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    • This year's Apple: Kuo's product predictions for 2019

      Tom Rolfe
      February 18, 2019
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    • This year’s Apple: Kuo’s product predictions for 2019This year's AppleKuo's product predictions for 2019

      Tom Rolfe
      February 18, 2019
    • iOS 13 concept – 40+ features we’d like to see this yeariOS 13 concept40+ features we'd like to see this year

      Tom Rolfe
      February 16, 2019
    • Pirated apps – Apple cracks down on app hackersPirated appsApple cracks down on app hackers

      Tom Rolfe
      February 15, 2019
    • Pokémon GO Snapshot – unleash your inner photographerPokémon GO SnapshotUnleash your inner photographer

      Tom Rolfe
      February 14, 2019
    • Midweek news bites: iPhone SE 2 dead, but AirPower back alive?Midweek news bitesiPhone SE 2 dead, but AirPower back alive?

      Tom Rolfe
      February 13, 2019
    • App Store spending: how much does the average user spend?App Store spendingHow much does the average user spend?

      Tom Rolfe
      February 12, 2019
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    • Photo Academy: how to improve your iPhone photography

      Tom Rolfe
      February 20, 2019
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    • Photo Academy: how to improve your iPhone photographyPhoto AcademyHow to improve your iPhone photography

      Tom Rolfe
      February 20, 2019
    • Creative photo filters – transform your snaps with these appsCreative photo filtersTransform your snaps with these apps

      Craig Grannell
      February 20, 2019
    • AnyFinder – track down local points of interestAnyFinderTrack down local points of interest

      Tom Rolfe
      February 18, 2019
    • Apps of the Week: three of our faves from Feb 15, 2019Apps of the WeekThree of our faves from Feb 15, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      February 15, 2019
    • Valentine’s Day: four great apps for stay-at-home romanceValentine's DayFour great apps for stay-at-home romance

      Tom Rolfe
      February 13, 2019
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      Concepts – unleash your note-taking and drawingConcepts Unleash your note-taking and drawing

      Joe White
      February 11, 2019
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      Hang Line - deft climber that throws its weight about

      Jon Mundy
      February 10, 2019
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      Alien: Blackout – atmospheric stealth strategy gameAlien: BlackoutAtmospheric stealth strategy game

      Jon Mundy
      February 14, 2019
    • Pokémon GO Snapshot – unleash your inner photographerPokémon GO SnapshotUnleash your inner photographer

      Tom Rolfe
      February 14, 2019
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      Hang Line – deft climber that throws its weight aboutHang LineDeft climber that throws its weight about

      Jon Mundy
      February 10, 2019
    • Apps of the Week: our favorites from Feb 1, 2019Apps of the WeekOur favorites from Feb 1, 2019

      Tom Rolfe
      February 1, 2019
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      Pocket Run Pool – a modern spin on solo poolPocket Run PoolA modern spin on solo pool

      Tom Rolfe
      January 28, 2019
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      Review: Lifty! – a cute puzzler stuck on the middle floorLifty!A cute puzzler stuck on the middle floor

      Jon Mundy
      January 18, 2019
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    • Photo Academy: how to improve your iPhone photography

      Tom Rolfe
      February 20, 2019
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    • Photo Academy: how to improve your iPhone photographyPhoto AcademyHow to improve your iPhone photography

      Tom Rolfe
      February 20, 2019
    • Double exposure: how to create cool art with FuzionDouble exposureHow to create cool art with Fuzion

      Joe White
      February 19, 2019
    • Address book tips – three clever ways to manage your contactsAddress book tipsThree clever ways to manage your contacts

      Joe White
      February 17, 2019
    • Amend the dictionary: put an end to incorrect autocorrectsAmend the dictionaryPut an end to incorrect autocorrects

      Tom Rolfe
      February 16, 2019
    • Airmail 101: get started with the popular email clientAirmail 101Get started with the popular email client

      Andy Price
      February 10, 2019
    • Blocking spam: how to filter unwanted phone callsBlocking spamHow to filter unwanted phone calls

      Tom Rolfe
      February 9, 2019
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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.

iOS 12 highlights: 12 of the best new features in iOSiOS 12 highlights12 of the best new features in iOS

Craig Grannell
October 14, 2018
Features
Make your iPhone and iPad more efficient and fun with Apple’s latest upgrade As you’ve no doubt heard,...
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Best iOS Calculators: apps that make math quicker, easier, and even funBest iOS CalculatorsApps that make math quicker, easier, and even fun

Craig Grannell
October 11, 2018
Apps, Education, Features, Productivity, Utilities
Get your sums on with these superb calculators for Apple devices Today, Apple kit represents the pinnacle of...
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Linea Go – an app for sketching, wherever you areLinea GoAn app for sketching, wherever you are

Craig Grannell
October 8, 2018
Apps, Photo & Video, Productivity, Reviews
Linea Sketch’s mini-me includes most of its iPad sibling’s goodness Price: $3/£3 Version: 1.0.1 Size: 23.7 MB Developer:...
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XS opinions: four thoughts about the new iPhonesXS opinionsFour thoughts about the new iPhones

Craig Grannell
September 28, 2018
Features
Apple’s trio of new iPhones point to the best and worst of Apple We’ve elsewhere covered the ins...
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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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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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