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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
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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
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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.

Apps for Exploration – 8 apps for your local areaApps for Exploration8 apps for your local area

Craig Grannell
June 22, 2022
Apps, Travel
Want to get more from where you’re living or on vacation? These apps can show you what you’re...
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Shared Photo Library – 3 potential gotchas to watch out forShared Photo Library3 potential gotchas to watch out for

Craig Grannell
June 19, 2022
Features, Photo & Video
Apple’s latest idea for photo sharing has much to love – and also pitfalls to be mindful of At...
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How and why Passkeys in iOS 16 will begin making passwords extinctIntroducing PasskeysApple's attempt to make passwords extinct

Craig Grannell
June 11, 2022
Features
We outline the benefits of Passkeys – and how to protect online accounts until they arrive At WWDC 2022,...
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iPhone’s First Year – 15 apps that still hold upiPhone's First Year15 apps that still hold up

Craig Grannell
June 11, 2022
Apps, Features, Reviews
The cream of the App Store crop from over a decade ago can still cut it on your...
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Focus for iOS 16 looks amazing – but is it too complex to really help?Focus in iOS 16Is it too complex to really help?

Craig Grannell
June 8, 2022
Features
When you’re trying to focus, busywork isn’t going to help Time was Apple gave you a big old...
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About Time – the best clock, sleep, and timer appsAbout TimeThe best clock, sleep, and timer apps

Craig Grannell
June 2, 2022
Apps, Productivity, Reviews
Think you’re not beholden to clocks? Sure. Chances are you spend your life doing tasks at specific times...
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WFH toolkit: the best iPad and iPhone apps and kit to help you work from homeWFH ToolkitApps and kit to help you work from home

Craig Grannell
May 26, 2022
Features, Productivity
Make your home office the perfect workspace with these tips and recommendations No longer working in a traditional...
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From Fortnite to retro classics: browser and streaming games for iPhone and iPadBrowser and streaming gamesFrom Fortnite to retro classics

Craig Grannell
May 22, 2022
Features, Games
Go beyond the App Store and head online to power up gaming on your Apple devices Apple is...
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The iPod touch is dead: here’s what you should buy insteadiPod touch is deadHere’s what you should buy instead

Craig Grannell
May 19, 2022
Features
As the iPod line finally ends, we explore how you can replace Apple’s thinnest touchscreen marvel The music...
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The classic game: ElissElissLooking back on a classic game

Craig Grannell
May 15, 2022
Arcade, Features, Games
An early iPhone gem for players with a magic touch Many games merely make up the numbers. A...
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Word Processing Apps – which is the best for iPhone and iPad?Word Processing AppsWhich is the best for iPhone and iPad?

Craig Grannell
May 14, 2022
Apps, Features, Productivity, Reviews
Our type of apps: we check out the best options for writing letters, essays and reports Word processing...
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iOS 16 wishlist: what we want to see in 2022iOS 16 WishlistWhat we want to see in 2022

Craig Grannell
May 13, 2022
News
From a new design to revamped apps, here’s what we want Apple to reveal at WWDC At Apple’s...
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The classic app: PCalcPcalcAn app 30 years in the making

Craig Grannell
May 11, 2022
Apps, Features, Utilities
A calculator app for iPhone that truly adds up Some apps are fleeting. Others are core parts of...
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Pedal to the metal – the best cycling apps for iPhonePedal to the metalThe best cycling apps for iPhone

Craig Grannell
May 5, 2022
Apps, Features, Games, Health & Fitness, Reviews, Sports, Sports Apps
Prefer getting around on two wheels rather than four? Use these apps to improve your cycling experience We’re...
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Happy Star Wars Day: 12 apps from a far-flung galaxyHappy Star Wars Day12 apps from a far-flung galaxy

Craig Grannell
May 3, 2022
Apps, Features, Games
May the 4th be with you... A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, all sorts...
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Get Organized Toolkit: apps to make the most of your timeGet Organized ToolkitApps to make the most of your time

Craig Grannell
April 26, 2022
Features
Want to rid your world of chaos? These apps can get your life in order Being organized used...
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The classic game: World of GooWorld of GooWhy it's such a classic game

Craig Grannell
April 16, 2022
Features, Games
A game where you won’t want everything to come unstuck, lest your carefully crafted constructions collapse in a...
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The classic app: ReederReederA True App Store Classic

Craig Grannell
April 12, 2022
Apps, Productivity
The app that taught iPhone users how to control their news – and make it look great too...
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Security management: how Apple could improve PasswordsSecurity ManagementHow Apple could improve Passwords

Craig Grannell
April 10, 2022
Features, Tips & Tricks
Five ways Apple could grow a Settings pane into a full password manager One day, passwords will be...
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Identify Nature – apps that recognize birds, bugs, and plantsIdentify NatureAuto-recognize birds, bugs, and plants

Craig Grannell
March 28, 2022
Apps, Education, Features, Resource & Knowledge, Reviews
From birdsong to plant life, use your iPhone to understand more about the world around you Shazam gave...
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