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Share Contact Info: send a virtual business card | iOS 13 GuideShare Contact InfoSend a virtual business card

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2019
Tips & Tricks
It’s possible to automatically share your name and photo with contacts in Messages, so they'll know who are you...
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External drives: connect extra storage to Files | iOS 13 GuideExternal drivesConnect extra storage to Files

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2019
Tips & Tricks
It’s possible to plug an external drive into your device and access the contents of that drive directly...
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Dark Mode: a toned-down interface for night time | iOS 13 GuideDark ModeA toned-down interface for night time

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2019
Tips & Tricks
When activated, Dark Mode initiates a system-wide shift to a darker color palette throughout iOS. Formerly white or...
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Look Around You: virtually explore city streets | iOS 13 GuideLook Around YouVirtually explore city streets

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2019
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Look Around lets you explore a detailed virtual version of a city, viewing the streets from a human...
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Memoji Stickers: your own personal emoji faces | iOS 13 GuideMemoji StickersYour own personal emoji faces

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Creating your own Memoji faces in the Messages app is fun, but using them as stickers instead of...
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Low Data Mode: limit your cellular downloads | iOS 13 GuideLow Data ModeLimit your cellular downloads

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2019
Tips & Tricks
You can disable cellular data to stop your device eating up your data allowance while out and about....
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Site-Specific Settings: customize on a per-website basis | iOS 13 GuideSite-Specific SettingsCustomize on a per-website basis

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Safari allows users to enhance their browsing experience by configuring settings for individual websites. Head to a website...
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Find My Friends: share locations with your buddies | iOS 13 GuideFind My FriendsShare locations with your buddies

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Apple's Find My app allows users to share location data with their contacts – pretty helpful if you're trying...
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Exploring Photos: four ways to navigate your snaps | iOS 13 GuideExploring PhotosFour ways to navigate your snaps

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Every time you snap a photo or video, it's automatically added to the Photos app. It's easy to end...
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Download Manager: keep track of your downloads | iOS 13 GuideDownload ManagerKeep track of your downloads

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Safari features a useful download manager that provides a space for files you might download from the Web....
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Mouse or trackpad: use an external pointing device | iOS 13 GuideMouse or trackpadUse an external pointing device

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2019
Tips & Tricks
iOS is designed as a touch-based interface, but in certain scenarios, it might be beneficial to switch to...
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Quickpath Typing: swipe the keyboard to increase speed | iOS 13 GuideQuickpath TypingSwipe the keyboard to increase speed

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Did you know you can slide across the keyboard to type words, rather than tapping individual letters? Swipe...
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Reminders: never forget with this handy app | iOS 13 GuideRemindersNever forget with this handy app

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2019
Tips & Tricks
The ability to set and check lists of reminders and to-dos from the built-in Reminders app is super...
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Restarting properly: how and when to restart your phone | iOS 13 GuideRestarting properlyHow and when to restart your phone

Tom Rolfe
August 18, 2018
Tips & Tricks
A hard restart can be handy and should be used if an app refuses to start or if...
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Turn it off: how to power down your iPhone | iOS 13 Reference GuideTurn it offHow to power down your iPhone

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
For iPhone X, XR, XS, or XS Max: To power off the device, press and hold the Side...
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Control Center: how to open Control Center from anywhere | iOS 13 Reference GuideControl CenterHow to open Control Center from anywhere

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
For iPhone X, XR, XS, or XS Max: Swipe down from the top right corner of the screen...
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App Switcher: how to switch between apps | iOS 13 Reference GuideApp SwitcherHow to switch between apps

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
For iPhone X, XR, XS, or XS Max: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause...
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Heading Home: how to return to the Home Screen | iOS 13 Reference GuideHeading HomeHow to return to the Home Screen

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
For iPhone X, XR, XS, or XS Max: Swipe up from the bottom of the display to return...
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Wake the display: how to turn on the screen | iOS 13 Reference GuideWake the displayHow to turn on the screen

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
For iPhone X, XR, XS, or XS Max: Press the Side button or tap anywhere on the screen...
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Apple Pay: how to bring up Apple Pay | iOS 13 Reference GuideApple PayHow to bring up Apple Pay

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
For iPhone X, XR, XS, or XS Max: Double-tap the Side button to invoke Apple Pay. Authenticate the transaction...
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    Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

    Andy Price
    September 17, 2019
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    Calory – calorie counting made simpleCaloryCalorie counting made simple

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    September 1, 2019
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    Yokai Dungeon – Zelda meets Japanese folkloreYokai DungeonZelda meets Japanese folklore

    Andy Price
    August 24, 2019
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    Traffix: City Rush – smart minimalist highway puzzlesTraffix: City RushSmart minimalist highway puzzles

    Andy Price
    August 15, 2019
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    Dotspot Discovery – influencer-recommended activitiesDotspot DiscoveryInfluencer-recommended activities

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    August 15, 2019
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    MINIT – retro RPG is nostalgic blissMINITRetro RPG is nostalgic bliss

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    Streaks – a task tracker to help form good habitsStreaksA task tracker to help form good habits

    Craig Grannell
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