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derekwalter
Derek Walter is a freelance technology writer based in Northern California. He is the author of Learning MIT App Inventor, a hands-on guide to building your own Android apps.
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BTS Pro review: Bluetooth headphones let you tweak the sound with an app
Sporty Bluetooth 4.2 headphones from 66 Audio let you customize the sound and the button output with an app for iPhone and Apple Watch.
How-To
How to get bokeh and depth of field tricks without an iPhone 7
Jealous of all those cool tricks that are coming to the iPhone 7? With some software trickery you can make the images shine on your current iPhone.
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The best educational apps and games to jumpstart the school year
Getting the brain back in school mode may be as easy as spending some quality time with an iPhone or iPad.
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New OtterBox modular case turns your iPhone into a multi-purpose tool
Snap in a set of speakers, a fresh battery, or boost your camera with this modular-friendly case.
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Hands-on: Google’s Motion Stills app makes Live Photos better and easier to share
Transform those moving pictures into GIFs or movies that you can use to dazzle others with your adorable children and pets.
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The best Live Photos alternatives for the iPhone
Jealous of all those magical, moving pictures on the iPhone 6s? Get (mostly) the same effect with these apps.
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Test driving T-Mobile’s LTE network, one year later
Last year, we took T-Mobile's Test Drive challenge to scope out its LTE coverage. This year, we tried it again. Here's how its coverage stacks up.
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Swipe down to play these four Notification Center games
True, these aren't the most complicated games, but for a quick-play distraction, they may just fit the bill.
News
How to track your iPhone 6s or 6s Plus without a tracking number
Even if Apple hasn't emailed you a shipping confirmation, you can find out where your iPhone is right now.
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How to switch from Android to iPhone with the ‘Move to iOS’ app
Apple's 'Move to iOS' Android app makes it relatively painless to transfer your data to an iPhone or iPad.
News
Starbucks’s iOS app now lets you order ahead and skip the line
Thanks to your iPhone, you can step right up to the counter and be on your way faster than you can say Java Chip Frappuccino.
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Mikme microphone promises studio quality sound in a tiny package
A portable, wireless mic records to your iPhone or iPad, designed for podcasting, interviews, and music.
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Teach your kids (and yourself!) how to code with these iPad apps
Even elementary-age school children can learn programming principles with these clever games and tools.
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Apple Watch gets dunked and drilled, but comes out strong in durability tests
The watch went for a swim and was attacked by sandpaper, impressing most who put it through the torture tests.
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Hands on with Google Calendar for iPhone: An awesome calendar for Gmail addicts
It’s a reliable and slick-looking calendar, though only truly compelling if you live within Google’s ecosystem.
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Get ready for Super Bowl Sunday with these killer apps
Stream it live, monitor key stats, or join the online banter that surrounds the biggest day on the American sports calendar.
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Five apps for hitting the slopes and playing in the snow
If you’re headed to the slopes—or if you live somewhere snowy—use these apps to get more out of your winter adventures.
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The best Black Friday iOS apps for shopping in stores and online
These apps will make your life easier if you're joining the insanity of post-Thanksgiving shopping.
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