iOS app reviews, tips and features - iPhone and iPad

What do you do with all the photos you take on your mobile phone? Turn them into fun slide shows with effects and music, and share them with all your friends with these great iPhone apps.

Close up of the iPhone 11 screen showing the Camera and other apps

The iPhone’s camera does not have as high a resolution as some phones, but it takes excellent photos and the Camera app has some clever features. Here are some you may not have discovered.

OneNote on the iPhone - check out the new features

Apple Notes is not the only notes app for the iPhone and alternatives like Microsoft OneNote are excellent. The free app syncs cross-platform, discover these great tips for photos and fonts.

Too many jobs these days require us to sit at desks all day and rarely move or get any exercise. Whether you work in an office or at home, take time to practice yoga with these iPhone apps.

iPhone 11: Check the hardware is working correctly with diagnostic apps

The iPhone and iPad are black boxes. You switch them on and they work, except when they don't. Then you are struggling to find out what the problem could be. Use these diagnostic tools.

iPhone on a desk with a notepad and pen

In today’s racing life, the most important aspect of work that everyone thinks to achieve is productivity. It involves getting more done in less time and your iPhone can help you with that.

Mixcder E10 Active Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones in a travel case

Traditional earphones that come with phones and other devices let in too much noise from your surroundings. Over-ear headphones like Mixcder E10 headphones cancel it out for better audio.

Holding the iPhone in one hand while using it. Monitor system resources with a Today screen widget

Space, memory and data usage are key system functions that you must monitor on your iPhone and iPad. The question is, what is the best way to do it? These great Today widgets do the job.

Track stock markets and share prices

The performance of the stock market affects us all and good times are ahead when it is up, but a crash can be serious for the economy. Configure the Stocks app on the iPhone Today screen.

Taking a photo on an iPhone. Improve your photos with lens flare effects

There are so many iPhone photo editing apps to choose from, it is hard to know which to install. However, a favorite has to be LensFlare Optical Effects, which makes images look fantastic.

Save important medical information on your iPhone in case of emergency

There is a way to put important information on the lock screen of your iPhone that can be used in case of a medical emergency. Have you set it up yet? This guide shows how to do it.

Apple iPhone showing the lock screen. Are notifications showing?

Our phones are essential for the notifications and reminders that make us aware of events and to never forget tasks, but what if they are not working on your iPhone? Here is the answer.

Set alarms and work and rest using the pomodoro technique

The Pomodoro technique is a useful way to organise work and by using it you can get more done in less time. Download a Pomodoro app for your iOS device and work smarter and faster today.

Alarm clock and coffee cup, the perfect way to wake up in a morning

Every phone has an alarm function and it is one of the basic features of the device. You would not describe it as fun or entertaining and they are deadly dull. AlarmMon makes alarms exciting.

Hand holding an iPhone. Avoid using too much cellular data with Wi-Fi Assist

Wi-Fi Assist is a feature in iOS on the iPhone that potentially could improve internet access for apps and services. However, it comes at a cost and it could cost you money. Is it worth it?

Travelling is made much easier with the right apps on your phone. From flights to guides

One of the greatest things about traveling around the world is exploring the unknown and enjoying new experiences. But while unexpected surprises can be pleasant, that doesn’t mean you should leave everything completely up to chance.

Dog sleeping - don't let your iPhone disturb your sleep

Do you keep your phone or tablet by the bed? Are pesky notifications, texts messages and other unnecessary things waking you up in the night? Stop! Here is how to get a good night’s sleep.

Using an iPhone to browse the web

Viewing web pages on a mobile phone is sometimes a frustrating experience, but Reader view in Safari on the iPhone helps remove the clutter. Customise the colours and fonts for a better view.

White iPhone - customise the home screen and make it your own

Apple bundles many apps with the iPhone and the home screen is full of icons. Swiping through screens to find alternative apps is slow. Replace the home screen apps with your favourites.

A boat on Derwent Water in the Lake District, UK

Many top end mobile phones have cameras of 12 megapixels or more and in theory they should take fantastic high resolution photographs. Do they? Here's how to improve your phone photography.