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      January 27, 2022
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    • News bites – the stories you may have missed (28 January 2022)News bitesThe stories you may have missed

      Jon Mundy
      January 27, 2022

    • Instagram beyond iPhone – how to use it on your iPadInstagram beyond iPhoneHow to use it on your iPad

      Holly Rolfe
      January 27, 2022

    • iOS 15.3 now available – no new features but one huge bug fixiOS 15.3 now availableNo new features but one huge bug fix

      Tom Rolfe
      January 27, 2022

    • Truecaller Guide: Identify and block bad callsTruecaller GuideIdentify and block bad calls

      Joe White
      January 23, 2022
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      Pixelmator Photo – probably the best iPhone photo editorPixelmator PhotoProbably the best iPhone photo editor

      Jon Mundy
      January 21, 2022

    • Goodbye iOS 14? Apple no longer signing security updatesGoodbye iOS 14?Apple no longer signing security updates

      Tom Rolfe
      January 15, 2022
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    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [21 January 2022]

      Jon Mundy
      January 20, 2022
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    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [21 January 2022]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Jon Mundy
      January 20, 2022

    • Classic Apps Series: TwitterrificClassic Apps SeriesTwitterrific

      Craig Grannell
      January 19, 2022

    • Kitchen Helpers – 5 essential apps for the kitchenKitchen Helpers5 essential apps for the kitchen

      Craig Grannell
      January 13, 2022

    • Reuse and repurpose: 10 great uses for an old iPhone or iPadReuse and repurpose10 great uses for an old iPhone or iPad

      Craig Grannell
      January 7, 2022

    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [7 January 2022]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Jon Mundy
      January 7, 2022
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      Notes 6 – full-featured but half-bakedNotes 6Full-featured but half-baked

      Jon Mundy
      January 5, 2022
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    • Classic Games Series: Doodle Jump

      Craig Grannell
      January 26, 2022
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    • Classic Games Series: Doodle JumpClassic Games SeriesDoodle Jump

      Craig Grannell
      January 26, 2022

    • 8 great games from 2021 – the best titles we missed this year8 great games from 2021The best titles we missed this year

      Craig Grannell
      December 30, 2021
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      Pako 3 – Classy car-based chaosPako 3Classy car-based chaos

      Jon Mundy
      December 22, 2021
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      Moncage – clever puzzler with a fresh perspectiveMoncageClever puzzler with a fresh perspective

      Jon Mundy
      December 3, 2021
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      Sole Light – Drone-controlling isometric puzzlerSole LightDrone-controlling isometric puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      November 17, 2021

    • Tetris Apps – great games inspired by the classicTetris AppsGreat games inspired by the classic

      Joe White
      November 9, 2021
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    • Volume Explained – controlling ringtones, alarms, and media

      Jon Mundy
      January 25, 2022
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    • Volume Explained – controlling ringtones, alarms, and mediaVolume explainedControlling ringtones, alarms, and media

      Jon Mundy
      January 25, 2022

    • Opener – save time, open links in appsOpener Save time, open links in apps

      Joe White
      January 25, 2022

    • Photo Adjustments 101: all 17 editing sliders explainedPhoto Adjustments 101All 17 editing sliders explained

      Holly Rolfe
      January 17, 2022

    • Scanning Notes: Capture And Transcribe Printed Documents | iPadOS 15 GuideScanning NotesCapture And Transcribe Printed Documents

      Tom Rolfe
      January 17, 2022

    • Scanning Notes: Capture And Transcribe Printed Documents | iOS 15 GuideScanning NotesCapture And Transcribe Printed Documents

      Tom Rolfe
      January 17, 2022

    • Photo Stream: Access Recent Photos Anywhere | iPadOS 15 GuidePhoto StreamAccess Recent Photos Anywhere

      Tom Rolfe
      January 17, 2022
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Facebook Alternatives: 4 apps to replace the social networkFacebook Alternatives4 apps to replace the social network

Jon Mundy
December 18, 2021
Features
Back in 2018, the Cambridge Analytica data harvesting controversy prompted millions of Facebook users to reassess their use of...
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A personal, private map – keep track of locations with Pin DropA personal, private mapKeep track of locations with Pin Drop

Joe White
October 19, 2021
Tips & Tricks
Create a personalized map of all your favorite places with Pin Drop! ...
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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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    Craig Grannell
    January 22, 2022

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    Craig Grannell
    January 13, 2022

  • Safari Extensions 101 – power up your browsing 9 waysSafari Extensions 101Power up your browsing 9 ways

    Craig Grannell
    November 3, 2021

  • Halloween Games: 10 spooktacular titles to tryHalloween Games10 spooktacular titles to try

    Tom Rolfe
    October 27, 2021

  • 1Password explainer – why you need a password manager1Password explainerWhy you need a password manager

    Tom Rolfe
    October 26, 2021

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