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    • News bites – the stories you may have missed (19 September 2021)

      Jon Mundy
      September 19, 2021
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    • News bites – the stories you may have missed (19 September 2021)News bitesThe stories you may have missed

      Jon Mundy
      September 19, 2021

    • Watch S7 Lowdown – what’s new for Apple Watch?Watch S7 LowdownWhat's new for Apple Watch?

      Joe White
      September 16, 2021

    • 2021 iPads Lowdown – One Budget, One Tiny, All New2021 iPad LowdownOne Budget, One Tiny, All New

      Joe White
      September 15, 2021

    • iPhone 13 Lowdown: Full details on all four new iPhonesiPhone 13 LowdownFull details on all four new iPhones

      Joe White
      September 15, 2021

    • September 2021 Event Recap – 4 iPhones, 2 iPad, 1 WatchSeptember 2021 EventRecap: 4 iPhones, 2 iPad, 1 Watch

      Joe White
      September 14, 2021

    • iPhone 13 event – how to watch and what to expectiPhone 13 eventHow to watch and what to expect

      Tom Rolfe
      September 13, 2021
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    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [10 September 2021]

      Jon Mundy
      September 10, 2021
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    • Get educated: 20 apps for students of all agesGet educatedApps for students of all ages

      Craig Grannell
      September 11, 2021

    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [10 September 2021]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Jon Mundy
      September 10, 2021
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      Entale – an immersive, interactive podcast appEntaleAn immersive, interactive podcast app

      Joe White
      September 10, 2021

    • Photo Printing – Get your iPhone snaps print-readyPhoto PrintingGet your iPhone snaps print-ready

      Holly Rolfe
      September 9, 2021

    • Speed Test – how to check your internet speedsSpeed TestHow to check your internet speeds

      Tom Rolfe
      September 8, 2021

    • Scanning with Matterport – how to capture immersive 3D modelsScanning with MatterportHow to capture immersive 3D models

      Tom Rolfe
      September 7, 2021
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      Dungeons & Miners - a rough and ready roguelike

      Jon Mundy
      September 11, 2021
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      Dungeons & Miners – a rough and ready roguelikeDungeons & MinersA rough and ready roguelike

      Jon Mundy
      September 11, 2021
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      Cards of Terra – A bright and breezy Solitaire scrapperCards of TerraBright and breezy Solitaire scrapper

      Jon Mundy
      August 25, 2021
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      Pok Pok Playroom – an engaging, tactile learning toy for kidsPok Pok PlayroomEngaging, tactile learning toy for kids

      Tom Rolfe
      August 14, 2021

    • Play timeless classics and App Store greats in Apple ArcadeApple Arcade ClassicsAn expanded library of timeless greats

      Craig Grannell
      August 10, 2021
    • 4.5

      Componut – build your way to donut freedomComponutBuild your way to donut freedom

      Andy Price
      July 22, 2021
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      Psychofunk – a hand-drawn ‘reverse platformer’Psychofunk A hand-drawn 'reverse platformer'

      Joe White
      July 20, 2021
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      Jon Mundy
      September 5, 2021
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      Jon Mundy
      September 19, 2021

    • iMovie music hack – how to use copyrighted tracks for freeiMovie music hackHow to use copyrighted tracks for free

      Joe White
      September 14, 2021

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      Jon Mundy
      September 13, 2021

    • App Store hidden gems – 5 apps you should knowApp Store hidden gems5 apps you should know

      Joe White
      September 11, 2021

    • Photo Printing – Get your iPhone snaps print-readyPhoto PrintingGet your iPhone snaps print-ready

      Holly Rolfe
      September 9, 2021

    • iCloud shared folders – set up multi-user folders in FilesiCloud shared foldersSet up multi-user folders in Files

      Jon Mundy
      September 5, 2021
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Screen Curtain – hide your display and use voice commandsScreen CurtainHide your display and use voice commands

Jon Mundy
September 13, 2021
Tips & Tricks
VoiceOver is a built-in Accessibility feature that audibly describes what's on your iPhone's screen. It's a great tool...
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Privacy Protections – about Apple’s latest endeavoursPrivacy protectionsAbout Apple's latest endeavours

Jon Mundy
August 12, 2021
Tips & Tricks
Privacy is a key component of any software these days, not least the operating system that your smartphone...
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Protections for Children – Apple’s controversial kid-safety featuresProtections for ChildrenApple's controversial kid-safety features

Tom Rolfe
August 10, 2021
News
Content warning: child abuse Apple has expanded on some of the automated child protection features coming to iOS...
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What is iCloud+ and are the new features worth paying for?What is iCloud+?Is the extra privacy worth it?

Craig Grannell
July 13, 2021
Features
Apple is upgrading iCloud with new privacy features. We explore what this means for you Apple’s at it...
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Amazon privacy – how to clear your browsing historyAmazon privacyHow to clear your browsing history

Tom Rolfe
July 12, 2021
Tips & Tricks
Amazon sells a lot of great stuff, and if you use the shopping service you'll notice it gradually...
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Facebook data gathering – how to protect yourselfFacebook data gatheringHow to protect yourself

Andy Price
June 5, 2021
Tips & Tricks
In case you hadn't heard, Apple and Facebook have been going at it. Privacy is the name of...
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AirTags updated – Apple addresses privacy concernsAirTags updatedApple addresses privacy concerns

Tom Rolfe
June 4, 2021
News
Apple has released a first firmware update for AirTags, it's tiny tracking gadget that was released earlier this...
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VPNs for iPhone: what are they and which should you use?VPNs for iPhoneWhat are they and which to choose?

Craig Grannell
May 27, 2021
Features, Tips & Tricks
All you ever wanted to know about VPNs but were afraid to ask VPN stands for virtual private...
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Apple on tracking – new ads explain its privacy measuresApple on trackingNew ads explain its privacy measures

Tom Rolfe
May 21, 2021
News
In iOS 14.5, Apple took a stand against the way that apps quietly tracking your data had become...
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Quit asking me! Stop Safari’s location access promptsQuit asking me!Stop Safari's location access prompts

Andy Price
May 2, 2021
Tips & Tricks
These days, it feels like we're asked for consent, allowance or acceptance nearly everywhere we go online. Of...
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Facebook data leak – 533 million accounts compromisedFacebook data leak533 million accounts compromised

Tom Rolfe
April 5, 2021
News
Sigh. Not again. The stolen account details of more than 500 million Facebook accounts has been shared publicly...
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Browser Privacy – DuckDuckGo criticizes Google ‘spying’Browser PrivacyDuckDuckGo criticizes Google 'spying'

Tom Rolfe
March 16, 2021
News
Google has finally updated its iOS apps to comply with Apple's iOS 14 privacy changes, prompting rival browsers...
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App Store Privacy – how to keep your purchases to yourselfApp Store privacyHow to keep your purchases to yourself

Joe White
March 5, 2021
Tips & Tricks
Apple is comitted to user privacy, but there are a couple of ways you can further bolster user...
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Managing metadata: edit the info tagged with your photosManaging metadataEdit the info tagged with your photos

Tom Rolfe
February 9, 2021
Tips & Tricks
Metadata is something you’ve probably never given a moment’s thought – in fact, this may be the first...
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Apple vs Facebook – the fight for user privacyApple vs FacebookThe fight for user privacy

Craig Grannell
February 3, 2021
Features, News
The battle for control over user data finds industry giants brawling once again Facebook isn’t happy with Apple...
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Data Privacy Day – Apple reiterates commitment to privacyData Privacy DayApple reiterates commitment to privacy

Tom Rolfe
January 28, 2021
News
Data Privacy Day is into its 15th year, encouraging businesses and users alike to consider best practices for...
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WhatsApp exodus – why are users ditching the app?WhatsApp exodusWhy are users ditching the app?

Tom Rolfe
January 25, 2021
News
WhatsApp, one of the most popular messaging platforms in the world, is going through a tough time at...
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Top 15 health apps – study reveals best value and most privateTop 15 health appsStudy reveals best value and most private

Tom Rolfe
January 19, 2021
News
Health and fitness apps have become even more popular of late, thanks in part to the pandemic forcing...
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Privacy Changes – everything iOS 14 does to protect usersPrivacy ChangesEverything iOS 14 does to protect users

Jon Mundy
September 24, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Apple has pushed its already impressive privacy credentials to new heights with iOS 14. Here are some of...
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Keeping things private – is Apple’s privacy stance a help or hindrance?Keeping things privateIs Apple’s privacy stance a help or hindrance?

Craig Grannell
August 4, 2020
Features
From clipboard notifications to slapping down tracking, iOS 14 wants to keep what you do on your device...
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  • Get educated: 20 apps for students of all agesGet educatedApps for students of all ages

    Craig Grannell
    September 11, 2021

  • All you can read – great subscriptions for books, magazines, and comicsAll you can readGreat apps for books, mags, comics

    Craig Grannell
    August 29, 2021

  • Gettings things done – the best task manager appsGetting things doneThe best task manager apps

    Craig Grannell
    August 16, 2021

  • What we want to see from Apple Watch Series 7 – and beyondApple Watch S7What we'd like to see

    Craig Grannell
    August 15, 2021

  • Best tablet for kids – iPad mini, Amazon Fire, Pebble Gear?Best tablet for kidsiPad mini, Amazon Fire, Pebble Gear?

    Tom Rolfe
    August 11, 2021

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