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    • Productivity Hacks for iPhone – ditch distractions and get more done

      Tom Rolfe
      October 5, 2022
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    • Productivity Hacks for iPhone – ditch distractions and get more doneProductivity Hacks for iPhoneDitch distractions and get more done

      Tom Rolfe
      October 5, 2022

    • USB-C for iPhone – EU laws to ban Lightning by 2024USB-C for iPhoneEU laws to ban Lightning by 2024

      Tom Rolfe
      October 5, 2022

    • The OG App – Meta blocks the ad-free Instagram appThe OG AppMeta blocks the ad-free Instagram app

      Tom Rolfe
      September 29, 2022

    • Ad Fraud revealed: 9 malicious apps to watch out forAd Fraud revealed9 malicious apps to watch out for

      Tom Rolfe
      September 29, 2022

    • No October Event? Doubts cast over Apple’s 2022 plansNo October Event?Doubts cast over Apple's 2022 plans

      Tom Rolfe
      September 26, 2022

    • Bad Vibrations – iOS 16.0.2 fixes blurry camera issueBad VibrationsiOS 16.0.2 fixes blurry camera issue

      Tom Rolfe
      September 24, 2022
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    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [30 September 2022]

      Jon Mundy
      September 29, 2022
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    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [30 September 2022]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Jon Mundy
      September 29, 2022

    • App-blocking apps – 5 ways to block websites and distracting apps on your iPhoneApp-blocking Apps5 ways to block distracting apps

      Craig Grannell
      September 29, 2022

    • Specialized Readers – better ways to read 4 online servicesSpecialized ReadersBetter ways to read 4 online services

      Tom Rolfe
      September 26, 2022

    • Da Vinci Eye Guide: 10 ways to improve your drawingDa Vinci Eye Guide10 ways to improve your drawing

      Holly Rolfe
      September 26, 2022

    • 14 essential apps to install first on your new iPhoneNew iPhone?14 essential apps to install first

      Craig Grannell
      September 17, 2022

    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [16 September 2022]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Tom Rolfe
      September 15, 2022
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      Shovel Knight Dig - roguelite action with hidden depths

      Jon Mundy
      September 28, 2022
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      Shovel Knight Dig – roguelite action with hidden depthsShovel Knight DigRoguelite action with hidden depths

      Jon Mundy
      September 28, 2022
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      20 Minutes Till Dawn – Roguelite survival action

      Jon Mundy
      September 23, 2022
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      Review: Poinpy – a charming arcade-style platformerReview: PoinpyCharming arcade-style platformer

      Tom Rolfe
      September 16, 2022
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      Automatoys – Delightfully elaborate ball mazesAutomatoysDelightfully elaborate ball mazes

      Jon Mundy
      September 5, 2022

    • The classic game: TrainyardTrainyardA puzzling pioneer from 2010

      Craig Grannell
      September 1, 2022
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      Card Crawl Adventure – Deep solitaire adventuringCard Crawl AdventureDeep solitaire adventuring

      Jon Mundy
      August 19, 2022
  • Tips & TricksAre you looking?Future iPhones could power down when ignored
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    • Surfed Guide: power up your browsing history

      Tom Rolfe
      October 4, 2022
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    • Surfed Guide: power up your browsing historySurfed GuidePower up your browsing history

      Tom Rolfe
      October 4, 2022

    • Lockdown Mode – extreme protection against digital threats | iOS 16 GuideLockdown ModeExtreme protection against digital threats

      Tom Rolfe
      October 4, 2022

    • Always On Display – does it waste battery, and can you turn it off?Always On DisplayDoes it waste battery?

      Tom Rolfe
      October 4, 2022

    • Gradient Wallpapers: how to make custom gradient background artGradient WallpapersHow to make custom gradient background art

      Tom Rolfe
      October 3, 2022

    • Lockdown Mode – extreme protection against digital threats | iOS 16 GuideLockdown ModeExtreme protection against digital threats

      Tom Rolfe
      September 25, 2022

    • AI Art Beginner’s Guide – two ways to make amazing AI artAi Art Beginner's GuideTwo ways to make amazing AI art

      Tom Rolfe
      September 25, 2022
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Are you looking? Future iPhones could power down when ignoredAre you looking?Future iPhones could power down when ignored

Jon Mundy
September 2, 2021
News
Apple wants future iPhones to power down when you're not directly looking at or interacting with them. Or...
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Midweek news bites – the latest on all things AppleMidweek news bitesThe latest on all things Apple

Tom Rolfe
July 22, 2020
News
Plenty of Apple, iPhone, and iPad news gets released each week – but we know you're busy, so...
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Masimo vs Apple – lawsuit claims Apple stole health techMasimo vs AppleLawsuit claims Apple stole health tech

Tom Rolfe
January 10, 2020
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Apple is no stranger to lawsuits, both for and against. It has been found guilty of infringing patents before,...
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Patent watch – two radical new Apple patentsPatent watchTwo radical new Apple patents

Tom Rolfe
November 7, 2019
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Apple's design and development teams are huge, and a lot of money is spent every year coming up...
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Apple Watch add-ons – new features could be added via the strapApple Watch add-onsNew features could be added via the strap

Tom Rolfe
October 23, 2019
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Apple may be notorious for its secrecy, but it likes to protect its ideas. Usually that means registering...
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Squeeze detection: new Apple patent points to unusual gesturesSqueeze detectionNew Apple patent points to unusual gestures

Tom Rolfe
June 19, 2018
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Apple's Research and Development department comes up with all kinds of ideas for future products, and we often...
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Apple’s AR patent: Augmented Reality smart glasses on the horizon?Apple's AR patentAugmented reality smart glasses on the horizon?

Tom Rolfe
July 27, 2017
News
An interesting Apple patent has just surfaced, one that hints at a future product line for the company:...
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Apple to introduce cartoon avatars for use in apps and games?Cartoon avatarsApple patent suggests iOS character creator

Tom Rolfe
February 28, 2017
News
Apple has been granted a patent for an "avatar editing environment," suggesting it may introduce virtual characters to a future...
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Patent filed to put the Apple Watch’s Digital Crown on iPhone and iPadDigital CrownIs it heading to the iPhone & iPad?

Andy Price
December 30, 2016
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One of the groundbreaking innovations on the Apple Watch was the Digital Crown, which applied modern scrolling and...
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Patent details new sensing technology to help self-repair your iPhoneSelf-maintenance techNew patent could save a trip to a Genius Bar

Andy Price
January 11, 2016
News
Ever misplace your iPhone or iPad? Sometimes it can be tricky to keep tabs on your device, but...
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Apple lose patent lawsuit, may owe university $862 millionApple lose patent lawsuitMay owe university $862 million damages

Tom Rolfe
October 14, 2015
News
Apple has been found guilty of infringing a 17-year old patent owned by the University of Wisconsin, and could be...
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Is wireless charging coming to the iPhone? New patent suggests yesWireless ChargingIs it coming to the iPhone?

Andy Price
October 8, 2015
News
The iPhone 6s may have only just left the factory, but by the time the iPhone 7 rolls...
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Is Apple about to turn your iPhone into a smoke detector?iPhone Smoke AlarmCould it feature on a future device?

Andy Price
September 1, 2015
Other
The internet keeps an eagle-eye on Apple's patent submissions and as such, many or pretty straight forward design...
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  • Review: iPhone 14 Pro Max – is the most expensive iPhone worth it?Review: iPhone 14 Pro MaxIs the most expensive iPhone worth it?

    Craig Grannell
    October 2, 2022

  • App-blocking apps – 5 ways to block websites and distracting apps on your iPhoneApp-blocking Apps5 ways to block distracting apps

    Craig Grannell
    September 29, 2022

  • 14 essential apps to install first on your new iPhoneNew iPhone?14 essential apps to install first

    Craig Grannell
    September 17, 2022

  • Completely Free Apps – 15 of the best free iPhone apps with no IAPCompletely Free Apps15 of the best free apps with no IAP

    Craig Grannell
    September 4, 2022

  • Completely Free Games – 12 of the best free iPhone and iPad games with no IAPCompletely Free Games12 greats with no fees or IAP

    Craig Grannell
    August 16, 2022

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