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      Tom Rolfe
      January 26, 2023
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      Tom Rolfe
      January 26, 2023
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      Tom Rolfe
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      Tom Rolfe
      January 24, 2023
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      Tom Rolfe
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      Tom Rolfe
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      Tom Rolfe
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      Jon Mundy
      January 23, 2023
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      January 26, 2023
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      Jon Mundy
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      Craig Grannell
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      Tom Rolfe
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      Craig Grannell
      January 14, 2023
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      Craig Grannell
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      Tom Rolfe
      January 19, 2023
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      Tom Rolfe
      January 19, 2023
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      Ninja Must Die – Action-packed autorunnerNinja Must DieAn action-packed autorunner

      Jon Mundy
      January 15, 2023
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      Craig Grannell
      December 30, 2022
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      Tom Rolfe
      December 21, 2022
    • The classic game: Bit PilotBit PilotRIP to a true App Store classic

      Craig Grannell
      December 16, 2022
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      Vampire Survivors – bullet hell survival done rightVampire SurvivorsBullet hell survival done right

      Jon Mundy
      December 16, 2022
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    • Clear your device – tackle your 'other' storage space

      Andy Price
      January 28, 2023
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      Andy Price
      January 28, 2023
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      Tom Rolfe
      January 27, 2023
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      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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      Jon Mundy
      January 25, 2023
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      Andy Price
      January 24, 2023
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AR Directions – Google Maps’ most futuristic featureAR DirectionsGoogle Maps' most futuristic feature

Joe White
February 4, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Have you tried AR mode in Google Maps yet? ...
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City Guides: Curated List Of Places To Visit | iOS 15 GuideCity GuidesCurated List Of Places To Visit

Tom Rolfe
January 31, 2020
Tips & Tricks
If you have iOS 14 or higher, Maps includes city guides. These highlight expert advice on things to...
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Offline maps – navigate without an internet connectionOffline mapsNavigate without a data connection

Tom Rolfe
January 28, 2020
Tips & Tricks
It's super handy to use your iPhone to navigate while visiting a new place – but most mapping...
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Midweek news bites – Windows, Maps, Think Different, & CastroMidweek news bitesWindows, Maps, Think Different, & Castro

Tom Rolfe
November 20, 2019
News
Plenty of Apple, iPhone, and iPad news gets released each week – but we know you're busy, so...
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Expanding ‘Look Around’ mode – Apple Maps embraces NY and LAExpanding 'Look Around' modeApple Maps embraces NY and LA

Tom Rolfe
October 2, 2019
News
Apple Maps' new "Look Around" feature has barely been live a month, but already it's improving. What started...
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Look Around in iOS 13 – Apple’s take on Google Street ViewLook Around in iOS 13Apple's take on Google Street View

Jon Mundy
September 29, 2019
News
Apple has added a cool new ability to the Maps app in iOS 13. Look Around lets you...
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Dotspot Discovery – influencer-recommended activitiesDotspot DiscoveryInfluencer-recommended activities

Andy Price
August 15, 2019
Apps, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Reviews
Discover things to do - powered by 'influencers' Price: Free Version: 1.9 Size: 78.2 MB Developer: Dotspot Limited Platform: iPhone /...
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Look Around: Virtually Explore The City Streets | iPadOS 15 GuideLook AroundVirtually Explore The City Streets

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Look Around lets you explore a detailed virtual version of a city, viewing the streets from a human...
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Look Around: Virtually Explore The City Streets | iOS 15 GuideLook AroundVirtually Explore The City Streets

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Look Around lets you explore a detailed virtual version of a city, viewing the streets from a human...
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AnyFinder – tracking the world’s points of interestAnyFinderTracking the world's points of interest

Tom Rolfe
March 23, 2019
Apps, Maps & Finders
Price: Free (+ optional subscription) Version: 1.3 Size: 40.2 MB Seller: Georg von der Howen Platform: iPhone and...
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AnyFinder – track down local points of interestAnyFinderTrack down local points of interest

Tom Rolfe
February 18, 2019
Apps, Maps & Finders
Apple Maps and Google Maps are great for directions, and they're not bad for seeking out local restaurants...
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Flyover: Animated Tours With 3D Landmarks | iOS 15 GuideFlyoverAnimated Tours With 3D Landmarks

Tom Rolfe
July 15, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Some major cities around the world have full 3D imagery that you can view up close in Maps....
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Where Am I?: Tracking And The Hidden Compass | iOS 15 GuideWhere Am I?Tracking And The Hidden Compass

Tom Rolfe
July 15, 2018
Tips & Tricks
It’s easy to find your current location when using the Maps app. Tap the ➤ icon in the top right and...
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Pins And Favorites: Save Or Share Map Locations | iOS 15 GuidePins And FavoritesSave Or Share Map Locations

Tom Rolfe
July 15, 2018
Tips & Tricks
You can use Maps to drop a pin and save a small area of the map to the...
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Share your location: how to share location with Maps | iOS 14 GuideShare your locationHow to share location with Maps

Tom Rolfe
July 15, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Need to organize a meeting place? Use Maps to share a location with friends or family. Tap on...
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Transit directions: using Maps to plan public transport | iOS 14 GuideTransit directionsUsing Maps to plan public transport

Tom Rolfe
July 15, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Maps includes support for trains, buses, and subway systems. Load up a destination, hit Directions, and then tap Transport to be...
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Map Gestures: Tricks For Navigating The World | iOS 15 GuideMap GesturesTricks For Navigating The World

Tom Rolfe
July 15, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Make the most of the Maps app with some simple, hidden finger gestures. Tap the screen with two...
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Indoor Maps: Directions Inside Large Buildings | iOS 15 GuideIndoor MapsDirections Inside Large Buildings

Tom Rolfe
July 15, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Maps now works indoors! If it’s a fairly well-known place, of course - think shopping malls and airports....
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Lane Guidance: Detailed Driving Directions | iOS 15 GuideLane GuidanceDetailed Driving Directions

Tom Rolfe
July 15, 2018
Tips & Tricks
It can be easy to end up in the wrong lane when using Maps, meaning you could miss...
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Apple Maps 2.0: the four-year quest to improve MapsApple Maps 2.0The four-year quest to improve Maps

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2018
News
It's no secret that Apple's own Maps app has struggled to keep up with Google's since its tumultuous launch...
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    Craig Grannell
    January 26, 2023
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    Craig Grannell
    January 11, 2023
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    November 25, 2022
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    Craig Grannell
    November 21, 2022
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    Tom Rolfe
    November 15, 2022

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