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    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from July 19, 2019Apps of the WeekThree favorites from July 19, 2019

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      Joe White
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      Andy Price
      July 18, 2019
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      Pocket Run Pool – a modern spin on solo poolPocket Run PoolA modern spin on solo pool

      Tom Rolfe
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Text replacements: speed up your typing with custom shortcutsText replacementsSpeed up your typing with custom shortcuts

Craig Grannell
August 9, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Create shortcuts that expand to words, sentences, and even emoji Typing on an iPhone can be laborious and...
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Text replacement: use shortcuts to type phrases | iOS 12 GuideText replacementUse shortcuts to type phrases

Tom Rolfe
July 6, 2018
Tips & Tricks
You can create custom typing shortcuts to quickly add common phrases to messages, such as “On my way!”...
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Keyboard clicks: disable typing sounds | iOS 12 GuideKeyboard clicksDisable typing sounds

Tom Rolfe
July 6, 2018
Tips & Tricks
By default, the iPhone keyboard is set to make a clicking noise every time you press a key. Some...
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Insert a period: quickly type a full stop | iOS 12 GuideInsert a periodQuickly type a full stop

Tom Rolfe
July 6, 2018
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Tap the space bar twice in quick succession and the iPhone will insert a period (full stop) followed...
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Typing in capitals: use the shift key to type in capitals | iOS 12 GuideTyping in capitalsUse the shift key to type in capitals

Tom Rolfe
July 6, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Sometimes when typing, you just need the next few letters to be capitalized, for example, “My PC is...
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Virtual trackpad: easier text selection with 3D Touch | iOS 12 GuideVirtual TrackpadEasier text selection with 3D Touch

Tom Rolfe
July 6, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Selecting text or moving the text placement cursor has always been a bit fiddly, but if you have...
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Quick caps & punctuation: use finger-sliding for quick access | iOS 12 GuideQuick caps & punctuationUse finger-sliding for quick access

Tom Rolfe
July 6, 2018
Tips & Tricks
To quickly enter a capital letter when typing with one finger, tap and hold the Shift button and...
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Using shake: shake to undo and redo | iOS 12 GuideUsing shakeShake to undo and redo

Tom Rolfe
July 6, 2018
Tips & Tricks
When typing in any application, or when using cut, or copy and paste, you can shake the phone...
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Correct spelling: super quick spelling correction | iOS 12 GuideCorrect spellingSuper quick spelling correction

Tom Rolfe
July 6, 2018
Tips & Tricks
When a word is typed incorrectly, auto-correct will change it when you tap the space bar. However, the...
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Moving the cursor: easily place the text cursor | iOS 12 GuideMoving the cursorEasily place the text cursor

Tom Rolfe
July 6, 2018
Tips & Tricks
To make it easier to place the cursor, a magnifying glass appears when you tap and hold on...
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Special characters: hold keys for hidden characters | iOS 12 GuideSpecial charactersHold keys for hidden characters

Tom Rolfe
July 6, 2018
Tips & Tricks
If you hold down certain letters or punctuation on the keyboard, a pop-up appears containing other options. For...
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How to send emojis: set up the emoji keyboard | iOS 12 GuideHow to send emojisSet up the emoji keyboard

Tom Rolfe
July 6, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Emojis are an increasingly popular way of sending visual emoticons on the iPhone. For easy access, add the Emoji...
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Dictate messages: use audio to dictate text | iOS 12 GuideDictate messagesUse audio to dictate text

Tom Rolfe
July 6, 2018
Tips & Tricks
If you're sick of typing, you can dictate messages that will then be written out as text. To...
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iPhone dictionary: adding new words | iOS 12 GuideiPhone DictionaryAdding new words

Tom Rolfe
July 6, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Find yourself being corrected a lot while typing? You might want to add some new words to the...
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Landscape mode: access a bigger keyboard | iOS 12 GuideLandscape modeAccess a bigger keyboard

Tom Rolfe
July 6, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Turning your phone sideways will enlarge the keyboard in all standard applications, including Notes, Messages, Mail, and Safari....
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One-handed typing: access the specialist keyboard | iOS 12 GuideOne-handed typingAccess the specialist keyboard

Tom Rolfe
July 6, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Did you know you can access a specialist keyboard designed for one-handing typing? When in use, the keyboard...
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Copy and paste: how to select and copy text | iOS 12 GuideCopy and pasteHow to select and copy text

Tom Rolfe
July 6, 2018
Tips & Tricks
There are two options for selecting text. When typing, double-tap on a word; when reading, tap and hold...
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Split keyboard: hidden keys and two-handed typing | iOS 12 GuideSplit keyboardHidden keys and two-handed typing

Tom Rolfe
June 6, 2018
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The iPad has a pretty big keyboard, which makes it easy to type on. However, if you have...
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iPhone dictionary: adding new words | iOS 12 GuideiPhone DictionaryAdding new words

Tom Rolfe
June 6, 2018
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Find yourself being corrected a lot while typing? You might want to add some new words to the...
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Copy and paste: how to select and copy text | iOS 12 GuideCopy and pasteHow to select and copy text

Tom Rolfe
June 6, 2018
Tips & Tricks
There are two options for selecting text. When typing, double-tap on a word; when reading, tap and hold...
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    July 8, 2019
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    Alt-Frequencies – ambitious time loop storyAlt-FrequenciesAmbitious storytelling game

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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
  • 4.0

    Cosm – create your own calming and relaxation musicReview: CosmCreate your own soundscapes

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    May 26, 2019
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    May 14, 2019
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    Andy Price
    May 12, 2019

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    May 8, 2019
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    Fantastical 2 – five years on, is it still the best?Fantastical 2Five years on, is it still the best?

    Andy Price
    April 29, 2019
  • 4.5

    Curio – a unique hybrid of news and podcastCurioA unique hybrid of news and podcast

    Andy Price
    April 22, 2019
  • 3.5

    The Elder Scrolls: Blades – epic fantasy series goes freemiumThe Elder Scrolls: BladesEpic fantasy series goes freemium

    Tom Rolfe
    April 21, 2019

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    April 19, 2019
  • 4.5

    Tick Tock – smart two-player mystery puzzle gameTick TockSmart two-player mystery puzzle game

    Tom Rolfe
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    Hyperspeed – race your friends through space, liveHyperspeedRace your friends through space, live

    Andy Price
    April 6, 2019
  • 4.0

    Review: Yeah Bunny 2 – cute retro platformerYeah Bunny 2Retro platform fun

    Andy Price
    April 4, 2019
  • 4.0

    Hooked – immersive stories on the goHookedImmersive stories on the go

    Andy Price
    March 6, 2019
  • 2.5

    Ground – a news app dedicated to truthGroundA news app dedicated to truth

    Andy Price
    February 22, 2019
  • 4.0

    Eaten – user-powered food discoveryEatenUser-powered food discovery

    Andy Price
    February 7, 2019
  • 2.5

    Face Truth – scan your face to learn your futureFace TruthScan your face to learn your future

    Tom Rolfe
    January 31, 2019

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    January 15, 2019
  • 4.0

    Bloom: 10 Worlds – more generative ambience from Brian EnoBloom: 10 WorldsBrian Eno's ambient app returns

    Andy Price
    December 29, 2018
  • 3.5

    ChillScape – sound-based meditationChillScapeSound-based meditation

    Andy Price
    December 18, 2018

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