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
Linko is a simple iPhone app puzzle and a gateway to relaxation
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App of the day The Linko puzzle app is the perfect companion to see you through the busy holiday period.
Bridges is a Mac app that lets you save, customize and organize links
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App of the day Bridges is a productivity app for your Mac, iPhone and iPad that makes saving formatted links easier.
This iPhone app has given me a much-needed well-being boost
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App of the day Tangerine is a journal, mood, and habit tracker rolled into one must-have app for your iPhone or iPad.
Mubi is my favorite iPhone app for when I travel
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App of the day Working through the arty movies on my Mubi watchlist entertained me so much on many trains and planes over the summer.
Give yourself a boost with this iPhone app that gives positive vibes throughout the day
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App of the Day If you need a dose of motivation throughout the workday and find that positive affirmations work well for you, get this app.
Solve puzzles and make tiny towns with this simple, quiet iPad app
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App of the Day If you like your mobile apps to be minimal, soothing and aesthetically-pleasing, then you need to try Teeny Tiny Town.
Improve your time management with this beautiful calendar app for iPhone
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App of the Day Solid Calendar is a minimal and stress-free way to get organized that syncs across your iOS devices.
Get a head start on the new year with this habit-tracking iPhone app
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App of the Day Keep track of all your good habits, achievements and important reminders in one place with the Chronicling iPhone app.
Too lazy to edit your photos for Instagram? You need this iPhone app
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App of the Day If you miss the retro filters from the early days of Instagram and want a quick and easy way to edit your selfies, you need to download Uplens.
This iPhone app is a must-have for surfers
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App of the Day If you're new to surfing, then the Surfline app is almost as essential as your board.
This iPhone app is the most soothing game I've ever played
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App of the Day I Love Hue is a simple game for the iPhone that can seriously calm you down as you create beautiful color gradients.
I’m addicted to this super simple word game app on my iPhone and iPad
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App of the Day Looking for something to fill that Wordle gap? Try Knotwords+.
Broadcasts 3 is my favorite way to listen to internet radio
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App of the Day Listen to a whole library of radio stations on your phone with the Broadcasts 3 app.
This is the best meditation app I’ve ever used – and I’ve tried them all
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App of the Day With simple instructions and a secular approach, Waking Up is the only meditation app you'll ever need.
This photo editing app with manual controls is a joy to use
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App of the Day If you miss using cameras, you need the Obscura 4 photo app for your iPhone.
Sleep, meditate and relax with these soothing soundscapes for iOS and iPad
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App of the Day The Sound Machine 3D Spatial Bliss app is a white noise machine in your pocket for on-the-go relaxation.
Hit your reading list goals before the new year with the Headway app
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App of the Day The Headway app condenses popular books into easily readable, bite-sized summaries.
If you use social media for networking, you need this iPhone app
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App of the Day The Screenshot Contacts app is a must-have if you use social media for work or just want to keep tabs on interesting profiles.
This iPhone app will help you identify any rock with a photo
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App of the Day Next time you return from the beach with chunks of random rock, this app will help you identify what they are and if they have any value.
Ultrahuman Ring Air review: Stylish and discrete wearable fitness tracking
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The Ultrahuman Ring Air is the latest smart ring to rival the super popular Oura ring, but which is better?
This journalling app uses AI to help you unpack your feelings
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If you've never made a daily journalling practice stick, you need to try Solid Diary and its AI tools.
The Dolby On app is my new favorite way to record audio on-the-go
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App of the Day Download the Dolby On app for a studio recorder and editing suite in the palm of your hand.
Adobe Max 2023: The biggest announcements for Firefly AI, Creative Cloud apps and more
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Adobe is now bringing a whole host of AI tools using Firefly to its most popular design apps – here's what you need to know.
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