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    • iOS 13 released! Update now for new features

      Tom Rolfe
      September 19, 2019
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    • Reminders in iOS 13 – a complete revamp for this to-do appReminders in iOS 13A complete revamp for this to-do app

      Joe White
      September 21, 2019

    • iOS 13 released! Update now for new featuresiOS 13 released!Update now for new features

      Tom Rolfe
      September 19, 2019

    • Pay to play – Apple’s unlimited gaming now livePay to playApple's unlimited gaming now live

      Tom Rolfe
      September 19, 2019

    • Pocket Casts – powerful podcast app goes freePocket CastsPowerful podcast app goes free

      Tom Rolfe
      September 18, 2019

    • Apple Arcade – live for some, coming soon for othersApple ArcadeLive for some, coming soon for others

      Tom Rolfe
      September 17, 2019

    • What Apple didn’t announce – five things we would have liked to seeWhat Apple didn't announceFive things we would have liked to see

      Tom Rolfe
      September 16, 2019
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    • 5.0

      Priime - powerful editing tools and filters

      Andy Price
      September 17, 2019
      Apps, Photo & Video, Reviews
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    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from September 20, 2019Apps of the WeekThree favorites from September 20, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      September 20, 2019
    • 5.0

      Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

      Andy Price
      September 17, 2019
    • 3.0

      Chirp Mail – a messenger-inspired email clientChirp Mail A messenger-inspired email client

      Joe White
      September 15, 2019

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from September 13, 2019Apps of the WeekThree favorites from September 13, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      September 13, 2019

    • iWork 101 – get started with Pages, Numbers, KeynoteiWork 101Get started with Pages, Numbers, Keynote

      Tom Rolfe
      September 8, 2019
    • 5.0

      Reeder 4 – elegant and refined RSS readerReeder 4Elegant and refined RSS reader

      Joe White
      September 6, 2019
  • GamesMacBook keyboard woesApple to finally ditch its bad keyboard this year
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    • 4.5

      Witcheye – an inspired 2D platformer

      Jon Mundy
      September 9, 2019
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    • 4.5

      Witcheye – an inspired 2D platformerWitcheyeAn inspired 2D platformer

      Jon Mundy
      September 9, 2019

    • Price drops: three great games currently on salePrice dropsThree great games currently on sale

      Tom Rolfe
      August 29, 2019
    • 4.0

      P1 Select review – don’t judge this game by its coverP1 SelectDon't judge this game by its cover

      Jon Mundy
      August 29, 2019
    • 4.0

      Yokai Dungeon – Zelda meets Japanese folkloreYokai DungeonZelda meets Japanese folklore

      Andy Price
      August 24, 2019
    • 4.0

      Traffix: City Rush – smart minimalist highway puzzlesTraffix: City RushSmart minimalist highway puzzles

      Andy Price
      August 15, 2019
    • 4.0

      Total Party Kill – a game where backstabbing is positively encouragedTotal Party KillA game where backstabbing is positively encouraged

      Jon Mundy
      August 12, 2019
  • Tips & TricksMacBook keyboard woesApple to finally ditch its bad keyboard this year
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    • Photos in iOS 13 – guide to the app's new interface

      Jon Mundy
      September 20, 2019
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    • Messages in iOS 13 – three new features in Apple’s chat appMessages in iOS 13Three new features in Apple's chat app

      Jon Mundy
      September 22, 2019

    • Photos in iOS 13 – guide to the app’s new interfacePhotos in iOS 13Guide to the app's new interface

      Jon Mundy
      September 20, 2019

    • Clear your chats – delete attachments to save spaceClear your chatsDelete attachments to save space

      Joe White
      September 18, 2019

    • Hidden iOS 13 tips – 13 great features it’s easy to missHidden iOS 13 tips13 great features it's easy to miss

      Craig Grannell
      September 14, 2019

    • Change your Apple ID: New email address? No problem!Change your Apple IDNew email address? No problem

      Tom Rolfe
      September 9, 2019

    • Data & Privacy – tips for Apple, Google, Amazon, and FacebookData & PrivacyTips for Apple, Google, Amazon, and Facebook

      Tom Rolfe
      September 7, 2019
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MacBook keyboard woes – Apple to finally ditch its bad keyboard this yearMacBook keyboard woesApple to finally ditch its bad keyboard this year

Tom Rolfe
July 5, 2019
News
Apple introduced a new keyboard design with its 2015 MacBooks, based on a "butterfly mechanism" that allowed for...
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Amend the dictionary – put an end to incorrect autocorrectsAmend the dictionaryPut an end to incorrect autocorrects

Tom Rolfe
June 23, 2019
Tips & Tricks
The iOS keyboard learns words and corrections over time, but it doesn’t always get things right. Sometimes it...
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Upgraded keys – how to install a custom keyboardUpgraded keysHow to install a custom keyboard

Kenny Hemphill
June 15, 2019
Apps, Other, Productivity, Tips & Tricks
The iOS keyboard is just fine most of the time. But what about when just fine isn’t enough?...
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New MacBook released – fixed keyboards and faster processorsNew MacBook releasedFixed keyboards and faster processors

Tom Rolfe
May 22, 2019
News
Apple has announced a beefy update to the MacBook Pro line, which not only fixes the keyboard issues...
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Third-party keyboards – do we really need them any more?Third-party keyboardsDo we really need them any more?

Craig Grannell
December 13, 2018
Features
From swipe-to-type to more esoteric keyboard input, should you venture beyond Apple’s defaults? In 2014, Apple did the...
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Broken MacBooks: Apple offering free fixes for faulty keyboardsBroken MacBooksApple offering free fixes for faulty keyboards

Tom Rolfe
June 25, 2018
News
If you're one of the many iPhone and iPad users who also uses an Apple computer, you should...
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Guide: how to install third-party keyboards on iOSThird-party keyboardsHow to install and use them

Tom Rolfe
June 22, 2016
Tips & Tricks
Ever since iOS 8, it's been possible to have more than one interchangeable keyboard set on your iPhone...
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Is Google planning to release a third-party iOS keyboard?Google's iOS keyboardIs the search engine planning to release keyboard for iOS?

Andy Price
March 23, 2016
News
According to The Verge, Google is making a third-party keyboard for the iPhone. Google is already the default...
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iOS 9: Disable keyboard clicks on your iPhoneKeyboard clicksDisable typing sounds

Tom Rolfe
October 27, 2015
Tips & Tricks
By default, the iPad keyboard is set to make a clicking noise every time you press a key....
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2.5

Review: QuickKey – A custom snippet keyboard for iPhoneReview: QuickKeyCustom snippet keyboard for iPhone

Joe White
September 18, 2015
Apps, Reviews, Utilities
QuickKey is a recently released app that aims to make it easier to type on Apple's iPhone handset....
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5.0

Review: ReBoard: A truly revolutionary keyboard for iOSReBoard ReviewRevolutionary keyboard for iOS

Joe White
September 18, 2015
Apps, Reviews, Utilities
ReBoard, a recently released app, offers one of the best third-party keyboards we've ever seen. ...
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iOS 9: Copy, paste and swipe with the new iPad keyboardImproved keyboardGuide to iOS 9 typing changes

Tom Rolfe
August 16, 2015
Tips & Tricks
iOS 9 brings some useful changes to the iPad's virtual keyboard. The most obvious change is that the keyboard...
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Nintype for iPhone

Type like a Ninja with Nintype for iOS 8Using NintypeGet started with the Nintype keyboard for iOS

Lucy Hattersley
June 30, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Ever since Apple introduced support for third-party keyboards in iOS 8, we've been inundated with virtual keyboard options....
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Hidden iOS 9 keyboard suggests Apple will release 12.9″ iPad Pro this yeariPad ProApple to release new, bigger iPad?

Tom Rolfe
June 16, 2015
News
The long-rumored 'iPad Pro' could finally be coming this year, boasting a bigger screen than the latest Macbook...
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4.0

Swype keyboard review: first round of third-party apps appearingSwype review3rd-party keyboard

Andy Price
September 29, 2014
Apps, Reviews, Utilities
Swype is a great add-on for your iPhone that lets you write longer messages with less strain on...
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Reviews

  • 5.0

    Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

    Andy Price
    September 17, 2019
  • 4.5

    Calory – calorie counting made simpleCaloryCalorie counting made simple

    Andy Price
    September 1, 2019
  • 4.0

    Yokai Dungeon – Zelda meets Japanese folkloreYokai DungeonZelda meets Japanese folklore

    Andy Price
    August 24, 2019
  • 4.0

    Traffix: City Rush – smart minimalist highway puzzlesTraffix: City RushSmart minimalist highway puzzles

    Andy Price
    August 15, 2019
  • 3.5

    Dotspot Discovery – influencer-recommended activitiesDotspot DiscoveryInfluencer-recommended activities

    Andy Price
    August 15, 2019
  • 2.5

    Review: Dr Mario – Nintendo’s classic franchise arrives on iOSDr Mario WorldNintendo's classic franchise arrives on iOS

    Andy Price
    July 29, 2019

  • 10 beautiful games – titles that prove games can be art10 beautiful gamesTitles that prove games can be art

    Tom Rolfe
    July 20, 2019
  • 4.9

    MINIT – retro RPG is nostalgic blissMINITRetro RPG is nostalgic bliss

    Andy Price
    July 18, 2019
  • 5.0

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

    Craig Grannell
    July 16, 2019
  • 4.5

    Firefox Focus – private web browsing from MozillaFirefox FocusPrivate web browsing from Mozilla

    Andy Price
    July 8, 2019
  • 4.0

    Alt-Frequencies – ambitious time loop storyAlt-FrequenciesAmbitious storytelling game

    Andy Price
    June 10, 2019
  • 4.5

    Review: ELOH – solve relaxing puzzles to the beatReview: ELOHSolve relaxing puzzles to the beat

    Andy Price
    June 9, 2019
  • 4.5

    Big Bang AR – a slick CERN-produced science appBig Bang ARA slick CERN-produced science app

    Andy Price
    June 5, 2019
  • 4.0

    Cosm – create your own calming and relaxation musicReview: CosmCreate your own soundscapes

    Andy Price
    May 26, 2019
  • 4.5

    Review: Maginary – unique, inventive storytelling appMaginaryUnique, inventive storytelling app

    Andy Price
    May 14, 2019

  • Ditch your computer – the pros and cons of working on iPadDitch your computerThe pros and cons of working on iPad

    Craig Grannell
    May 8, 2019
  • 5.0

    Fantastical 2 – five years on, is it still the best?Fantastical 2Five years on, is it still the best?

    Andy Price
    April 29, 2019
  • 4.5

    Curio – a unique hybrid of news and podcastCurioA unique hybrid of news and podcast

    Andy Price
    April 22, 2019
  • 3.5

    The Elder Scrolls: Blades – epic fantasy series goes freemiumThe Elder Scrolls: BladesEpic fantasy series goes freemium

    Tom Rolfe
    April 21, 2019

  • iPad mini (2019) review: does Apple’s tiny tablet have what it takes?iPad mini (2019) reviewDoes Apple's tiny tablet have what it takes?

    Craig Grannell
    April 19, 2019
  • 4.5

    Tick Tock – smart two-player mystery puzzle gameTick TockSmart two-player mystery puzzle game

    Tom Rolfe
    April 8, 2019
  • 60%

    Hyperspeed – race your friends through space, liveHyperspeedRace your friends through space, live

    Andy Price
    April 6, 2019
  • 4.0

    Review: Yeah Bunny 2 – cute retro platformerYeah Bunny 2Retro platform fun

    Andy Price
    April 4, 2019
  • 4.0

    Hooked – immersive stories on the goHookedImmersive stories on the go

    Andy Price
    March 6, 2019
  • 2.5

    Ground – a news app dedicated to truthGroundA news app dedicated to truth

    Andy Price
    February 22, 2019

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