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    • Trump bans Chinese apps – the knock-on effect could tank iPhone sales

      Tom Rolfe
      August 10, 2020
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    • Trump bans Chinese apps – the knock-on effect could tank iPhone salesTrump bans Chinese appsThe knock-on effect could tank iPhone sales

      Tom Rolfe
      August 10, 2020

    • Apple’s record quarter – revenues up despite the pandemicApple's record quarterRevenues up despite the pandemic

      Tom Rolfe
      July 31, 2020

    • Cook defends App Store – highlights from the antitrust hearingCook defends App StoreHighlights from the antitrust hearing

      Tom Rolfe
      July 30, 2020

    • Apple on Antitrust – read Tim Cook’s full committee speechApple on AntitrustRead Tim Cook's full committee speech

      Tom Rolfe
      July 29, 2020

    • Upcoming on TV+ – For All Mankind, Fireball, OprahUpcoming on TV+For All Mankind, Fireball, Oprah

      Tom Rolfe
      July 28, 2020

    • Price drops! Four great App Store bargainsPrice drops!Four great App Store bargains

      Tom Rolfe
      July 27, 2020
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    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [August 7 2020]

      Jon Mundy
      August 7, 2020
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    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [August 7 2020]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Jon Mundy
      August 7, 2020
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      Wonderscope – a magical AR storybook for kidsWonderscopeA magical AR storybook for kids

      Jon Mundy
      August 6, 2020
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      RTRO – throwback video filters from MomentRTROThrowback video filters from Moment

      Andy Price
      August 2, 2020

    • Replacing the gym – four great apps for home exerciseReplacing the gymFour great apps for home exercise

      Craig Grannell
      July 31, 2020

    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [July 31 2020]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Jon Mundy
      July 31, 2020

    • Soothing Sounds – ambient audio apps to help you relaxSoothing SoundsAmbient audio apps to help relax

      Craig Grannell
      July 30, 2020
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      Knighty Knight - who knew chess could look like this?

      Andy Price
      August 8, 2020
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      Knighty Knight – who knew chess could look like this?Knighty KnightWho knew chess could look like this?

      Andy Price
      August 8, 2020
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      Dissembler – match three puzzle with a tough twistDissemblerMatch three puzzle with a tough twist

      Jon Mundy
      August 4, 2020
    • 3.5

      Deadword – word-based apocalypseDeadwordWord-based apocalypse

      Andy Price
      August 3, 2020
    • 4.0

      Golf On Mars – side-on golf game that’s out of this worldGolf On MarsSide-on golf game that's out of this world

      Craig Grannell
      July 30, 2020
    • 4.5

      Slay the Spire – The ultimate card battlerSlay the SpireThe ultimate card battler

      Jon Mundy
      July 28, 2020
    • 4.0

      Bring You Home – a cute, random puzzlerBring You HomeA cute, random puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      July 19, 2020
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    • Yoga at home – getting started with Down Dog

      Joe White
      August 9, 2020
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    • Yoga at home – getting started with Down DogYoga at homeGetting started with Down Dog

      Joe White
      August 9, 2020

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

      Tom Rolfe
      August 6, 2020

    • Kindle for iOS – bring your Amazon library to AppleKindle on iOSBring your Amazon library to Apple

      Andy Price
      August 5, 2020

    • Customize Apple News – how to personalize your feedCustomize Apple NewsHow to personalize your feed

      Andy Price
      August 5, 2020

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

      Jon Mundy
      August 2, 2020

    • Dealing with GIFs – view, save, and share animated imagesDealing with GIFsView, save, and share animated images

      Joe White
      August 1, 2020
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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.

Keeping things private – is Apple’s privacy stance a help or hindrance?Keeping things privateIs Apple’s privacy stance a help or hindrance?

Craig Grannell
August 4, 2020
Features
From clipboard notifications to slapping down tracking, iOS 14 wants to keep what you do on your device...
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Replacing the gym – four great apps for home exerciseReplacing the gymFour great apps for home exercise

Craig Grannell
July 31, 2020
Apps, Features, Health & Fitness, Reviews
Fancy getting a bit fitter within the comfort of your own home? Then try these apps Gyms are...
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Soothing Sounds – ambient audio apps to help you relaxSoothing SoundsAmbient audio apps to help relax

Craig Grannell
July 30, 2020
Apps, Features, Health & Fitness, Music Apps
For mindfulness, meditation, sleep, or just blocking out the world, grab these apps The world is noisy. Sometimes,...
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Golf On Mars – side-on golf game that’s out of this worldGolf On MarsSide-on golf game that's out of this world

Craig Grannell
July 30, 2020
Arcade, Games, Reviews, Sports
Is there life on Mars? Turns out, yes there is – and that means golf, too Price: $3/£3...
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Bedtime Revolution – why Apple’s new Sleep Mode changes the gameBedtime RevolutionWhy Apple's new Sleep Mode changes the game

Craig Grannell
July 25, 2020
Features
Tired of being tired and not getting your 40 winks? Apple wants to help… We spend a third...
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ComiXology – how to dive into digital comicsComiXologyHow to dive into digital comics

Craig Grannell
July 22, 2020
Tips & Tricks
From spandex-clad superheroes to gritty noir thrillers, comics have something for everyone Comics are far more than just...
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Make your own games – 10 great games with level editorsMake Your Own Games10 great games with level editors

Craig Grannell
July 17, 2020
Features, Games, Reviews
Get creative and learn how to design new levels in these superb touchscreen games Gaming can be fun...
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Security Essentials 2020 – protect your privacy, data, and hardwareSecurity Essentials 2020Protect your privacy, data, and hardware

Craig Grannell
July 9, 2020
Apps, Features, Productivity
Whether you want to keep passwords safe or stop adverts spying on your browsing, these are the apps...
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Reviews Retrospective – Craig’s three all-time favoritesReviews RetrospectiveCraig's three all-time favorites

Craig Grannell
July 2, 2020
Reviews
We’ve published close to a thousand app reviews over the last decade, and we’re feeling reflective – so...
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Apps for your pets – apps and gadgets for cat and dog ownersApps for your petsApps and gadgets for cat and dog owners

Craig Grannell
July 2, 2020
Features
Have your phone help keep your pooch or kitty healthy and entertained You might spend quite a bit...
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The future of Apple: what we want to seeThe future of AppleWhat we want to see

Craig Grannell
June 29, 2020
Features
Technology, ideas, and principles we’d like to guide Apple’s next decade Over the past ten years, Apple has...
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Connecting Controllers – how to connect a wireless gamepadConnecting ControllersHow to connect a wireless gamepad

Craig Grannell
June 21, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Apple at WWDC 2019 announced PS4 and Xbox One controllers would be supported under iOS 13 and iPadOS...
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WWDC 2020 Preview – how it could change things foreverWWDC 2020 PreviewHow it could change things forever

Craig Grannell
June 15, 2020
Features
What Apple is rumored to have planned for WWDC — and what we’d like to see Apple’s Worldwide...
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Vectornator – how to transform photos into artVectornatorHow to transform photos into art

Craig Grannell
June 10, 2020
Photo & Video, Tips & Tricks
With just a few taps, any snap can resemble a hand-crafted illustration Many filter apps quickly transform a...
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4.0

DoubleTake – shoot with two cameras at onceDoubleTakeShoot with two cameras at once

Craig Grannell
June 3, 2020
Apps, Photo & Video, Reviews
Give yourself a case of double vision with this cutting-edge camera app Price: Free Version: 1.0.2 Size: 12...
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Expanding Apple Music – get more from your music libraryExpanding Apple MusicGet more from your music library

Craig Grannell
May 24, 2020
Apps, Features, Music Apps
From new ways of playing to helping you discover top tunes, these are the best apps to download...
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Bursts and QuickTake – master iPhone 11’s new Camera tricksBursts and QuickTakeMaster iPhone 11's new Camera tricks

Craig Grannell
May 21, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Things have changed in the Camera app. This tutorial will get you up to speed The iPhone 11...
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Master the guitar – apps and gadgets to improve your playingMaster the guitarApps and gadgets to improve your playing

Craig Grannell
May 15, 2020
Apps, Features, Music Apps
Unleash your inner guitarist with these tutoring apps, virtual amps, and handy bits of hardware Fancy yourself as...
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Future of iPhone – why the iPad cursor changes everythingFuture of iPhoneWhy the iPad cursor changes everything

Craig Grannell
May 10, 2020
News
Turning your iPad into a ‘proper’ computer is all well and good, but the iPhone needs cursor support...
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4.0

Linea Sketch 3 – a drawing app for the rest of usLinea Sketch 3A drawing app for the rest of us

Craig Grannell
May 7, 2020
Photo & Video, Reviews
A sketching app that gets out of your way, so you can focus on your scribbles Price: Free...
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