Tips & Tricks
Four ways to make your own customized, animated iPhone backgrounds Sick of the default iOS backgrounds, or just...
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Guide: Sharing and collaboration using the iOS Notes appShared notesCollaboration using the iOS Notes app

Tom Rolfe
February 8, 2017
Tips & Tricks
If you’ve no need for the complexities of Evernote, and have no desire to seek out alternative note-taking...
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    Simulacra 2 – solve a mystery on a found phoneSimulacra 2Solve a mystery on a found phone

    Andy Price
    January 13, 2020
  • 5.0

    Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

    Andy Price
    January 4, 2020
  • 4.0

    Freedom – block distracting content on your deviceFreedomBlock distracting content on your device

    Andy Price
    December 27, 2019
  • 4.0

    A Case of Distrust – detective noir puzzlerA Case of DistrustDetective noir puzzler

    Andy Price
    December 15, 2019
  • 4.5

    EōN by Jean-Michel Jarre – endless, never-the-same musicEōN by Jean-Michel JarreEndless never-the-same music

    Craig Grannell
    December 7, 2019
  • 4.0

    Graphite by Becasso – create bespoke photo artGraphite by BecassoCreate bespoke photo art

    Andy Price
    November 26, 2019
  • 3.0

    Gradient Photo – popular editor with celebrity likeness toolGradient PhotoPopular editor with celebrity likeness tool

    Andy Price
    November 20, 2019
  • 2.5

    Ghost Detector – spirit hunting Halloween sillinessGhost DetectorSpirit hunting Halloween silliness

    Andy Price
    October 28, 2019

  • 7th-gen iPad review – 14 days with Apple’s latest tablet7th-gen iPad review14 days with Apple's latest tablet

    Craig Grannell
    October 26, 2019
  • 4.5

    gowithYamo – embrace your inner art-lovergowithYamoEmbrace your inner art-lover

    Andy Price
    October 14, 2019

  • Apple Watch Series 5 review: 14 days with Apple’s always-on smartwatchApple Watch S5 review14 days with Apple’s always-on smartwatch

    Craig Grannell
    October 5, 2019

  • iPhone 11 Pro Max review: 14 days with Apple’s flagship smartphoneiPhone 11 Pro Max review14 days with Apple’s flagship smartphone

    Craig Grannell
    October 4, 2019
  • 4.0

    JigSpace – educational models in ARJigSpaceEducational models in AR

    Andy Price
    October 1, 2019
  • 4.0

    MelodyVR – experience concerts in virtual realityMelodyVRExperience concerts in virtual reality

    Andy Price
    September 26, 2019
  • 4.5

    Calory – calorie counting made simpleCaloryCalorie counting made simple

    Andy Price
    September 1, 2019
  • 4.0

    Yokai Dungeon – Zelda meets Japanese folkloreYokai DungeonZelda meets Japanese folklore

    Andy Price
    August 24, 2019
  • 4.0

    Traffix: City Rush – smart minimalist highway puzzlesTraffix: City RushSmart minimalist highway puzzles

    Andy Price
    August 15, 2019
  • 3.5

    Dotspot Discovery – influencer-recommended activitiesDotspot DiscoveryInfluencer-recommended activities

    Andy Price
    August 15, 2019
  • 2.5

    Review: Dr Mario – Nintendo’s classic franchise arrives on iOSDr Mario WorldNintendo's classic franchise arrives on iOS

    Andy Price
    July 29, 2019

  • 10 beautiful games – titles that prove games can be art10 beautiful gamesTitles that prove games can be art

    Tom Rolfe
    July 20, 2019
  • 4.9

    MINIT – retro RPG is nostalgic blissMINITRetro RPG is nostalgic bliss

    Andy Price
    July 18, 2019
  • 5.0

    Streaks – a task tracker to help form good habitsStreaksA task tracker to help form good habits

    Craig Grannell
    July 16, 2019
  • 4.5

    Firefox Focus – private web browsing from MozillaFirefox FocusPrivate web browsing from Mozilla

    Andy Price
    July 8, 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

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