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      Dead Man’s Phone – engaging British detective dramaDead Man's PhoneEngaging British detective title

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      GeoGuessr – a clever geographical puzzlerGeoGuessrA clever geographical puzzler

      Jon Mundy
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Field Test mode – the hidden trick to test signal strengthField Test modeThe hidden trick to test signal strength

Jon Mundy
May 3, 2021
Tips & Tricks
Apple's iOS is renowned for being an intuitive and transparent operating system, but it's not without its little...
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Monster Mash – turn your doodles into 3D modelsMonster MashTurn your doodles into 3D models

Jon Mundy
March 24, 2021
Tips & Tricks
We all like to doodle from time to time, typically during boring meetings, lengthy lectures, or extended conference...
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Medical ID – how to set it up (and why you should)Medical IDHow to set it up (and why you should)

Tom Rolfe
February 6, 2021
Tips & Tricks
If you haven't already, it's important to set up a Medical ID, which contains important information that can...
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Perspective Correction – How to square up your photosPerspective correctionHow to square up your photos

Jon Mundy
January 20, 2021
Tips & Tricks
Featured photo by Pierre Châtel-Innocenti If you're someone who likes to take a little extra care over the...
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Using ‘Back Tap’ – a new way to control your deviceUsing 'Back Tap'A new way to control your device

Jon Mundy
January 16, 2021
Tips & Tricks
One of the more understated features introduced with iOS 14 is the ability to input commands by physically...
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Custom ringtones – how to turn mp3s into free tonesCustom ringtonesHow to turn mp3s into free tones

Jon Mundy
January 11, 2021
Tips & Tricks
There's a lot to be said for picking a beloved or memorable music track for your ringtone. It...
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Picture in Picture – multitasking with video overlays in iOS 14Picture in PictureMultitasking with video overlays in iOS 14

Jon Mundy
October 4, 2020
Tips & Tricks
With iOS 14, Apple lets you continue watching videos and making FaceTime calls while you go about other...
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Quick translation: Using iOS 14’s new Translate appQuick translationUsing iOS 14's new Translate app

Jon Mundy
September 26, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Apple's iOS 14 operating system brings with it an all-new Translate app, which enables real-time translations between a...
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Rock the house – how to DJ with an iPhone or iPadRock the houseHow to DJ with an iPhone or iPad

Jon Mundy
August 31, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Let's get this straight – no bona fide DJ worth their salt is going to use a virtual...
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Game On – using iOS 14’s new Game CenterGame OnUsing iOS 14's new Game Center

Jon Mundy
August 10, 2020
Tips & Tricks
After a period of living in the background of your mobile gaming sessions, Apple has completely redesigned Game...
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Two-faced ID – can more than one face unlock your device?Two-faced IDCan more than one face unlock your device?

Jon Mundy
August 2, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Apple's iOS 12 first added Face ID, and more recently iOS 13 brought even more enhancements. Notable by...
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Maps Goes Green – explore the big overhaul in iOS 14Maps Goes GreenExplore the eco overhaul in iOS 14

Jon Mundy
July 31, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Apple has given its Maps app a total overhaul for iOS 14. Here's everything you need to know...
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Virtual backgrounds – replace your background in Zoom chatsVirtual backgroundsReplace your background in Zoom chats

Jon Mundy
July 24, 2020
Tips & Tricks
If you've been conducting any business or family get-togethers remotely since the start of the year, then you'll...
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Clear out your photos – tips for taming your camera rollClear our your photosTips for taming your camera roll

Jon Mundy
July 23, 2020
Tips & Tricks
It's been years since Apple's Photos launched, and we can scarcely imagine a time when we didn't have...
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Stop Motion Studio – how to make your own animationStop Motion StudioHow to make your own animation

Jon Mundy
July 12, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Found yourself stuck at home with a lot of time on your hands? If you feel like stretching...
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Instapaper Guide: how to set up the read-later serviceInstapaper GuideHow to set up the read-later service

Jon Mundy
July 5, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Since 2011, iPhone and iPad users have been able to make use of the Reading List feature in...
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Guided access – how to lock your device to a single appGuided accessHow to lock your device to a single app

Jon Mundy
June 8, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Your iPhone or iPad is a true jack of all trades, capable of acting as a communication device,...
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iPhone as a webcam – better video quality for laptop callsiPhone as a webcamBetter video quality for laptop calls

Jon Mundy
May 25, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Thanks to the wonders of technology, many of us have been able to continue working and interacting face-to-face...
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Shared folders – how to use them in iCloud DriveShared foldersHow to use them in iCloud Drive

Jon Mundy
May 3, 2020
Tips & Tricks
With the launch of iOS 13.4, Apple has finally added the ability to share folders in iCloud Drive...
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Home Screen tips – how to minimize bad habit distractionsHome Screen tipsHow to minimize bad habit distractions

Jon Mundy
April 29, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Apple took major steps to minimize the distractive potential of your iPhone with the Screen Time provision added...
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    Craig Grannell
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    Tom Rolfe
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    Dead Man’s Phone – engaging British detective dramaDead Man's PhoneEngaging British detective title

    Andy Price
    April 16, 2021

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    Craig Grannell
    April 16, 2021

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    Craig Grannell
    March 29, 2021
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    SongKit – an impressive digital songbook for musiciansSongKitFeature-rich digital song book

    Andy Price
    March 25, 2021

  • Home cooking: six must-have apps for foodiesHome CookingSix must-have apps for foodies

    Craig Grannell
    March 18, 2021
  • 4.0

    Avatarify – animate any face with AIAvatarifyAnimate any face with AI

    Andy Price
    March 11, 2021
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    CARROT Weather 5 – forecasts, snark and customizationCARROT Weather 5Forecasts, snark, and customization

    Craig Grannell
    March 8, 2021

  • The best iPhone apps for bringing the outdoors inBring the outdoors inApps to experience nature

    Craig Grannell
    March 3, 2021

  • Upgrade your iPhone with these 15 great accessoriesUpgrade your iPhoneWith these 15 great accessories

    Craig Grannell
    March 3, 2021
  • 4.5

    Mission to Mars AR – virtually explore the red planetMission to Mars ARVirtually explore the red planet

    Andy Price
    February 27, 2021
  • 4.5

    Queen Rules – a beautiful royal puzzlerReview: Queen RulesA great puzzler

    Andy Price
    February 21, 2021

  • WhatsApp and alternatives – what’s the best messaging app in 2021?WhatsApp and alternativesWhat's the best messaging app?

    Craig Grannell
    February 17, 2021
  • 4.0

    AntiType – opposites attract in this word puzzlerAntiTypeOpposites attract in this word puzzler

    Tom Rolfe
    February 15, 2021
  • 3.0

    Oolong – straightforward budgeting appReview: OolongSimple budgeting app

    Andy Price
    February 12, 2021
  • 4.5

    Wallace & Gromit: Big Fix Up – Aardman’s new AR adventureWallace & Gromit: Big Fix UpAardman's new AR adventure

    Andy Price
    February 4, 2021

  • Augmented Education – 9 great AR apps for learningAugmented Education9 great AR apps for learning

    Craig Grannell
    January 20, 2021
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    C.ARP – discover the joy of omnichord musicC.ARPDiscover the joy of omnichord music

    Andy Price
    January 14, 2021
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    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

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    Craig Grannell
    December 30, 2020

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