Switching out stock apps – Apple’s baby steps towards user choiceSwitching out stock appsApple's baby steps towards user choice Craig Grannell September 13, 2020 Features iOS will soon let you choose your own default apps – but not all at once Apple is... Read more
Apple vs Epic Games vs The PeopleApple vs Epic Gamesvs the People Craig Grannell September 9, 2020 Features When everyone’s a bad actor, everyone watching the show gets a raw deal You might wonder what’s going... Read more
Listen up – Apple wants to protect your hearingListen upApple wants to protect your hearing Craig Grannell August 31, 2020 Features Apple wants to stop you losing your hearing — and to help if you do When you hear... Read more
Watch of many faces — Face Sharing will revolutionize Apple WatchWatch of many facesFace Sharing will revolutionize Apple Watch Craig Grannell August 30, 2020 Features Customizable Apple Watch faces aren’t just about tinkering — they will surface great apps Now and again, Apple... Read more
Apple TV+ bundle – CBS and Showtime now availableApple TV+ bundleCBS and Showtime now available Tom Rolfe August 20, 2020 News Apple TV+ has been a middling success since launch, but even at just $5/month it's a hard sell... Read more
Apple hits $2 trillion – a record-breaking market cap milestoneApple hits $2 trillionA record-breaking market cap milestone Tom Rolfe August 20, 2020 News Apple has just hit a valuation milestone like no other: it's the first public company to hit a... Read more
Apple Music radio – a rebrand and two new stationsApple Music radioA rebrand and two new stations Tom Rolfe August 19, 2020 News Apple Music is branching out further into the world of radio, with two new global stations announced this... Read more
No ports, no point? Apple’s quest for a zero-port iPhoneNo ports, no point?Apple’s quest for a zero-port iPhone Craig Grannell August 17, 2020 Features Apple wants your iPhone to get connected in a different way, but is it jumping the gun on... Read more
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
Ask an Expert – Apple’s personal data storeAsk an ExpertApple's personal data store Tom Rolfe August 8, 2020 Tips & Tricks No time to drop into the Apple Store and ask the Genius Bar for help with your iPhone... Read more
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,... Read more
Keeping things private – is Apple’s privacy stance a help or hindrance?Keeping things privateIs Apple’s privacy stance a help or hindrance? Craig Grannell August 4, 2020 Features From clipboard notifications to slapping down tracking, iOS 14 wants to keep what you do on your device... 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
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
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
Bedtime Revolution – why Apple’s new Sleep Mode changes the gameBedtime RevolutionWhy Apple's new Sleep Mode changes the game Craig Grannell July 25, 2020 Features Tired of being tired and not getting your 40 winks? Apple wants to help… We spend a third... 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