Becca Caddy
Becca Caddy is a contributor to iMore, as well as a freelance journalist and author. She’s been writing about consumer tech and popular science for more than a decade, covering all kinds of topics, including why robots have eyes and whether we’ll experience the overview effect one day. She’s particularly interested in VR/AR, wearables, digital health, space tech and chatting to experts and academics about the future. Her first book, Screen Time, which is about how people can learn to love their tech rather than feel stressed out by it, came out in January 2021 with Bonnier Books. She is currently working on ideas for a second non-fiction book while also writing fiction in her spare time. She’s contributed to TechRadar, T3, Wired, New Scientist, The Guardian, Inverse and many more as a freelance journalist. In other chapters of her life, she was an international editor at MSN, associate editor at Lifehacker UK and publisher at Shiny Media. Becca has an English Language and Literature degree and a Masters in Public Relations and Strategic Marketing Communications. She started her career working in tech PR and marketing and has a strong understanding of content strategy, branding and digital marketing. Becca loves science-fiction and has a fortnightly column that explores the science of Star Trek. Last time she checked, she still holds a Guinness World Record alongside iMore Editor in Chief Gerald Lynch for playing the largest game of Tetris ever made. She also enjoys taking pictures of brutalist architecture and spending way too much time floating through space and 3D painting in virtual reality.
Latest articles by Becca Caddy
Make Instagram fun again with this iPhone app: Collages, background removers and more
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App of the day SCRL is an easy-to-use collage maker to up your Instagram gallery and story game.
This time management app works across all your Apple devices and will make planning your days a piece of cake
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App of the day The Tyme 3 iPhone and Mac app is for individuals and teams, and it works seamlessly when you're on the move.
Looking for a new habit tracking app? Try this incredibly simple one
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App of the day Awesome Habits isn't just another habit tracking app, it's perfect if you're overwhelmed by choice and want a straightforward option.
Callsheet is an essential iPhone and iPad app for movie lovers
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App of the day If you love finding out more about your favorite movies and TV shows, you need this app.
This iPhone app takes the stress out of grocery shopping
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App of the day Yuka gives you more info about your groceries and flags healthy choices, ideal if you can't decide what to buy.
Sick of your language learning iPhone app? Try this one instead
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App of the day If you're looking for an alternative to Duolingo, Busuu might not be as fun and colorful, but it's simple and effective.
I’m a space lover with a new favorite iPhone app for stargazing
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App of the day Sky Guide has long been my top choice for stargazing, but Night Sky is a close second.
This Mac app is the best way to visualize your family tree
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App of the day MacFamilyTree 10 creates beautiful 3D visualizations of your family tree that are colorful and interactive.
This Mac clipboard manager app will help you find anything you've ever copied
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App of the day The Paste - Endless Clipboard app for the Mac, iPhone and iPad lets you search through unlimited clipboard history.
This iPhone and Apple Watch app really, really wants you to move more
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App of the day If you're worried about how much time you spend sitting down each day then you need to try Wakeout.
I’ve been using my Apple Watch to manage my ADHD — here’s what’s been working for me (plus time management tips that could help almost anyone)
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10 of the best ways to use your Apple Watch for time management and motivation.
This habit tracking iPhone app helps you build better routines
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App of the day Designed for ADHDers, the Me+ Daily Routine Planner app for the iPhone will help you stick to new habits.
This AI iPhone keyboard app corrects your writing as you type
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App of the day Many of us already use Grammarly to improve our writing, but it also offers an AI keyboard for your iPhone.
Training Today is an iPhone and Apple Watch app for fitness data nerds
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App of the day This heart rate analyzing app tells you how hard you can push your workouts each day.
Tetris Primetime has revamped the classic iPhone gaming app for me and I'm totally obsessed all over again
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App of the day If you haven't revisited this classic game for years then you're missing out.
Love making playlists? This iPhone app is a must-have for Spotify users
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App of the day Groovifi is the ultimate playlist curation tool, allowing you to fine-tune your playlists and then listen to them on Spotify.
Going on a trip over the summer? You need this pro-level iPhone and iPad packing app
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App of the day Packing Pro is a must-have if you want to take the stress out of packing for your next trip.
Can't concentrate? I always come back to this beautifully minimal noise-generating iPhone app to get work done
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App of the day Noisli is the perfect companion for focused work and deep sleep.
Sick of rainy days ruining your plans? You need this iPhone app
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App of the day RainToday is a must-have if you live in a rainy country, giving you all the information you need about the rain and when to expect it.
This iPhone app scans your skincare products to tell you if it’s right for you
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App of the day OnSkin helps you better understand everything that’s in your cosmetics and if it works for you – but only skincare nerds should download it.
Why Letterboxd is still the only iPhone app real movie lovers need
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App of the day If you're obsessed with film, you need Letterboxd on your iPhone.
Scan documents on the go with this essential iPhone productivity app
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App of the day iScanner lets you scan documents from your phone – but watch out for the high price when your free trial runs out.
I’m obsessed with finding my color season, but can an iPhone app help?
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App of the day Color season analysis is big on TikTok and Dressika is my new go-to app to better understand how it works.