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    • Apple Reality Pro – latest details on the immersive headset

      Tom Rolfe
      January 26, 2023
      News
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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
  • AppsWWDC recapWhat's new for Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Mac?
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    • The classic app: Pixelmator

      Craig Grannell
      January 30, 2023
      Apps, Photo & Video
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    • The classic app: PixelmatorPixelmatorFull-fat photo editing since 2007

      Craig Grannell
      January 30, 2023
    • 3.5

      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
    • 4.5

      Penbook – highly customizable notebooksPenbookHighly customizable notebooks

      Tom Rolfe
      January 18, 2023
  • GamesWWDC recapWhat's new for Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Mac?
    Featured
    • Great Puzzle Games – 5 of the Best iPhone Puzzlers

      Tom Rolfe
      January 19, 2023
      Games, Puzzle
    Recent
    • Great Puzzle Games – 5 of the Best iPhone PuzzlersGreat Puzzle Games5 of the Best iPhone Puzzlers

      Tom Rolfe
      January 19, 2023
    • 3.0

      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
    • 5.0

      Vampire Survivors – bullet hell survival done rightVampire SurvivorsBullet hell survival done right

      Jon Mundy
      December 16, 2022
  • How-ToWWDC recapWhat's new for Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Mac?
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    • Custom ringtones – how to turn mp3s into free tones

      Jon Mundy
      January 30, 2023
      Tips & Tricks
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    • Custom ringtones – how to turn mp3s into free tonesCustom ringtonesHow to turn mp3s into free tones

      Jon Mundy
      January 30, 2023
    • 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
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WWDC extras – AirPods, TV+, Home, and moreWWDC recapWhat's new for Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Mac?

Tom Rolfe
June 26, 2020
News
iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch typically get the most airtime at WWDC – but there's plenty more to...
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Smarter gadgets – create automations with the Home appSmarter gadgetsCreate automations with the Home app

Joe White
August 28, 2019
Tips & Tricks
It's easy to automate your home using the built-in Home app! ...
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HomeKit at CES 2019: brands flock to Apple’s smart home systemHomeKit at CES 2019Brands flock to Apple's smart home system

Tom Rolfe
January 10, 2019
News
HomeKit announcements dominate the trade show Apple doesn't exhibit at Las Vegas' biggest annual tech showcase, CES. Despite...
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HomeRun – fire off HomeKit scenes from your wristHomeRun Fire off HomeKit scenes from your wrist

Joe White
March 31, 2018
Apps, Utilities
HomeRun takes the pain out of controlling HomeKit devices on watchOS. ...
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Siri vs. Alexa: which is best for the home?Siri vs. AlexaWhich is best for the home?

Kenny Hemphill
October 4, 2017
Features
Can Apple’s smart assistant compete with Amazon’s in the smart home arena? The unveiling of Apple’s upcoming HomePod...
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Smart Home 101: dive into the future with Apple’s HomeKitSmart Home 101Dive into the future with Apple's HomeKit

Kenny Hemphill
August 6, 2017
Features
After a couple of decades of build-up and apparently unrealised potential, home automation is finally a reality for...
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Future of the iPhone: Apple’s plans for the next ten yearsFuture of the iPhoneApple's plans for the next ten years

Tom Rolfe
June 27, 2017
News
The iPhone (and to a lesser extent, the iPad) is a ubiquitous piece of technology – it's conquered...
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Time to check back in with Apple Home? Revised website promotes new iOS compatible smart productsApple HomeKitIt's easier to find smart Home products now through Apple

Andy Price
March 13, 2017
News
Apple's HomeKit allows third-party developers to plug into its iOS software so that your iPhone or iPad can...
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Apple may launch official HomeKit app in iOS 10HomeKit'Home' app to launch with iOS 10

Tom Rolfe
May 9, 2016
News
Two years' after the HomeKit platform's launch with iOS 8, Apple finally look set to release a unified...
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iOS apps you won’t be able to live without on your iPhone & iPad in 2016Apps you shouldn't live withoutIn 2016

Joe White
February 1, 2016
Apps, Features
This year could be big for iOS devices, but it might be even bigger for iOS apps. Here...
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Home Automation: What ever happened to Apple’s HomeKit?Apple HomeKitWhatever happened to home automation?

Kenny Hemphill
October 8, 2015
Features
It's well over a year now since Apple announced HomeKit, its set of tools for developers to allow...
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Is Apple about to turn your iPhone into a smoke detector?iPhone Smoke AlarmCould it feature on a future device?

Andy Price
September 1, 2015
Other
The internet keeps an eagle-eye on Apple's patent submissions and as such, many or pretty straight forward design...
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You’ll need Apple TV to control devices away from home with HomeKitHomeKit guidelinesApple TV needed for external control

Andy Price
June 3, 2015
News
Apple's recent focus on TV is bleeding into other areas of its business, which also follows its drive...
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First HomeKit-enabled devices now availableHomeKit devicesFirst wave now available

Andy Price
June 2, 2015
News
HomeKit finally has some meat on its bones after the first major manufacturers of home automation products release...
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App Store coming to Apple TV this summerNew Apple TVSet-top box to get App Store support this year

Tom Rolfe
March 20, 2015
News
Apple is set to unveil the next generation Apple TV - complete with its own App Store - at WWDC in...
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HomeKit-Enabled Chips now headed for Smart Home developersHomeKit Chips ShippedDevelopers can start building

Mike Hayward
November 4, 2014
News
Texas Instruments, Marvell and Broadcom have just started shipping HomeKit-Enabled chips to developers looking to create devices for...
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Hilton unveils plans to use iPhone as room keyYour iPhone KeyGet in at Hilton hotels

Mark Errett
August 1, 2014
News
Hilton hotels has announced that your iPhone will be able to serve as your room key. ...
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Introducing HomeKit: Apple’s home automation solutionHomeKitAutomate in iOS

Joe White
July 16, 2014
Features
In this article, we introduce HomeKit: Apple's smart, new answer to the problem of home automation. ...
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Apple patents password skip technology for the homeSkip passcodeA new patent from Apple

Mark Errett
July 4, 2014
News
A new patent from Apple details the possibility of skipping the passcode lock when you’re safe at home....
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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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