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      Jon Mundy
      January 22, 2021
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      Jon Mundy
      January 22, 2021
    • Top 15 health apps – study reveals best value and most privateTop 15 health appsStudy reveals best value and most private

      Tom Rolfe
      January 19, 2021
    • Racial Equity and Justice – Apple launches major education projectsRacial Equity and JusticeApple launches major education projects

      Tom Rolfe
      January 13, 2021
    • Parler app killed – Apple bans extremist social networkParler app killedApple bans extremist social network

      Tom Rolfe
      January 11, 2021
    • News bites – the stories you may have missedNews bitesThe stories you may have missed

      Jon Mundy
      January 8, 2021
    • Adobe Flash is dead – A decade after Steve Jobs helped kill itAdobe Flash is deadA decade after Steve Jobs helped kill it

      Jon Mundy
      January 4, 2021
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      Duolingo – learn a language with word quizzes

      Tom Rolfe
      January 21, 2021
      Apps, Education
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      Duolingo – learn a language with word quizzesDuolingoLearn a language with word quizzes

      Tom Rolfe
      January 21, 2021
    • Augmented Education – 9 great AR apps for learningAugmented Education9 great AR apps for learning

      Craig Grannell
      January 20, 2021
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      No Meat Today – start tracking your meat-free journeyNo Meat Today Start tracking your meat-free journey

      Joe White
      January 18, 2021
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      Neverthink – 24/7 virtual TV channelsNeverthink24/7 virtual TV channels

      Tom Rolfe
      January 16, 2021
    • Widget Warrior – Choosing the best widget-maker for your iPhoneWidget WarriorChoosing the best widget-maker for your iPhone

      Joe White
      January 15, 2021
    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [15 Jan 2021]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Jon Mundy
      January 15, 2021
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      Super Mario Run – premium platform goodness from Nintendo

      Tom Rolfe
      January 23, 2021
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      Super Mario Run – premium platform goodness from NintendoSuper Mario RunPremium platform goodness from Nintendo

      Tom Rolfe
      January 23, 2021
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      There Is No Game: WD – hilarious fourth-wall breaking gameThere Is No Game: WDHilarious fourth-wall breaking game

      Tom Rolfe
      January 19, 2021
    • 4.0

      Fisherman Cards Game – a charming seafaring solitaire gameFisherman Cards GameA charming seafaring solitaire game

      Jon Mundy
      January 17, 2021
    • 4.6

      Solitairica – a new lease of life for SolitaireSolitairicaA new lease of life for Solitaire

      Tom Rolfe
      January 9, 2021
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      Micro Breaker – energetic pinball-style arcade gameMicro BreakerEnergetic pinball-style arcade game

      Andy Price
      January 6, 2021
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      Oddmar – beautifully designed adventure platformerOddmarBeautifully designed adventure-platformer

      Andy Price
      January 2, 2021
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    • Custom creations – how to create custom widgets with Launcher

      Joe White
      January 23, 2021
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      Joe White
      January 23, 2021
    • Measure your heart rate – Using nothing but your device cameraMeasure your heart rateUsing nothing but your device camera

      Andy Price
      January 21, 2021
    • Perspective Correction – How to square up your photosPerspective correctionHow to square up your photos

      Jon Mundy
      January 20, 2021
    • Using ‘Back Tap’ – a new way to control your deviceUsing 'Back Tap'A new way to control your device

      Jon Mundy
      January 16, 2021
    • Widget Warrior – Choosing the best widget-maker for your iPhoneWidget WarriorChoosing the best widget-maker for your iPhone

      Joe White
      January 15, 2021
    • Forming good habits – how apps can help you outForming good habitsHow apps can help you out

      Joe White
      January 14, 2021
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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.

Switching out stock apps – Apple’s baby steps towards user choiceSwitching out stock appsApple's baby steps towards user choice

Craig Grannell
September 13, 2020
Features
iOS will soon let you choose your own default apps – but not all at once Apple is...
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Ask an expert: stop Live Photos from movingAsk an ExpertStop Live Photos from moving

Craig Grannell
September 12, 2020
Tips & Tricks
No time to drop into the Apple Store and ask the Genius Bar for help with your iPhone...
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Beyond the App Store – the pros and cons of rival store frontsBeyond the App StoreThe pros and cons of rival store fronts

Craig Grannell
September 10, 2020
Features
Is it time for Apple to let you install iPhone and iPad apps and games from rival stores?...
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Making memories – the best apps to relive good timesMaking MemoriesThe best apps to relive good times

Craig Grannell
September 10, 2020
Apps, Features, Photo & Video, Reviews
Want to look back fondly at your past? These apps help you build memories with ease There are...
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Apple vs Epic Games vs The PeopleApple vs Epic Gamesvs the People

Craig Grannell
September 9, 2020
Features
When everyone’s a bad actor, everyone watching the show gets a raw deal You might wonder what’s going...
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Listen up – Apple wants to protect your hearingListen upApple wants to protect your hearing

Craig Grannell
August 31, 2020
Features
Apple wants to stop you losing your hearing — and to help if you do When you hear...
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Watch of many faces — Face Sharing will revolutionize Apple WatchWatch of many facesFace Sharing will revolutionize Apple Watch

Craig Grannell
August 30, 2020
Features
Customizable Apple Watch faces aren’t just about tinkering — they will surface great apps Now and again, Apple...
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Get Things Moving – 6 animation and stop-motion appsGet Things Moving6 animation and stop-motion apps

Craig Grannell
August 28, 2020
Apps, Features, Photo & Video, Reviews
The apps you need to make photos move, turn desktop objects into characters, and bring drawings to life...
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iPad x Mac – is their convergence good for users?iPad x MacIs their convergence good for users?

Craig Grannell
August 24, 2020
Features
As Apple mashes iPad into the Mac with a fork, we look at the pros and cons Writers...
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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
August 20, 2020
Features
Have your phone help keep your pooch or kitty healthy and entertained You might spend quite a bit...
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No ports, no point? Apple’s quest for a zero-port iPhoneNo ports, no point?Apple’s quest for a zero-port iPhone

Craig Grannell
August 17, 2020
Features
Apple wants your iPhone to get connected in a different way, but is it jumping the gun on...
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Best Web Apps – great apps, no App Store requiredBest Web AppsGreat apps, no App Store required

Craig Grannell
August 10, 2020
Apps, Features, Reviews
The cream of modern web apps can hold their own against the best of the App Store It’s...
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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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