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      Joe White
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      Jon Mundy
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      A Musical Story - funky, award-winning beat matching

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      June 17, 2022
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      Tom Rolfe
      June 9, 2022
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      Broki Review – Tetris-inspired demon-smashing gameBrokiTetris-inspired demon-smashing game

      Joe White
      May 30, 2022
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      Craig Grannell
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      Knotwords – Crossword meets SudokuKnotwordsCrossword meets Sudoku

      Jon Mundy
      May 16, 2022
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      Craig Grannell
      May 15, 2022
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      Tom Rolfe
      June 30, 2022
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      Joe White
      June 27, 2022
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      Joe White
      June 5, 2022
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      May 30, 2022
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Self Service Repair – Apple now allows DIY iPhone fixesSelf Service RepairApple now allows DIY iPhone fixes

Tom Rolfe
November 18, 2021
News
Apple devices aren't renowned for being easy to repair – in fact, quite the opposite. Critics have long...
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iOS 15.1.1 update – important fix for iPhones 12 & 13iOS 15.1.1 updateImportant fix for iPhones 12 & 13

Tom Rolfe
November 18, 2021
News
Apple has just released a minor update to iOS in order to fix an annoying bug that has...
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‘SportsKit’ on the way – Apple moving into sports coverage'SportsKit' on the wayApple moving into sports coverage

Tom Rolfe
November 17, 2021
News
Apple is constantly developing new things, and it doesn't usually like to tell the world about them until...
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Face the music – 7 ways to get in tune with iOSFace the music7 ways to get in tune with iOS

Tom Rolfe
November 16, 2021
Apps, Music Apps
iPhone and iPad are game changers in the world of music production and education. Forget expensive guitar lessons,...
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Dual displays – link your Mac and iPad with SidecarDual displaysLink your Mac and iPad with Sidecar

Tom Rolfe
November 15, 2021
Tips & Tricks
One of the best features Apple released in the last couple years is Sidecar, a way to connect...
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Capture Outside the Frame – a second chance to snap the perfect photoCapture Outside the FrameA second chance to snap the perfect photo

Tom Rolfe
November 15, 2021
Tips & Tricks
If you have an iPhone 11 or later (any variation) you may have heard of a feature in...
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Transfer playlists – switch between Apple Music and SpotifyTransfer playlistsSwitch between Apple Music and Spotify

Tom Rolfe
November 14, 2021
Tips & Tricks
Switching from one music streaming service to another can be a pain, especially if you have a lot...
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Tom Hanks premiere – ‘Finch’ sets Apple TV+ recordTom Hanks premiere'Finch' sets Apple TV+ record

Tom Rolfe
November 11, 2021
News
Apple TV+ may not have the biggest streaming library, but it's not short of star power. Apple set...
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Screen repairs – Apple reverses anti-fix measureScreen repairsApple reverses anti-fix measure

Tom Rolfe
November 10, 2021
News
Apple is set to go back on its controversial decision to sabotage third-party screen repairs on iPhone 13...
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Two-factor authentication – how to safeguard your device and dataTwo-factor authenticationHow to safeguard your device and data

Tom Rolfe
November 9, 2021
Tips & Tricks
Two-factor authentication helps safeguard your Apple ID against unauthorized access. This is really important as your Apple ID stores information including...
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Everyday Experiments – Apple shows off awesome camera tricksEveryday ExperimentsApple shows off awesome camera tricks

Tom Rolfe
November 8, 2021
News
Apple has released a video showcasing some techniques you can use to capture amazing cinematic shots with nothing...
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Better web browsing – three must-have Safari extensionsBetter web browsingThree must-have Safari extensions

Tom Rolfe
November 8, 2021
Apps, Productivity
Apple's iOS 15 update brought the ability to upgrade your web browsing experience with Safari extensions. This is...
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Great Puzzle Games – 5 of the Best iPhone PuzzlersGreat Puzzle Games5 of the Best iPhone Puzzlers

Tom Rolfe
November 7, 2021
Games, Puzzle
Puzzle games have always been a huge hit for mobile, designed as they are to (usually) focus on...
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App Store discounts – 6 fantastic apps on sale right nowApp Store discounts6 fantastic apps on sale right now

Tom Rolfe
November 7, 2021
News
It can be hard to find real bargains on the App Store these days, as so many services...
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Bonfire Night! Three ways to celebrate with fireworksBonfire Night!Three ways to celebrate with fireworks

Tom Rolfe
November 5, 2021
Tips & Tricks
To all our readers in the UK, happy Bonfire Night! (a.k.a. Guy Fawkes' Night, a.k.a. That Night Where...
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Solve a Rubik’s Cube – how iPhone can help you learnSolve a Rubik's CubeHow iPhone can help you learn

Tom Rolfe
November 4, 2021
Tips & Tricks
There are plenty of great puzzle games on the App Store, but sometimes you can't beat the classics....
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Pikmin Bloom – Nintendo’s Pokémon GO follow-upPikmin BloomNintendo's Pokémon GO follow-up

Tom Rolfe
November 4, 2021
News
This past week, a new game from Nintendo and its Pokémon GO partner Niantic rolled out around the...
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App Store discounts – the week’s 5 best price dropsApp Store discountsThe week's 5 best price drops

Tom Rolfe
November 2, 2021
News
It can be hard to find real bargains on the App Store these days, as so many services...
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MIDI keyboard – using a real instrument with iPadMIDI keyboardUsing a real instrument with iPad

Tom Rolfe
November 1, 2021
Tips & Tricks
The potential for making music with apps is huge. English virtual band Gorillaz paved the way – their 2010 album...
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Happy Halloween! Enjoy the night with these appsHappy Halloween!Enjoy the night with these apps

Tom Rolfe
October 31, 2021
Apps, Entertainment
Happy Hallow's Eve, one and all! Whether you're knee-deep in candy and costumes or pretending you're not home...
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