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

      Tom Rolfe
      July 3, 2020
    • 4.5

      PlantSnap – a smart app that identifies plantsPlantSnapA smart app that identifies plants

      Joe White
      July 1, 2020

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      Tom Rolfe
      June 30, 2020
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      Photoshop Camera – live camera filters from AdobePhotoshop CameraLive camera filters from Adobe

      Jon Mundy
      June 27, 2020

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      Jon Mundy
      June 26, 2020
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      100% Golf – a risky hit that strays out of bounds

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      July 1, 2020
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      Jon Mundy
      July 1, 2020

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      Tom Rolfe
      June 30, 2020
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      Swim Out – puzzler that’s not content to tread waterSwim OutPuzzler that's not content to tread water

      Jon Mundy
      June 29, 2020
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      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
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      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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      High Rise – ambitious 3D block matching puzzleHigh RiseAmbitious 3D block matching puzzle

      Jon Mundy
      June 17, 2020
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      June 30, 2020

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      Joe White
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      Craig Grannell
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      Andy Price
      June 20, 2020

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      Tom Rolfe
      June 19, 2020

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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 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 | iOS 13 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 | iOS 13 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 | iOS 13 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 | iOS 13 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 | iOS 13 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...
Read more

Legibility: make text easier to read | iOS 13 GuideLegibilityMake text easier to read

Tom Rolfe
June 16, 2018
Tips & Tricks
If you’re finding it difficult to read text on your device, choose to use a bolder version. Open...
Read more

Magnification: easily read text with the magnifier | iOS 13 GuideMagnificationEasily read text with the magnifier

Tom Rolfe
June 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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Apple release new series of videos to highlight accessibility featuresDesigned for everyoneApple highlight accessibility with new vids

Tom Rolfe
May 17, 2017
News
Apple highlights "design for everyone" May 18 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day, and in preparation Apple has recorded...
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    Craig Grannell
    July 2, 2020
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    Breathwrk – make your breathing work for youBreathwrkMake your breathing work for you

    Andy Price
    June 16, 2020
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    DoubleTake – shoot with two cameras at onceDoubleTakeShoot with two cameras at once

    Craig Grannell
    June 3, 2020
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    Samsara Room – another Rusty Lake mystery gameSamsara RoomAnother Rusty Lake mystery game

    Andy Price
    May 31, 2020
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    Trips – the travel blog app from Lonely PlanetTripsThe travel blog app from Lonely Planet

    Andy Price
    May 26, 2020
  • 4.5

    Vellum – a curated, artistic selection of wallpapersVellumA curated, artistic selection of wallpapers

    Andy Price
    May 25, 2020
  • 4.0

    Viamaker – free all-in-one video editorViamakerFree all-in-one video editor

    Andy Price
    May 23, 2020
  • 4.0

    Taskful – a smart to-do list appTaskfulSmart to-do list app

    Andy Price
    May 15, 2020
  • 4.0

    Linea Sketch 3 – a drawing app for the rest of usLinea Sketch 3A drawing app for the rest of us

    Craig Grannell
    May 7, 2020
  • 4.5

    Incredibox – a French beatbox disco in your pocketIncrediboxA French beatbox disco in your pocket

    Andy Price
    May 5, 2020

  • Gadget reviews – tech that makes life at home easierGadget reviewsTech that makes life at home easier

    Tom Rolfe
    April 28, 2020
  • 3.0

    Gestures – a fast-paced arcade tapperGesturesA fast-paced arcade tapper

    Andy Price
    April 21, 2020
  • 4.5

    Disney+ – stream all the classics, plus moreDisney+Stream all the classics, plus more

    Andy Price
    April 15, 2020
  • 4.0

    Bomb Chicken – an explosive platform puzzlerBomb ChickenAn explosive platform puzzler

    Craig Grannell
    April 12, 2020

  • Rave – watch stuff with friends (or strangers)RaveWatch stuff with friends

    Andy Price
    April 9, 2020
  • 4.0

    Get aCC-e55 – revolving room escape gameGet aCC_e55Room escape puzzle

    Andy Price
    April 2, 2020

  • Board games – the best adaptations for iOSBoard gamesThe best adaptations for iOS

    Tom Rolfe
    March 23, 2020
  • 4.0

    Moleskine Journey – A new planner and trackerMoleskine JourneyA new planner and tracker

    Andy Price
    March 10, 2020
  • 4.5

    Fantastical 3 – upgrade for popular calendar appFantastical 3Upgrade to popular calendar app

    Andy Price
    February 25, 2020
  • 3.5

    Unibox – a Messages-like approach to emailUniboxA Messages-like approach to email

    Andy Price
    February 12, 2020

  • 10 beautiful games – titles that prove games can be art10 beautiful gamesTitles that prove games can be art

    Tom Rolfe
    January 26, 2020
  • 4.0

    Simulacra 2 – solve a mystery on a found phoneSimulacra 2Solve a mystery on a found phone

    Andy Price
    January 13, 2020
  • 5.0

    Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

    Andy Price
    January 4, 2020
  • 4.0

    Freedom – block distracting content on your deviceFreedomBlock distracting content on your device

    Andy Price
    December 27, 2019
  • 4.0

    A Case of Distrust – detective noir puzzlerA Case of DistrustDetective noir puzzler

    Andy Price
    December 15, 2019

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