Table of contents for Issue 99 in iPad & iPhone User

So after three years, we’ve finally got a new iPod touch. After kicking around with iPhone 4s-era speed, the iPod touch has leaped right over the iPhone 5 and now sports the A8 processor and M8 motion coprocessor of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. And at £159 for a 16GB model, it grants access to demanding apps and games for a very good price. The new iPod touch, for all its advancements, still has the same 4in Retina display as the iPhone 5, 5s and 5c. And it makes me wonder if maybe it’s the first hint that we’ll be seeing an updated 4in iPhone – let’s call it the 6c – this autumn. The case for a smaller iPhone When Apple released the large-screened iPhone 6 and even-larger-screened…

Small business owners. Have you ever considered going mobile? That is, making an app for your business, whether it’s a restaurant, store, or events company? It’s not a bad idea. After all, you know your customers are on their phones 24/7, so you might as well capitalize on that. The good news is that doing so isn’t nearly as difficult or as expensive as you might think. In fact, you don’t even need to hire an outside developer to create an app for your business. There are plenty of DIY app-building services on the market, which offer intuitive app-creation tools and app hosting for a low monthly fee. We tried out several DIY services and found that Appy Pie, Como, and GoodBarber are all especially user-friendly for people who have…

Like System Preferences on a Mac, Settings on your iOS device offers access to tools for adjusting screen brightness, setting up a password, configuring your Wi-Fi, and more. But in addition, you will also find options for handling phone calls and mobile broadband, as well as many other security features that protect your personal files, photos and other information. So here’s our guide to the main settings that you need to know about in iOS 8. How to change settings If you are new to the iPhone (or iPad), you may not know that it is possible to make various adjustments to the settings of your device. To do so, tap on the Settings icon on your Home Screen, the one that looks like a cog. Access Control Centre You…

The iPod was Apple’s original rock star. Back before the iPhone became a global sensation and the iPad led the post-PC revolution, the iPod was the device generating record-breaking sales. Apple’s annual music event – where the latest in iPod technology was unveiled to much fanfare – created enough buzz to sustain sales for the next 12 months, and its popularity was such that it created a so-called halo effect that spurred sales of Apple’s other products, namely iMacs and iBooks. Even when its would-be assassin was announced at Macworld San Francisco, Steve Jobs stressed the “widescreen iPod with touch controls” aspect as one of its three tent pole features. In fact, it was the very first thing we learned the iPhone could do, and Steve waited a full 12…

While four (or six, eight, or more) gigabytes of cellular data probably sounded like a lot when you first signed up for your iPhone data plan, thanks to the latest data-hungry iOS apps and features, a gigabyte of mobile data isn’t what it used to be. Indeed, you’d be amazed how quickly your iPhone (or your LTE-enabled iPad, for that matter) can use up mobile data – particularly if you’re watching HDquality Netflix videos, streaming iTunes Match songs, using your iPhone’s personal hotspot with your laptop, or letting iOS update your apps automatically. Stop automatic downloads With the right settings enabled, iOS will automatically download any new music, apps, or iBooks purchased by any of your iCloudconnected devices. Even better, your iPhone can automatically download and install updates for all…

Apple has no plans to kill the iPod, despite three years without a major upgrade. The company has refreshed the iPod touch, nano, and shuffle, though only the touch got a big overhaul. All three iPods will now come in gold, dark blue, and pink (see above), but the iPod touch is the only model to get new features under the hood. It will come with iOS 8.4 and access to Apple Music, which isn’t surprising, but the new version also adds a 128GB model to the line-up for the first time for £329. A 16GB touch will run you £159, a 32GB for £199, and a 64GB for £249. All models are available in-store today, with Apple throwing in two-day shipping for free if you’d rather buy online. The…

There’s a lot of fuss these days about high-end audio. In the US, for example, Neil Young is still trying to convince people to part with $400 for his triangular music player Pono, which he argues will make your ears squeal with glee on experiencing it. The Pono store and others are selling so-called high-resolution audio files, which they claim better more typical downloads in closely resembling what studio recordings intended. And even streaming services are getting in on the act, taking advantage of high-speed internet to deliver less compressed music. But what if you’re perfectly happy with your iOS device, and don’t really fancy buying a separate player for audio, and then pretending it’s October 2001? What can you do to improve your experience playing music on your iPhone…