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      Tom Rolfe
      December 6, 2022
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      Tom Rolfe
      December 6, 2022

    • iOS 16.1.2 released – Network and crash detection improvementsiOS 16.1.2 releasedNetwork and crash detection improvements

      Tom Rolfe
      December 2, 2022

    • News bites – the stories you may have missed (2 December 2022)News bitesThe stories you may have missed

      Jon Mundy
      December 1, 2022

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      Tom Rolfe
      November 30, 2022

    • Apple Music Replay – see your top music of the yearApple Music ReplaySee your top music of the year

      Tom Rolfe
      November 29, 2022

    • App Store Awards 2022 – Apple ranks the best apps and gamesApp Store Awards 2022Apple ranks the best apps and games

      Tom Rolfe
      November 29, 2022
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    • The classic app: Streaks

      Craig Grannell
      December 4, 2022
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      Craig Grannell
      December 4, 2022

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      Jon Mundy
      December 3, 2022
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      Spark Mail 3.0 – big changes for the veteran email appSpark Mail 3.0Big changes for the veteran email app

      Jon Mundy
      November 27, 2022

    • iPhone Photo School – Huge Black Friday course discountsiPhone Photo SchoolHuge Black Friday course discounts

      Tom Rolfe
      November 25, 2022

    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [25 November 2022]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Jon Mundy
      November 24, 2022

    • The classic app: Carrot WeatherCarrot WeatherQ&A: what makes it a classic?

      Craig Grannell
      November 21, 2022
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      Tom Rolfe
      November 30, 2022
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    • Gaming toolkit: turn your iPhone into a video game powerhouseGaming ToolkitMake your iPhone a gaming powerhouse

      Craig Grannell
      December 4, 2022

    • Great Crossword Apps for US, UK, cryptic, and free puzzlesGreat Crossword AppsFor US, UK, cryptic, and free puzzles

      Tom Rolfe
      November 30, 2022

    • The classic game: OsmosOsmosAn early hit for the App Store

      Craig Grannell
      November 26, 2022
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      The Sense Point: a hand-crafted puzzle adventureThe Sense PointA hand-crafted puzzle adventure

      Tom Rolfe
      November 21, 2022

    • Rethinking Chess: 11 brilliant, nontraditional Chess gamesRethinking Chess11 brilliant, nontraditional Chess games

      Craig Grannell
      November 21, 2022

    • World Cup 2022 Guide: how to watch, support, and play alongWorld Cup 2022 GuideHow to watch, support, and play along

      Tom Rolfe
      November 15, 2022
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    • Personal Media Server – how to stream your video collection with Plex

      Tom Rolfe
      December 1, 2022
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      Tom Rolfe
      December 1, 2022

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      Tom Rolfe
      November 25, 2022

    • Please Be Quiet – 5 ways to shut your iPhone upPlease Be Quiet4 ways to shut your iPhone up

      Tom Rolfe
      November 19, 2022

    • Continuity Camera – how to use your iPhone as a Mac webcamContinuity CameraHow to use your iPhone as a Mac webcam

      Tom Rolfe
      November 17, 2022

    • Whiteout Guide – easily annotate or redact text in imagesWhiteOut GuideEasily annotate or redact text in images

      Tom Rolfe
      November 16, 2022

    • Voice unlock hack – a secret phrase to skip Face IDVoice unlock hackA secret phrase to skip Face ID

      Holly Rolfe
      November 14, 2022
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Turn it off: how to power down your iPhone | iOS 14 Reference GuideTurn it offHow to power down your iPhone

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
For iPhones with a notch: To power off the device, press and hold the Side button and either...
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Control Center: how to open Control Center from anywhere | iOS 14 Reference GuideControl CenterHow to open Control Center from anywhere

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
For iPhones with a notch: Swipe down from the top right corner of the screen to reveal Control...
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App Switcher: how to switch between apps | iOS 14 Reference GuideApp SwitcherHow to switch between apps

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
For iPhones with a notch: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause momentarily to launch...
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Heading Home: how to return to the Home Screen | iOS 14 Reference GuideHeading HomeHow to return to the Home Screen

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
For iPhones with a notch: Swipe up from the bottom of the display to return to the Home...
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Wake the display: how to turn on the screen | iPadOS 14 Reference GuideWake the displayHow to turn on the screen

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
For iPhones with a notch: Press the Side button or tap anywhere on the screen to wake the...
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Apple Pay: how to bring up Apple Pay | iOS 14 Reference GuideApple PayHow to bring up Apple Pay

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
For iPhones with a notch: Double-tap the Side button to invoke Apple Pay. Authenticate the transaction using Face ID....
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Capturing screenshots: how to take a picture of your screen | iOS 14 Reference GuideCapturing screenshotsHow to take a picture of your screen

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
For iPhones with a notch: Press the Side button and the Volume Up button simultaneously to take a...
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Notification Center: how to see your alerts | iOS 14 Reference GuideNotification CenterHow to see your alerts

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
For iPhones with a notch: Swipe down from the top left corner of the screen to see your...
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Call up Siri: how to engage the voice assistant | iOS 14 Reference GuideCall up SiriHow to engage the voice assistant

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
For iPhones with a notch: Say “Hey Siri” or hold down the Side button to call up Siri....
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New Gestures: life without the Home button | iOS 14 GuideNew GesturesLife without the Home button

Tom Rolfe
July 19, 2018
Tips & Tricks
The iconic Home button has been removed in Apple's latest and greatest iPhones, to make space for a...
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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

  • World Cup 2022 Guide: how to watch, support, and play alongWorld Cup 2022 GuideHow to watch, support, and play along

    Tom Rolfe
    November 15, 2022

  • Media Discovery Apps – the best free ways to find new contentMedia Discovery AppsThe best free ways to find new content

    Craig Grannell
    November 10, 2022

  • Halloween Apps – 12 of the best spooky appsHalloween Apps10 of the best spooky apps

    Craig Grannell
    October 22, 2022

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