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      Graphite by Becasso – create bespoke photo artGraphite by BecassoCreate bespoke photo art

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Spotlight tricks: 8 pro tips for the iOS search barSpotlight tricks8 pro tips for the iOS search bar

Kenny Hemphill
September 25, 2017
Features, Tips & Tricks
Apple’s operating systems for iPhone and Mac have swapped features many times over the years. The Mac has...
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Forget Spotlight: Here are 4 smarter ways to search on iOSSearch in iOSForget Spotlight, here's 4 smarter ways to search

Joe White
February 10, 2016
Tips & Tricks
Apple's Spotlight offers iOS-wide search functionality, but it isn't always the best option for users looking to pinpoint...
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iOS 9: Siri’s proactive suggestions in Spotlight on iPadSpotlight suggestionsSiri-powered proactive shortcuts

Tom Rolfe
October 27, 2015
Tips & Tricks
As well as its search functions, from iOS 9 onwards Spotlight also proactively provides suggestions for things like...
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Guide: Master Spotlight and Siri Suggestions in iOS 9Spotlight & Siri SuggestionsGuide to Siri upgrades in iOS 9

Craig Grannell
October 19, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Searching for things on your iPhone just got a whole lot easier Watch the above video for a...
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Guide: Intelligent Search with Spotlight on iPhone | iOS 9Spotlight searchLooking through third-party apps

Tom Rolfe
September 16, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Spotlight search enables you to search your phone for contacts, apps, music, video, audio books, notes, emails, calendar...
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Guide: Siri Suggestions in Spotlight on iPhone | iOS 9Spotlight suggestionsSiri-powered proactive shortcuts

Tom Rolfe
April 7, 2015
Tips & Tricks
As well as its search functions, from iOS 9 onwards Spotlight also proactively provides suggestions for things like...
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iOS 8 – Release Date and New FeaturesiOS 8 Release DateNew features detailed

Mike Hayward
September 12, 2014
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The official release of iOS 8 is now less than a week away. Announced by Phil Schiller, VP...
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    Graphite by Becasso – create bespoke photo artGraphite by BecassoCreate bespoke photo art

    Andy Price
    November 26, 2019
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    Gradient Photo – popular editor with celebrity likeness toolGradient PhotoPopular editor with celebrity likeness tool

    Andy Price
    November 20, 2019
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    Ghost Detector – spirit hunting Halloween sillinessGhost DetectorSpirit hunting Halloween silliness

    Andy Price
    October 28, 2019

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    Craig Grannell
    October 26, 2019
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    gowithYamo – embrace your inner art-lovergowithYamoEmbrace your inner art-lover

    Andy Price
    October 14, 2019

  • Apple Watch Series 5 review: 14 days with Apple’s always-on smartwatchApple Watch S5 review14 days with Apple’s always-on smartwatch

    Craig Grannell
    October 5, 2019

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    Craig Grannell
    October 4, 2019
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    JigSpace – educational models in ARJigSpaceEducational models in AR

    Andy Price
    October 1, 2019
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    MelodyVR – experience concerts in virtual realityMelodyVRExperience concerts in virtual reality

    Andy Price
    September 26, 2019
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    Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

    Andy Price
    September 17, 2019
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    Calory – calorie counting made simpleCaloryCalorie counting made simple

    Andy Price
    September 1, 2019
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    Yokai Dungeon – Zelda meets Japanese folkloreYokai DungeonZelda meets Japanese folklore

    Andy Price
    August 24, 2019
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    Traffix: City Rush – smart minimalist highway puzzlesTraffix: City RushSmart minimalist highway puzzles

    Andy Price
    August 15, 2019
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    Dotspot Discovery – influencer-recommended activitiesDotspot DiscoveryInfluencer-recommended activities

    Andy Price
    August 15, 2019
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    Review: Dr Mario – Nintendo’s classic franchise arrives on iOSDr Mario WorldNintendo's classic franchise arrives on iOS

    Andy Price
    July 29, 2019

  • 10 beautiful games – titles that prove games can be art10 beautiful gamesTitles that prove games can be art

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    July 20, 2019
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    MINIT – retro RPG is nostalgic blissMINITRetro RPG is nostalgic bliss

    Andy Price
    July 18, 2019
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    Streaks – a task tracker to help form good habitsStreaksA task tracker to help form good habits

    Craig Grannell
    July 16, 2019
  • 4.5

    Firefox Focus – private web browsing from MozillaFirefox FocusPrivate web browsing from Mozilla

    Andy Price
    July 8, 2019
  • 4.0

    Alt-Frequencies – ambitious time loop storyAlt-FrequenciesAmbitious storytelling game

    Andy Price
    June 10, 2019
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    Review: ELOH – solve relaxing puzzles to the beatReview: ELOHSolve relaxing puzzles to the beat

    Andy Price
    June 9, 2019
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    Big Bang AR – a slick CERN-produced science appBig Bang ARA slick CERN-produced science app

    Andy Price
    June 5, 2019
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    Cosm – create your own calming and relaxation musicReview: CosmCreate your own soundscapes

    Andy Price
    May 26, 2019
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    Review: Maginary – unique, inventive storytelling appMaginaryUnique, inventive storytelling app

    Andy Price
    May 14, 2019

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    Craig Grannell
    May 8, 2019

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