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Try making some art. You can use art apps to remix old photos and also to generate completely new pieces.

Not sure about iOS, but on Android there are fantastic apps like Glitch Lab, Mirror Lab, and so on. Here is a link to art made on Android using Mirror Lab: https://www.instagram.com/mirror_lab/

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Yes! This is the kind of stuff I'm looking for. There appear to be some interesting fractal apps as well. Any other suggestions?

On my iPad, I have briefly used Amaziograph and Kaleidacam. Other apps are Hyperspektiv, Glitche etc.

You can also buy the iPhone version of Procreate which is a super sweet painting app.

Besides that, I use Garageband and Beathawk on my iPad to compose music.

Heavypaint is a fantastic abstract drawing tool that's fun to do while you're killing time. Here's a great example of how easy it is to get into: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL3ho4Vc7Ng)

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