Face the music – 7 ways to get in tune with iOSFace the music7 ways to get in tune with iOS Tom Rolfe November 16, 2021 Apps, Music AppsiPhone and iPad are game changers in the world of music production and education. Forget expensive guitar lessons,... Read more
MIDI keyboard – using a real instrument with iPadMIDI keyboardUsing a real instrument with iPad Tom Rolfe November 1, 2021 Tips & TricksThe potential for making music with apps is huge. English virtual band Gorillaz paved the way – their 2010 album... Read more
Buyer’s guide: the best keyboards that turn your iPad into a laptopiPad Keyboard Buyer's Guide3 ways to turn your tablet into a laptop Craig Grannell July 22, 2021 Hardware, ReviewsOur type of keyboards? This trio hits the spot in transforming your iPad when it matters! The iPad’s... Read more
Character reference – how to type any symbol in iOSCharacter referenceHow to type any symbol in iOS Joe White July 29, 2020 Tips & TricksAdding special symbols into text fields is fiendishly simple on iOS and iPadOS. ... Read more
Magic Keyboard Impressions – Better than the Smart Keyboard Folio?Magic Keyboard impressionsBetter than the Smart Keyboard Folio? Joe White May 11, 2020 NewsAfter using the Magic Keyboard for almost a week, here are my first impressions. ... Read more
16-inch MacBook Pro – Apple launches brand new laptop16-inch MacBook ProApple launches brand new laptop Tom Rolfe November 14, 2019 NewsPro users have been vying for it, and it's finally here: Apple's long-rumored 16-inch MacBook Pro, a new... Read more
Amend the dictionary – put an end to incorrect autocorrectsAmend the dictionaryPut an end to incorrect autocorrects Tom Rolfe October 17, 2019 Tips & TricksThe iOS keyboard learns words and corrections over time, but it doesn’t always get things right. Sometimes it... Read more
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 NewsApple introduced a new keyboard design with its 2015 MacBooks, based on a "butterfly mechanism" that allowed for... Read more
Upgraded keys – how to install a custom keyboardUpgraded keysHow to install a custom keyboard Kenny Hemphill June 15, 2019 Apps, Other, Productivity, Tips & TricksThe iOS keyboard is just fine most of the time. But what about when just fine isn’t enough?... Read more
New MacBook released – fixed keyboards and faster processorsNew MacBook releasedFixed keyboards and faster processors Tom Rolfe May 22, 2019 NewsApple has announced a beefy update to the MacBook Pro line, which not only fixes the keyboard issues... Read more
Third-party keyboards – do we really need them any more?Third-party keyboardsDo we really need them any more? Craig Grannell December 13, 2018 FeaturesFrom swipe-to-type to more esoteric keyboard input, should you venture beyond Apple’s defaults? In 2014, Apple did the... Read more
Broken MacBooks: Apple offering free fixes for faulty keyboardsBroken MacBooksApple offering free fixes for faulty keyboards Tom Rolfe June 25, 2018 NewsIf you're one of the many iPhone and iPad users who also uses an Apple computer, you should... Read more
Guide: how to install third-party keyboards on iOSThird-party keyboardsHow to install and use them Tom Rolfe June 22, 2016 Tips & TricksEver since iOS 8, it's been possible to have more than one interchangeable keyboard set on your iPhone... Read more
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 NewsAccording to The Verge, Google is making a third-party keyboard for the iPhone. Google is already the default... Read more
iOS 9: Disable keyboard clicks on your iPhoneKeyboard clicksDisable typing sounds Tom Rolfe October 27, 2015 Tips & TricksBy default, the iPad keyboard is set to make a clicking noise every time you press a key.... Read more
2.5Review: QuickKey – A custom snippet keyboard for iPhoneReview: QuickKeyCustom snippet keyboard for iPhone Joe White September 18, 2015 Apps, Reviews, UtilitiesQuickKey is a recently released app that aims to make it easier to type on Apple's iPhone handset.... Read more
5.0Review: ReBoard: A truly revolutionary keyboard for iOSReBoard ReviewRevolutionary keyboard for iOS Joe White September 18, 2015 Apps, Reviews, UtilitiesReBoard, a recently released app, offers one of the best third-party keyboards we've ever seen. ... Read more
iOS 9: Copy, paste and swipe with the new iPad keyboardImproved keyboardGuide to iOS 9 typing changes Tom Rolfe August 16, 2015 Tips & TricksiOS 9 brings some useful changes to the iPad's virtual keyboard. The most obvious change is that the keyboard... Read more
Type like a Ninja with Nintype for iOS 8Using NintypeGet started with the Nintype keyboard for iOS Lucy Hattersley June 30, 2015 Tips & TricksEver since Apple introduced support for third-party keyboards in iOS 8, we've been inundated with virtual keyboard options.... Read more
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 NewsThe long-rumored 'iPad Pro' could finally be coming this year, boasting a bigger screen than the latest Macbook... Read more