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      Tom Rolfe
      April 19, 2021

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      Jon Mundy
      April 16, 2021

    • Apple’s Spring Event – Siri leaks April 20 dateApple Spring EventSiri leaks April 20 date

      Tom Rolfe
      April 13, 2021

    • Find My everything – find third-party items with Apple’s appFind My everythingFind third-party items with Apple's app

      Tom Rolfe
      April 8, 2021

    • What is Xupermask? – will.i.am releases hi-tech face maskWhat is Xupermask?will.i.am releases hi-tech face mask

      Tom Rolfe
      April 7, 2021

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      Tom Rolfe
      April 7, 2021
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      Craig Grannell
      April 19, 2021

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      Craig Grannell
      April 16, 2021

    • Wallpaper picking – spruce up your iOS backgroundWallpapers pickingSpruce up your iOS background

      Tom Rolfe
      April 12, 2021

    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [9 Apr 2021]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Jon Mundy
      April 9, 2021
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      Brainsparker Creativity Cards – inspiration to fight creative blockBrainsparker Creativity CardsInspiration to fight creative block

      Joe White
      April 9, 2021

    • iOS skills series: Getting started with writingiOS Skills SeriesGetting started with writing

      Craig Grannell
      April 6, 2021
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      April 3, 2021
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      Dead Man’s Phone – engaging British detective dramaDead Man's PhoneEngaging British detective title

      Andy Price
      April 16, 2021
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      GeoGuessr – a clever geographical puzzlerGeoGuessrA clever geographical puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      April 12, 2021

    • Golf Games – a top nine of above par golfing funGolf GamesA top nine of above par golfing fun

      Tom Rolfe
      April 11, 2021

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      Tom Rolfe
      April 3, 2021
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      Wordsmyth – a beautiful daily word gameWordsmythA beautiful daily word game

      Joe White
      March 29, 2021
    • 3.5

      Blask 2 – smart light-bouncing puzzlerBlask 2Smart light-bouncing puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      March 17, 2021
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      April 18, 2021
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      Tom Rolfe
      April 19, 2021

    • Reverse image search – use one photo to find anotherReverse image searchUse one photo to find another

      Andy Price
      April 18, 2021

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      Tom Rolfe
      April 18, 2021

    • WidgetPod player – Music and Spotify on your Home ScreenWidgetPod playerMusic and Spotify on your Home Screen

      Tom Rolfe
      April 14, 2021

    • Loops and samples – making music with Koala SamplerLoops and samplesMaking music with Koala Sampler

      Andy Price
      April 14, 2021

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      Craig Grannell
      April 13, 2021
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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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Headphone Accommodations – fine-tune your audio to your earsHeadphone AccommodationsFine-tune your audio to your ears

Joe White
February 28, 2021
Tips & Tricks
Get the most out of your headphones with Headphone Accommodations. ...
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4.5

Chatable – a high-tech hearing aid appChatableA high-tech hearing aid app

Joe White
September 23, 2020
Apps, Utilities
Hard of hearing? Need support focusing when communicating? Chatable is an accessibility app that can help. ...
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Live Listen – use AirPods to amplify nearby soundsLive ListenUse AirPods to amplify nearby sounds

Joe White
December 30, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Did you know your AirPods can also function as a digital hearing aid? ...
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Reading aloud: have your device read your writing backReading aloudHave your device read your writing back

Craig Grannell
April 27, 2019
Tips & Tricks
This accessibility feature is great for proofing and weeding out errors Spellcheckers are great but don’t weed out...
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Monochrome mode: try this sneaky productivity tipMonochrome modeTry this sneaky productivity tip

Craig Grannell
March 22, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Make your device less tempting to use in a snap Your iPhone is an ongoing source of temptation....
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Accessibility stories: iPhone helps blind veteran go surfingAccessibility storiesiPhone helps blind veteran go surfing

Tom Rolfe
November 13, 2018
News
Scott Leason is an early riser. By 5:30 a.m., he’s checked his email, social media, the news and...
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Easy access: 11 little-known accessibility hacksEasy access11 little-known accessibility hacks

Craig Grannell
September 9, 2018
Features, Tips & Tricks
Turn accessibility up to 11 with these tips for bolder text, fewer animations, type to Siri, and more...
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Legibility: make text easier to read | iOS 14 GuideLegibilityMake text easier to read

Tom Rolfe
July 16, 2018
Tips & Tricks
If you’re finding it difficult to read text on your device, choose to use a bolder version. Open...
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Magnification: easily read text with the magnifier | iOS 14 GuideMagnificationEasily read text with the magnifier

Tom Rolfe
July 16, 2018
Tips & Tricks
There's an option hidden under the Accessibility menu that allows you to use your device camera to magnify...
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Screen options: change the screen coloration | iOS 14 GuideScreen optionsChange the screen coloration

Tom Rolfe
July 16, 2018
Tips & Tricks
There are two options to change screen style if you have a visual impairment. Open Settings, select Accessibility, and...
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Click speed: make double-clicking easier | iOS 14 GuideClick speedMake double-clicking easier

Tom Rolfe
July 16, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Some features require you to press the Home button or Side button two or three times in quick succession....
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Guided access: restrict access with accessibility settings | iOS 14 GuideGuided accessRestrict access with accessibility settings

Tom Rolfe
July 16, 2018
Tips & Tricks
When handing your device over to someone else, such as a child, you can use Guided Access mode...
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Reduce motion: turn off home screen motion | iOS 14 GuideReduce motionTurn off home screen motion

Tom Rolfe
July 16, 2018
Tips & Tricks
The iPhone uses plenty of motion effects when the Home Screen is tilted, or when apps are opened...
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AssistiveTouch: workaround for a broken Home button | iOS 14 GuideAssistiveTouchWorkaround for a broken Home button

Tom Rolfe
July 16, 2018
Tips & Tricks
If the Home button is damaged and no longer working on your device, turn on this option to enable...
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Reduce motion: turn off home screen motion | iPadOS 14 GuideReduce motionTurn off home screen motion

Tom Rolfe
June 16, 2018
Tips & Tricks
The iPad uses plenty of motion effects when the Home screen is tilted, or when apps are opened...
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AssistiveTouch: workaround for a broken Home button | iPadOS 14 GuideAssistiveTouchWorkaround for a broken Home button

Tom Rolfe
June 16, 2018
Tips & Tricks
If the Home button is damaged and no longer working on your device, turn on this option to enable...
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Guided access: restrict access with accessibility settings | iPadOS 14 GuideGuided accessRestrict access with accessibility settings

Tom Rolfe
June 16, 2018
Tips & Tricks
When handing your device over to someone else, such as a child, you can use Guided Access mode...
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Click speed: make double-clicking easier | iPadOS 14 GuideClick speedMake double-clicking easier

Tom Rolfe
June 16, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Some features require you to press the Top or Home button two or three times in quick succession. Some...
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Screen options: change the screen coloration | iPadOS 14 GuideScreen optionsChange the screen coloration

Tom Rolfe
June 16, 2018
Tips & Tricks
There are two options to change screen style if you have a visual impairment. Open Settings, select Accessibility, and...
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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
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    Dead Man’s Phone – engaging British detective dramaDead Man's PhoneEngaging British detective title

    Andy Price
    April 16, 2021

  • Best email apps – 5 great alternatives to SafariBest email apps5 great alternatives to Safari

    Craig Grannell
    April 16, 2021

  • Best web browsers – alternatives to SafariBest web browsersAlternatives to Safari

    Craig Grannell
    March 29, 2021
  • 4.5

    SongKit – an impressive digital songbook for musiciansSongKitFeature-rich digital song book

    Andy Price
    March 25, 2021

  • Home cooking: six must-have apps for foodiesHome CookingSix must-have apps for foodies

    Craig Grannell
    March 18, 2021
  • 4.0

    Avatarify – animate any face with AIAvatarifyAnimate any face with AI

    Andy Price
    March 11, 2021
  • 5.0

    CARROT Weather 5 – forecasts, snark and customizationCARROT Weather 5Forecasts, snark, and customization

    Craig Grannell
    March 8, 2021

  • The best iPhone apps for bringing the outdoors inBring the outdoors inApps to experience nature

    Craig Grannell
    March 3, 2021

  • Upgrade your iPhone with these 15 great accessoriesUpgrade your iPhoneWith these 15 great accessories

    Craig Grannell
    March 3, 2021
  • 4.5

    Mission to Mars AR – virtually explore the red planetMission to Mars ARVirtually explore the red planet

    Andy Price
    February 27, 2021
  • 4.5

    Queen Rules – a beautiful royal puzzlerReview: Queen RulesA great puzzler

    Andy Price
    February 21, 2021

  • WhatsApp and alternatives – what’s the best messaging app in 2021?WhatsApp and alternativesWhat's the best messaging app?

    Craig Grannell
    February 17, 2021
  • 4.0

    AntiType – opposites attract in this word puzzlerAntiTypeOpposites attract in this word puzzler

    Tom Rolfe
    February 15, 2021
  • 3.0

    Oolong – straightforward budgeting appReview: OolongSimple budgeting app

    Andy Price
    February 12, 2021
  • 4.5

    Wallace & Gromit: Big Fix Up – Aardman’s new AR adventureWallace & Gromit: Big Fix UpAardman's new AR adventure

    Andy Price
    February 4, 2021

  • Augmented Education – 9 great AR apps for learningAugmented Education9 great AR apps for learning

    Craig Grannell
    January 20, 2021
  • 4.0

    C.ARP – discover the joy of omnichord musicC.ARPDiscover the joy of omnichord music

    Andy Price
    January 14, 2021
  • 4.0

    Overcast – still one of the best podcast playersOvercastStill one of the best podcast players

    Andy Price
    January 12, 2021
  • 3.5

    Micro Breaker – energetic pinball-style arcade gameMicro BreakerEnergetic pinball-style arcade game

    Andy Price
    January 6, 2021
  • 5.0

    Oddmar – beautifully designed adventure platformerOddmarBeautifully designed adventure-platformer

    Andy Price
    January 2, 2021

  • 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

  • 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
  • 4.0

    Motionleap – animate your still photosMotionleapAnimate your still photos

    Andy Price
    December 29, 2020
  • 4.0

    Hidden Folks – the Where’s Waldo of the app worldHidden FolksThe Where's Waldo of the app world

    Tom Rolfe
    December 27, 2020

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