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      Tom Rolfe
      January 13, 2021
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    • Racial Equity and Justice – Apple launches major education projectsRacial Equity and JusticeApple launches major education projects

      Tom Rolfe
      January 13, 2021
    • Parler app killed – Apple bans extremist social networkParler app killedApple bans extremist social network

      Tom Rolfe
      January 11, 2021
    • News bites – the stories you may have missedNews bitesThe stories you may have missed

      Jon Mundy
      January 8, 2021
    • Adobe Flash is dead – A decade after Steve Jobs helped kill itAdobe Flash is deadA decade after Steve Jobs helped kill it

      Jon Mundy
      January 4, 2021
    • Time for a folding iPhone? Two prototypes pass Apple’s testsTime for a folding iPhone?Two prototypes pass Apple's tests

      Tom Rolfe
      January 2, 2021
    • Retro Roundup – great apps from years gone byRetro RoundupGreat apps from years gone by

      Tom Rolfe
      December 26, 2020
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    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [15 Jan 2021]

      Jon Mundy
      January 15, 2021
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    • Widget Warrior – Choosing the best widget-maker for your iPhoneWidget WarriorChoosing the best widget-maker for your iPhone

      Joe White
      January 15, 2021
    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [15 Jan 2021]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Jon Mundy
      January 15, 2021
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      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
    • 4.5

      iScape – the easiest way to plan your perfect gardeniScapeThe easiest way to plan your perfect garden

      Joe White
      January 7, 2021
    • Learn to code – apps and ideas to get you startedLearn to codeApps and ideas to get you started

      Craig Grannell
      January 6, 2021
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      Solitairica – a new lease of life for Solitaire

      Tom Rolfe
      January 9, 2021
      Card & Casino, Games, Strategy
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    • 4.6

      Solitairica – a new lease of life for SolitaireSolitairicaA new lease of life for Solitaire

      Tom Rolfe
      January 9, 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
    • 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
    • 3.5

      Embracelet – A gentle Scandinavian mysteryEmbraceletA gentle Scandinavian mystery

      Jon Mundy
      December 23, 2020
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    • Forming good habits – how apps can help you out

      Joe White
      January 14, 2021
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    • Widget Warrior – Choosing the best widget-maker for your iPhoneWidget WarriorChoosing the best widget-maker for your iPhone

      Joe White
      January 15, 2021
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      Joe White
      January 14, 2021
    • Ask an expert: Monitor your cellular data usageAsk an expertMonitor your cellular data usage

      Craig Grannell
      January 13, 2021
    • Custom ringtones – how to turn mp3s into free tonesCustom ringtonesHow to turn mp3s into free tones

      Jon Mundy
      January 11, 2021
    • Customize Apple News – how to personalize your feedCustomize Apple NewsHow to personalize your feed

      Andy Price
      January 10, 2021
    • Clear your device – tackle your ‘other’ storage spaceClear your deviceTackle your 'other' storage space

      Andy Price
      January 10, 2021
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iOS 9: Open the camera straight from the iPad lock screenOpen when lockedGet quick access to the camera

Tom Rolfe
July 28, 2015
Tips & Tricks
If the iPad is locked, there’s a shortcut to quickly open the Camera app straight away. Slide the...
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iOS 9: Take steady photos by using the iPad side buttonsPress side buttonsTake steady photos

Tom Rolfe
July 28, 2015
Tips & Tricks
When using the Camera app, having to tap the shutter icon on the screen can often cause camera...
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4.8

Review: Obscura Camera – A smart replacement for the iOS Camera appObscura CameraNew free camera with easy access settings

Joe White
July 14, 2015
Apps, Photo & Video, Reviews
If you find the iOS Camera app to be a little pedestrian, consider Obscura Camera: a new app...
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Guide: How to shoot & adjust slow motion video on the iPhone | iOS 9Slo-mo controlShoot & adjust slow motion video

Tom Rolfe
May 18, 2015
Tips & Tricks
If you’ve an iPhone 5s or later, then you can shoot slo-mo video. To do so open the...
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Guide: Take perfect action shots using the iPhone’s burst mode | iOS 9Burst modeTake perfect action shots

Tom Rolfe
May 18, 2015
Tips & Tricks
The iPhone 5s and later has a number of additional Camera app features, including a burst mode. When using...
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Guide: Take still photos while filming video on the iPhone | iOS 9Still video imagesTake photos while filming video

Tom Rolfe
May 18, 2015
Tips & Tricks
If you’ve an iPhone 5 or later, it’s possible to take still shots even when recording video. While...
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Guide: Stablize photos using iPhone headphones to shoot pictures | iOS 9Using headphonesSnap the perfect photo

Tom Rolfe
May 18, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Pressing either the Volume Up or Down using the inline remote on the iPhone’s headphones while using the...
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Guide: How to use the photo timer on the iPhone camera | iOS 9Photo timerUsing the timer to get in shot

Tom Rolfe
May 18, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Help get everyone in shot, including yourself, by using the Timer option. When using the Camera app tap...
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Guide: Frame photos on the iPhone by enabling the grid view | iOS 9Photo gridFrame photos using the grid

Tom Rolfe
May 18, 2015
Tips & Tricks
To help frame an image, trying turning on the Grid. To do so, open the Settings app, select...
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Guide: How to use live camera filters on the iPhone | iOS 9Live filtersUsing live camera filters

Tom Rolfe
May 18, 2015
Tips & Tricks
If you have an iPhone 4S or later, you can add a filter which will appear live in the...
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Guide: How to take a panoramic photo on the iPhone camera | iOS 9Panoramic photosHow to take a panorama

Tom Rolfe
May 18, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Take great pictures of wide vistas with the Panorama feature, which Apple added to the iPhone from the 4S onwards. Open...
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Guide: How to control focus & exposure on the iPhone camera | iOS 9Camera focusHow to control focus and exposure

Tom Rolfe
May 18, 2015
Tips & Tricks
When taking a picture, tap the screen on the part of the image you want to focus on....
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Guide: How to open the camera from the iPhone lock screen | iOS 9Camera shortcutOpen camera from lockscreen

Tom Rolfe
May 18, 2015
Tips & Tricks
If the iPhone is locked, there’s a shortcut to quickly open the Camera app straight away. Slide the...
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Guide: Use volume buttons to take a photo on the iPhone camera | iOS 9Camera buttonTake photo with volume buttons

Tom Rolfe
May 18, 2015
Tips & Tricks
When using the Camera app, having to tap the shutter icon on the screen can often cause camera...
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Apple flaunts iPhone 6 camera with photo campaignNew ad campaignShowcases iPhone 6

Tom Rolfe
March 3, 2015
News
Apple has unveiled its new 'Shot with iPhone' ad campaign – a World Gallery of stunning photographs taken with the iPhone 6...
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How to record Time-Lapse video on the iPhoneTime LapseHow to record one

Mike Hayward
January 12, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Time-lapse is a feature in the Camera app of iOS 8. Essentially it speeds up a longer recording...
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4.6Overall Score

Review: Manual Photo CameraManual Camera PhotoSimple controls for iPhone photography

Steve Jarratt
December 1, 2014
Apps, Photo & Video, Reviews
MPC gives you simple, instant control over the iPhone camera’s focus, white balance, ISO sensitivity, shutter speed and...
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iOS 8 Guide: How to use the Camera Self-timerCamera self-timerGet everyone in shot with iOS 8

Mark Errett
October 30, 2014
Tips & Tricks
Help get everyone in shot, including yourself, by using the Timer option....
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4.5Overall Score

Fragment App Review: Hypnotic photo-editingFragmentKaleidoscopic photo wizardry

Dan Izzard
October 9, 2014
Apps, Photo & Video, Reviews
1 Comment
A hypnotic photo-editing experience Remember using one of those old-school plastic kaleidoscopes as a kid? Fragment is an app...
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How to add filters to your imagesAdd filtersAlter your images

Mark Errett
August 4, 2014
Tips & Tricks
Instagram may be a popular way to add filters to your shots but you can also add them...
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  • 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
  • 5.0

    Florence – app-based storytelling at its bestFlorencePhenomenal mobile-based storytelling

    Andy Price
    December 22, 2020
  • 4.5

    Procession to Calvary – a Renaissance point-and-click adventureProcession to CalvaryA Renaissance point-and-click adventure

    Andy Price
    December 21, 2020
  • Digital Gift Ideas – perfect for the last-minute shopperDigital Gift IdeasPerfect for the last-minute shopper

    Tom Rolfe
    December 21, 2020
  • 4.0

    Artleap by Lightricks – add a flourish to your imagesArtleapAdd a flourish to your images

    Andy Price
    December 19, 2020
  • 3.5

    Headway – absorb non-fiction books in 15 minsHeadwayAbsorb non-fiction books in 15 mins

    Andy Price
    December 10, 2020
  • 5.0

    Reigns: Her Majesty – A second era of card-based rulingReigns: Her MajestyA second era of card-based ruling

    Andy Price
    December 8, 2020
  • 4.5

    Craft – Docs and Notes EditorCraft - Docs and Notes EditorA great new note taker

    Andy Price
    December 5, 2020
  • Keep connected this Winter – 12 apps to keep the fun flowing remotelyKeep connected this Winter12 apps to keep the fun flowing remotely

    Craig Grannell
    December 4, 2020
  • iPhone buyer’s guide: which Apple phone to choose in 2020iPhone Buyer's GuideWhich Apple phone to choose in 2020

    Craig Grannell
    December 1, 2020
  • 4.0

    Pacemaker – make music mixes with an AI DJPacemakerEasy AI DJ mixes

    Andy Price
    November 29, 2020
  • 5.0

    FRAMED 2 – noir puzzler returns with slick sequelFRAMED 2Noir puzzler returns with slick sequel

    Andy Price
    November 28, 2020
  • 4.0

    OVLA – blend images and text into your photosOVLABlend images and text into your photos

    Andy Price
    November 26, 2020
  • 4.5

    LightX – powerful all-in-one photo editorLightXPowerful all-in-one photo editor

    Andy Price
    November 25, 2020
  • 4.5

    Tomb Toad – Tactile maze-spinning puzzlerTomb ToadTactile maze-spinning puzzler

    Jon Mundy
    November 25, 2020
  • 4.0

    Old Man’s Journey – well-paced and moving adventure gameOld Man's JourneyMoving, well-paced adventure

    Andy Price
    November 21, 2020
  • Child’s Play – educational apps and games for kidsChild's PlayEducational apps and games for kids

    Craig Grannell
    November 19, 2020
  • Toddler Toys – educational apps and games for little onesToddler ToysEducational apps and games for little ones

    Tom Rolfe
    November 19, 2020

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