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    • Apple Notes – 5 reasons it's a killer app

      Tom Rolfe
      February 3, 2023
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    • Apple Notes – 5 reasons it’s a killer appApple Notes5 reasons it's a killer app

      Tom Rolfe
      February 3, 2023
    • Netflix Password Crackdown – how the new account sharing rules workNetflix Password SharingHow the new account sharing rules work

      Tom Rolfe
      February 2, 2023
    • Forgotten your passcode? How to restore a locked iPhone or iPadForgotten your passcode?How to restore a locked iPhone

      Tom Rolfe
      February 1, 2023
    • Apple’s Folding iPad – analyst ‘positive’ its coming next yearApple's folding iPadAnalyst 'positive' its coming next year

      Tom Rolfe
      January 31, 2023
    • Apple Reality Pro – latest details on the immersive headsetApple Reality ProLatest details on the immersive headset

      Tom Rolfe
      January 26, 2023
    • Privacy on iPhone – Apple expands privacy educationPrivacy on iPhoneApple expands privacy education

      Tom Rolfe
      January 25, 2023
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    • The classic app: Pixelmator

      Craig Grannell
      January 30, 2023
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      Joe White
      February 1, 2023
    • The classic app: PixelmatorPixelmatorFull-fat photo editing since 2007

      Craig Grannell
      January 30, 2023
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      Peckish – a food-based social networkPeckishA food-based social network

      Jon Mundy
      January 29, 2023
    • In the Mood – 5 of the best mood tracking appsIn the Mood5 of the best mood tracking apps

      Craig Grannell
      January 26, 2023
    • Job Hunting Apps – 4 ways to further your careerJob Hunting Apps4 ways to further your career

      Jon Mundy
      January 23, 2023
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      Craig Grannell
      January 19, 2023
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    • Great Puzzle Games – 5 of the Best iPhone Puzzlers

      Tom Rolfe
      January 19, 2023
      Games, Puzzle
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      Tom Rolfe
      January 19, 2023
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      Ninja Must Die – Action-packed autorunnerNinja Must DieAn action-packed autorunner

      Jon Mundy
      January 15, 2023
    • TapSmart Game Awards – the best iPhone and iPad games of 2022Tapsmart Game Awards5 fantastic games from 2022

      Craig Grannell
      December 30, 2022
    • Gaming price drops – 5 great iOS titles on saleNew Year price drops4 great games currently on sale

      Tom Rolfe
      December 21, 2022
    • The classic game: Bit PilotBit PilotRIP to a true App Store classic

      Craig Grannell
      December 16, 2022
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      Vampire Survivors – bullet hell survival done rightVampire SurvivorsBullet hell survival done right

      Jon Mundy
      December 16, 2022
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      Jon Mundy
      February 4, 2023
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      Jon Mundy
      February 4, 2023
    • Monochrome mode: try this sneaky productivity tipMonochrome modeTry this sneaky productivity tip

      Craig Grannell
      February 3, 2023
    • No More Ads! How to block ads in iOSNo More Ads!How to block ads in Safari

      Tom Rolfe
      February 3, 2023
    • GIF Maker – How to make your own GIFsGIF MakerHow to make your own GIFs

      Joe White
      February 2, 2023
    • Forgotten your passcode? How to restore a locked iPhone or iPadForgotten your passcode?How to restore a locked iPhone

      Tom Rolfe
      February 1, 2023
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      Joe White
      February 1, 2023
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Using ‘Back Tap’ – a new way to control your deviceUsing 'Back Tap'A new way to control your device

Jon Mundy
December 26, 2021
Tips & Tricks
One of the more understated features introduced with iOS 14 is the ability to input commands by physically...
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Custom creations – how to create custom widgets with LauncherCustom creationsHow to create custom widgets with Launcher

Joe White
May 10, 2021
Tips & Tricks
Apple’s Home screen widgets are great. Here’s how to create some of your own. ...
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News bites – the stories you may have missedNews bitesThe stories you may have missed

Jon Mundy
October 9, 2020
News
Plenty of Apple, iPhone, and iPad news gets released every single day – but we know you're busy,...
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4.0

OLO Loco – multiplayer shuffleboard funOLO Loco Multiplayer shuffleboard fun

Andy Price
October 8, 2020
Dice & Board, Games, Reviews
Fun, multi-player shuffleboard action Price: $4/£4 Version: 1.0.4 Size: 503 MB Platform: iPhone/iPad Developer: Rogue Games OLO...
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3.0

NoteCircle – a new way to manage your weekNoteCircleA new way to manage your week

Joe White
October 8, 2020
Apps, Productivity
NoteCircle puts an interesting spin on task management. ...
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iPhone 12 Launch Event – Apple announces Oct 13 keynoteiPhone 12 Launch EventApple announces Oct 13 keynote

Tom Rolfe
October 7, 2020
News
Apple has revealed the date of its 2020 iPhone launch event: Tuesday, October 13. We've known for a...
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New Apple TV? – rumors it will double down on gamingNew Apple TV?Rumors it will double down on gaming

Jon Mundy
October 5, 2020
News
The next Apple TV will be a gaming powerhouse, according to recent internet rumours. Apple last updated its...
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Keep it in the family – Do kids really need an Apple Watch?Keep it in the familyDo kids really need an Apple Watch?

Craig Grannell
October 5, 2020
Features
Apple’s cunning plan: hook you in for life My six-year-old has an Apple ID. This wasn’t planned. For...
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By the numbers – App Store grew by 31% last quarterBy the numbersApp Store grew by 31% last quarter

Joe White
October 3, 2020
News
Coronavirus is thought to have helped App Store revenue boom. ...
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Welcome to #209 – a note from the editorWelcome to #209A note from the editor

Tom Rolfe
October 3, 2020
TapSmart Apps
Last issue, we discussed all the new stuff Apple announced at its September event. Next issue, we'll be...
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4.5

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

Andy Price
October 2, 2020
Apps, Photo & Video, Reviews
Take control of your video Price: $5/£5 Version: 1.1 Size: 6.3 MB Developer: LateNiteSoft 2020 Platform: iPhone / iPad REC There's...
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More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [October 2 2020]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

Jon Mundy
October 2, 2020
Apps
Thousands of apps and games are added to the App Store each week, and trawling through them to...
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Picture perfect – Instagram is getting smarter messaging featuresPicture perfectInstagram is getting smarter messaging features

Joe White
October 1, 2020
News
Instagram is becoming more than just a photo-sharing app. ...
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Ask an expert: trigger voicemail without alerting the callerAsk an expertTrigger voicemail without alerting the caller

Craig Grannell
September 30, 2020
Tips & Tricks
No time to drop into the Apple Store and ask the Genius Bar for help with your iPhone...
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3.0

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

Jon Mundy
September 30, 2020
Arcade, Games
Developer: Crescent Moon Games Price: $2/£2 Size: 565 MB Version: 1.02 Platform: iPhone & iPad Swordshot Swordshot has...
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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
Features, Hardware
Series 6 of the best, Special Edition or back in time with Series 3? Once Jony Ive’s bling...
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iPhone 12 Mini – New name touted for smaller smartphoneiPhone 12 Mini New name touted for smaller smartphone

Jon Mundy
September 28, 2020
News
The forthcoming iPhone 12 could be set for a name change to reflect its compact dimensions. Get ready...
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Get creative – making custom app icons with ShortcutsGet creativeMaking custom app icons with Shortcuts

Joe White
January 9, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Apple’s iOS has always been notoriously un-customizable, but thanks to the Shortcuts app, that’s no longer the case....
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  • In the Mood – 5 of the best mood tracking appsIn the Mood5 of the best mood tracking apps

    Craig Grannell
    January 26, 2023
  • Dark Sky Replacements – 8 fantastic weather apps for iPhoneDark Sky Replacements8 fantastic weather apps

    Craig Grannell
    January 11, 2023
  • iPhone Photo School – Huge Black Friday course discountsiPhone Photo SchoolHuge Black Friday course discounts

    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

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