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      Tom Rolfe
      January 26, 2023
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      Tom Rolfe
      January 26, 2023
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      Tom Rolfe
      January 25, 2023
    • iOS 16.3 released – update for Security Keys and moreiOS 16.3Update for Security Keys and more

      Tom Rolfe
      January 24, 2023
    • HomePod 2 – Apple announces new smart speakerHomePod 2Apple announces new smart speaker

      Tom Rolfe
      January 18, 2023
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      Tom Rolfe
      January 17, 2023
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      Tom Rolfe
      January 12, 2023
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      Peckish - a food-based social network

      Jon Mundy
      January 29, 2023
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      Peckish – a food-based social networkPeckishA food-based social network

      Jon Mundy
      January 29, 2023
    • In the Mood – 5 of the best mood tracking appsIn the Mood5 of the best mood tracking apps

      Craig Grannell
      January 26, 2023
    • Job Hunting Apps – 4 ways to further your careerJob Hunting Apps4 ways to further your career

      Jon Mundy
      January 23, 2023
    • Fitness toolkit: build an exercise routine with your iPhoneFitness ToolkitBuild an exercise routine

      Craig Grannell
      January 19, 2023
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      Penbook – highly customizable notebooksPenbookHighly customizable notebooks

      Tom Rolfe
      January 18, 2023
    • Filling the Twitter void – try these alternative social appsFilling the Twitter voidAlternative social apps

      Craig Grannell
      January 14, 2023
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    • Great Puzzle Games – 5 of the Best iPhone Puzzlers

      Tom Rolfe
      January 19, 2023
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      Tom Rolfe
      January 19, 2023
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      Ninja Must Die – Action-packed autorunnerNinja Must DieAn action-packed autorunner

      Jon Mundy
      January 15, 2023
    • TapSmart Game Awards – the best iPhone and iPad games of 2022Tapsmart Game Awards5 fantastic games from 2022

      Craig Grannell
      December 30, 2022
    • Gaming price drops – 5 great iOS titles on saleNew Year price drops4 great games currently on sale

      Tom Rolfe
      December 21, 2022
    • The classic game: Bit PilotBit PilotRIP to a true App Store classic

      Craig Grannell
      December 16, 2022
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      Vampire Survivors – bullet hell survival done rightVampire SurvivorsBullet hell survival done right

      Jon Mundy
      December 16, 2022
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    • Clear your device – tackle your 'other' storage space

      Andy Price
      January 28, 2023
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    • Clear your device – tackle your ‘other’ storage spaceClear your deviceTackle your 'other' storage space

      Andy Price
      January 28, 2023
    • Avoiding common scams – how to spot a fake email or textAvoiding common scamsHow to spot a fake email or text

      Tom Rolfe
      January 27, 2023
    • Blank icons – hack your Home Screen layoutBlank iconsHack your Home Screen layout

      Tom Rolfe
      January 26, 2023
    • VPNs for iPhone: what are they and which should you use?VPNs for iPhoneWhat are they and which to choose?

      Craig Grannell
      January 25, 2023
    • Xbox Cloud Gaming – how to stream games on iPhone or iPadXbox Game PassHow to stream games on iOS

      Jon Mundy
      January 25, 2023
    • Literary classics on iOS – how to find and read free ebooksLiterary classics on iOSHow to find and read free ebooks

      Andy Price
      January 24, 2023
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App Store Ads – Apple adds awful app ads, argh!App Store AdsApple adds awful app ads, argh!

Craig Grannell
December 7, 2022
Features
Apple should cut back on iPhone ads, before people cut back on buying iPhones Is there such a...
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App Store adverts – Apple increases number of ads shownApp Store AdvertsApple increases number of ads shown

Tom Rolfe
October 26, 2022
News
Apple likes to position itself as a champion of the people, in direct opposition to the likes of...
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Ad Fraud revealed: 9 malicious apps to watch out forAd Fraud revealed9 malicious apps to watch out for

Tom Rolfe
September 29, 2022
News
Apple does its best to keep fraudulent apps out of its App Store, but its moderation efforts aren't...
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Apple on tracking – new ads explain its privacy measuresApple on trackingNew ads explain its privacy measures

Tom Rolfe
May 21, 2021
News
In iOS 14.5, Apple took a stand against the way that apps quietly tracking your data had become...
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Cannes Lions – Apple wins 2019 Creative Marketer awardCannes LionsApple wins 2019 Creative Marketer award

Tom Rolfe
May 22, 2019
News
Apple has long been known for the time, money, and effort it puts into its advertising campaigns. The...
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Apple vs. Samsung: Who has the better approach to ads?Apple vs. SamsungWho has the better approach to ads?

Craig Grannell
September 4, 2018
Features
For Samsung, Apple’s a figure of fun. For Apple, Samsung may as well not exist I’ll admit to...
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1Blocker X: welcome to a faster, safer Safari1Blocker XWelcome to a faster, safer Safari

Tom Rolfe
May 17, 2018
Apps, Productivity
Say no to annoying adverts and shifty sites with this Safari extension Developer: Salavat Khanov Price: $5/£5 Size:...
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1Blocker X: avoid tracking, improve your browsing1Blocker XAvoid tracking, improve your browsing

Tom Rolfe
April 30, 2018
Apps, Productivity
One of the best and most popular content blockers on iOS has been completely overhauled and rebuilt into...
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Apple’s new ad campaign attempts to lure Android users to iOSWhy Switch?New ads target Android users

Tom Rolfe
May 24, 2017
News
Apple is promoting the ease of moving from Android to iOS with a new series of ads called...
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Searching the App Store now returns ads for apps – Search Ads rolls out in the USSearch AdsApple rolls out ads in its App Store

Andy Price
October 6, 2016
News
If you're an iOS user in the US, you may have noticed while searching Apple's App Store, the appearance of advertisements...
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Privacy: how does Facebook target its ads?Facebook privacyThe personal data behind targeted ads

Tom Rolfe
August 26, 2016
News
An interesting and slightly scary report has been published in the Washington Post, outlining the ways that Facebook...
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Apple pushes the Apple Watch with a series of new adsApple WatchEight brand new ads

Tom Rolfe
April 12, 2016
Other
Apple has launched a series of eight brand new Apple Watch commercials, highlighting various features of the wearable device....
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Review: BlockBear brings a friendly, furry face to ad-blockingReview: BlockBearAd-blocker with a friendly, furry face

Craig Grannell
October 23, 2015
Apps, Reviews, Utilities
But how does BlockBear fare against its high-profile rivals? Price: $0.99/79p Size: 5.0 MB Version: 1.0.1 Developer: TunnelBear,...
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Safari ad-blocking ambitions will drive publishers to Apple NewsiOS 9 ad-blockingPublishers have little choice but to embrace News app

Andy Price
September 1, 2015
Other
Some experts are predicting that Apple's plans to introduce ad-blocking software to Safari in iOS 9 will –...
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  • In the Mood – 5 of the best mood tracking appsIn the Mood5 of the best mood tracking apps

    Craig Grannell
    January 26, 2023
  • Dark Sky Replacements – 8 fantastic weather apps for iPhoneDark Sky Replacements8 fantastic weather apps

    Craig Grannell
    January 11, 2023
  • iPhone Photo School – Huge Black Friday course discountsiPhone Photo SchoolHuge Black Friday course discounts

    Tom Rolfe
    November 25, 2022
  • Rethinking Chess: 11 brilliant, nontraditional Chess gamesRethinking Chess11 brilliant, nontraditional Chess games

    Craig Grannell
    November 21, 2022
  • World Cup 2022 Guide: how to watch, support, and play alongWorld Cup 2022 GuideHow to watch, support, and play along

    Tom Rolfe
    November 15, 2022

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