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      Tom Rolfe
      January 26, 2023
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      Tom Rolfe
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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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      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
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      Craig Grannell
      January 11, 2023
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      Tom Rolfe
      January 19, 2023
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      Tom Rolfe
      January 19, 2023
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      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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      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
    • Xbox Cloud Gaming – how to stream games on iPhone or iPadXbox Game PassHow to stream games on iOS

      Jon Mundy
      January 25, 2023
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      Andy Price
      January 24, 2023
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Drop a pin: get home without 4G | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]Drop a pinGet home without 4G

Tom Rolfe
June 24, 2016
Tips & Tricks
You can use Maps to drop a pin and save a small area of the map to the...
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Maps icon: not a random location | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]Maps iconNot a random location

Tom Rolfe
June 24, 2016
Tips & Tricks
Look closely and you’ll see that the Maps app icon is where Apple are building their next campus....
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Flyover view: virtual city tours in 3D | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]Flyover viewVirtual city tours in 3D

Tom Rolfe
June 24, 2016
Tips & Tricks
Some major cities around the world have full 3D imagery that you can view up close in Maps....
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Map gestures: simple, hidden finger gestures | iOS 11 GuideMap gesturesSimple, hidden finger gestures

Tom Rolfe
June 22, 2016
Tips & Tricks
Make the most of the Maps app with some simple, hidden finger gestures. Tap the screen with two...
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Reviews in Maps: see reviews for venues | iOS 11 GuideReviews in MapsSee reviews for venues

Tom Rolfe
June 22, 2016
Tips & Tricks
Maps can be used to check reviews on the majority of businesses, sourced from unbiased directory listings such...
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Transit directions: using Maps to plan public transport | iOS 11 GuideTransit directionsUsing Maps to plan public transport

Tom Rolfe
June 22, 2016
Tips & Tricks
Get quick directions to any point on a map within the Maps app. Tap on a location icon or pin, or...
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Share your location: how to share location with Maps | iOS 11 GuideShare your locationHow to share location with Maps

Tom Rolfe
June 22, 2016
Tips & Tricks
Need to organize a meeting place? Use Maps to share a location with friends or family. Tap on...
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Traffic report: use Maps to check for traffic problems | iOS 11 GuideTraffic ReportUse Maps to check for traffic problems

Tom Rolfe
June 22, 2016
Tips & Tricks
The Maps app lets you see any traffic problems on a planned route. Tap the "i" icon in the top right...
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Drop a pin: how to remember a location | iOS 11 GuideDrop a pinHow to remember a location

Tom Rolfe
June 22, 2016
Tips & Tricks
You can use Maps to drop a pin and save a small area of the map to the...
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Flyover: 3D flyover tours in Maps | iOS 11 GuideFlyover3D flyover tours in Maps

Tom Rolfe
June 22, 2016
Tips & Tricks
Some major cities around the world have full 3D imagery that you can view up close in Maps....
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Maps’ compass: find hidden compass command in Maps | iOS 11 GuideMaps' compassFind hidden compass command in Maps

Tom Rolfe
June 22, 2016
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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Apple preparing to add ‘Street View’ to Maps in iOS 10?Apple Maps'Street View' coming in iOS 10?

Tom Rolfe
February 15, 2016
News
Apple looks to be adding a long-awaited feature to its Maps app soon, with a fleet of camera-equipped...
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Apple Maps now has three times as many users as Google Maps on the iPhoneApple MapsNow has 3x as many users as Google Maps

Andy Price
December 8, 2015
News
The true extent of Apple Maps' reach has been revealed – it's now used three times more often...
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Google Maps to add mid-journey spoken traffic alertsSpoken traffic alertsGoogle Maps for iOS updated

Tom Rolfe
November 5, 2015
News
Google Maps for iOS has just been updated with a new feature that adds support for spoken traffic...
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Apple buy $30 million company to help improve Apple MapsApple buy $30m startupCompany to help improve Apple Maps

Tom Rolfe
September 17, 2015
News
Apple has acquired a 12-person startup that specializes in visualizations of location data, presumably in a move to help...
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20 new Flyover locations added to Apple’s MapsNew Flyover locationsApple Maps updates

Andy Price
August 12, 2015
News
The Flyover feature within Apple's Maps app has been updated and now includes 20 additional locations. There are now...
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iOS 9: use your iPad for transit directions with MapsTransit directionsFind your way on public transport

Tom Rolfe
August 11, 2015
Tips & Tricks
In iOS 9, one of the biggest improvements to the Maps app is the inclusion of transit directions for public...
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iOS 9: See major cities in full 3D on iPad with Maps’ Flyover ViewFlyover viewVirtual city tours in 3D

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Some major cities around the world have full 3D imagery that you can view up close in Maps....
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iOS 9: The secret of the Maps icon on iPadMaps iconNot a random location

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Look closely and you’ll see that the Maps app icon is where Apple are building their next campus....
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iOS 9: Set favorite locations in Maps on iPadFavorite a locationSet some saved places

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Saving locations in Maps means you can find places again quickly, without having to search for them. It...
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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
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    Craig Grannell
    January 11, 2023
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    Tom Rolfe
    November 25, 2022
  • Rethinking Chess: 11 brilliant, nontraditional Chess gamesRethinking Chess11 brilliant, nontraditional Chess games

    Craig Grannell
    November 21, 2022
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    Tom Rolfe
    November 15, 2022

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