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      Jon Mundy
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    • News bites – the stories you may have missed (12 August 2022)News bitesThe stories you may have missed

      Jon Mundy
      August 12, 2022
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      Incoherence – Brain-tickling room escape puzzlerIncoherenceBrain-tickling room escape puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      August 10, 2022

    • Bring into Focus: a smart expansion of Focus modes | iOS 16 GuideBring into FocusA smart expansion of Focus modes

      Tom Rolfe
      August 9, 2022

    • Apple Watch Pro: rumors of a bigger, better designApple Watch ProRumors of a bigger, better design

      Tom Rolfe
      August 4, 2022

    • iPadOS 16 delayed? October launch rumored for the updateiPadOS 16 delayed?October launch rumored for the update

      Tom Rolfe
      August 4, 2022

    • Apple Store online – Apple redesigns online checkoutApple Store onlineApple redesigns online checkout

      Tom Rolfe
      August 1, 2022
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    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [5 August 2022]

      Jon Mundy
      August 4, 2022
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      VSCO – is this App Store heavyweight still king?VSCOIs this App Store heavyweight still king?

      Joe White
      August 6, 2022

    • The best mind mapping apps for iPhone and iPad, to get ideas down – fastMind Mapping AppsThe best ways to get ideas down fast

      Craig Grannell
      August 5, 2022

    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [5 August 2022]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Jon Mundy
      August 4, 2022
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      Review: Spoke – Mindfulness to a hip-hop beatReview: SpokeMindfulness to a hip-hop beat

      Jon Mundy
      August 3, 2022

    • The classic app: Fantastical

      Craig Grannell
      August 2, 2022

    • Apple’s iOS 16 updates bring people together – within a walled gardenBringing people togetherCollaboration – in a walled garden

      Craig Grannell
      July 30, 2022
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      Review: Pawnbarian - clever chess-themed dungeon puzzles

      Jon Mundy
      July 26, 2022
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    • The classic game: SpellTowerSpellTowerWordsearch meets Tetris in this classic

      Craig Grannell
      August 5, 2022
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      Review: Pawnbarian – clever chess-themed dungeon puzzlesPawnbarianClever chess-themed dungeon puzzles

      Jon Mundy
      July 26, 2022
    • 5.0

      Dicey Dungeons – A decidedly un-dicey rogueliteDicey DungeonsA decidedly un-dicey roguelite

      Jon Mundy
      July 7, 2022

    • The classic game: Flight ControlFlight ControlAn early arcade classic for iOS

      Craig Grannell
      July 5, 2022
    • 3.5

      A Musical Story – funky, award-winning beat matchingA Musical StoryFunky, award-winning beat matching

      Jon Mundy
      June 17, 2022

    • Apple Design Awards – 12 amazing winners for 2022Apple Design Awards8 incredible apps win the 2022 prize

      Tom Rolfe
      June 9, 2022
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    • Shared Photo Library – streamlined sharing via iCloud | iOS 16 Guide

      Tom Rolfe
      August 12, 2022
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    • Shared Photo Library – streamlined sharing via iCloud | iOS 16 GuideShared Photo LibraryStreamlined sharing via iCloud

      Tom Rolfe
      August 12, 2022

    • Apple ‘Passkeys’ – setting up password-free logins | iOS 16 GuideApple 'Passkeys'Setting up password-free logins

      Tom Rolfe
      August 12, 2022

    • Comparing Notes – new features in the Notes app | iOS 16 GuideComparing NotesNew features in the Notes app

      Tom Rolfe
      August 12, 2022

    • Strong language: Apple’s Translate app just got better | iOS 16 GuideStrong LanguageApple's Translate app just got better

      Tom Rolfe
      July 28, 2022

    • Voice unlock hack – a secret phrase to skip Face IDVoice unlock hackA secret phrase to skip Face ID

      Holly Rolfe
      July 19, 2022

    • Please Be Quiet – 5 ways to shut your iPhone upPlease Be Quiet4 ways to shut your iPhone up

      Tom Rolfe
      July 19, 2022
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Guide: Limit Location Usage to Save Battery | iOS 9Location ServicesLimit your location usage

Tom Rolfe
April 21, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Some apps, such as Maps or Camera, request the use of your current location, however, some users may...
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Guide: Keep your iPhone cool | iOS 9OverheatingKeep your iPhone cool

Tom Rolfe
April 20, 2015
Tips & Tricks
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The iPhone lasts longer when kept between 0° and 35°C (32° to 95°F). Outside this range the battery...
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Guide: Disable Push Email to Improve Battery Life | iOS 9Disable Mail pushCheck your email manually

Tom Rolfe
April 17, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Apps like the Mail app can use push data to refresh, but keeping push email turned on can...
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Guide: Save Battery by Managing Connections | iOS 9Managing ConnectionsSave battery by turning off connections

Tom Rolfe
April 16, 2015
Tips & Tricks
The cellular connections made by your iPhone can have an affect on your device’s battery life. 3G and...
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Guide: Reach the top of your iPhone 6 and 6 Plus | iOS 9Reach the topGet to grips with a larger screen

Tom Rolfe
April 15, 2015
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If you have the iPhone 6 or 6 Plus then you may find it difficult to reach the...
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Guide: How to take a screenshot | iOS 9ScreenshotsHow to take a screenshot

Tom Rolfe
April 14, 2015
Tips & Tricks
It’s possible to save images from apps by taking a screenshot of the current view on your iPhone....
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Guide: how to use Do Not Disturb mode | iOS 9Do Not DisturbGet some peace and quiet

Tom Rolfe
April 13, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Turning on the Do Not Disturb setting stops any notifications from apps appearing on your device. You’ll still...
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Guide: keep Control Center under control | iOS 9Control CenterA suite of handy shortcuts

Tom Rolfe
April 10, 2015
Tips & Tricks
To quickly gain access to handy options in the Control Center, open it by swiping up from the...
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Guide: how to reply to notifications | iOS 9NotificationsQuickly reply or hide alerts

Tom Rolfe
April 9, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Sometimes app updates appear as notifications on the Lock screen. You can open the app and go directly...
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Guide: Understanding Notification Center | iOS 9NotificationsUnderstanding Notification Center

Tom Rolfe
April 8, 2015
Tips & Tricks
View all your received messages in one place via the Notification Center. To access this, slide your finger...
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Guide: Siri Suggestions in Spotlight on iPhone | iOS 9Spotlight suggestionsSiri-powered proactive shortcuts

Tom Rolfe
April 7, 2015
Tips & Tricks
As well as its search functions, from iOS 9 onwards Spotlight also proactively provides suggestions for things like...
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Guide: Multitasking with iOS | iOS 9MultitaskingSwitching between apps

Tom Rolfe
April 6, 2015
Tips & Tricks
You can easily swap between apps without having to close the one you’re using. Double-press the Home button...
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Guide: Organize apps like a pro with folders | iOS 9Using foldersOrganize apps like a pro

Tom Rolfe
April 3, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Folders can be used to group similar apps together, based on type, or any other grouping method you...
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Guide: How to move or delete apps | iOS 9Move and DeleteHow to move or delete apps

Tom Rolfe
April 2, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Moving icons around on your screen is easy, as is deleting any apps that you no longer use....
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Guide: Welcome to the Home Screen | iOS 9Home screenWelcome to the home screen

Tom Rolfe
April 1, 2015
Tips & Tricks
The Home screen is where you’ll find all of your apps and is the primary way to interact...
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Guide: set unique ringtones for individual contactsIndividual RingtonesGuide: set unique ringtones for individual contacts

Tom Rolfe
March 26, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Ever wanted to know who's calling without even looking at your phone? With individual ringtones you can do just...
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Having problems with email? Here’s how to fix the Mail appFix Mail appFive quick steps

Mike Hayward
March 5, 2015
Tips & Tricks
If you can't send or receive email on your iPhone, then you've come to the right place! Here...
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How to transfer photos between iPhones quickly without iCloud

Mike Hayward
February 10, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Moving files to and from a computer and an iPhone couldn't be simpler Let’s say you’ve just upgraded....
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How to be both smarter & faster at using Safari on the iPhoneSafari BrowsingShortcuts, bookmarks & tabs

Mike Hayward
February 9, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Safari, the default iPhone browser, has a ton of features that make browsing the web both easier and...
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Guide: How to save time with Control CenterHow to: Control CenterShortcuts in iOS

Mike Hayward
January 23, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Control Center is one of the most underrated features of iOS. It makes everything that you need to...
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    Craig Grannell
    August 5, 2022

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    Craig Grannell
    July 27, 2022
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    July 7, 2022

  • iPhone Photo School – level up your photography skillsiPhone Photo SchoolLevel up your photography skills

    Tom Rolfe
    June 30, 2022

  • iPhone’s First Year – 15 apps that still hold upiPhone's First Year15 apps that still hold up

    Craig Grannell
    June 11, 2022

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