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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
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    • The classic game: SpellTowerSpellTowerWordsearch meets Tetris in this classic

      Craig Grannell
      August 5, 2022
    • 4.0

      Review: Pawnbarian – clever chess-themed dungeon puzzlesPawnbarianClever chess-themed dungeon puzzles

      Jon Mundy
      July 26, 2022
    • 5.0

      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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Best RSS readers – apps for never missing a storyBest RSS readersApps for never missing a story

Craig Grannell
April 19, 2021
Apps, Features, News & Magazines, Productivity, Reviews
Manage and read articles from your favorite news sources and blogs Like anything else, technology can be a...
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Best email apps – 5 great alternatives to MailBest email apps5 great alternatives to Safari

Craig Grannell
April 16, 2021
Apps, Features, Productivity, Reviews
Fed up with Apple Mail? Try these replacements instead There’s nothing inherently wrong with the Mail app that...
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The 10 best iPhone accessibility settings – for everyoneAccessibility for allThe 10 best hidden settings

Craig Grannell
April 13, 2021
Features, Tips & Tricks
Boost your iPhone experience with these little-known accessibility tips Apple loves accessibility, to the point it has an...
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iOS skills series: Getting started with writingiOS Skills SeriesGetting started with writing

Craig Grannell
April 6, 2021
Features, Productivity, Tips & Tricks
Got a novel in you? It’s time to get it out! Everyone has a book in them – or...
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Color theory – apps that make perfect palettesColor TheoryApps that make perfect palettes

Craig Grannell
March 31, 2021
Apps, Features, Photo & Video, Tips & Tricks
Tips and iPhone apps to help you pick the right color, every time Color can be a minefield...
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Best web browsers – alternatives to SafariBest web browsersAlternatives to Safari

Craig Grannell
March 29, 2021
Apps, Features, Productivity, Reviews
When you want to ‘browse better,’ these are the apps to try The internet underpins much of modern...
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iOS Skills Series: get started with songwriting on your iPhone or iPadiOS skills seriesGetting started with songwriting

Craig Grannell
March 16, 2021
Features, Music Apps, Tips & Tricks
Think you’ve got a hit single in you? It’s time to find out! Recording studios were once the...
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Subscription risks – the danger of lifetime app paymentsSubscription risksThe danger of lifetime app payments

Craig Grannell
March 16, 2021
Entertainment, Features, News, Weather
Lifetime app buy-outs can be a high-stakes gamble How long is a lifetime – and what is that...
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The best iPhone apps for bringing the outdoors inBring the outdoors inApps to experience nature

Craig Grannell
March 3, 2021
Apps, Entertainment, Features, Health & Fitness, Reviews
Fed up staring at the same four walls? Use these apps to bring nature indoors There’s a reason...
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Upgrade your iPhone with these 15 great accessoriesUpgrade your iPhoneWith these 15 great accessories

Craig Grannell
March 3, 2021
Features, Hardware
From stands and speakers to gamepads and tiny printers, these are the add-ons your iPhone really needs The...
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WhatsApp and alternatives – what’s the best messaging app in 2021?WhatsApp and alternativesWhat's the best messaging app?

Craig Grannell
February 17, 2021
Apps, Features, Reviews, Social Networking
The best apps for chatting with friends that balance accessibility, privacy and features WhatsApp is the world’s most...
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Why Touch ID needs to make a triumphant returnTouch IDWhy we need it to make a return

Craig Grannell
February 16, 2021
Features
Face ID is no longer enough in an age of COVID People are notoriously bad at taking personal...
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Apple Car lowdown – what’s really going on?Apple Car lowdownWhat's really going on?

Craig Grannell
February 13, 2021
Features
Will we ever see an Apple vehicle? And if so, what will it be like? Things move fast...
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Apple vs Facebook – the fight for user privacyApple vs FacebookThe fight for user privacy

Craig Grannell
February 3, 2021
Features, News
The battle for control over user data finds industry giants brawling once again Facebook isn’t happy with Apple...
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Beyond the iPhone: what to expect from Apple in 2021Beyond the iPhoneWhat to expect from Apple in 2021

Craig Grannell
January 18, 2021
Features
Six big products Apple could reveal over the next 12 months We all know new iPhones are going...
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iPhone 13 wishlist – 7 changes we’d like to seeiPhone 13 wishlist7 changes we'd like to see

Craig Grannell
January 12, 2021
Features
How Apple can make iPhone even better in 2021 Every year, new iPhones arrive. 2021 will be no...
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Learn to code – apps and ideas to get you startedLearn to codeApps and ideas to get you started

Craig Grannell
January 6, 2021
Education, Features, Tips & Tricks
Want to learn a new language in 2021? How about one that’ll help you make apps? We often...
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App Clip autopsy – where are they all?App Clip autopsyWhere are they all?

Craig Grannell
January 3, 2021
Features
App Clips arrived in a blaze of glory – so why don’t we see more of them? During...
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Best of the rest 2020: 6 games you have to playBest of the rest 20206 games you have to play

Craig Grannell
December 31, 2020
Features, Games, Reviews
Fab thumb-twitchers deserving of more attention Our mission is to help you get the most from your iPhone...
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Best of the rest 2020: 6 apps you can’t afford to missBest of the rest 20206 apps you can't afford to miss

Craig Grannell
December 30, 2020
Apps, Features, Reviews
Great apps deserving of a little more attention Our mission is to help you get the most from...
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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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