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    • Animation playground – how to get to grips with Looom

      Tom Rolfe
      July 11, 2020
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    • Animation playground – how to get to grips with LooomAnimation PlaygroundHow to get to grips with Looom

      Tom Rolfe
      July 11, 2020

    • Reviews Retrospective – three of Jon’s best ever app reviewsReviews RetrospectiveThree of Jon's best ever app reviews

      Jon Mundy
      July 9, 2020
    • 3.0

      100% Golf – a risky hit that strays out of bounds100% GolfA risky hit that strays out of bounds

      Jon Mundy
      July 1, 2020

    • Apple Design Awards – 8 incredible apps win the 2020 prizeApple Design Awards8 incredible apps win the 2020 prize

      Tom Rolfe
      June 30, 2020

    • WWDC 2020 Recap – everything we learned this past weekWWDC 2020 RecapEverything we learned this past week

      Tom Rolfe
      June 28, 2020

    • WWDC extras – AirPods, TV+, Home, and moreWWDC recapWhat's new for Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Mac?

      Tom Rolfe
      June 26, 2020
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    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from July 10, 2020

      Jon Mundy
      July 10, 2020
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    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from July 10, 2020Apps of the WeekThree great apps from July 10, 2020

      Jon Mundy
      July 10, 2020

    • Security Essentials 2020 – protect your privacy, data, and hardwareSecurity Essentials 2020Protect your privacy, data, and hardware

      Craig Grannell
      July 9, 2020
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      Trivia Royale – battle 1000 quizzers for supremacyTrivia RoyaleBattle 1000 quizzers for supremacy

      Andy Price
      July 8, 2020
    • 4.0

      Ancestry – trace your family tree with easeAncestry Trace your family tree with ease

      Andy Price
      July 4, 2020

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from July 3, 2020Apps of the WeekThree great apps from July 3, 2020

      Jon Mundy
      July 3, 2020
    • 4.5

      HEY email – an ambitious reinvention of emailHEY emailAn ambitious reinvention of email

      Tom Rolfe
      July 3, 2020
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      The Witness – a stunning open world puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      July 11, 2020
      Games, Puzzle
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      The Witness – a stunning open world puzzlerThe WitnessA stunning open world puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      July 11, 2020
    • 3.0

      100% Golf – a risky hit that strays out of bounds100% GolfA risky hit that strays out of bounds

      Jon Mundy
      July 1, 2020

    • Apple Design Awards – 8 incredible apps win the 2020 prizeApple Design Awards8 incredible apps win the 2020 prize

      Tom Rolfe
      June 30, 2020
    • 4.0

      Swim Out – puzzler that’s not content to tread waterSwim OutPuzzler that's not content to tread water

      Jon Mundy
      June 29, 2020
    • 4.0

      Agent from C.O.G.O.O. – classic Minesweeper with a secret agent twistAgent from C.O.G.O.OClassic Minesweeper with a secret agent twist

      Joe White
      June 27, 2020
    • 4.5

      Flipflop Solitaire – Classic card game with a devilish twistFlipflop SolitaireClassic card game with a devilish twist

      Jon Mundy
      June 21, 2020
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    • Public Beta Program – how to try iOS 14 two months early

      Tom Rolfe
      July 10, 2020
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    • Public Beta Program – how to try iOS 14 two months earlyPublic Beta ProgramHow to try iOS 14 two months early

      Tom Rolfe
      July 10, 2020

    • Sending Apple feedback – 5 ways to tell Apple what you thinkSending Apple feedback5 ways to tell Apple what you think

      Tom Rolfe
      July 7, 2020

    • Dual displays – link your Mac and iPad with SidecarDual displaysLink your Mac and iPad with Sidecar

      Tom Rolfe
      July 6, 2020

    • Facebook friends lists – how to choose who sees your postsFacebook friends listsHow to choose who sees your posts

      Tom Rolfe
      July 6, 2020

    • Instapaper Guide: how to set up the read-later serviceInstapaper GuideHow to set up the read-later service

      Jon Mundy
      July 5, 2020

    • New on Flix – optimize your Netflix viewingNew on FlixOptimize your Netflix viewing

      Andy Price
      June 30, 2020
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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.

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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iOS x MacOS: one Apple device to rule them alliOS x MacOSOne Apple device to rule them all

Craig Grannell
July 21, 2018
Features
Are iOS and macOS really combining? And what does this mean for the future of your Apple devices?...
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The App Store at 10: 10 apps that revolutionized the iPhoneThe App Store at 1010 apps that revolutionized the iPhone

Craig Grannell
July 10, 2018
Apps, Features, Games
From mega-hits to indie innovators, these apps made the iPhone what it is today As the App Store...
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Developer viewpoints: how iOS 12 will transform your lifeDeveloper viewpointsHow iOS 12 will transform your life

Craig Grannell
July 5, 2018
Features
From performance boosts to a smarter Siri, the next iOS will transform apps on iPhone and iPad alike...
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App Store Anniversary: 10 iconic games of the past 10 yearsApp Store Anniversary10 iconic games of the past 10 years

Craig Grannell
June 28, 2018
Games, Hardware
10 App Store titles that revolutionized mobile gaming How everyone laughed at the prospect of iPhone and iPad...
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Best vacation apps: get help with every stage of your tripBest vacation appsGet help with every stage of your trip

Craig Grannell
June 20, 2018
Apps, Entertainment, Features, Maps & Finders, Photo & Video, Productivity, Travel, Utilities, Weather
Have your vacation go without a hitch with these great iOS apps Holidays can be stressful things, whether...
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Workflow hacks: 15 great automation recipes for iOSWorkflow hacks15 great automation recipes for iOS

Craig Grannell
June 14, 2018
Apps, Features, Productivity, Tips & Tricks
Cut down on your tapping and make your iPhone (or iPad) work for you One of the problems...
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Beyond paperback: books that work better as appsBeyond paperbackBooks that work best as an app

Craig Grannell
June 6, 2018
Action & Adventure, Apps, Books, Entertainment, Features, Games, Puzzle
Freed from the limitations of paper and ink, digital books can be so much more You might consider...
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Trusted news curation: turn your device into a personal, digital newspaperTrusted news curationTurn your device into a personal, digital newspaper

Craig Grannell
May 30, 2018
Apps, Features, News & Magazines
Use Apple News, RSS, Feedly and Pocket to curate your news We live in strange times regarding news...
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Upgrade your Home screen: swap Apple apps for something betterUpgrade your Home screenSwap Apple apps for something better

Craig Grannell
May 2, 2018
Apps, Features
Fed up with Mail? Frustrated with Calendar? Furious with Maps? Try these third-party alternatives instead One of the...
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Stargazing: the very best astronomy appsStargazingThe very best astronomy apps

Craig Grannell
April 25, 2018
Apps, AR Apps, Education, Entertainment
Explore the heavens with your iPhone or iPad, discovering everything you can see in the night sky –...
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Refresh your home: eight apps to help you redecorateRefresh your homeEight apps to help you redecorate

Craig Grannell
April 13, 2018
Apps, AR Apps, Lifestyle, Utilities
When your home’s looking tired, use these apps to measure up and make it look brand new Time...
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Yoink guide: how to collate and share documentsYoink guideHow to collate and share documents

Craig Grannell
April 11, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Speed up collecting documents on your device by using a shelf app Yoink is a shelf app, intended...
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To-do lists: the best apps for getting things doneTo-do listsThe best apps for getting things done

Craig Grannell
April 11, 2018
Apps, Productivity
From getting things done to infusing new habits, these are the apps to use If you need to...
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iPhone addiction: how to spend less time on your phoneiPhone addictionHow to spend less time on your phone

Craig Grannell
April 4, 2018
Features
Using your iPhone a bit too much? Here’s how you can free yourself from smartphone cravings It’s all...
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Screen time: the best apps for TV and movie fansScreen timeBest apps for TV and movie fans

Craig Grannell
March 21, 2018
Apps, Education
Amazing apps for streaming top-notch TV, tracking movies, and watching videos on your iOS device We regularly enthuse...
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Music streaming: why you should start, and which service to useMusic streamingWhy you should start, and which service to use

Craig Grannell
March 14, 2018
Features, Music Apps
Don’t know your Apple Music from your Spotify? Then check out our guide to music streaming To many...
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App Store Wish List: how to keep track of apps and gamesApp Store Wish ListHow to keep track of apps and games

Craig Grannell
March 13, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Keep track of apps and games you want to buy You used to be able to create a...
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Best editors: the only photo apps you’ll ever needBest editorsThe only photo apps you'll ever need

Craig Grannell
March 7, 2018
Photo & Video
From quick crops to complex photographic edits, these seven apps cover the full editing spectrum Your device has...
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Family Sharing: how to share apps and iCloud storageFamily SharingHow to share apps and iCloud storage

Craig Grannell
March 3, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Share apps, games, music, books, and iCloud storage Family Sharing enables up to six family members to share...
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