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    • Apple's Folding iPad – analyst 'positive' its coming next year

      Tom Rolfe
      January 31, 2023
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    • Apple’s Folding iPad – analyst ‘positive’ its coming next yearApple's folding iPadAnalyst 'positive' its coming next year

      Tom Rolfe
      January 31, 2023
    • Apple Reality Pro – latest details on the immersive headsetApple Reality ProLatest details on the immersive headset

      Tom Rolfe
      January 26, 2023
    • Privacy on iPhone – Apple expands privacy educationPrivacy on iPhoneApple expands privacy education

      Tom Rolfe
      January 25, 2023
    • iOS 16.3 released – update for Security Keys and moreiOS 16.3Update for Security Keys and more

      Tom Rolfe
      January 24, 2023
    • HomePod 2 – Apple announces new smart speakerHomePod 2Apple announces new smart speaker

      Tom Rolfe
      January 18, 2023
    • Surprise! New M2 Macs – see the new MacBook Pro and Mac miniSurprise! New M2 MacsA new MacBook Pro and Mac mini

      Tom Rolfe
      January 17, 2023
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    • The classic app: Pixelmator

      Craig Grannell
      January 30, 2023
      Apps, Photo & Video
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    • The classic app: PixelmatorPixelmatorFull-fat photo editing since 2007

      Craig Grannell
      January 30, 2023
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      Peckish – a food-based social networkPeckishA food-based social network

      Jon Mundy
      January 29, 2023
    • In the Mood – 5 of the best mood tracking appsIn the Mood5 of the best mood tracking apps

      Craig Grannell
      January 26, 2023
    • Job Hunting Apps – 4 ways to further your careerJob Hunting Apps4 ways to further your career

      Jon Mundy
      January 23, 2023
    • Fitness toolkit: build an exercise routine with your iPhoneFitness ToolkitBuild an exercise routine

      Craig Grannell
      January 19, 2023
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      Penbook – highly customizable notebooksPenbookHighly customizable notebooks

      Tom Rolfe
      January 18, 2023
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    • Great Puzzle Games – 5 of the Best iPhone Puzzlers

      Tom Rolfe
      January 19, 2023
      Games, Puzzle
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    • Great Puzzle Games – 5 of the Best iPhone PuzzlersGreat Puzzle Games5 of the Best iPhone Puzzlers

      Tom Rolfe
      January 19, 2023
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      Ninja Must Die – Action-packed autorunnerNinja Must DieAn action-packed autorunner

      Jon Mundy
      January 15, 2023
    • TapSmart Game Awards – the best iPhone and iPad games of 2022Tapsmart Game Awards5 fantastic games from 2022

      Craig Grannell
      December 30, 2022
    • Gaming price drops – 5 great iOS titles on saleNew Year price drops4 great games currently on sale

      Tom Rolfe
      December 21, 2022
    • The classic game: Bit PilotBit PilotRIP to a true App Store classic

      Craig Grannell
      December 16, 2022
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      Vampire Survivors – bullet hell survival done rightVampire SurvivorsBullet hell survival done right

      Jon Mundy
      December 16, 2022
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    • Amazon privacy – how to clear your browsing history

      Tom Rolfe
      January 31, 2023
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    • Amazon privacy – how to clear your browsing historyAmazon privacyHow to clear your browsing history

      Tom Rolfe
      January 31, 2023
    • Custom ringtones – how to turn mp3s into free tonesCustom ringtonesHow to turn mp3s into free tones

      Jon Mundy
      January 30, 2023
    • Clear your device – tackle your ‘other’ storage spaceClear your deviceTackle your 'other' storage space

      Andy Price
      January 28, 2023
    • Avoiding common scams – how to spot a fake email or textAvoiding common scamsHow to spot a fake email or text

      Tom Rolfe
      January 27, 2023
    • Blank icons – hack your Home Screen layoutBlank iconsHack your Home Screen layout

      Tom Rolfe
      January 26, 2023
    • VPNs for iPhone: what are they and which should you use?VPNs for iPhoneWhat are they and which to choose?

      Craig Grannell
      January 25, 2023
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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.

Dealing with spam: how to avoid junk email, spam and phishingDealing with SpamAvoiding junk email, spam and phishing

Craig Grannell
November 28, 2022
Features
Tame your inbox so it’s useful again Analysts and researchers disagree on how much email is spam. But...
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The classic game: OsmosOsmosAn early hit for the App Store

Craig Grannell
November 26, 2022
Arcade, Features, Games
It’s survival of the blobbiest in this hypnotic and deeply strange arcade game Many games merely make up...
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The classic app: Carrot WeatherCarrot WeatherQ&A: what makes it a classic?

Craig Grannell
November 21, 2022
Features, Weather
The app that provided a sunny outlook for creative weather apps on iPhone Some apps are fleeting. Others...
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Rethinking Chess: 11 brilliant, nontraditional Chess gamesRethinking Chess11 brilliant, nontraditional Chess games

Craig Grannell
November 21, 2022
Dice & Board, Features, Games, Puzzle, Reviews
Shake up a classic game, or learn to play in new ways, with these fun mobile curiosities Even...
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Does Apple’s device strategy have a clear direction?Apple's device strategyIs there a clear direction?

Craig Grannell
November 16, 2022
Features
The year Apple went forward, backward, and sideways, all at the same time Product line-ups can get messy....
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Apple Watch Ultra has a customization button – now put one on other devices too!More buttons please, AppleApple Watch Ultra is a great start

Craig Grannell
November 14, 2022
Features
Our hope that an era of reductive minimalism is over – and one with more buttons is imminent...
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Media Discovery Apps – the best free ways to find new contentMedia Discovery AppsThe best free ways to find new content

Craig Grannell
November 10, 2022
Entertainment, Features, News & Magazines, Reviews
Find new music, TV shows, podcasts, books and more with these free apps Subscribe to a handful of...
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The classic game: Desert GolfingDesert GolfingWhy this simple game is such a classic

Craig Grannell
October 30, 2022
Features, Games
Not keen on sand bunkers? Probably steer clear of this golf game, then Many games merely make up...
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14 great iPhone apps that are even better on iPadBetter on iPad14 great apps that suit a big screen

Craig Grannell
October 27, 2022
Apps
Big screen apps that work on the smaller screen too The new iPad is here – as are...
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The classic app: NetNewsWireNetNewsWireA brief history of a classic app

Craig Grannell
October 25, 2022
Apps, News & Magazines
Here is the news: this was (and is) the best RSS app around Some apps are fleeting. Others...
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Halloween Apps – 12 of the best spooky appsHalloween Apps10 of the best spooky apps

Craig Grannell
October 22, 2022
Features, Games, Reviews
Scare your friends, turn yourself into a monster, immerse yourself in horror stories, and more It’s time to...
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Apple’s 10th-gen iPad is a curious mix of future, present and pastNew: 10th-gen iPadA mix of future, present and past

Craig Grannell
October 18, 2022
Features
All screen. Mostly great. Occasionally frustrating The colorful 10th-generation iPad has arrived. As expected, it finally ditches the...
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AirPods Pro 2 Review: three weeks with the 2nd-gen budsAirPods Pro 2 ReviewThree weeks with the 2nd-gen buds

Craig Grannell
October 15, 2022
Hardware, Reviews
Will Apple’s new flagship earbuds be music to your ears? Apple’s ‘Pro’ branding modifier is inconsistently used, and...
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Security Toolkit: Secure your iPhone – and your dataSecurity ToolkitSecure your iPhone – and your data

Craig Grannell
October 12, 2022
Features
Make sure your iPhone, files, and login details don’t fall into the wrong hands A downside to modern...
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Apple Watch Ultra – pros and cons of Apple’s “extreme” watchApple Watch UltraPros and cons of Apple's "extreme" watch

Craig Grannell
October 2, 2022
Features
Is bigger always better? We dig into what’s good – and not so good – about Apple’s priciest...
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Review: iPhone 14 Pro Max – is the most expensive iPhone worth it?Review: iPhone 14 Pro MaxIs the most expensive iPhone worth it?

Craig Grannell
October 2, 2022
Features, Hardware, Reviews
We dig into whether you should max out on a flagship Apple phone or stick with another model...
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App-blocking apps – 5 ways to block websites and distracting apps on your iPhoneApp-blocking Apps5 ways to block distracting apps

Craig Grannell
September 29, 2022
Apps, Features, Productivity, Reviews
When you need to focus on something important, these are the tools to use The problem with an...
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Is ‘Safety as a Service’ a service too far for Apple?Safety as a ServiceShould Apple charge for Satellite SOS?

Craig Grannell
September 19, 2022
Features
Apple’s satellite connectivity is clever. Time will tell if it’ll also be expensive Would you pay ten bucks...
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14 essential apps to install first on your new iPhoneNew iPhone?14 essential apps to install first

Craig Grannell
September 17, 2022
Apps, Features, Reviews
Power up your device with these amazing apps Recently got a new iPhone? Fire up a new device and...
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Dynamic Island demonstrates the best of Apple designDynamic IslandDemonstrating the best of Apple design

Craig Grannell
September 15, 2022
Features
Apple’s latest interface innovation further blurs the line between hardware and software Of all Apple’s primary goals, the...
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