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How to flip photos on iPhone to get mirror selfies: Header image
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How to flip photos on iPhone to get mirror selfies

  • December 28, 2020
  • Tara Schatz
You’re in the process of taking the perfect selfie with your iPhone, and everything looks great on the screen. Then you tap the shutter — only to find that the…
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12 Instagram video editor apps for engaging Stories and posts (Header image)
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12 Instagram video editor apps for engaging Stories and posts

  • December 22, 2020
  • Emily Blackwood
Instagram is no longer a simple photo-sharing app. Since its debut in 2010, Instagram has transformed into a massive multimedia social media platform used by people all over the globe…
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20 music video apps to create epic videos on your iPhone (Header image)
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20 music video apps to create epic videos on your iPhone

  • December 15, 2020
  • Emily Blackwood
Video is the medium of the future — there’s no doubt about it. Creators and influencers have turned to video to make unique content that showcases their authentic voice and…
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What's the best collage-maker app for iPhone? Here are our top 10 (Header image)
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What’s the best collage-maker app for iPhone? Here are our top 10

  • December 9, 2020
  • Tara Schatz
A well-designed photo collage is a great way to tell a story to share with your friends or on social media. There are dozens of photo collage apps that make…
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The 20 best video editing apps for iPhone, free and paid

  • December 7, 2020
  • Tara Schatz
Given that social media platforms have been making the shift toward more video content for a few years now, isn’t it time you do the same? If you’ve been procrastinating…
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How to edit videos on iPhone with Photos and iMovie

  • December 3, 2020
  • Tara Schatz
Is this the year that you get serious about shooting video with your iPhone? If the answer is yes, you’ll be happy to learn that your iPhone already has the…
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How to rotate, flip, and mirror your iPhone video

  • December 1, 2020
  • Tara Schatz
You captured a great impromptu video with your iPhone — only to discover that it’s either upside down or in the wrong orientation. Can you fix it? Of course, you…
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5 easy ways to add a white border to your Instagram photo

  • November 25, 2020
  • Emily Blackwood
With the rise of various third-party apps and tools, there are thousands of ways to edit your Instagram photos. While some users layer their pictures with cool filters or colorful…
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Snapseed photo editing tutorial: How to use the most powerful free editor (Header image)
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Snapseed photo editing tutorial: How to use the most powerful free editor

  • October 29, 2020
  • Tara Schatz
Have you tried Snapseed for photo editing on your iPhone? This powerful editing tool has an array of advanced features combined with one-touch editing that is perfect for beginners. Created…
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6 photo retouch apps and how to use them for perfect photos (Header image)
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6 photo retouch apps and how to use them for perfect photos

  • October 23, 2020
  • Tara Schatz
Taking incredible photos with your iPhone is easier than ever, but as any photographer knows, snapping the shot is only half the battle. Even the best photos need some retouching…
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How to blur the background or parts of your photo on iPhone

  • September 18, 2020
  • Tara Schatz
For most photographers, crisp, clear images are the goal, but that’s not always the case. Have you ever noticed how portraits focus on the main subject while the background is…
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How to add music, voiceover, and sound effects to iMovie on iPhone

  • August 27, 2020
  • Jeff Phungglan
These days, shooting amazing pictures and videos on your iPhone is remarkably easy. And, lucky for you, it’s just as easy to edit them into a movie, thanks to iMovie…
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7 GIF-maker apps to make GIFs from photos and videos

  • August 27, 2020
  • Tara Schatz
Chances are, you’ve shared some of your favorite GIFs on social media before — GIFs that seem to capture your exact mood or feeling with just a few seconds of…
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How to edit YouTube videos on iPhone with the YouTube editor

  • August 25, 2020
  • Jeff Phungglan
Recording and sharing videos with your iPhone couldn’t be easier. But what do you do if you want to trim your videos or add filters and effects? Before you upload…
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How to make a photo collage on iPhone: Apps and ideas (Header image)
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How to make a photo collage on iPhone: Apps and ideas

  • August 25, 2020
  • Tara Schatz
Photo collages are perfect for capturing a theme or telling a story with photos. Plus, they’re incredibly easy to create and are perfect for sharing on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.…
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How to make creative double exposure photos on iPhone

  • July 23, 2020
  • Tara Schatz
Are you looking for a way to put two photos together on your iPhone? Believe it or not, there are a number of apps that will let you superimpose images…
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The 8 best photo editor apps for perfect iPhone photos

  • July 22, 2020
  • Tara Schatz
As any iPhone photographer knows, taking a great shot begins with a unique subject and pleasing composition, and ends with the right iPhone photo editor app.  Contrary to popular belief,…
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Should you watermark your photos, and how do you do that?

  • July 21, 2020
  • Tara Schatz
Are you wondering whether you should take the time to use a watermark on your photos? Will it protect them from theft? Make your photos appear more professional? Act as…
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How to turn your iPhone photo into a sketch or drawing

  • July 20, 2020
  • Tara Schatz
Looking for a creative way to manipulate your photos? How about turning them into works of art? There are a few different apps that you can use to either turn…
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6 Instagram photo editor apps favored by influencers

  • July 17, 2020
  • Emily Blackwood
Social media influencers didn’t even exist a few years ago. But witty captions and perfectly timed photos have created a new kind of celebrity. One who has thousands of followers,…
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The 10 best selfie apps to take that perfect selfie

  • July 10, 2020
  • Emily Blackwood
Amid the ever-growing popularity of social media, there is one trend that surpasses them all: the selfie. The self-portrait has transformed not only into an Instagram feed staple but has…
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7 photo background apps for iPhone to change the background of your shot
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