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    • iPhone 12 Mini – New name touted for smaller smartphone

      Jon Mundy
      September 28, 2020
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    • Picture perfect – Instagram is getting smarter messaging featuresPicture perfectInstagram is getting smarter messaging features

      Joe White
      October 1, 2020

    • iPhone 12 Mini – New name touted for smaller smartphoneiPhone 12 Mini New name touted for smaller smartphone

      Jon Mundy
      September 28, 2020

    • News bites – the stories you may have missedNews bitesThe stories you may have missed

      Jon Mundy
      September 25, 2020

    • iOS 14 Tips Update – have you read our newest tips yet?iOS 14 Tips UpdateHave you read our newest tips yet?

      Tom Rolfe
      September 24, 2020

    • AirPods update – auto-switching and spatial audio addedAirPods updateAuto-switching and spatial audio added

      Jon Mundy
      September 21, 2020

    • Big News Catchup – everything we learned from Apple this weekBig News CatchupEverything we learned from Apple this week

      Tom Rolfe
      September 20, 2020
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      Chatable – a high-tech hearing aid app

      Joe White
      September 23, 2020
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      1 Second Everyday – capture less, remember more1 Second EverydayCapture less, remember more

      Andy Price
      September 27, 2020
    • 4.5

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

      Joe White
      September 23, 2020
    • 4.5

      Photoroom – easily remove photo backgroundsPhotoRoomEasily remove photo backgrounds

      Andy Price
      September 19, 2020

    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [September 18 2020]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Jon Mundy
      September 19, 2020

    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [September 11 2020]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Jon Mundy
      September 11, 2020
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      Sound Waves – experimental motion-controlled audio toySound WavesExperimental motion-controlled audio toy

      Andy Price
      September 11, 2020
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      Swordshot – sharp but repetitive one–button shooter

      Jon Mundy
      September 30, 2020
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      Swordshot – sharp but repetitive one–button shooterSwordshotSharp but repetitive one-button shooter

      Jon Mundy
      September 30, 2020
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      Tomb of the Mask – Pacman-inspired endless arcade actionTomb of the MaskPacman-inspired endless arcade action

      Andy Price
      September 26, 2020
    • 3.0

      Rip Them Off – a game of questionable ethicsRip Them OffA game of questionable ethics

      Jon Mundy
      September 24, 2020
    • 4.0

      Penrose – a mysterious, compelling interactive storyPenroseA mysterious, compelling interactive story

      Andy Price
      September 23, 2020
    • 4.0

      Euclidean Skies – a mind-bending puzzle experienceEuclidean SkiesA mind-bending puzzle experience

      Jon Mundy
      September 12, 2020
    • 4.5

      Ord. – Ingeniously sparse narrative adventureOrd.Ingeniously sparse narrative adventure

      Jon Mundy
      September 10, 2020
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    • Snap Happy – using iOS 14's new Camera tricks

      Jon Mundy
      September 30, 2020
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    • Ask an expert: trigger voicemail without alerting the callerAsk an expertTrigger voicemail without alerting the caller

      Craig Grannell
      September 30, 2020

    • Snap Happy – using iOS 14’s new Camera tricksSnap HappyUsing iOS 14's new Camera tricks

      Jon Mundy
      September 30, 2020

    • Get creative – making custom app icons with ShortcutsGet creativeMaking custom app icons with Shortcuts

      Joe White
      September 29, 2020

    • Quick translation: Using iOS 14’s new Translate appQuick translationUsing iOS 14's new Translate app

      Jon Mundy
      September 26, 2020

    • Privacy Changes – everything iOS 14 does to protect usersPrivacy ChangesEverything iOS 14 does to protect users

      Jon Mundy
      September 24, 2020

    • We have lift-off – all the ways to launch an appWe have lift-offAll the ways to launch an app

      Joe White
      September 22, 2020
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Message notifications – tips for managing your text alertsMessage notificationsTips for managing your text alerts

Kenny Hemphill
June 21, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Notifications in the Messages app in iOS can incredibly useful. For those people with whom you communicate regularly,...
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Address book tips – three clever ways to manage your contactsAddress book tipsThree clever ways to manage your contacts

Joe White
June 13, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Take control of contacts on your iPhone using these smart, free apps. ...
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4.5

Review: Cardhop – a slicker, smarter Contacts appCardhopA slicker, smarter Contacts app

Joe White
April 10, 2019
Apps, Utilities
Cardhop is here to offer a smarter way to manage contacts on iOS. ...
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How to set up Contact Groups to send emails or messages to lots of people at onceContact GroupsHow to send mass emails or messages

Kenny Hemphill
July 5, 2017
Tips & Tricks
If you regularly message or email groups of friends or colleagues, you’ll know that adding their names individually...
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4.5

Review: Contacts Pad – Your favorite contacts are just a tap awayContacts PadYour favorite contacts are just a tap away

Joe White
February 1, 2016
Apps, Reviews, Utilities
Contacts Pad is a smart piece of software that makes it easier than ever to get in touch...
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Guide: how to hide phone contacts on the iPhone | iOS 9Hide contactsHow to hide phone contacts

Tom Rolfe
May 2, 2015
Tips & Tricks
When you connect to a Facebook or Twitter account, the iPhone automatically syncs details with the Contacts app....
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iOS 8 Guide: Quickly access recent contactsApp Switcher ContactsHow to hide them

Mark Errett
October 14, 2014
Tips & Tricks
In this How-To guide, we'll be explaining how to prevent iOS 8 from displaying the names of your...
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How to use AirdropHow to - AirdropQuickly transfer between iOS devices

Mark Errett
May 23, 2014
Tips & Tricks
AirDrop is a new feature of iOS 7 that you can use to quickly transfer items between iOS...
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How to block a numberBlocking NumbersStop people contacting you

TapSmart
May 15, 2014
Tips & Tricks
It's good to talk, but too often your number finds it's way into the hands of the people...
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How to delete contactsDeleting ContactsAn iPhone guide

TapSmart
May 13, 2014
Tips & Tricks
Ever find yourself scrolling through the Contacts on your iPhone and wondering "Whose Steve?' or "Do I really...
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Reviews

  • Apple Watch Buyer’s Guide – choosing the best wearable in 2020Apple Watch Buyer's GuideChoosing the best wearable in 2020

    Craig Grannell
    September 29, 2020
  • 4.0

    Tomb of the Mask – Pacman-inspired endless arcade actionTomb of the MaskPacman-inspired endless arcade action

    Andy Price
    September 26, 2020
  • 4.0

    Penrose – a mysterious, compelling interactive storyPenroseA mysterious, compelling interactive story

    Andy Price
    September 23, 2020

  • iPad Buyer’s Guide – which tablet should you choose in 2020?iPad Buyer's GuideWhich tablet should you choose in 2020?

    Craig Grannell
    September 21, 2020
  • 4.5

    Photoroom – easily remove photo backgroundsPhotoRoomEasily remove photo backgrounds

    Andy Price
    September 19, 2020
  • 3.0

    Sound Waves – experimental motion-controlled audio toySound WavesExperimental motion-controlled audio toy

    Andy Price
    September 11, 2020

  • Making memories – the best apps to relive good timesMaking MemoriesThe best apps to relive good times

    Craig Grannell
    September 10, 2020
  • 4.0

    Truberbrook – sci-fi mystery game hits iOSTruberbrookBeautifully designed mystery thriller

    Andy Price
    September 8, 2020
  • 4.0

    Reface – futuristic face masking sillinessRefaceFuturistic face-masking silliness

    Andy Price
    August 29, 2020

  • Get Things Moving – 6 animation and stop-motion appsGet Things Moving6 animation and stop-motion apps

    Craig Grannell
    August 28, 2020
  • 3.5

    PUNCHGOLF – a fist-powered platform gamePUNCHGOLFA fist-powered platform game

    Andy Price
    August 21, 2020
  • 3.5

    Reflex – video weirdness at your fingertipsReflexVideo weirdness at your fingertips

    Andy Price
    August 17, 2020

  • Best Web Apps – great apps, no App Store requiredBest Web AppsGreat apps, no App Store required

    Craig Grannell
    August 10, 2020
  • 3.5

    Knighty Knight – who knew chess could look like this?Knighty KnightWho knew chess could look like this?

    Andy Price
    August 8, 2020
  • 4.0

    Quickart – automatic creative image editingQuickartAutomatic creative image editing

    Andy Price
    August 7, 2020
  • 3.5

    Deadword – word-based apocalypseDeadwordWord-based apocalypse

    Andy Price
    August 3, 2020
  • 4.0

    RTRO – throwback video filters from MomentRTROThrowback video filters from Moment

    Andy Price
    August 2, 2020

  • Replacing the gym – four great apps for home exerciseReplacing the gymFour great apps for home exercise

    Craig Grannell
    July 31, 2020
  • 4.0

    Golf On Mars – side-on golf game that’s out of this worldGolf On MarsSide-on golf game that's out of this world

    Craig Grannell
    July 30, 2020

  • Make your own games – 10 great games with level editorsMake Your Own Games10 great games with level editors

    Craig Grannell
    July 17, 2020
  • 4.0

    Trivia Royale – battle 1000 quizzers for supremacyTrivia RoyaleBattle 1000 quizzers for supremacy

    Andy Price
    July 8, 2020
  • 4.0

    Ancestry – trace your family tree with easeAncestry Trace your family tree with ease

    Andy Price
    July 4, 2020

  • Reviews Retrospective – Craig’s three all-time favoritesReviews RetrospectiveCraig's three all-time favorites

    Craig Grannell
    July 2, 2020
  • 5.0

    Breathwrk – make your breathing work for youBreathwrkMake your breathing work for you

    Andy Price
    June 16, 2020
  • 4.0

    DoubleTake – shoot with two cameras at onceDoubleTakeShoot with two cameras at once

    Craig Grannell
    June 3, 2020

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