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Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3
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Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3

With the ninth Mortal Kombat game still turning heads, here’s your chance to revisit the series’ roots.

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3 mins  |
April 2021
Lara Croft And The Guardian Of Light HD
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Lara Croft And The Guardian Of Light HD

Lara finally makes her iPhone and iPad début and it’s a treasure!

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3 mins  |
April 2021
Angry Birds Space
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Angry Birds Space

Space, the final frontier – for naughty pigs!

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4 mins  |
April 2021
EPOCH.
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EPOCH.

Amazing visuals, robotic warriors, massive explosions, biggest game ever?

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2 mins  |
April 2021
STREET FIGHTER IV VOLT
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STREET FIGHTER IV VOLT

Can the legendary grandfather of beat ‘em-up still electrify?

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2 mins  |
April 2021
INFINITY BLADE II
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INFINITY BLADE II

Are you ready to taste cold steel in an epic fantasy world?

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4 mins  |
April 2021
ZOMBIE HIGHWAY LITE
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ZOMBIE HIGHWAY LITE

So zombies can drive cars now? Better buckle up!

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2 mins  |
April 2021
Face ID Or Touch ID Unlock Your iPad
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Face ID Or Touch ID Unlock Your iPad

iPads have a great way of verifying who you are, to unlock your tablet, make purchases and more. If your iPad has a Home button, you use your fingerprint. If it doesn’t, you simply hold it up to your face, which is then scanned by Face ID. Here’s a guide to setting up whichever feature you have on your iPad.

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2 mins  |
January 2021
The Keyboard On-screen Typing
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The Keyboard On-screen Typing

When you tap your finger on any part of the iPad’s screen where you can enter text, such as an email or a note, the iPad’s on-screen keyboard appears. Here’s a guide on how to use this keyboard and all its features.

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4 mins  |
January 2021
Your Apple ID How to Set it Up
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Your Apple ID How to Set it Up

If you didn’t register for an Apple ID during the initial setup of your iPad, you can set one up whenever you please, directly from the Settings app. If you want a new one, sign out with your old one and follow this guide. Either way, you’ll soon be up and running with an all-important Apple ID.

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2 mins  |
January 2021
Sidebar Widgets Custom Homescreen
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Sidebar Widgets Custom Homescreen

The iPad’s Home screen sidebar has been overhauled for iPadOS 14. Widgets now carry more information and they’re available in three sizes; small, medium and large. The sidebar can be extensively customised too.

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2 mins  |
January 2021
Setting Up Email Configure it
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Setting Up Email Configure it

Your iPad can send and receive email but first you must set up your email accounts. This is how to do it whether you’re using an iCloud account, a free web account or one from the company that provides your Internet service.

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2 mins  |
January 2021
Using Folders On the Home Screen
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Using Folders On the Home Screen

To keep your Home page in a tidy and usable state, you can group apps into folders, maybe all your games in a Gaming folder, for example. It’s a good way to organise your applications and makes navigating your iPad much easier.

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1 min  |
January 2021
Internet Access Start Surfing
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Internet Access Start Surfing

The Internet is a major part of your iPad experience and might well be one of the main reasons you chose to buy a tablet computer. Here’s how to get online with your iPad, using either a Wi-Fi network or a data connection.

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2 mins  |
January 2021
iPadOS and Apps Stay Current
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iPadOS and Apps Stay Current

Apple regularly releases updates to its operating systems and iPadOS is no exception. If you haven’t yet updated to iPadOS 14, follow this guide. If you have, keep this tutorial handy for when Apple updates the operating system.

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2 mins  |
January 2021
Control Centre Access Made Easy
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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.

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3 mins  |
January 2021
AirDrop & Bluetooth Stream and Transfer
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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.

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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.

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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...

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2 mins  |
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?

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3 mins  |
December 2020
Meet the iPhone 12 and mini!
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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.

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2 mins  |
December 2020
iPhone Xs
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iPhone Xs

The successor to the popular iPhone X is a powerful beast with a fantastic new camera.

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4 mins  |
December 2020
Interview
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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.

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10+ mins  |
December 2020
Meet the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max!
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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.

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1 min  |
December 2020
The Evolution of the iPhone
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The Evolution of the iPhone

Where will Apple’s smartphone go over the next twelve months?

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4 mins  |
December 2020
iPhone 11 Pro
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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.

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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.

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5 mins  |
December 2020
Top Features In iPadOS And iOS 13
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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.

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4 mins  |
August 2020
Keep a Watch on Your Health
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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.

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5 mins  |
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.

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10 mins  |
August 2020