November 21, 2024

Author: Macworld Staff

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Staff Picks: Our favorite iOS apps this month

Just as we did last month, Macworld staffers got together to chat about the best apps they’ve been using recently. Here are some that have recently captured our imaginations (and perhaps a spot on our homescreens), whether they’re tiny apps from budding developers or the top-grossing apps that everyone is using. Our hope is that, while you might recognize some of these apps, others you might never have encountered. All of them, we think, are worth a look.

Chris Breen: Waterlogue

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I’m old enough to have used really bad cameras back in the day, and so the charm of purposefully applying a filter to a good image to make it look like a poor one is lost on me. But I haven’t entirely given up on image-munging apps: I just prefer those that lend something truly beautiful to my images.

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2013 in Review: Macworld’s top stories

Apple held off many of its major product releases until the latter half of 2013, when iPhones, iPads, and Mac Pros went on sale. And Macworld’s list of the most-read stories from the past year reflects that. Instead of the usual in-depth looks at brand new products, our list of popular articles has taken on a decidedly how-to bent, as people looked to make the most out of the hardware and software they already had.

With 2013 winding down, let’s take a final look back at the year that was. Here’s a final look at a dozen Macworld stories that grabbed the most attention in the past 12 months.

1. 33 expert tips and tricks for iOS 6

Since iOS 7 didn’t arrive until September, iPhone and iPad owners were looking for ways to master the iOS running on their mobile devices for most of the year.

2. The best iPhone 5 cases you can buy today

There’s some good news if you see a case you like in this late 2012 round-up of iPhone 5 accessories: Most iPhone 5 cases should fit the iPhone 5s Apple introduced in October 2013, as it’s the same size and shape of its predecessor. The iPhone 5c, released at the same time as the 5s, requires differently shaped cases, however.

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The Week in iOS Accesories: Duly noted!

The $70 Neptor KB300BF is a foldable Bluetooth keyboard for your iPad—in folded position it takes less than six inches of space, but it expands to 12.1 inches for a full range of typing capabilities. It runs 30 hours on a single charge, and incl…