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      Craig Grannell
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      Craig Grannell
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      Joe White
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      January 26, 2023
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      January 19, 2023
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      Jon Mundy
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      Craig Grannell
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      Tom Rolfe
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      Craig Grannell
      December 16, 2022
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      Jon Mundy
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AirPods Pro 2 Review: three weeks with the 2nd-gen budsAirPods Pro 2 ReviewThree weeks with the 2nd-gen buds

Craig Grannell
October 15, 2022
Hardware, Reviews
Will Apple’s new flagship earbuds be music to your ears? Apple’s ‘Pro’ branding modifier is inconsistently used, and...
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Review: iPhone 14 Pro Max – is the most expensive iPhone worth it?Review: iPhone 14 Pro MaxIs the most expensive iPhone worth it?

Craig Grannell
October 2, 2022
Features, Hardware, Reviews
We dig into whether you should max out on a flagship Apple phone or stick with another model...
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Paperlike Screen Protector – how to make your iPad feel like paperPaperlike Screen ProtectorHow to make your iPad feel like paper

Tom Rolfe
March 14, 2022
Hardware, Reviews
An essential iPad upgrade for creatives Screen protectors for iPad are ten-a-penny, but if you have an Apple...
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Reviews Roundup – How good are Apple’s new devices?Reviews RoundupHow good are Apple's new devices?

Tom Rolfe
October 3, 2021
Hardware, Reviews
Apple released six new devices last month, with a seventh set for release in the coming weeks. If...
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Review: iPad 9 (2021) – the best iPad for most people?Review: iPad 9 (2021)The best iPad for most people?

Craig Grannell
October 1, 2021
Hardware, Reviews
Apple’s latest iPad revision looks dated, but packs a punch for the price Wags have referred to the...
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Review: iPhone 13 mini – a tiny but very capable iPhoneReview: iPhone 13 miniA tiny but very capable iPhone

Craig Grannell
September 30, 2021
Hardware, Reviews
Apple’s smallest iPhone gets a big battery update – and more The iPhone mini’s had a bad time...
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Review: iPhone 13 Pro Max – Apple’s biggest and best iPhone everReview: iPhone 13 Pro MaxApple's biggest and best iPhone ever

Craig Grannell
September 29, 2021
Hardware, Reviews
Apple’s flagship phone gets even flashier, but do you need all that power? In starting with pricing north...
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Review: iPad mini (2021) – the smallest iPad packs a big punchReview: iPad mini (2021)The smallest iPad packs a big punch

Craig Grannell
September 28, 2021
Hardware, Reviews
Apple’s tiniest tablet gets its biggest upgrade The iPad mini is a curious thing. It goes for years...
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Mujjo Leather Wallet Case – premium minimalism for your iPhoneMujjo Leather Wallet CasePremium minimalism for your iPhone

Tom Rolfe
September 25, 2021
Hardware, Reviews
The latest iPhones are upon us, and if you're lucky enough to have snagged one you're going to...
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What we want to see from Apple Watch Series 7 – and beyondApple Watch S7What we'd like to see

Craig Grannell
August 15, 2021
Features, Hardware
It’s time for Apple to revolutionize wearables – all over again Since the Apple Watch’s first revision in...
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Best tablet for kids – iPad mini, Amazon Fire, Pebble Gear?Best tablet for kidsiPad mini, Amazon Fire, Pebble Gear?

Tom Rolfe
August 11, 2021
Hardware, Reviews
Kids these days, eh? They grow up so accustomed to technology that by the time they can toddle...
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Buyer’s guide: the best keyboards that turn your iPad into a laptopiPad Keyboard Buyer's Guide3 ways to turn your tablet into a laptop

Craig Grannell
July 22, 2021
Hardware, Reviews
Our type of keyboards? This trio hits the spot in transforming your iPad when it matters! The iPad’s...
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Upgrade your iPhone with these 15 great accessoriesUpgrade your iPhoneWith these 15 great accessories

Craig Grannell
March 3, 2021
Features, Hardware
From stands and speakers to gamepads and tiny printers, these are the add-ons your iPhone really needs The...
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Digital Gift Ideas – perfect for the last-minute shopperDigital Gift IdeasPerfect for the last-minute shopper

Tom Rolfe
December 21, 2020
Hardware, News
Christmas is right around the corner, and time is running short to buy gifts for your nearest and...
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iPad Buyer’s Guide – which tablet should you choose in 2020?iPad Buyer's GuideWhich tablet should you choose in 2020?

Craig Grannell
September 21, 2020
Features, Hardware, Reviews
Should you go mini, Air, Pro, or plain old iPad? A decade ago, there was just the iPad....
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Gadget reviews – tech that makes life at home easierGadget reviewsTech that makes life at home easier

Tom Rolfe
April 28, 2020
Hardware, Reviews
Here at TapSmart, we get a lot of emails asking us to promote this, sponsor that, or review the...
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7th-gen iPad review – 14 days with Apple’s latest tablet7th-gen iPad review14 days with Apple's latest tablet

Craig Grannell
October 26, 2019
Hardware, Reviews
Craig Grannell puts Apple’s latest iPad through its paces It’s an iPad. That’s the first thing you’ll think...
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Apple Watch Series 5 review: 14 days with Apple’s always-on smartwatchApple Watch S5 review14 days with Apple’s always-on smartwatch

Craig Grannell
October 5, 2019
Hardware, Reviews
Craig Grannell is (mostly) won over by the most obvious feature in a watch Last year’s Series 4...
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iPhone 11 Pro Max review: 14 days with Apple’s flagship smartphoneiPhone 11 Pro Max review14 days with Apple’s flagship smartphone

Craig Grannell
October 4, 2019
Hardware, Reviews
Craig Grannell asks whether Apple’s latest flagship is the best iPhone for you I last year switched from...
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Ditch your computer – the pros and cons of working on iPadDitch your computerThe pros and cons of working on iPad

Craig Grannell
May 8, 2019
Features, Hardware
When an office refurb put Craig Grannell’s iMac out of reach, Apple’s iPad Pro stepped up I’ve always...
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    Craig Grannell
    January 26, 2023
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    Craig Grannell
    January 11, 2023
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    Tom Rolfe
    November 25, 2022
  • Rethinking Chess: 11 brilliant, nontraditional Chess gamesRethinking Chess11 brilliant, nontraditional Chess games

    Craig Grannell
    November 21, 2022
  • World Cup 2022 Guide: how to watch, support, and play alongWorld Cup 2022 GuideHow to watch, support, and play along

    Tom Rolfe
    November 15, 2022

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