Cinematic Mode – shift focus in videos like a film proCinematic ModeShift focus in videos like a film pro Tom Rolfe October 14, 2022 Tips & TricksHow to use the Camera app to control film-like focus and blur effects in your videos Cinematic Mode... Read more
Always On Display – does it waste battery, and can you turn it off?Always On DisplayDoes it waste battery? Tom Rolfe October 4, 2022 Tips & TricksOne of the exclusive additions to iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max is an always on... Read more
Bring into Focus: a smart expansion of Focus modesBring into FocusA smart expansion of Focus modes Tom Rolfe August 9, 2022 Tips & TricksApple’s Focus mode arrived last year to expand on the popular Do Not Disturb setting, and this year... Read more
Focus for iOS 16 looks amazing – but is it too complex to really help?Focus in iOS 16Is it too complex to really help? Craig Grannell June 8, 2022 FeaturesWhen you’re trying to focus, busywork isn’t going to help Time was Apple gave you a big old... Read more
Multiple User Accounts – a sneaky iOS hack using Focus ModeMultiple Users AccountsA sneaky iOS hack using Focus Mode Joe White April 5, 2022 News, Tips & TricksApple doesn't offer support for multiple accounts on iOS and iPadOS, but this workaround does. ... Read more
Focus Home Screens – custom layouts for different tasksFocus Home ScreensCustom layouts for different tasks Jon Mundy January 2, 2022 Tips & TricksOne of the big additions to iOS 15 is Focus mode, which enables you to set a number... Read more
Focus Timers – banish interruptions and boost flowFocus TimersBanish interruptions and boost flow Craig Grannell November 11, 2021 Apps, Features, Productivity, Tips & TricksDivide up your day into work and play – and do more with both Focus Mode is a feature... Read more
Minimizing distractions – a look at Focus and Notifications in iOS 15Minimizing distractionsA look at Focus and Notifications in iOS 15 Jon Mundy July 31, 2021 Tips & TricksWith iOS 15, Apple is on a mission to clean up notifications. With a clean new UI and... Read more
Apple wants you to use technology more mindfullyMindfulness in techApple wants to curb iPhone addiction Craig Grannell June 23, 2021 NewsAwareness versus addiction – Apple aims to break negative iPhone and iPad use cycles Apple’s developer conference this summer... Read more
Edit Portrait Mode – change your photo’s depth of fieldEdit Portrait ModeChange your photo's depth of field Andy Price March 23, 2020 Tips & TricksSince the arrival of the iPhone 7 Plus way back in 2016, Apple users have been able to... Read more
Bear Focus Timer: improve your concentration with this cute appBear Focus TimerImprove your concentration with this cute app Tom Rolfe March 28, 2018 Apps, ProductivityThere are many apps that encourage productivity using the Pomodoro technique, but not many as charming as BFT... Read more
Price Drop: Focus – Productivity Timer goes freePrice DropFocus – Productivity Timer goes free Tom Rolfe November 9, 2017 Apps, Productivity, UtilitiesFocus – Productivity Timer – was $8/£8, now FREE Focus is a great productivity utility that's been around... Read more
Price drop! FocusList – get a new daily planner & focus timer app for freePrice drop!Be more productive – FocusList, based on Pomodoro technique is now free Andy Price November 14, 2016 NewsOne of the most successful methods for GTD (Getting Things Done) is the Pomodoro technique. This involves working on... Read more
4.6Overall ScoreReview: Manual Photo CameraManual Camera PhotoSimple controls for iPhone photography Steve Jarratt December 1, 2014 Apps, Photo & Video, ReviewsMPC gives you simple, instant control over the iPhone camera’s focus, white balance, ISO sensitivity, shutter speed and... Read more
4.5Overall ScoreVideohance Review: Feature-Rich, simple video editingVideohanceReviewed: simple video & editing Andy Price June 6, 2014 Apps, Photo & Video, ReviewsVideohance is a multi-functional short video-editing and sharing app, which takes the concept of Cinamatic and gives it... Read more