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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
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      Tom Rolfe
      February 12, 2019
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      Tom Rolfe
      February 20, 2019
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      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
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      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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      February 20, 2019
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      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
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      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.

Writing apps: great iOS apps for long-form proseWriting appsGreat iOS apps for long-form prose

Craig Grannell
November 30, 2016
Apps, Productivity
Yes, you can write the next blockbuster novel on your iPhone or iPad. And, no, we don’t think...
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Animation apps: create stop motion with these iOS appsAnimation appsCreate stop motion with these iOS apps

Craig Grannell
November 14, 2016
Apps, Photo & Video
Whether you fancy yourself as the next Disney, Pixar or Aardman, these apps will give you a helping...
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Best car apps: enhance a journey using your deviceBest car appsEnhance a journey using your device

Craig Grannell
November 3, 2016
Apps, Maps & Finders, Music Apps, Travel, Utilities
From navigation aids to eyes-free dashboards, these are the best car apps for iPhone If you’ve a shiny...
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iPhone launcher apps – a beginner’s guide to what are they and which ones you should downloadLauncher appsWhat are they? And which ones should you download?

Craig Grannell
October 26, 2016
Apps, Productivity, Utilities
Get at your favorite apps, contacts, music and app features more quickly with these great launchers You might...
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3.6

Review: Spark Pro – a video app for social types, but is it beautiful or baffling?Spark ProVideo app for social types, but is it beautiful or baffling?

Craig Grannell
October 20, 2016
Apps, Photo & Video, Reviews
Quickly capture footage and edit short films with this stylish free app Price: Free + optional IAP Version: 1.1.1...
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Word games: the best letter-centric puzzlersWord gamesThe best letter-centric puzzles

Craig Grannell
October 14, 2016
Games, Word
From boardgame classics to high-octane heart-pumping efforts, these games will fire up your inner lexicon Word games have...
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Speed Demon: The 17 very best racing games for iPhone & iPad in 2016Best Racing Games on iOSHave a need for speed? Here's 17 of the top racers

Craig Grannell
October 7, 2016
Arcade, Car & Racing, Games, Simulation
Whether you like zooming about in cars, on jet-skis, or by way of a futuristic spaceship, there’s an...
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Live Photo editing: turn them into movies and GIFsLive Photo editingTurn them into movies and GIFs

Craig Grannell
September 21, 2016
Apps, Photo & Video, Reviews, Tips & Tricks
Rework the special photos your iPhone takes, transforming them into tiny movies and looping animations From classic cartoons to...
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3.9

Review: Castro 2 rethinks podcast management – but can it better Overcast?Castro 2Rethinks podcast management

Craig Grannell
September 12, 2016
Apps, Entertainment, Music Apps, Reviews
If you’re freaking out with too many shows to listen to, Castro brings sanity to your podcasts queue...
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4.4

Review: Tinycards – smarter flash cards for iPhoneReview: TinyCardsSmarter flash cards for iPhones

Craig Grannell
August 24, 2016
Apps, Education
Learn about almost anything with Duolingo’s revolutionary education app Price: Free Version: 1.0.2 Size: 17.7 MB Platform: iPhone...
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Jump and run: the 35 best platform games for iPhone in 2016Jump and RunThe 35 greatest platform games for the iPhone

Craig Grannell
August 10, 2016
Action & Adventure, Arcade, Games, Platform
From frenetic single-screen leaping about to expansive adventures, these are the best platformers for your iOS device They...
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Love sport? Here’s the greatest sports games on iOS in 2016The greatest sports games on iOSFrom football to fighting

Craig Grannell
July 7, 2016
Arcade, Games, Simulation, Sports
Whether you prefer your sports games realistic or full of arcade larks, our selection has you covered Sports! We’re...
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Best alarm clock apps: there’s more than one way to be woken upBest alarm clock apps There's more than one way to be woken up

Craig Grannell
June 29, 2016
Apps, Utilities
If you have trouble waking up in the morning, install one of these iPhone alarms. (Or all of...
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Ten great iPhone & iPad apps for remixed and augmented reality – 201610 augmented reality appsSee the world differently

Craig Grannell
June 15, 2016
Apps, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Maps & Finders, Medical, Photo & Video, Productivity, Resource & Knowledge, Travel, Utilities
Use your iDevice to peer into bodies and the heavens, find your way, and translate foreign tongues Mostly, your...
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The best music players apps for iOS in 2016Best Music PlayersHear music differently on iOS in 2016

Craig Grannell
May 24, 2016
Apps, Music Apps
If you're frustrated by Apple's built-in Music app, try these excellent alternatives In the early days of the...
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4.6

Review: LumaFX – infinite video effects on your iPhone or iPadLumaFXInfinite video effects app

Craig Grannell
May 18, 2016
Apps, Photo & Video, Reviews
Crop, rotate, stretch, re-color and add effects to your iPhone and iPad videos Price: $2.99/£2.29 Version: 1.0.5 Size:...
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Relaxation apps: 8 apps to help you be calm and relaxRelaxation apps8 apps to help you be calm and relax

Craig Grannell
April 25, 2016
Apps, Health & Fitness
Smartphones can be a gateway to stress and anxiety, but these apps can help you unwind The iPhone...
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The best camera apps for your iPhone | 2016Camera appsBest replacements for the native iOS camera app in 2016

Craig Grannell
April 14, 2016
Apps, Photo & Video
Your iPhone has a superb camera inside. It deserves the best camera apps. Here are our favorites. The...
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The best iPhone apps for adding text to photos – and how to use themAdd text to photosBest apps to make your images dazzle

Craig Grannell
April 4, 2016
Apps, Photo & Video, Tips & Tricks
Our favorite apps for adding words to your iPhone snaps They say a picture is worth a thousand...
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What’s the weather like? The very best forecasting appsWhat's the weather like?The very best forecasting apps

Craig Grannell
March 29, 2016
Apps, Weather
Whether rain, snow or hours of glorious sunshine’s heading your way, you need to know about it. Get these...
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