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      Tom Rolfe
      January 13, 2021
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    • Racial Equity and Justice – Apple launches major education projectsRacial Equity and JusticeApple launches major education projects

      Tom Rolfe
      January 13, 2021
    • Parler app killed – Apple bans extremist social networkParler app killedApple bans extremist social network

      Tom Rolfe
      January 11, 2021
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      Jon Mundy
      January 8, 2021
    • Adobe Flash is dead – A decade after Steve Jobs helped kill itAdobe Flash is deadA decade after Steve Jobs helped kill it

      Jon Mundy
      January 4, 2021
    • Time for a folding iPhone? Two prototypes pass Apple’s testsTime for a folding iPhone?Two prototypes pass Apple's tests

      Tom Rolfe
      January 2, 2021
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    • Widget Warrior – Choosing the best widget-maker for your iPhoneWidget WarriorChoosing the best widget-maker for your iPhone

      Joe White
      January 15, 2021
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      Jon Mundy
      January 15, 2021
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      C.ARP – discover the joy of omnichord musicC.ARPDiscover the joy of omnichord music

      Andy Price
      January 14, 2021
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      Overcast – still one of the best podcast playersOvercastStill one of the best podcast players

      Andy Price
      January 12, 2021
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      iScape – the easiest way to plan your perfect gardeniScapeThe easiest way to plan your perfect garden

      Joe White
      January 7, 2021
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      Craig Grannell
      January 6, 2021
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      Solitairica – a new lease of life for Solitaire

      Tom Rolfe
      January 9, 2021
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      Solitairica – a new lease of life for SolitaireSolitairicaA new lease of life for Solitaire

      Tom Rolfe
      January 9, 2021
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      Micro Breaker – energetic pinball-style arcade gameMicro BreakerEnergetic pinball-style arcade game

      Andy Price
      January 6, 2021
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      Oddmar – beautifully designed adventure platformerOddmarBeautifully designed adventure-platformer

      Andy Price
      January 2, 2021
    • Best of the rest 2020: 6 games you have to playBest of the rest 20206 games you have to play

      Craig Grannell
      December 31, 2020
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      Hidden Folks – the Where’s Waldo of the app worldHidden FolksThe Where's Waldo of the app world

      Tom Rolfe
      December 27, 2020
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      Embracelet – A gentle Scandinavian mysteryEmbraceletA gentle Scandinavian mystery

      Jon Mundy
      December 23, 2020
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      Joe White
      January 14, 2021
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      Joe White
      January 15, 2021
    • Forming good habits – how apps can help you outForming good habitsHow apps can help you out

      Joe White
      January 14, 2021
    • Ask an expert: Monitor your cellular data usageAsk an expertMonitor your cellular data usage

      Craig Grannell
      January 13, 2021
    • Custom ringtones – how to turn mp3s into free tonesCustom ringtonesHow to turn mp3s into free tones

      Jon Mundy
      January 11, 2021
    • Customize Apple News – how to personalize your feedCustomize Apple NewsHow to personalize your feed

      Andy Price
      January 10, 2021
    • Clear your device – tackle your ‘other’ storage spaceClear your deviceTackle your 'other' storage space

      Andy Price
      January 10, 2021
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Mark is a former staff write for TapSmart and its sister titles Tips & Tricks for iPhone & iPad.

iOS 8 Guide: 6 important new features in the Messages appAll about MessagesNew features in iOS 8

Mark Errett
November 21, 2014
Tips & Tricks
The Messages app has received some great new features in iOS 8 but you may not be aware...
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iOS 8 Guide: All about PhotosAll about PhotosNew features in iOS 8

Mark Errett
November 18, 2014
Tips & Tricks
The Photos app has seen some changes in iOS 8 so it’s worth checking out what you can...
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iOS 8 Guide: Handoff allows for better connected devicesiOS 8 Guide: HandoffBetter connected devices

Mark Errett
November 16, 2014
Tips & Tricks
Use Handoff on your Apple devices to quickly jump from one to another — find out how....
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iOS 8 Guide: make and take calls on your iPadTake calls on your iPadBrand new iOS 8 feature

Mark Errett
November 15, 2014
Tips & Tricks
Own an iPhone and an iPad? Then you can now make and take calls on both – thanks...
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The Sailor’s Dream review: enchanting iOS adventure gameThe Sailor's DreamAn enchanting adventure

Mark Errett
November 11, 2014
Games, Puzzle, Reviews
Go on a journey and discover the secrets of The Sailor’s Dream in the latest iOS storytelling game....
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Grey Cubes Review: Brick-breaking fun inside your iPhoneGrey Cubes reviewBrick-breaking fun in the 21st Century

Mark Errett
November 11, 2014
Arcade, Games, Reviews
Breakout may have hit the 21st century, but it's gone greyscale ...
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iOS 8 Guide: Switching & copying between emailsiOS 8 Guide: Swap mailQuickly move through your Inbox

Mark Errett
November 3, 2014
Tips & Tricks
Find out how to quickly swap between emails in the Mail app with iOS 8...
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iOS 8 Guide: How to use the Camera Self-timerCamera self-timerGet everyone in shot with iOS 8

Mark Errett
October 30, 2014
Tips & Tricks
Help get everyone in shot, including yourself, by using the Timer option....
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iOS 8 Guide: How to set up Apple PaySet up Apple PayPay wirelessly

Mark Errett
October 29, 2014
Tips & Tricks
Do you want to start paying for things using your iPhone 6 or 6 Plus? Follow this guide...
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Reckless Racing 3 review – crash your way to victoryReckless Racing 3A driving test

Mark Errett
October 27, 2014
Car & Racing, Games, Reviews
Reckless Racing is back and the third installment sure is mammoth....
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How to update to iOS 8 using iTunesUpdate with iTunesGet iOS 8 without deleting anything

Mark Errett
October 25, 2014
Tips & Tricks
There’s a way to get around the problem which doesn’t require you to delete half your apps: find...
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iOS 8 Guide: Control extensions on the iPhoneControl extensionsUse other apps in iOS 8

Mark Errett
October 15, 2014
Tips & Tricks
You no longer need to swap incessantly between them, instead you can use them as Extensions in...
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iOS 8 Guide: Quickly access recent contactsApp Switcher ContactsHow to hide them

Mark Errett
October 14, 2014
Tips & Tricks
In this How-To guide, we'll be explaining how to prevent iOS 8 from displaying the names of your...
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iOS 8 Guide: Add third-party keyboardsInstall keyboardsChoose a new keyboard with iOS 8

Mark Errett
October 3, 2014
Tips & Tricks
Another excellent feature in iOS 8 is the ability to add third-party keyboards – find out how....
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iOS 8 Guide: Add Notification Center WidgetsAdd Notification Center WidgetsiOS 8 guide

Mark Errett
September 29, 2014
Tips & Tricks
Notification Center widgets add extra functionality or quick-glance information without having to open the app. Here’s how to...
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iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus review: Apple takes the plunge on bigger screensiPhone 6 reviewHands-on with the newest device

Mark Errett
September 29, 2014
Hardware, Reviews
Apple has finally taken the plunge on bigger screens but how does the "smaller" iPhone 6 stack up?...
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How to update your Apple IDUpdate Apple IDGuide to changing info

Mark Errett
September 23, 2014
Tips & Tricks
Follow this guide to remove the headache of updating your Apple ID information....
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Guide to Apple Keynote: How to make an iPhone presentationKeynote GuideMake an iPhone presentation

Mark Errett
September 17, 2014
Tips & Tricks
Making a presentation on your iPhone is simple if you use Apple’s own Keynote app, a part of...
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Apple Event Round-up: iPhone 6, Watch, and Apple Pay all announcedApple eventiPhone 6, Apple Watch and Apple Pay

Mark Errett
September 10, 2014
News
Apple delivered a packed Keynote address announcing the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, Apple Watch, and Apple Pay....
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Apple event confirmed for September 9, 2014Apple eventSeptember 9 for iPhone 6?

Mark Errett
August 28, 2014
News
After several weeks of rumors, Apple has confirmed that they will be holding an event on September 9,...
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