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    • News bites – the stories you may have missed (12 August 2022)News bitesThe stories you may have missed

      Jon Mundy
      August 12, 2022
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      Incoherence – Brain-tickling room escape puzzlerIncoherenceBrain-tickling room escape puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      August 10, 2022
    • Bring into Focus: a smart expansion of Focus modes | iOS 16 GuideBring into FocusA smart expansion of Focus modes

      Tom Rolfe
      August 9, 2022
    • Apple Watch Pro: rumors of a bigger, better designApple Watch ProRumors of a bigger, better design

      Tom Rolfe
      August 4, 2022
    • iPadOS 16 delayed? October launch rumored for the updateiPadOS 16 delayed?October launch rumored for the update

      Tom Rolfe
      August 4, 2022
    • Apple Store online – Apple redesigns online checkoutApple Store onlineApple redesigns online checkout

      Tom Rolfe
      August 1, 2022
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      Jon Mundy
      August 4, 2022
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      VSCO – is this App Store heavyweight still king?VSCOIs this App Store heavyweight still king?

      Joe White
      August 6, 2022
    • The best mind mapping apps for iPhone and iPad, to get ideas down – fastMind Mapping AppsThe best ways to get ideas down fast

      Craig Grannell
      August 5, 2022
    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [5 August 2022]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Jon Mundy
      August 4, 2022
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      Review: Spoke – Mindfulness to a hip-hop beatReview: SpokeMindfulness to a hip-hop beat

      Jon Mundy
      August 3, 2022
    • The classic app: Fantastical

      Craig Grannell
      August 2, 2022
    • Apple’s iOS 16 updates bring people together – within a walled gardenBringing people togetherCollaboration – in a walled garden

      Craig Grannell
      July 30, 2022
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      Review: Pawnbarian - clever chess-themed dungeon puzzles

      Jon Mundy
      July 26, 2022
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    • Completely Free Games – 12 of the best free iPhone and iPad games with no IAPCompletely Free Games12 greats with no fees or IAP

      Craig Grannell
      August 16, 2022
    • The classic game: SpellTowerSpellTowerWordsearch meets Tetris in this classic

      Craig Grannell
      August 5, 2022
    • 4.0

      Review: Pawnbarian – clever chess-themed dungeon puzzlesPawnbarianClever chess-themed dungeon puzzles

      Jon Mundy
      July 26, 2022
    • 5.0

      Dicey Dungeons – A decidedly un-dicey rogueliteDicey DungeonsA decidedly un-dicey roguelite

      Jon Mundy
      July 7, 2022
    • The classic game: Flight ControlFlight ControlAn early arcade classic for iOS

      Craig Grannell
      July 5, 2022
    • 3.5

      A Musical Story – funky, award-winning beat matchingA Musical StoryFunky, award-winning beat matching

      Jon Mundy
      June 17, 2022
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    • Shared Photo Library – streamlined sharing via iCloud | iOS 16 Guide

      Tom Rolfe
      August 12, 2022
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    • Shared Photo Library – streamlined sharing via iCloud | iOS 16 GuideShared Photo LibraryStreamlined sharing via iCloud

      Tom Rolfe
      August 12, 2022
    • Apple ‘Passkeys’ – setting up password-free logins | iOS 16 GuideApple 'Passkeys'Setting up password-free logins

      Tom Rolfe
      August 12, 2022
    • Comparing Notes – new features in the Notes app | iOS 16 GuideComparing NotesNew features in the Notes app

      Tom Rolfe
      August 12, 2022
    • Strong language: Apple’s Translate app just got better | iOS 16 GuideStrong LanguageApple's Translate app just got better

      Tom Rolfe
      July 28, 2022
    • Voice unlock hack – a secret phrase to skip Face IDVoice unlock hackA secret phrase to skip Face ID

      Holly Rolfe
      July 19, 2022
    • Please Be Quiet – 5 ways to shut your iPhone upPlease Be Quiet4 ways to shut your iPhone up

      Tom Rolfe
      July 19, 2022
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News bites – the stories you may have missed (1 July 2022)News bitesThe stories you may have missed

Jon Mundy
June 30, 2022
News
Plenty of Apple, iPhone, and iPad news gets released every single day – but we know you're busy,...
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Interrogation Codes – Secret shortcuts for your phoneInterrogation CodesSecret shortcuts for your phone

Jon Mundy
June 30, 2022
Tips & Tricks
iPhones are known for their intuitive nature, but did you know there are a bunch of secret 'interrogation...
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USB-C for iPhone – Brazil latest to put pressure on AppleUSB-C for iPhoneBrazil latest to put pressure on Apple

Tom Rolfe
June 29, 2022
News
Apple's proprietary Lightning port might just be on its last legs, with Brazil joining the US and Europe...
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Storage FAQ – apps, photos, data, iCloud?Storage FAQApps, photos, data, iCloud?

Jon Mundy
June 29, 2022
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Modern iPhones are more generous with their storage space than ever, and they're increasingly smart about the way...
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Welcome to #253 – a note from the editorWelcome to #253A note from the editor

Tom Rolfe
June 28, 2022
TapSmart Apps
Welcome back! Exploration and photography: two huge topics seen on the cover of this issue, and two huge...
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Apple Headset – Mixed-reality rumored for Jan 2023Apple HeadsetMixed-reality rumored for Jan 2023

Tom Rolfe
June 27, 2022
News
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes we'll finally see Apple's long-rumored mixed-reality headset announced in January 2023. Sure, we've...
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4.5

Drops – Language lessons for visual learnersDropsLanguage lessons for visual learners

Joe White
June 27, 2022
Apps, Resource & Knowledge
Interested in learning a foreign language? Give Drops a try! ...
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Locked and loaded: iOS 16’s awesome new Lock Screen | iOS 16 GuideLocked and LoadediOS 16's awesome new Lock Screen

Tom Rolfe
June 25, 2022
News
A redesigned Lock Screen was front and center of Apple’s iOS 16 reveal, and it looks fantastic. The...
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Acrylic Wallpaper Engine – design your own background artAcrylic Wallpaper EngineDesign your own background art

Tom Rolfe
June 24, 2022
News
Choosing a wallpaper is one of the best ways to customize your device. But if you really want...
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More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [24 June 2022]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

Jon Mundy
June 23, 2022
Apps
Thousands of apps and games are added to the App Store each week, and trawling through them to...
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Photography toolkit: shoot quality snaps on your iPhonePhotography ToolkitShoot quality snaps on iPhone

Craig Grannell
June 23, 2022
Features, Photo & Video
Get more from your iPhone’s camera with these tips, apps and hardware recommendations The first iPhone camera’s quality...
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Apps for Exploration – 8 apps for your local areaApps for Exploration8 apps for your local area

Craig Grannell
June 22, 2022
Apps, Travel
Want to get more from where you’re living or on vacation? These apps can show you what you’re...
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4.5

Odio – ultra-immersive spatial soundscapesOdioUltra-immersive spatial soundscapes

Joe White
June 20, 2022
Apps, Music Apps, Productivity
Powered by Spatial Audio, this Apple Design Award-winning app is a work of audio art Developer: Volst Price:...
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M2 MacBook Pro – preorders are open, but think twice…M2 Macbook ProPreorders are open, but think twice...

Tom Rolfe
June 17, 2022
News
Earlier this month, Apple unveiled two MacBooks powered by its powerful new M2 chip. While the redesigned MacBook...
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iCloud shared folders – set up multi-user folders in FilesiCloud shared foldersSet up multi-user folders in Files

Jon Mundy
September 5, 2021
Tips & Tricks
Last year, Apple added the ability to share folders in iCloud Drive rather than the usual singular files....
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    Craig Grannell
    August 16, 2022
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    Craig Grannell
    August 5, 2022
  • Best Piano Apps – for play, composing, sheet music, and moreBest Piano AppsFor play, composing, sheet music, and more

    Craig Grannell
    July 27, 2022
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    Dicey Dungeons – A decidedly un-dicey rogueliteDicey DungeonsA decidedly un-dicey roguelite

    Jon Mundy
    July 7, 2022
  • iPhone Photo School – level up your photography skillsiPhone Photo SchoolLevel up your photography skills

    Tom Rolfe
    June 30, 2022

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