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Essential Apple User Magazine
Control Centre Access Made Easy
The Control Centre is a great way to access commonly used iPad features, such as the audio controls or Screen Mirroring and you can customise it to suit your own needs. Here’s a guide to the iPad’s Control Centre.
3 min |
January 2021
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AirDrop & Bluetooth Stream and Transfer
AirDrop is great for transferring files from your iPad to another Apple device and Bluetooth is used for wirelessly streaming sound and other data, maybe to speakers or headphones. Here’s how to use these two features.
1 min |
January 2021
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App Clips - iOS Mini Apps
App Clips are there, just when they’re needed. If you want an app for a specific task, like paying for parking or ordering a meal, you can download a specific part of the app experience in seconds, without installing the whole thing.
1 min |
December 2020
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The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini's Cameras
The iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 mini have the same cameras, and they take mobile photography to the next level. Let’s see what they can do...
2 min |
December 2020
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The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max's Cameras
The Pro-level iPhone’s cameras maintain the smartphone’s reputation for photographic excellence, but how do they improve on their predecessors’ cameras?
3 min |
December 2020
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Meet the iPhone 12 and mini!
Apple’s amazing iPhone 12 has arrived, and it’s looking great. Let’s find out why it’s so good, and how it improves on its already-excellent predecessor.
2 min |
December 2020
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iPhone Xs
The successor to the popular iPhone X is a powerful beast with a fantastic new camera.
4 min |
December 2020
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Interview
Computer programmer Zach Gage has released some great iOS apps. We catch up with him and ask about his work, his life and programming in general.
10+ min |
December 2020
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Meet the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max!
Apple’s amazing iPhone 12 Pro has arrived, and it’s looking great. Let’s find out why it’s so good, and how it improves on its already-excellent predecessor, the iPhone 11 Pro.
1 min |
December 2020
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The Evolution of the iPhone
Where will Apple’s smartphone go over the next twelve months?
4 min |
December 2020
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iPhone 11 Pro
The iPhone 11 Pro has lots to say. It comes in a range of cool colours, has an incredible three-lens camera system and a new soft-feel glass back. Let’s take a look at its amazing technical specifications.
1 min |
December 2020
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Interview- MetaVRse
Could virtual and augmented reality be the future of learning? Alan Smithson, founder and CEO of MetaVRse, certainly thinks so. We caught up with him for a chat.
5 min |
December 2020
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Top Features In iPadOS And iOS 13
The iOS 13 and its iPadOS operating systems are packed full of little tips and tricks that let you get even more out of your Apple smartphone and tablet. It’s amazing what they can do, and even expert users might not be aware of all the hints and hacks that we’ll show you over the next few pages. With our help, you can use your iPad and iPhone in ways you might never have imagined.
4 min |
August 2020
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Keep a Watch on Your Health
The Apple Watch is a great tool for monitoring your health and keeping track of your workouts and with Series 5, it gains a wealth of new capabilities. Let’s take a look at what it can do.
5 min |
August 2020
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Mobilography
It’s a clumsy word, but it’s catching on. Mobilography is taking photographs on your mobile phone. Not just simple snaps or selfies; pictures that go beyond the basics and use your iPhone like you would an expensive camera. Mark Frost shows us how.
10 min |
August 2020
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Marvellous Mac Photography Apps
If you really want to master photo editing, try using your Mac. There’s a lot of impressive software out there, with some apps for beginners and others for pro-level photo editors. Here we round up ten of the most popular and capable Mac apps for photo editing and visual art.
4 min |
August 2020
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Working Up a Sweat
Wearable tech and fitness apps are all very well in theory, but what are they like in practice? We catch up with professional fitness model and trainer Hannah Bryant of Winners 2000 Fitness to find out.
3 min |
August 2020
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Health App
Keep Fit and Well
2 min |
August 2020
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Impressive iOS Photography Apps
There are some great apps for your iPhone and iPad that really help with your photography, whether through taking more impressive shots or editing them to really bring out the best in your photos. Let’s take a look at ten of the most popular photography-inspired apps on the iPhone and iPad.
4 min |
August 2020
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Apple Watch Series 5
Its time has come!
2 min |
August 2020
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Essential Apps for Your Health and Fitness Regime
There are some great health and fitness apps for the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. Here’s a roundup of great apps you’d do well to consider installing and use every day to help keep you in tip-top shape.
4 min |
August 2020
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8 Things We Like About iOS 14 & 8 Things We Don't!
Apple has unveiled the next version of its iPhone and iPad operating systems, and they’re looking good, but not everything in the applecart is rosy. Let’s take a look at eight new things that excite us about September’s launch, and eight causes for concern.
10+ min |
August 2020
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Apple Arcade
Apple Arcade is the tech giant’s latest step into the subscription based revenue model. After the success of Apple Music and the potentially fantastic video service Apple TV+, are mobile gamers going to want to jump into the pay to play market too? With that in mind, we take a look at Apple Arcade, play all the launch games and most importantly ask the question on everyone's lips. Is it worth it?
5 min |
July 2020
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Slowly
A whole new concept in digital messaging.
2 min |
July 2020
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SEGA Heroes
We all love our retro gaming, but is this trawl through SEGA’s back catalogue more ‘zero’ than ‘hero’? Time for Jim to wield his bloodstained axe.
3 min |
July 2020
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ROME: Total War
The iPad hit comes to the iPhone with a slew of enhancements that also benefit the tablet version. Can a mobile device handle such an in-depth game though? Bring it on!
3 min |
July 2020
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OneCast
Gamers rejoice! With an easy-to-use app, you can stream your Xbox One to your Macor iOS device and play your games away from the TV. All you need is OneCast...
2 min |
July 2020
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Next Up Hero
Is this the game that brings Gauntlet-style, co-operative dungeon crawling into the 21st Century? We sharpen our swords and get our spell books ready.
2 min |
July 2020
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Golden Axe Classics
An arcade mainstay and Mega Drive/Genesis showcase, SEGA’s classic scrolling beat (slash) ‘em-up is now available on your iOS device and you get the home console sequels too!
4 min |
July 2020
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Live Home 3D Pro
Mac and Windows users have had Live Home 3D for over ten years, now it’s come to the iPad and iPhone but is it as capable?
2 min |