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3 Lessons for Christians and Churches from WWDC 2018


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This week, Apple held its yearly World Wide Developer Conference. It’s an event where Apple shows off what its next operating systems and changes are going to be so developers can start work updating their software so it is ready and can take advantage of the new features. This year there were a few themes and new technologies that might be interesting to those of us at Church Tech (even if you aren’t an Apple fan). ... Read More

OnSong: Keep Your Worship Music Organized


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If there’s one app I have that has made more people think about getting an iPad than any other, it’s Onsong. Although there are many other apps for musicians, this one leads to my bandmates eying it with envy. It does something very simple but in such a well thought out that it blows the competition away. For various reasons, it's not coming out on Android anytime soon. So, what is Onsong and why should you think about getting it? ... Read More

ChurchMag Reader Survey: Desktop OS and Mobile Preferences


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Previously, we had introduced the 2018 ChurchMag Reader Survey, talking about how we want to continue to improve ChurchMag, which would require your help. In doing so, we want to also share some details with you guys, the readers. I didn't explain why though. The reason for sharing this data, at least a macro view of the data, is in order to improve the community with you guys. One of the best ways of developing community, as any youth pastor or college pep rally organizer knows, is to find ... Read More

Nintendo Switch [Saturday Morning Review]


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I haven’t had a games console or played too many computer games in a long time. My last console was an XBox 360 at University and in the last five years, I think I’ve bought 5 games (only two weren’t iOS games). Well, that all ended a couple of weeks back when I grabbed the Nintendo Switch. ... Read More

Create a Beautiful Map Phone Wallpaper with This Simple Web App


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When I was a teenager I used to change my desktop wallpaper every couple of days or so, (and fill up a ridiculous amount of hard drive space as a result), but now I tend to stick to one design for about 6 months or so, till I get a prompt to change thanks to some seasonal event. Well, this little web app made me break that newer trend. It’s a way to quickly create stylish a map wallpaper. ... Read More

The Problem with Our Phones [Video]


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People have many strong thoughts and emotions when it comes to their phones. Simply ask, in an online tech forum, if Android or Apple is better and you will see the grossest pieces of what humanity has to offer over something that in many ways is trivial. Both get the job done, it's just is one 95% efficiency or the other one 1-3% more efficient. Others have to have phone notifications and ringers off because the temptation to look, even in times where it is unacceptable to check, is too much. ... Read More

Instagram’s Hashtag and Profile Links In Bio & Your Church


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Instagram has come a long way. From the simple snap, filter and share to become a feature-rich app and platform. Some of the changes were about beating other platforms vying for people's attention. We can't deny that the stories were about keeping users away from Snapchat, for example. Live to 'deal' with Periscope and other live / streaming platforms. The justification for features such as Boomerang, Rewind, Stop-motion is debatable. Despite these features, there are small changes that can have ... Read More

Link 10 [Saturday Morning Review]


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The Link 10, is a home automation device with built-in Bluetooth and speaker that connects to all Google Assistant programs. Home automation is slowly becoming a more commercial product. While the technology has been available for quite a while, it is only now getting popular and put on brick-and-mortar stores. Devices like Google Home, Amazon Echo, and the Link 10 are hubs for home automation, with microphones which connected to your wifi to interact with the Internet of Things devices. ... Read More

Time 2: Use Parkinson’s Law to Your Advantage


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Time 2 is an app that can work with your to-do list to help you stay productive. One of the principles I keep trying to remember is “Parkinson’s law”. It goes “work expands to fill the amount of time allotted to it”. So if you have one hour to do something, it will take one hour. If you have two hours, it will take two hours. There are limits to this principle, but I’ve found it to generally be true. With that in mind, I’ve tried tricks to help “game” myself to get work done quickly and ... Read More

The Best iPad Pro Photo Editing Apps for Church Graphics


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If you have an iPad Pro (or an iPad for that matter) there are several great tools that can help you create graphics to use for your church social media or in services. Some of these are more powerful than others and others are simpler and easier to use, so no matter your skill level, there is probably something for you. Let’s start with the simpler ones and move onto the more powerful. ... Read More