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    • Apple Reality Pro – latest details on the immersive headset

      Tom Rolfe
      January 26, 2023
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    • Apple Reality Pro – latest details on the immersive headsetApple Reality ProLatest details on the immersive headset

      Tom Rolfe
      January 26, 2023
    • Privacy on iPhone – Apple expands privacy educationPrivacy on iPhoneApple expands privacy education

      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
    • Surprise! New M2 Macs – see the new MacBook Pro and Mac miniSurprise! New M2 MacsA new MacBook Pro and Mac mini

      Tom Rolfe
      January 17, 2023
    • Touch Screen Macs – is Apple bringing touch to macOS?Touch Screen MacsIs Apple bringing touch to macOS?

      Tom Rolfe
      January 12, 2023
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    • Job Hunting Apps – 4 ways to further your career

      Jon Mundy
      January 23, 2023
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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
    • 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
    • Dark Sky Replacements – 8 fantastic weather apps for iPhoneDark Sky Replacements8 fantastic weather apps

      Craig Grannell
      January 11, 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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Dynamic Island – about Apple’s interactive cut-out | iOS 16 GuideDynamic IslandAbout Apple's interactive cut-out

Tom Rolfe
September 10, 2022
Tips & Tricks
Five years after its introduction, the iPhone's iconic "notch" is dead and gone. Well, not gone exactly. But...
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Lock Screen in iOS 16: an all-new new Lock Screen | iOS 16 GuideLock Screen in iOS 16An all-new Lock Screen

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2022
Tips & Tricks
A redesigned Lock Screen was front and center of Apple’s iOS 16 reveal, and it looks fantastic. The...
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Spotlight in iOS 16: how Apple Search is changing | iOS 16 GuideSpotlight in iOS 16How Apple Search is changing

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2022
Tips & Tricks
Spotlight is Apple’s universal search bar. A place you can quickly find what you’re looking for, whether it’s...
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Focus in iOS 16: a smart expansion of Focus modes | iOS 16 GuideFocus in iOS 16A smart expansion of Focus modes

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2022
Tips & Tricks
Apple’s Focus mode arrived last year to expand on the popular Do Not Disturb setting, and this year...
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Focus in iPadOS 16: a smart expansion of Focus modes | iPadOS 16 GuideFocus in iPadOS 16A smart expansion of Focus modes

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2022
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Apple’s Focus mode arrived last year to expand on the popular Do Not Disturb setting, and this year...
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Dark Mode: Darken The Color Scheme At Night | iOS 15 GuideDark ModeDarken The Color Scheme At Night

Tom Rolfe
March 30, 2022
Tips & Tricks
When activated, Dark Mode initiates a system-wide shift to a darker color palette throughout iOS. Formerly white or...
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Dark Mode: Darken The Color Scheme At Night | iPadOS 15 GuideDark ModeDarken The Color Scheme At Night

Tom Rolfe
March 30, 2022
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When activated, Dark Mode initiates a system-wide shift to a darker color palette throughout iPadOS. Formerly white or...
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Reachability: Dealing With A Large Display | iOS 15 GuideReach the topDealing With A Large Display

Tom Rolfe
March 28, 2022
Tips & Tricks
If you have an iPhone with a large display, you may find it difficult to reach the top...
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Cover Sheet: Notification Center And More | iPadOS 15 GuideCover SheetNotification Center And More

Tom Rolfe
February 7, 2022
Tips & Tricks
The Cover Sheet is the main view of your device's Lock screen. It displays the current time and...
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Cover Sheet: Notification Center And More | iOS 15 GuideCover SheetNotification Center And More

Tom Rolfe
February 7, 2022
Tips & Tricks
The Cover Sheet is the main view of your device's Lock screen. It displays the current time and...
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Get Back: Quickly Return To The Previous App | iOS 15 GuideGet BackQuickly Return To The Previous App

Tom Rolfe
January 31, 2022
Tips & Tricks
Often, iPhone users find themselves tapping a link that opens in a completely separate app – say, a link in Messages to...
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Instant Markup: Annotate Your Screenshots | iPadOS 15 GuideInstant MarkupAnnotate Your Screenshots

Tom Rolfe
January 15, 2022
Tips & Tricks
When you take a screenshot, a small thumbnail will appear in the bottom left corner of your screen....
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Instant Markup: Annotate Your Screenshots | iOS 15 GuideInstant MarkupAnnotate Your Screenshots

Tom Rolfe
January 15, 2022
Tips & Tricks
When you take a screenshot, a small thumbnail will appear in the bottom left corner of your screen....
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Rearranging Apps: Move Or Delete Your App Icons | iPadOS 15 GuideRearranging AppsMove Or Delete Your App Icons

Tom Rolfe
January 6, 2022
Tips & Tricks
Moving icons around on your screen is easy, as is deleting any apps that you no longer use....
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Rearranging Apps: Move Or Delete Your App Icons | iOS 15 GuideRearranging AppsMove Or Delete Your App Icons

Tom Rolfe
January 6, 2022
Tips & Tricks
Moving icons around on your screen is easy, as is deleting any apps that you no longer use....
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Portrait Lock: Stop Your Device Auto-Rotating | iOS 15 GuidePortrait LockStop Your Device Auto-Rotating

Tom Rolfe
December 6, 2021
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In iOS, the display automatically rotates when you physically turn the device from portrait to landscape or vice...
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Portrait Lock: Stop Your Device Auto-Rotating | iPadOS 15 GuidePortrait LockStop Your Device Auto-Rotating

Tom Rolfe
December 6, 2021
Tips & Tricks
In iPadOS, the display automatically rotates when you physically turn the device from portrait to landscape or vice...
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Notification Summary: Schedule A Daily Briefing | iOS 15 GuideNotification SummarySchedule A Daily Briefing

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2021
Tips & Tricks
It’s easy to lose track of less pressing notifications amidst the daily deluge. iOS 15 overcomes this by...
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Focus Mode: Prioritize Your Time And Attention | iOS 15 TipsFocus ModePrioritize Your Time And Attention

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2021
Tips & Tricks
Focus mode is a way to minimize the disruption caused by persistent notifications whilst still keeping you informed...
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Focus Mode: Prioritize Your Time And Attention | iPadOS 15 TipsFocus ModePrioritize Your Time And Attention

Tom Rolfe
June 1, 2021
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Focus mode is a way to minimize the disruption caused by persistent notifications whilst still keeping you informed...
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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
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    Craig Grannell
    January 11, 2023
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    Tom Rolfe
    November 25, 2022
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    Craig Grannell
    November 21, 2022
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    Tom Rolfe
    November 15, 2022

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