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      Jon Mundy
      September 23, 2022
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    • Bad Vibrations – iOS 16.0.2 fixes blurry camera issueBad VibrationsiOS 16.0.2 fixes blurry camera issue

      Tom Rolfe
      September 24, 2022

    • News bites – the stories you may have missed (23 September 2022)News bitesThe stories you may have missed

      Jon Mundy
      September 23, 2022

    • iOS 16 is here! Everything you need to knowiOS 16 is here!Everything you need to know

      Tom Rolfe
      September 12, 2022

    • About AirPods Pro 2 – a major upgrade for premium AirPodsAbout AirPods Pro 2A major upgrade for premium AirPods

      Tom Rolfe
      September 10, 2022

    • Apple Watch 8 v SE v Ultra: what’s the difference between the three new models?Apple Watch 8 v SE v UItraWhat's the difference?

      Tom Rolfe
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      Jon Mundy
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      Craig Grannell
      September 17, 2022
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      Craig Grannell
      September 17, 2022

    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [16 September 2022]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Tom Rolfe
      September 15, 2022
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      Things 3 – the best to-do manager on iOSThings 3The best to-do manager on iOS

      Joe White
      September 10, 2022

    • Completely Free Apps – 15 of the best free iPhone apps with no IAPCompletely Free Apps15 of the best free apps with no IAP

      Craig Grannell
      September 4, 2022
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      Re-Review: Noted – perfect note-taker for lectures or meetingsRe-Review: NotedPerfect note-taker for lectures or meetings

      Joe White
      September 3, 2022

    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [2 September 2022]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Jon Mundy
      September 2, 2022
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      20 Minutes Till Dawn - Roguelite survival action

      Jon Mundy
      September 23, 2022
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      20 Minutes Till Dawn – Roguelite survival action

      Jon Mundy
      September 23, 2022
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      Review: Poinpy – a charming arcade-style platformerReview: PoinpyCharming arcade-style platformer

      Tom Rolfe
      September 16, 2022
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      Automatoys – Delightfully elaborate ball mazesAutomatoysDelightfully elaborate ball mazes

      Jon Mundy
      September 5, 2022

    • The classic game: TrainyardTrainyardA puzzling pioneer from 2010

      Craig Grannell
      September 1, 2022
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      Card Crawl Adventure – Deep solitaire adventuringCard Crawl AdventureDeep solitaire adventuring

      Jon Mundy
      August 19, 2022

    • 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
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      Tom Rolfe
      September 24, 2022
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    • Dynamic Island – hands on with Apple’s notch killerDynamic IslandHands on with Apple's notch killer

      Tom Rolfe
      September 24, 2022

    • Capture It All – take stunning photos with your iPhoneCapture It AllTake stunning photos with your iPhone

      Tom Rolfe
      September 24, 2022

    • Photo Adjustments 101: all 17 editing sliders explainedPhoto Adjustments 101All 17 editing sliders explained

      Holly Rolfe
      September 19, 2022

    • Ditching an old device? How to prepare for resale or donationDitching an old device?How to prepare for resale or donation

      Tom Rolfe
      September 13, 2022

    • New In iOS 16: Dive Into The Latest FeaturesNew In iOS 16Dive Into The Latest Features

      Tom Rolfe
      September 12, 2022

    • Stage Manager: how iPad’s new multitasking works | iPadOS 16 GuideStage ManagerHow iPad's new multitasking works

      Tom Rolfe
      September 3, 2022
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The classic app: iA WriteriA WriterBrief history of a classic app

Craig Grannell
July 3, 2022
Features, Productivity
A minimalist app for wordsmiths that’s the write stuff Some apps are fleeting. Others are core parts of...
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Writing Toolkit: craft a bestseller on your iPhone or iPadWriting ToolkitApps and advice for writing on iOS

Craig Grannell
February 28, 2022
Features
Always thought you had a book in you? Help your device get it into the wild Time was,...
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Grammarly – how to instantly improve your writingGrammarlyHow to instantly improve your writing

Tom Rolfe
July 15, 2021
Apps, Partners, Utilities
The automated proofreader that will eliminate writing errors overnight Disclosure: as a Grammarly partner, we may earn a...
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Writer’s block? Try the Most Dangerous Writing AppWriter's block?Try the Most Dangerous Writing App

Jon Mundy
May 9, 2021
Tips & Tricks
For anyone who does any kind of creative writing, the spectre of writer's block is always there. Finding...
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iOS skills series: Getting started with writingiOS Skills SeriesGetting started with writing

Craig Grannell
April 6, 2021
Features, Productivity, Tips & Tricks
Got a novel in you? It’s time to get it out! Everyone has a book in them – or...
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Bear – excellent for writers and note-takersBearExcellent for writers and note-takers

Tom Rolfe
March 10, 2021
Apps, Productivity, Utilities
Price: Free to download Subscription: $1.49/£1.49 monthly Version: 1.8.3 Size: 68 MB Publisher: Shiny Frog Ltd. Bear Update!...
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5.0

Ulysses – the ultimate writing app?UlyssesThe ultimate writing app?

Joe White
May 30, 2020
Apps, Productivity
If you’re looking for a comprehensive Markdown writing platform on iOS or iPadOS, your search is over. ...
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Unlock tapped creativity – why iOS devices are the perfect creative toolsUnlock tapped creativityWhy iOS devices are the perfect creative tools

Craig Grannell
March 29, 2019
Features
Whether you fancy painting, composing, writing, or photography, your phone can take you to new heights When you...
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Blogging roundup: the best apps for writing on iOSBlogging appsThe best apps for writing on iOS

Craig Grannell
July 1, 2017
Apps, Photo & Video, Productivity, Social Networking
Fancy yourself as a writer? Blogging’s the way to start, and these are the apps you need on...
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Writing apps: great iOS apps for long-form proseWriting appsGreat iOS apps for long-form prose

Craig Grannell
November 30, 2016
Apps, Productivity
Yes, you can write the next blockbuster novel on your iPhone or iPad. And, no, we don’t think...
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    Craig Grannell
    September 17, 2022

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    Craig Grannell
    September 4, 2022

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    Craig Grannell
    August 16, 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

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    Craig Grannell
    July 27, 2022

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