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    • News bites – the stories you may have missed (12 August 2022)

      Jon Mundy
      August 12, 2022
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    • News bites – the stories you may have missed (12 August 2022)News bitesThe stories you may have missed

      Jon Mundy
      August 12, 2022
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      Incoherence – Brain-tickling room escape puzzlerIncoherenceBrain-tickling room escape puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      August 10, 2022

    • Bring into Focus: a smart expansion of Focus modes | iOS 16 GuideBring into FocusA smart expansion of Focus modes

      Tom Rolfe
      August 9, 2022

    • Apple Watch Pro: rumors of a bigger, better designApple Watch ProRumors of a bigger, better design

      Tom Rolfe
      August 4, 2022

    • iPadOS 16 delayed? October launch rumored for the updateiPadOS 16 delayed?October launch rumored for the update

      Tom Rolfe
      August 4, 2022

    • Apple Store online – Apple redesigns online checkoutApple Store onlineApple redesigns online checkout

      Tom Rolfe
      August 1, 2022
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    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [5 August 2022]

      Jon Mundy
      August 4, 2022
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      VSCO – is this App Store heavyweight still king?VSCOIs this App Store heavyweight still king?

      Joe White
      August 6, 2022

    • The best mind mapping apps for iPhone and iPad, to get ideas down – fastMind Mapping AppsThe best ways to get ideas down fast

      Craig Grannell
      August 5, 2022

    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [5 August 2022]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Jon Mundy
      August 4, 2022
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      Review: Spoke – Mindfulness to a hip-hop beatReview: SpokeMindfulness to a hip-hop beat

      Jon Mundy
      August 3, 2022

    • The classic app: Fantastical

      Craig Grannell
      August 2, 2022

    • Apple’s iOS 16 updates bring people together – within a walled gardenBringing people togetherCollaboration – in a walled garden

      Craig Grannell
      July 30, 2022
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      Review: Pawnbarian - clever chess-themed dungeon puzzles

      Jon Mundy
      July 26, 2022
      Games, Puzzle
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    • The classic game: SpellTowerSpellTowerWordsearch meets Tetris in this classic

      Craig Grannell
      August 5, 2022
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      Review: Pawnbarian – clever chess-themed dungeon puzzlesPawnbarianClever chess-themed dungeon puzzles

      Jon Mundy
      July 26, 2022
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      Dicey Dungeons – A decidedly un-dicey rogueliteDicey DungeonsA decidedly un-dicey roguelite

      Jon Mundy
      July 7, 2022

    • The classic game: Flight ControlFlight ControlAn early arcade classic for iOS

      Craig Grannell
      July 5, 2022
    • 3.5

      A Musical Story – funky, award-winning beat matchingA Musical StoryFunky, award-winning beat matching

      Jon Mundy
      June 17, 2022

    • Apple Design Awards – 12 amazing winners for 2022Apple Design Awards8 incredible apps win the 2022 prize

      Tom Rolfe
      June 9, 2022
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    • Shared Photo Library – streamlined sharing via iCloud | iOS 16 Guide

      Tom Rolfe
      August 12, 2022
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    • Shared Photo Library – streamlined sharing via iCloud | iOS 16 GuideShared Photo LibraryStreamlined sharing via iCloud

      Tom Rolfe
      August 12, 2022

    • Apple ‘Passkeys’ – setting up password-free logins | iOS 16 GuideApple 'Passkeys'Setting up password-free logins

      Tom Rolfe
      August 12, 2022

    • Comparing Notes – new features in the Notes app | iOS 16 GuideComparing NotesNew features in the Notes app

      Tom Rolfe
      August 12, 2022

    • Strong language: Apple’s Translate app just got better | iOS 16 GuideStrong LanguageApple's Translate app just got better

      Tom Rolfe
      July 28, 2022

    • Voice unlock hack – a secret phrase to skip Face IDVoice unlock hackA secret phrase to skip Face ID

      Holly Rolfe
      July 19, 2022

    • Please Be Quiet – 5 ways to shut your iPhone upPlease Be Quiet4 ways to shut your iPhone up

      Tom Rolfe
      July 19, 2022
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Craig Grannell
August 26, 2021
Features
Boldness in Apple events needs matching by boldness in the company getting things right WWDC stands for Worldwide...
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What we want to see from Apple Watch Series 7 – and beyondApple Watch S7What we'd like to see

Craig Grannell
August 15, 2021
Features, Hardware
It’s time for Apple to revolutionize wearables – all over again Since the Apple Watch’s first revision in...
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Video camera apps – unleash your inner filmmakerVideo Camera appsUnleash your inner filmmaker

Craig Grannell
August 6, 2021
Features, Photo & Video, Reviews
Install these apps and await the call from Hollywood We often talk about how your iPhone is a...
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Subscriptions and ‘freemium’ – what to ask and what to avoidSubscriptions and 'freemium'What to ask and what to avoid

Craig Grannell
August 5, 2021
Features
As more apps and games demand IAP or subscriptions for access, think carefully before signing up Buying software...
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Apple Patents Revisited – did any of these ideas get made?Apple patents revisitedDid any of these ideas get made?

Tom Rolfe
August 2, 2021
Features
Patents can be a good indicator of what a company is researching, as it looks to protect its...
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The best scanner apps for iPhone to banish paper foreverBest Scanner AppsBanish paper and go digital

Craig Grannell
July 17, 2021
Apps, Features, Productivity, Reviews
Make the dream of a paperless office come true by digitizing documents with your iPhone Throughout its existence,...
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What is iCloud+ and are the new features worth paying for?What is iCloud+?Is the extra privacy worth it?

Craig Grannell
July 13, 2021
Features
Apple is upgrading iCloud with new privacy features. We explore what this means for you Apple’s at it...
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Live Text will unlock the power of words in photosLive TextUnlock the power of words in photos

Craig Grannell
July 6, 2021
Features, Photo & Video
Your snaps are full of rich, useful info. Time to set it free! An old adage states that...
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TV watching tips – how to get more from streaming servicesTV watching tipsHow to get more from streaming services

Craig Grannell
June 29, 2021
Apps, Entertainment, Features
Ten ways to improve your experience with Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, Disney+ and beyond Streaming television revolutionized...
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Measure up – making measurements with ARMeasure upMaking measurements in AR

Craig Grannell
June 23, 2021
AR Apps, Features
From the size of a wall to your aim in sports, your Apple devices can measure it all...
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The best AR (augmented reality) games for iPhone and iPad – 2021Augmented Reality funThe best AR games for iPhone

Craig Grannell
June 23, 2021
AR Games, Features, Games, Reviews
Discover new gaming experiences by blurring the line between your imagination and the real world Apple states it...
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Improving Apple Music – 10 ways it could be betterImproving Apple Music10 ways it could be better

Craig Grannell
June 20, 2021
Apps, Features, Music Apps
 How Apple’s streaming music service can remain a chart-topper Apple Music has a lot going for it. For...
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Don’t call it a walled garden: why Apple’s ecosystem is a good thingDon't call it a walled gardenWhy Apple’s ecosystem is a good thing

Craig Grannell
June 12, 2021
Features, News
For best results, please twin your iPhone with an Apple Watch. And an iPad. And a Mac. And...
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Apple’s biggest WWDC breakthroughs are the fusion of man and machineApple's biggest breakthroughsThe fusion of man and machine

Craig Grannell
June 12, 2021
Features, News
With AirPods and Apple Watch, Apple continues to excel in accessibility and inclusiveness We’re not all cyborgs just...
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Snap happy: the best iPhone camera apps in 2021Snap happyThe best iPhone camera apps

Craig Grannell
June 2, 2021
Apps, Features, Photo & Video, Reviews
From manual focus to beautiful filters, get more from your iPhone’s camera The iPhone revolutionized photography. With each...
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VPNs for iPhone: what are they and which should you use?VPNs for iPhoneWhat are they and which to choose?

Craig Grannell
May 27, 2021
Features, Tips & Tricks
All you ever wanted to know about VPNs but were afraid to ask VPN stands for virtual private...
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iPad Pros and Cons – should you get the 2021 iPad Pro?iPad Pros and ConsShould you get the 2021 iPad Pro?

Craig Grannell
May 22, 2021
Features
Apple’s latest iPad is amazing. You might want one – but do you need one? The new iPad Pro...
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AirTags hands-on – 10 things you need to knowAirTags hands-on10 things you need to know

Craig Grannell
May 1, 2021
Features
Never lose your things again with Apple’s little white discs AirTag is Apple’s new smart tracker, priced at...
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iPad Pro-verkill – do we really need an M1 iPad?iPad Pro-verkillDo we really need an M1 iPad?

Craig Grannell
April 30, 2021
Features
Is the new iPad too much of a good thing? On April 20, Apple announced the most powerful...
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A new Siri Remote won’t be enough to save Apple TVUpgraded Apple TVA new Siri Remote isn't enough

Craig Grannell
April 22, 2021
Features
Apple’s little black box risks forever being a hobby A new Apple TV was unveiled at the latest...
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  • The best mind mapping apps for iPhone and iPad, to get ideas down – fastMind Mapping AppsThe best ways to get ideas down fast

    Craig Grannell
    August 5, 2022

  • Best Piano Apps – for play, composing, sheet music, and moreBest Piano AppsFor play, composing, sheet music, and more

    Craig Grannell
    July 27, 2022
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    Dicey Dungeons – A decidedly un-dicey rogueliteDicey DungeonsA decidedly un-dicey roguelite

    Jon Mundy
    July 7, 2022

  • iPhone Photo School – level up your photography skillsiPhone Photo SchoolLevel up your photography skills

    Tom Rolfe
    June 30, 2022

  • iPhone’s First Year – 15 apps that still hold upiPhone's First Year15 apps that still hold up

    Craig Grannell
    June 11, 2022

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