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      Jon Mundy
      October 23, 2020
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      Jon Mundy
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    • iPhone 12 – MagSafe accessories now shippingiPhone 12MagSafe accessories now shipping

      Jon Mundy
      October 19, 2020

    • The return of MagSafe – Apple’s first step towards a modular iPhoneMeet MagSafeApple's first step towards a modular iPhone

      Joe White
      October 17, 2020

    • Meet HomePod mini – Apple’s lower-priced smart speakerMeet HomePod miniApple's lower-priced smart speaker

      Joe White
      October 15, 2020

    • Four new iPhones – More details on iPhone 12, Mini, Pro and Pro MaxFour new iPhonesMore details on iPhone 12, Mini, Pro and Pro Max

      Jon Mundy
      October 14, 2020

    • Special Event 2020 – all the big reveals from iPhone 12 launchSpecial Event 2020All the big reveals from iPhone 12 launch

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      October 13, 2020
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      PlayTally – Stats and trends for Apple Music

      Joe White
      October 22, 2020
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      PlayTally – Stats and trends for Apple MusicPlayTallyStats and trends for Apple Music

      Joe White
      October 22, 2020
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      Universe in a Nutshell – fascinating adventures in sizeUniverse in a NutshellAdventures in size

      Andy Price
      October 21, 2020
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      Mubert – AI-driven music for work and playMubertAI-driven music for work and play

      Andy Price
      October 18, 2020

    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [16 Oct 2020]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Jon Mundy
      October 16, 2020
    • 4.5

      Kitche – app aims to get rid of food wasteReview: KitcheReduce your food waste

      Andy Price
      October 14, 2020

    • Widget Warrior – Choosing the best widget-maker for your iPhoneWidget WarriorChoosing the best widget-maker for your iPhone

      Joe White
      October 13, 2020
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    • Game on – 10 great games to celebrate Apple Arcade’s first year

      Craig Grannell
      October 20, 2020
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    • Game on – 10 great games to celebrate Apple Arcade’s first yearGame on10 great games to celebrate Apple Arcade’s first year

      Craig Grannell
      October 20, 2020
    • 5.0

      Review: Reigns – guide your kingdom to prosperity, or die!ReignsGuide your kingdom to prosperity

      Andy Price
      October 17, 2020
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      OLO Loco – multiplayer shuffleboard funOLO Loco Multiplayer shuffleboard fun

      Andy Price
      October 8, 2020
    • 4.5

      Rusty Lake Hotel – surreal, entirely unique puzzle-escapeRusty Lake HotelSurreal, entirely unique puzzle escape

      Andy Price
      October 4, 2020
    • 3.0

      Swordshot – sharp but repetitive one–button shooterSwordshotSharp but repetitive one-button shooter

      Jon Mundy
      September 30, 2020
    • 4.0

      Tomb of the Mask – Pacman-inspired endless arcade actionTomb of the MaskPacman-inspired endless arcade action

      Andy Price
      September 26, 2020
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    • Sleep & Wind Down – the new Bedtime feature in iOS 14

      Jon Mundy
      October 21, 2020
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      Jon Mundy
      October 21, 2020

    • Field Test mode – the hidden trick to test signal strengthField Test modeThe hidden trick to test signal strength

      Jon Mundy
      October 21, 2020

    • Shortcut nirvana – the best shortcuts you can download onlineShortcut nirvanaThe best shortcuts you can download online

      Joe White
      October 20, 2020

    • Ask an expert – Understanding the clipboardAsk an expertUnderstanding the clipboard

      Craig Grannell
      October 19, 2020

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      Jon Mundy
      October 16, 2020

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      Joe White
      October 13, 2020
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Two-factor authentication – how to safeguard your device and dataTwo-factor authenticationHow to safeguard your device and data

Tom Rolfe
August 6, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Two-factor authentication helps safeguard your Apple ID against unauthorized access. This is really important as your Apple ID stores...
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Sign In With Apple – save time and protect your privacy | iPadOS 14 GuideSign in with AppleSave time and protect your privacy

Tom Rolfe
July 16, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Sign in with Apple is a "single sign-on" service similar to those offered by Google and Facebook. It...
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Face ID: using facial recognition | iPadOS 14 GuideFace IDUsing facial recognition

Tom Rolfe
July 16, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Some iPads no longer use fingerprint scanning; instead, they use an advanced facial recognition system called Face ID....
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Security Essentials 2020 – protect your privacy, data, and hardwareSecurity Essentials 2020Protect your privacy, data, and hardware

Craig Grannell
July 9, 2020
Apps, Features, Productivity
Whether you want to keep passwords safe or stop adverts spying on your browsing, these are the apps...
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Sign In With Apple – save time and protect your privacy | iOS 14 GuideSign in with AppleSave time and protect your privacy

Tom Rolfe
June 10, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Sign in with Apple is a "single sign-on" service similar to those offered by Google and Facebook. It...
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Virtual Private Networks – protect your privacy with NordVPNVirtual Private NetworkProtect your privacy with NordVPN

Tom Rolfe
April 19, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Explained: why you should safeguard your browsing, and why NordVPN is the way to go VPNs, or “virtual...
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4.5

Jumbo: Privacy + Security – a comprehensive security health-checkJumbo: Privacy + SecurityA comprehensive security health-check

Joe White
February 17, 2020
Apps, Utilities
Pick up Jumbo from the App Store and give yourself a full security health-check. ...
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Secure Enclave – Android following Apple’s security leadSecure EnclaveAndroid following Apple's security lead

Tom Rolfe
February 13, 2020
News
A recent research study revealed that many of the biggest Android smartphone manufacturers have followed Apple's example by...
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Scam Spotting – protect yourself from deceptive appsScam SpottingProtect yourself from deceptive apps

Craig Grannell
January 23, 2020
Features, Tips & Tricks
From user-hostile design to outright scams, here’s what to look out for The App Store mostly makes things...
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4.0

iVerify – comprehensive iOS security appiVerifyComprehensive iOS security app

Jon Mundy
December 22, 2019
Apps, Utilities
Developer: Trail of Bits Inc Price: $3/£3 Size: 46.4 MB Version: 5.0 Platform: iPhone & iPad iVerify iPhone...
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Privacy at Apple – how are its key apps kept secure?Privacy at AppleHow are its key apps kept secure

Tom Rolfe
November 7, 2019
News
Privacy is a big deal these days, and Apple is increasingly making its protection of user data a...
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Find My Device: how to track your lost Apple kit | iPadOS 14 GuideFind My DeviceHow to track your lost Apple kit

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Apple's Find My app allows users to track the last known location of all their devices, which can be...
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Security vulnerabilities – recent hacks hit WhatsApp and InstagramSecurity vulnerabilitiesRecent hacks hit WhatsApp and Instagram

Tom Rolfe
May 23, 2019
News
A pretty serious Instagram security flaw has made the news this week, following on from a similarly worrying vulnerability...
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Email aliases: protect your identity with iCloudEmail aliasesProtect your identity with iCloud

Kenny Hemphill
May 4, 2019
Tips & Tricks
If you regularly sign up for new services, create accounts on websites, or enter competitions, you’ll know that...
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Secure your browsing – 7 tips for staying safe and private onlineSecure your browsing7 tips for staying safe and private online

Craig Grannell
March 14, 2019
Apps, Tips & Tricks, Utilities
From avoiding scams to using VPNs, these tips will keep you safe online – and keep your activity...
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Facebook Privacy: one last blunder to cap off 2018Facebook PrivacyOne last blunder to cap off 2018

Tom Rolfe
December 19, 2018
News
Oh, Facebook. Not again. The New York Times has reportedly uncovered hundreds of pages of internal documents from...
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Account security: top tips for forgotten passwordsAccount securityTop tips for forgotten passwords

Tom Rolfe
December 18, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Keeping track of all your online accounts can be tricky, and with different requirements on every service, most...
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Power up your passwords in iOS 12Password PowerPower up your passwords in iOS 12

Craig Grannell
November 8, 2018
Features, Tips & Tricks
Apple’s latest iOS makes it easier than ever to ensure your passwords are strong and secure Passwords are...
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WhatsApp security PSA: don’t answer any calls until you’ve updatedWhatsApp security PSADon't answer any calls until you've updated

Tom Rolfe
October 11, 2018
News
Do you use WhatsApp? With over a billion registered users worldwide, we'd say there's a pretty decent chance...
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Secure your data: 8 ways to avoid losing files and photosSecure your data8 ways to avoid losing files and photos

Craig Grannell
September 12, 2018
Features, Tips & Tricks
Never lose data and documents, even if your device is stolen or destroyed So your iPhone slipped from...
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Reviews

  • 5.0

    Universe in a Nutshell – fascinating adventures in sizeUniverse in a NutshellAdventures in size

    Andy Price
    October 21, 2020

  • Game on – 10 great games to celebrate Apple Arcade’s first yearGame on10 great games to celebrate Apple Arcade’s first year

    Craig Grannell
    October 20, 2020
  • 4.5

    Mubert – AI-driven music for work and playMubertAI-driven music for work and play

    Andy Price
    October 18, 2020
  • 5.0

    Review: Reigns – guide your kingdom to prosperity, or die!ReignsGuide your kingdom to prosperity

    Andy Price
    October 17, 2020
  • 4.5

    Kitche – app aims to get rid of food wasteReview: KitcheReduce your food waste

    Andy Price
    October 14, 2020
  • 4.0

    OLO Loco – multiplayer shuffleboard funOLO Loco Multiplayer shuffleboard fun

    Andy Price
    October 8, 2020
  • 4.5

    REC – take control of shooting videoREC Take control of shooting video

    Andy Price
    October 2, 2020

  • Apple Watch Buyer’s Guide – choosing the best wearable in 2020Apple Watch Buyer's GuideChoosing the best wearable in 2020

    Craig Grannell
    September 29, 2020
  • 4.0

    Tomb of the Mask – Pacman-inspired endless arcade actionTomb of the MaskPacman-inspired endless arcade action

    Andy Price
    September 26, 2020
  • 4.0

    Penrose – a mysterious, compelling interactive storyPenroseA mysterious, compelling interactive story

    Andy Price
    September 23, 2020

  • iPad Buyer’s Guide – which tablet should you choose in 2020?iPad Buyer's GuideWhich tablet should you choose in 2020?

    Craig Grannell
    September 21, 2020
  • 4.5

    Photoroom – easily remove photo backgroundsPhotoRoomEasily remove photo backgrounds

    Andy Price
    September 19, 2020
  • 3.0

    Sound Waves – experimental motion-controlled audio toySound WavesExperimental motion-controlled audio toy

    Andy Price
    September 11, 2020

  • Making memories – the best apps to relive good timesMaking MemoriesThe best apps to relive good times

    Craig Grannell
    September 10, 2020
  • 4.0

    Truberbrook – sci-fi mystery game hits iOSTruberbrookBeautifully designed mystery thriller

    Andy Price
    September 8, 2020
  • 4.0

    Reface – futuristic face masking sillinessRefaceFuturistic face-masking silliness

    Andy Price
    August 29, 2020

  • Get Things Moving – 6 animation and stop-motion appsGet Things Moving6 animation and stop-motion apps

    Craig Grannell
    August 28, 2020
  • 3.5

    PUNCHGOLF – a fist-powered platform gamePUNCHGOLFA fist-powered platform game

    Andy Price
    August 21, 2020
  • 3.5

    Reflex – video weirdness at your fingertipsReflexVideo weirdness at your fingertips

    Andy Price
    August 17, 2020

  • Best Web Apps – great apps, no App Store requiredBest Web AppsGreat apps, no App Store required

    Craig Grannell
    August 10, 2020
  • 3.5

    Knighty Knight – who knew chess could look like this?Knighty KnightWho knew chess could look like this?

    Andy Price
    August 8, 2020
  • 4.0

    Quickart – automatic creative image editingQuickartAutomatic creative image editing

    Andy Price
    August 7, 2020
  • 3.5

    Deadword – word-based apocalypseDeadwordWord-based apocalypse

    Andy Price
    August 3, 2020
  • 4.0

    RTRO – throwback video filters from MomentRTROThrowback video filters from Moment

    Andy Price
    August 2, 2020

  • Replacing the gym – four great apps for home exerciseReplacing the gymFour great apps for home exercise

    Craig Grannell
    July 31, 2020

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