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    • Apple's Folding iPad – analyst 'positive' its coming next year

      Tom Rolfe
      January 31, 2023
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    • 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
    • iOS 16.3 released – update for Security Keys and moreiOS 16.3Update for Security Keys and more

      Tom Rolfe
      January 24, 2023
    • HomePod 2 – Apple announces new smart speakerHomePod 2Apple announces new smart speaker

      Tom Rolfe
      January 18, 2023
    • Surprise! New M2 Macs – see the new MacBook Pro and Mac miniSurprise! New M2 MacsA new MacBook Pro and Mac mini

      Tom Rolfe
      January 17, 2023
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    • The classic app: Pixelmator

      Craig Grannell
      January 30, 2023
      Apps, Photo & Video
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    • 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
    • Fitness toolkit: build an exercise routine with your iPhoneFitness ToolkitBuild an exercise routine

      Craig Grannell
      January 19, 2023
    • 4.5

      Penbook – highly customizable notebooksPenbookHighly customizable notebooks

      Tom Rolfe
      January 18, 2023
  • GamesPixel PalsPets that live on your display
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    • Great Puzzle Games – 5 of the Best iPhone Puzzlers

      Tom Rolfe
      January 19, 2023
      Games, Puzzle
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    • Great Puzzle Games – 5 of the Best iPhone PuzzlersGreat Puzzle Games5 of the Best iPhone Puzzlers

      Tom Rolfe
      January 19, 2023
    • 3.0

      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
    • 5.0

      Vampire Survivors – bullet hell survival done rightVampire SurvivorsBullet hell survival done right

      Jon Mundy
      December 16, 2022
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    • Amazon privacy – how to clear your browsing history

      Tom Rolfe
      January 31, 2023
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    • Amazon privacy – how to clear your browsing historyAmazon privacyHow to clear your browsing history

      Tom Rolfe
      January 31, 2023
    • Custom ringtones – how to turn mp3s into free tonesCustom ringtonesHow to turn mp3s into free tones

      Jon Mundy
      January 30, 2023
    • Clear your device – tackle your ‘other’ storage spaceClear your deviceTackle your 'other' storage space

      Andy Price
      January 28, 2023
    • Avoiding common scams – how to spot a fake email or textAvoiding common scamsHow to spot a fake email or text

      Tom Rolfe
      January 27, 2023
    • Blank icons – hack your Home Screen layoutBlank iconsHack your Home Screen layout

      Tom Rolfe
      January 26, 2023
    • VPNs for iPhone: what are they and which should you use?VPNs for iPhoneWhat are they and which to choose?

      Craig Grannell
      January 25, 2023
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Pixel Pals – pets that live on your displayPixel PalsPets that live on your display

Tom Rolfe
October 26, 2022
Apps, Entertainment
Do you ever wish you could have a little digital pet that lives on your Home or Lock...
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It’s time for interactive widgets on iPhone and iPadInteractive WidgetsIts about time Apple upped its game

Craig Grannell
August 15, 2022
Features
Apple should make widgets be more than just glorified links Apple was slow to embrace widgets. But they...
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McClockface widgets – custom clocks on your Home ScreenMcClockface widgetsCustom clocks for your Home Screen

Andy Price
July 3, 2021
Tips & Tricks
Home Screen widgets arrived with iOS 14 in 2020, finally allowing handy widgets to nestle in amongst your...
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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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Widgets Showcase – 7 of our favorite iOS 14 widgetsWidgets Showcase7 of our favorite iOS 14 widgets

Tom Rolfe
February 27, 2021
Apps
Home Screens with app icons are so last year. Pack yours with widgets instead and have info you...
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Home Screen Widgets – 30 of the very bestHome Screen Widgets30 of the very best

Craig Grannell
October 5, 2020
Apps, Features
Home screens with app icons are so old-hat. Pack yours with widgets instead and have the info you...
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We have lift-off – all the ways to launch an appWe have lift-offAll the ways to launch an app

Joe White
September 22, 2020
Tips & Tricks
It’s never been easier to launch all our favorite apps – especially in iOS 14! ...
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Widget Wonderland – customize your Home screen in iOS 14Widget WonderlandCustomize your Home screen in iOS 14

Jon Mundy
September 22, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Perhaps the defining feature of iOS 14 is the ability to take control of your Home screen using...
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Today view widgets – the 15 best quick-access utilitiesToday view widgetsThe 15 best quick-access utilities

Craig Grannell
February 6, 2019
Apps, Features
Get at actions and information more quickly by using widgets on your Apple devices Apps fast became the...
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Vidgets guide: four useful lock screen shortcutsVidgets guideFour useful lock screen shortcuts

Craig Grannell
December 10, 2017
Tips & Tricks
Add a world clock, timers, and more Vidgets is a free widgets app, for adding handy information to...
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The very best apps updates that take advantage of iOS 10’s new featuresBest iOS 10 appsApps updated to use new features

Tom Rolfe
October 19, 2016
Apps, News
Siri integration, redesigned widgets and notifications – these are the best app updates that feature the new functionality...
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Paste+ Review – Today view iOS 8 widgetPaste+ reviewToday widget copy & paste

Andy Price
October 23, 2014
Apps, Productivity, Reviews
Paste+ is more of a widget than an app and lets you copy and paste to various places...
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23 essential Today view widgets for Notification Center in iOS 824 essential widgetsFor the Today view in iOS 8

Craig Grannell
October 17, 2014
Apps, Books, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Maps & Finders, News & Magazines, Productivity, Reviews, Travel, Utilities, Weather
Widgets are new in iOS 8 and places information from various apps in the Notification Center, meaning they’re...
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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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