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      Jon Mundy
      September 28, 2020
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      Jon Mundy
      September 28, 2020

    • News bites – the stories you may have missedNews bitesThe stories you may have missed

      Jon Mundy
      September 25, 2020

    • AirPods update – auto-switching and spatial audio addedAirPods updateAuto-switching and spatial audio added

      Jon Mundy
      September 21, 2020

    • Big News Catchup – everything we learned from Apple this weekBig News CatchupEverything we learned from Apple this week

      Tom Rolfe
      September 20, 2020

    • Apple’s latest software – update iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS nowApple's latest softwareUpdate iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS now

      Tom Rolfe
      September 18, 2020

    • Meet Apple One – Apple’s money-saving services bundleMeet Apple OneApple's money-saving services bundle

      Joe White
      September 17, 2020
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      Chatable – a high-tech hearing aid app

      Joe White
      September 23, 2020
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      1 Second Everyday – capture less, remember more1 Second EverydayCapture less, remember more

      Andy Price
      September 27, 2020
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      Chatable – a high-tech hearing aid appChatableA high-tech hearing aid app

      Joe White
      September 23, 2020
    • 4.5

      Photoroom – easily remove photo backgroundsPhotoRoomEasily remove photo backgrounds

      Andy Price
      September 19, 2020

    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [September 18 2020]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Jon Mundy
      September 19, 2020

    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [September 11 2020]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Jon Mundy
      September 11, 2020
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      Sound Waves – experimental motion-controlled audio toySound WavesExperimental motion-controlled audio toy

      Andy Price
      September 11, 2020
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      Tomb of the Mask – Pacman-inspired endless arcade action

      Andy Price
      September 26, 2020
      Arcade, Games, Reviews
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      Tomb of the Mask – Pacman-inspired endless arcade actionTomb of the MaskPacman-inspired endless arcade action

      Andy Price
      September 26, 2020
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      Rip Them Off – a game of questionable ethicsRip Them OffA game of questionable ethics

      Jon Mundy
      September 24, 2020
    • 4.0

      Penrose – a mysterious, compelling interactive storyPenroseA mysterious, compelling interactive story

      Andy Price
      September 23, 2020
    • 4.0

      Euclidean Skies – a mind-bending puzzle experienceEuclidean SkiesA mind-bending puzzle experience

      Jon Mundy
      September 12, 2020
    • 4.5

      Ord. – Ingeniously sparse narrative adventureOrd.Ingeniously sparse narrative adventure

      Jon Mundy
      September 10, 2020
    • 4.0

      Truberbrook – sci-fi mystery game hits iOSTruberbrookBeautifully designed mystery thriller

      Andy Price
      September 8, 2020
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    • Privacy Changes – everything iOS 14 does to protect users

      Jon Mundy
      September 24, 2020
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    • Privacy Changes – everything iOS 14 does to protect usersPrivacy ChangesEverything iOS 14 does to protect users

      Jon Mundy
      September 24, 2020

    • We have lift-off – all the ways to launch an appWe have lift-offAll the ways to launch an app

      Joe White
      September 22, 2020

    • Widget Wonderland – customize your Home screen in iOS 14Widget WonderlandCustomize your Home screen in iOS 14

      Jon Mundy
      September 22, 2020

    • Ditching an old device? How to prepare for resale or donationDitching an old device?How to prepare for resale or donation

      Tom Rolfe
      September 20, 2020

    • Apple Pencil upgrade – Scribble and Handwriting in iPadOS 14Apple Pencil upgradeScribble and Handwriting in iPadOS 14

      Joe White
      September 14, 2020

    • Working on iPad – leave your computer at home with these appsWorking on iPadLeave your computer at home with these apps

      Joe White
      September 13, 2020
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Two-factor authentication – how to safeguard your device and dataTwo-factor authenticationHow to safeguard your device and data

Tom Rolfe
August 6, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Two-factor authentication helps safeguard your Apple ID against unauthorized access. This is really important as your Apple ID stores information including...
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Kindle for iOS – bring your Amazon library to AppleKindle on iOSBring your Amazon library to Apple

Andy Price
August 5, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Amazon's Kindle brand is almost as recognizable as some of Apple's major devices. But as for Apple Books,...
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Customize Apple News – how to personalize your feedCustomize Apple NewsHow to personalize your feed

Andy Price
August 5, 2020
Tips & Tricks
There's nothing worse than being uninformed – the news informs dinner party conversation, business decisions, and personal beliefs,...
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Two-faced ID – can more than one face unlock your device?Two-faced IDCan more than one face unlock your device?

Jon Mundy
August 2, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Apple's iOS 12 first added Face ID, and more recently iOS 13 brought even more enhancements. Notable by...
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Dealing with GIFs – view, save, and share animated imagesDealing with GIFsView, save, and share animated images

Joe White
August 1, 2020
Tips & Tricks
GIFs now play nice with Apple's native apps. Find out how to save them, share them, and more!...
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Character reference – how to type any symbol in iOSCharacter referenceHow to type any symbol in iOS

Joe White
July 29, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Adding special symbols into text fields is fiendishly simple on iOS and iPadOS. ...
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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...
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Virtual backgrounds – replace your background in Zoom chatsVirtual backgroundsReplace your background in Zoom chats

Jon Mundy
July 24, 2020
Tips & Tricks
If you've been conducting any business or family get-togethers remotely since the start of the year, then you'll...
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Clear out your photos – tips for taming your camera rollClear our your photosTips for taming your camera roll

Jon Mundy
July 23, 2020
Tips & Tricks
It's been years since Apple's Photos launched, and we can scarcely imagine a time when we didn't have...
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Pro Knockout guide – superimpose one image onto anotherPro KnockoutSuperimpose one image onto another

Joe White
July 22, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Pro Knockout is a free app that makes superimposing images easier than ever. ...
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ComiXology – how to dive into digital comicsComiXologyHow to dive into digital comics

Craig Grannell
July 22, 2020
Tips & Tricks
From spandex-clad superheroes to gritty noir thrillers, comics have something for everyone Comics are far more than just...
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Website Builder – using Universe to design your own siteWebsite BuilderUsing Universe to design your own site

Joe White
July 21, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Designing a website from your iPhone or iPad is easy – so long as you have the right...
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What3words Guide – a new way to share your locationWhat3words GuideA new way to share your location

Joe White
July 19, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Sharing your location will never be the same again. ...
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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...
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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...
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Personal Hotspot – share your mobile data with another devicePersonal HotspotShare your mobile data with another device

Andy Price
July 15, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Despite living in the 21st century and all the promise that brings, we are still far from ubiquitous...
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Stop Motion Studio – how to make your own animationStop Motion StudioHow to make your own animation

Jon Mundy
July 12, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Found yourself stuck at home with a lot of time on your hands? If you feel like stretching...
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Refurbished electronics – an Apple product purchasing guideRefurbishing GuideAn Apple product purchasing guide

Tom Rolfe
July 12, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Refurbished electronics sometimes get a bad rap. We all want the latest and the greatest, and the industry...
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Public Beta Program – how to try iOS 14 two months earlyPublic Beta ProgramHow to try iOS 14 two months early

Tom Rolfe
July 10, 2020
Tips & Tricks
iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 won't officially launch until later this year, but after a few weeks of...
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Sending Apple feedback – 5 ways to tell Apple what you thinkSending Apple feedback5 ways to tell Apple what you think

Tom Rolfe
July 7, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Got a feature request for the next iPhone? Found a glaring security hole in iOS? Think Apple's services...
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Reviews

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    Tomb of the Mask – Pacman-inspired endless arcade actionTomb of the MaskPacman-inspired endless arcade action

    Andy Price
    September 26, 2020
  • 4.0

    Penrose – a mysterious, compelling interactive storyPenroseA mysterious, compelling interactive story

    Andy Price
    September 23, 2020

  • 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
  • 4.5

    Photoroom – easily remove photo backgroundsPhotoRoomEasily remove photo backgrounds

    Andy Price
    September 19, 2020
  • 3.0

    Sound Waves – experimental motion-controlled audio toySound WavesExperimental motion-controlled audio toy

    Andy Price
    September 11, 2020

  • Making memories – the best apps to relive good timesMaking MemoriesThe best apps to relive good times

    Craig Grannell
    September 10, 2020
  • 4.0

    Truberbrook – sci-fi mystery game hits iOSTruberbrookBeautifully designed mystery thriller

    Andy Price
    September 8, 2020
  • 4.0

    Reface – futuristic face masking sillinessRefaceFuturistic face-masking silliness

    Andy Price
    August 29, 2020

  • Get Things Moving – 6 animation and stop-motion appsGet Things Moving6 animation and stop-motion apps

    Craig Grannell
    August 28, 2020
  • 3.5

    PUNCHGOLF – a fist-powered platform gamePUNCHGOLFA fist-powered platform game

    Andy Price
    August 21, 2020
  • 3.5

    Reflex – video weirdness at your fingertipsReflexVideo weirdness at your fingertips

    Andy Price
    August 17, 2020

  • Best Web Apps – great apps, no App Store requiredBest Web AppsGreat apps, no App Store required

    Craig Grannell
    August 10, 2020
  • 3.5

    Knighty Knight – who knew chess could look like this?Knighty KnightWho knew chess could look like this?

    Andy Price
    August 8, 2020
  • 4.0

    Quickart – automatic creative image editingQuickartAutomatic creative image editing

    Andy Price
    August 7, 2020
  • 3.5

    Deadword – word-based apocalypseDeadwordWord-based apocalypse

    Andy Price
    August 3, 2020
  • 4.0

    RTRO – throwback video filters from MomentRTROThrowback video filters from Moment

    Andy Price
    August 2, 2020

  • Replacing the gym – four great apps for home exerciseReplacing the gymFour great apps for home exercise

    Craig Grannell
    July 31, 2020
  • 4.0

    Golf On Mars – side-on golf game that’s out of this worldGolf On MarsSide-on golf game that's out of this world

    Craig Grannell
    July 30, 2020

  • Make your own games – 10 great games with level editorsMake Your Own Games10 great games with level editors

    Craig Grannell
    July 17, 2020
  • 4.0

    Trivia Royale – battle 1000 quizzers for supremacyTrivia RoyaleBattle 1000 quizzers for supremacy

    Andy Price
    July 8, 2020
  • 4.0

    Ancestry – trace your family tree with easeAncestry Trace your family tree with ease

    Andy Price
    July 4, 2020

  • Reviews Retrospective – Craig’s three all-time favoritesReviews RetrospectiveCraig's three all-time favorites

    Craig Grannell
    July 2, 2020
  • 5.0

    Breathwrk – make your breathing work for youBreathwrkMake your breathing work for you

    Andy Price
    June 16, 2020
  • 4.0

    DoubleTake – shoot with two cameras at onceDoubleTakeShoot with two cameras at once

    Craig Grannell
    June 3, 2020
  • 4.5

    Samsara Room – another Rusty Lake mystery gameSamsara RoomAnother Rusty Lake mystery game

    Andy Price
    May 31, 2020

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