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    • Fall Detection: safety feature auto-activated for for ages 65+

      Tom Rolfe
      September 25, 2018
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    • iPhone XS reactions: the good, the bad, and the uglyiPhone XS reactionsThe good, the bad, and the ugly

      Tom Rolfe
      September 25, 2018

    • Fall Detection: safety feature auto-activated for for ages 65+Fall DetectionSafety feature auto-activated for ages 65+

      Tom Rolfe
      September 25, 2018

    • Depth control: more camera improvements coming in iOS 12.1Depth controlMore camera improvements coming in iOS 12.1

      Tom Rolfe
      September 24, 2018

    • Weekly Roundup – 23 September, 2018Sept 23 RoundupEvery story from the past week

      Tom Rolfe
      September 23, 2018

    • Updated for iOS 12: ten of the best apps that support new featuresUpdated for iOS 12Ten of the best apps that support new features

      Tom Rolfe
      September 20, 2018

    • iPhone XS camera: stunning photos taken on the new deviceiPhone XS cameraStunning photos taken on the new device

      Tom Rolfe
      September 20, 2018
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    • 4.5

      SoSweat: Home Fitness Coach – take control of your fitness with this app

      Joe White
      September 24, 2018
      Apps, Health & Fitness
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      SoSweat: Home Fitness Coach – take control of your fitness with this appSoSweat: Home Fitness CoachTake control of your fitness with this app

      Joe White
      September 24, 2018

    • Updated for iOS 12: ten of the best apps that support new featuresUpdated for iOS 12Ten of the best apps that support new features

      Tom Rolfe
      September 20, 2018

    • Going paperless: how to reduce clutter (and save the planet)Going paperlessHow to reduce clutter (and save the planet)

      Craig Grannell
      September 20, 2018
    • 5.0

      Review: Detour – immersive audio toursDetourImmersive audio tours

      Andy Price
      September 15, 2018
    • 4.5

      Review: Looping – keep your group in the loopReview: LoopingKeep your group in the loop

      Joe White
      September 11, 2018
    • 3.5

      Accelerator: Speed Reader – Free your eyes and the text will flowAccelerator: Speed ReaderFree your eyes and the text will flow

      Jon Mundy
      September 10, 2018
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    • 4.5

      Review: Donut County - Charmingly bizarre physics puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      September 21, 2018
      Games, Puzzle
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    • 4.5

      Review: Donut County – Charmingly bizarre physics puzzlerDonut CountyCharmingly bizarre physics puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      September 21, 2018

    • Before the Storm: impressive choice-based narrative gameBefore the StormImpressive choice-based narrative game

      Tom Rolfe
      September 21, 2018
    • 4.5

      Review: Evergarden – a puzzler that’s filled with wonderEvergreenA puzzler that's filled with wonder

      Jon Mundy
      September 16, 2018
    • 4.5

      Review: Holedown — a ball-bouncing, block-breaking blastReview: Holedown A ball-bouncing, block-breaking blast

      Joe White
      September 2, 2018
    • 4.0

      The Sequence [2] – tricky machine-building puzzlerThe Sequence [2]Tricky machine-building puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      August 28, 2018

    • Between the Walls! Pong-inspired high score chaserBetween the Walls!Pong-inspired high-score chaser

      Tom Rolfe
      August 23, 2018
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    • Password sharing: the easiest way to connect to Wi-Fi

      Tom Rolfe
      September 23, 2018
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    • Password sharing: the easiest way to connect to Wi-FiPassword sharingThe easiest way to connect to Wi-Fi

      Tom Rolfe
      September 23, 2018

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

      Tom Rolfe
      September 22, 2018

    • Reading aloud: have your device read your writing backReading aloudHave your device read your writing back

      Craig Grannell
      September 22, 2018

    • Going paperless: how to reduce clutter (and save the planet)Going paperlessHow to reduce clutter (and save the planet)

      Craig Grannell
      September 20, 2018

    • Siri Shortcuts: save time with custom commands and widgetsSiri ShortcutsSave time with custom commands and widgets

      Tom Rolfe
      September 18, 2018

    • Storage space: how to decide which capacity to go forStorage spaceHow to decide which capacity to go for

      Tom Rolfe
      September 17, 2018
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Author Craig Grannell

Craig Grannell

Craig Grannell

Craig Grannell has been writing about design and technology since the time flip-phones seemed pretty cool. If he could spend all of his time simultaneously playing Threes! and composing in Korg Gadget, he would.

Reading aloud: have your device read your writing backReading aloudHave your device read your writing back

Craig Grannell
September 22, 2018
Tips & Tricks
This accessibility feature is great for proofing and weeding out errors Spellcheckers are great but don’t weed out...
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Going paperless: how to reduce clutter (and save the planet)Going paperlessHow to reduce clutter (and save the planet)

Craig Grannell
September 20, 2018
Features, Productivity, Tips & Tricks
Make trees happy by reducing the amount of paper in your life Paper. It’s everywhere. But in the...
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Secure your data: 8 ways to avoid losing files and photosSecure your data8 ways to avoid losing files and photos

Craig Grannell
September 12, 2018
Features, Tips & Tricks
Never lose data and documents, even if your device is stolen or destroyed So your iPhone slipped from...
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Easy access: 11 little-known accessibility hacksEasy access11 little-known accessibility hacks

Craig Grannell
September 9, 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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Good habits: apps to infuse habits into your routineGood habitsApps to infuse habits into your routine

Craig Grannell
September 5, 2018
Features, Health & Fitness, Productivity, Utilities
Use apps to improve your life – one small step at a time The iPhone (and, to a...
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Apple vs. Samsung: Who has the better approach to ads?Apple vs. SamsungWho has the better approach to ads?

Craig Grannell
September 4, 2018
Features
For Samsung, Apple’s a figure of fun. For Apple, Samsung may as well not exist I’ll admit to...
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Snapseed guide: make stunning images with this free editorSnapseed guideMake stunning images with this free editor

Craig Grannell
August 30, 2018
Photo & Video, Tips & Tricks
Learn how to make use of Google’s free image editor to make your photographs shine There are plenty...
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Quick Website Search: a hidden time-saver in SafariQuick website searchA hidden time-saver in Safari

Craig Grannell
August 26, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Speed up browser searches with this neat trick Your iPhone (or iPad) is a great way to get...
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Fresh takes on the classics: pool, chess, cards, crosswords, and moreFresh takes on the classicsPool, chess, cards, crosswords, and more

Craig Grannell
August 22, 2018
Arcade, Card & Casino, Features, Games, Kids & Family, Puzzle, Word
Some of the best iOS games look familiar, but have clever new ideas to keep them fresh Videogames...
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The future of iOS: what do app makers think?The future of iOSWhat do app makers think?

Craig Grannell
August 19, 2018
Features
As we prepare for iOS 12, app creators reveal what they want to see from iOS 13 and...
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What is the cloud? Understanding iCloud and iCloud DriveWhat is the cloud?Understanding iCloud and iCloud Drive

Craig Grannell
August 12, 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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Text replacements: speed up your typing with custom shortcutsText replacementsSpeed up your typing with custom shortcuts

Craig Grannell
August 9, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Create shortcuts that expand to words, sentences, and even emoji Typing on an iPhone can be laborious and...
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Siri’s iOS revolution: why Apple is finally opening up SiriSiri's iOS revolutionWhy Apple is finally opening up Siri

Craig Grannell
August 8, 2018
Features
In iOS 12, you get to decide what Siri can do. Sort of An accusation often leveled at...
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Speeding up: iOS 12 will give old devices a new lease of lifeSpeeding upiOS 12 will give old devices a new lease of life

Craig Grannell
August 5, 2018
Features
No more slowdowns – iOS 12 could speed up your ailing devices Not everyone can afford to upgrade...
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The best Apple Watch apps (that are also great on iOS)Best Apple Watch appsThat are also great on your iPhone

Craig Grannell
August 2, 2018
Apps, Features
Got an Apple Watch? Got an iPhone or iPad? These apps are fantastic on both Skepticism surrounded the...
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Screen Time: think twice before locking kids outScreen TimeThink twice before locking kids out

Craig Grannell
July 29, 2018
Features
Don’t make screen time scream time Assumptions can be dangerous. Take Screen Time, Apple’s upcoming system in iOS...
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TapSmart App Awards 2018: our favorite apps of the past yearTapSmart App Awards 2018Our favorite apps of the past year

Craig Grannell
July 26, 2018
Apps, Features, Games
Our pick of the best and most creative apps and games from the past 12 months Each year...
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Monochrome mode: try this sneaky productivity tipMonochrome modeTry this sneaky productivity tip

Craig Grannell
July 22, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Make your device less tempting to use in a snap Your iPhone is an ongoing source of temptation....
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iOS x MacOS: one Apple device to rule them alliOS x MacOSOne Apple device to rule them all

Craig Grannell
July 21, 2018
Features
Are iOS and macOS really combining? And what does this mean for the future of your Apple devices?...
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The App Store at 10: 10 apps that revolutionized the iPhoneThe App Store at 1010 apps that revolutionized the iPhone

Craig Grannell
July 10, 2018
Apps, Features, Games
From mega-hits to indie innovators, these apps made the iPhone what it is today As the App Store...
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