Apple v Fortnite – battle royale game booted from App StoreApple v FortniteBattle royale game booted from App Store Tom Rolfe August 14, 2020 News Fortnite is one of the most popular games in the world, but Apple has removed it from the... Read more
Staggered launch – Apple to split its product releases this FallStaggered launchApple to split its product releases this Fall Tom Rolfe August 13, 2020 News According to the latest analysis from leaker Jon Prosser, Apple is planning to release its new products in... Read more
iOS 13.6.1 update – minor release to fix some important issuesiOS 13.6.1 updateMinor release to fix some important issues Tom Rolfe August 13, 2020 News Apple has released another minor update to its operating system in iOS 13.6.1. This update fixes a few... Read more
4G iPhone 12 – a cheaper model planned for 2021?4G iPhone 12A cheaper model planned for 2021? Tom Rolfe August 12, 2020 News According to a report from Business Insider, Apple is planning to follow up its regular iPhone 12 launch... Read more
News bites – the stories you may have missedNews bitesThe stories you may have missed Tom Rolfe August 11, 2020 News Plenty of Apple, iPhone, and iPad news gets released every single day – but we know you're busy,... Read more
Trump bans Chinese apps – the knock-on effect could tank iPhone salesTrump bans Chinese appsThe knock-on effect could tank iPhone sales Tom Rolfe August 10, 2020 News President Trump has signed an executive order, effectively banning the popular Chinese-owned apps TikTok and WeChat. This is... Read more
Apple’s record quarter – revenues up despite the pandemicApple's record quarterRevenues up despite the pandemic Tom Rolfe July 31, 2020 News The iTrain just keeps on rollin'. Apple has reported its third-quarter financial results, and despite a horrific few... Read more
Cook defends App Store – highlights from the antitrust hearingCook defends App StoreHighlights from the antitrust hearing Tom Rolfe July 30, 2020 News We reported yesterday on Tim Cook's opening speech for the US House antitrust hearing. Now that the full... Read more
Apple on Antitrust – read Tim Cook’s full committee speechApple on AntitrustRead Tim Cook's full committee speech Tom Rolfe July 29, 2020 News Apple CEO Tim Cook, alongside figures from other Silicon Valley giants including Facebook, Google, and Amazon, is set... Read more
Upcoming on TV+ – For All Mankind, Fireball, OprahUpcoming on TV+For All Mankind, Fireball, Oprah Tom Rolfe July 28, 2020 News Three things to look forward to as Apple expands its media portfolio. For All Mankind S2 Apple TV+... Read more
Price drops! Four great App Store bargainsPrice drops!Four great App Store bargains Tom Rolfe July 27, 2020 News Discounts used to be ten-a-penny on the App Store, but over the last few years we've seen the... Read more
Coronavirus guidance – Apple Maps now sends targeted remindersCoronavirus guidanceApple Maps now sends targeted reminders Tom Rolfe July 27, 2020 News Apple has implemented a new feature in its Maps app to remind users to self-isolate after international travel.... Read more
Forgotten password? Here’s how to reset your Apple ID / iCloud detailsForgotten password?How to reset your Apple ID / iCloud details Tom Rolfe July 26, 2020 Tips & Tricks "I'm locked out! How do I reset my password?" Here at TapSmart HQ, we get asked this question... Read more
Midweek news bites – the latest on all things AppleMidweek news bitesThe latest on all things Apple Tom Rolfe July 22, 2020 News Plenty of Apple, iPhone, and iPad news gets released each week – but we know you're busy, so... Read more
Scribble – handwriting tricks with Apple PencilScribbleHandwriting tricks with Apple Pencil Tom Rolfe July 17, 2020 Tips & Tricks If you have an Apple Pencil, the Scribble feature in iPadOS 14 and above can convert your handwriting... Read more
Cali housing crisis – Apple allocates $400m to projectsCali housing projectsApple allocates $400m to projects Tom Rolfe July 17, 2020 News Apple is continuing to do its part to improve the housing crisis in its home state of California,... Read more
Ask an Expert – Safari favoritesAsk an ExpertSafari favorites Tom Rolfe July 17, 2020 Tips & Tricks No time to drop into the Apple Store and ask the Genius Bar for help with your iPhone... Read more
iOS 13.6 update – with Apple News Audio and Car KeyiOS 13.6 updateWith Apple News Audio and Car Key Tom Rolfe July 16, 2020 News iOS 14 may be just a couple of months away, but in the meantime, you can get your... Read more
Apple beyond macOS – new apps coming soon to WindowsApple beyond macOSNew apps coming soon to Windows Tom Rolfe July 14, 2020 News Apple's iTunes software ruled the roost for well over a decade on both Mac and PC. In the... Read more
‘Batterygate’ payout – Apple may owe you $25 or more'Batterygate' payoutApple may owe you $25 or more Tom Rolfe July 14, 2020 News Remember the slowdown controversy a few years back when Apple sneaked performance throttling features into iOS without making... Read more