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    • Apple's Folding iPad – analyst 'positive' its coming next year

      Tom Rolfe
      January 31, 2023
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    • Apple’s Folding iPad – analyst ‘positive’ its coming next yearApple's folding iPadAnalyst 'positive' its coming next year

      Tom Rolfe
      January 31, 2023
    • 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
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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
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    • Great Puzzle Games – 5 of the Best iPhone Puzzlers

      Tom Rolfe
      January 19, 2023
      Games, Puzzle
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    • 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
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    • Amazon privacy – how to clear your browsing history

      Tom Rolfe
      January 31, 2023
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    • Amazon privacy – how to clear your browsing historyAmazon privacyHow to clear your browsing history

      Tom Rolfe
      January 31, 2023
    • 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
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Guide: turn off control center | iOS 9Control centerLimiting the pop-up shortcuts

Tom Rolfe
May 14, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Control Center is handy to access frequently used options, but it can sometimes open accidentally while using apps...
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Guide: restrict your kids’ iOS access with parental controls | iOS 9Parental controlsRestrict your kids' iOS access

Tom Rolfe
May 14, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Restrictions can stop certain actions being performed or block certain apps on the iPhone, so you can feel...
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Guide: protect your data with auto-erase | iOS 9Erasing dataProtect your data with auto-erase

Tom Rolfe
May 14, 2015
Tips & Tricks
The iPhone offers additional security to keep data safe if your device is stolen. Go to Settings, then...
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Guide: fingerprint scanning with Touch ID | iOS 9FingerprintsScanning with Touch ID

Tom Rolfe
May 13, 2015
Tips & Tricks
If you have an iPhone 5s or later, then the Home button has a built-in fingerprint sensor that...
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Guide: set a secure passcode | iOS 9PasscodesSet a secure passcode

Tom Rolfe
May 13, 2015
Tips & Tricks
If a passcode hasn’t been enabled on your device, it’s worth setting one up to avoid unwanted access...
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Guide: check your privacy settings | iOS 9Privacy settingsChoose which details to share

Tom Rolfe
May 13, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Some apps can access your location, contacts, calendar events, reminders, and pictures. To check which apps use these,...
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Guide: How to dictate text on the iPhone | iOS 9Dictate messagesUse audio to dictate text

Tom Rolfe
May 13, 2015
Tips & Tricks
On the iPhone 4S and later, you can dictate messages that will then be typed out. To do...
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Guide: How to add new words to the iPhone dictionary | iOS 9iPhone DictionaryAdding new words

Tom Rolfe
May 13, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Find yourself being corrected a lot while typing? You might want to add some new words to the...
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Guide: Using Text Replacement to quickly input phrases on the iPhone | iOS 9Using text replacementUse shortcuts to type phrases

Tom Rolfe
May 13, 2015
Tips & Tricks
You can create custom typing shortcuts to quickly add common phrases to messages, such as “On my way!”...
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Guide: Access a bigger keyboard in landscape mode on the iPhone | iOS 9Large keyboardAccess the landscape keyboard

Tom Rolfe
May 12, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Turning your phone sideways will enlarge the keyboard in all standard applications, including Notes, Messages, Mail, and Safari....
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Guide: Shake the iPhone to undo and redo typing | iOS 9Using shakeShake to undo and redo

Tom Rolfe
May 12, 2015
Tips & Tricks
When typing in any application, or when using cut, or copy and paste, you can shake the phone...
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Guide: Place and move the cursor on the iPhone | iOS 9Moving the cursorEasily place the text cursor

Tom Rolfe
May 12, 2015
Tips & Tricks
To make it easier to place the cursor, a magnifying glass appears when you tap and hold on...
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Guide: how to select & copy and paste text on the iPhone | iOS 9Copy and pasteHow to select and copy text

Tom Rolfe
May 12, 2015
Tips & Tricks
There are two options for selecting text . When typing, double-tap on a word, or when reading static...
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Guide: Quickly fix spelling errors when typing on the iPhone | iOS 9Correcting spellingSuper quick spelling correction

Tom Rolfe
May 12, 2015
Tips & Tricks
When a word is typed incorrectly, auto-correct will change it when you tap the space bar. However, this...
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Guide: quickly insert a period using the iPhone keyboard | iOS 9Insert a periodQuickly type a full stop

Tom Rolfe
May 11, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Tap the space bar twice in quick succession and the iPhone will insert a period (full stop) followed...
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Guide: Hold keys to access special characters on the iPhone | iOS 9Special charactersHold keys for hidden characters

Tom Rolfe
May 11, 2015
Tips & Tricks
If you hold down certain letters or punctuation on the keyboard, a pop-up appears containing other options. For...
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Guide: Quick access to caps and punctuation on the iPhone | iOS 9Quick caps & punctuationUse finger-sliding for quick access

Tom Rolfe
May 11, 2015
Tips & Tricks
To quickly enter a capital letter when typing with one finger, tap and hold the Shift button and...
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Guide: two ways to type in capitals on the iPhone | iOS 9Typing in capitalsUse the shift key to type in capitals

Tom Rolfe
May 11, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Sometimes when typing, you just need the next few letters to be capitalized, for example, “My PC is...
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Guide: How to send emojis via the Messages app on the iPhone| iOS 9How to send emojisSet up the emoji keyboard

Tom Rolfe
May 11, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Emojis are an increasingly popular way of sending visual emoticons on the iPhone. For easy access, add the Emoji...
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Guide: who sent me that message? | iOS 9Show full namesWho sent me that message?

Tom Rolfe
May 4, 2015
Tips & Tricks
When looking at a conversation in Messages it’s not always clear who you’ve been talking to as by...
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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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