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

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

      Andy Price
      July 4, 2020

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      Jon Mundy
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      Tom Rolfe
      July 3, 2020
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      The Witness – a stunning open world puzzler

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      July 11, 2020
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      Jon Mundy
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      Tom Rolfe
      June 30, 2020
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      Swim Out – puzzler that’s not content to tread waterSwim OutPuzzler that's not content to tread water

      Jon Mundy
      June 29, 2020
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      Agent from C.O.G.O.O. – classic Minesweeper with a secret agent twistAgent from C.O.G.O.OClassic Minesweeper with a secret agent twist

      Joe White
      June 27, 2020
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      Flipflop Solitaire – Classic card game with a devilish twistFlipflop SolitaireClassic card game with a devilish twist

      Jon Mundy
      June 21, 2020
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Apple store closures – retail shut down ‘until further notice’Apple store closuresRetail shut down 'until further notice'

Tom Rolfe
March 17, 2020
News
Earlier this week, Apple announced it was closing its retail stores until 27 March to help curb the...
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Apple’s COVID-19 response – store closures and more to curb virus spreadApple's COVID-19 responseStore closures and more to curb virus spread

Tom Rolfe
March 16, 2020
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We covered COVID-19 at length last week, but it seems as though the virus will dominate the news...
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Latest issue of Swipe: Busting Apple MythsLatest issue of SwipeBusting Apple Myths

Tom Rolfe
March 14, 2020
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We've just released a new issue of our sister app, Swipe – the iPhone Magazine! Our cover story this...
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Apple x Coronavirus – more shortages and cancelationsApple x CoronavirusMore shortages and cancelations

Tom Rolfe
March 6, 2020
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The Coronavirus pandemic has already caused Apple to lower its earnings targets for the quarter, with production expected...
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Apple’s $500m settlement – big payout for controversial slowdownApple's 500m settlementBig payout for controversial slowdown

Tom Rolfe
March 5, 2020
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Apple has agreed to a settlement of up to $500 million in response to a lawsuit leveled after...
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Midweek news bites – how Coronavirus is affecting AppleMidweek news bitesHow Coronavirus is affecting Apple

Tom Rolfe
March 4, 2020
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Plenty of Apple, iPhone, and iPad news gets released each week – but we know you're busy, so...
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Night Photography – Apple reveals stunning contest winnersNight PhotographyApple reveals stunning contest winners

Tom Rolfe
March 4, 2020
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Apple recently launched an amateur photography contest to promote the low-light shooting capabilities of the iPhone 11 series....
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HashPhotos – an alternative to Apple PhotosHashPhotosAn alternative to Apple Photos

Joe White
March 3, 2020
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HashPhotos is the Photos application that Apple should have built. ...
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Apple Support – how to get help when your devices failApple SupportHow to get help when your devices fail

Andy Price
February 23, 2020
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Apple has some solid customer service, from its in-store Genius Bars to its 24/7 technical support lines. However,...
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iOS 14 rumors – Apple to loosen grip on default apps?iOS 14 rumorsApple to loosen grip on default apps?

Tom Rolfe
February 21, 2020
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Apple's hardware used to run on an infamous "tick-tock" cycle. One year we'd get a big design overhaul...
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Coronavirus impact – Apple to fall short of Q2 earningsCoronavirus impactApple to fall short of Q2 earnings

Tom Rolfe
February 18, 2020
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Apple says the consequences of the Coronavirus are to blame for a slowing of sales – as a...
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Secure Enclave – Android following Apple’s security leadSecure EnclaveAndroid following Apple's security lead

Tom Rolfe
February 13, 2020
News
A recent research study revealed that many of the biggest Android smartphone manufacturers have followed Apple's example by...
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Hands on with Playond – Apple Arcade with a free tierHands on with PlayondApple Arcade with a free tier

Jon Mundy
February 13, 2020
Apps, Games
Apple Arcade earned a lot of plaudits last year for shaking up the freemium-blighted mobile gaming scene. But...
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Midweek news bites – the latest on all things AppleMidweek news bitesThe latest on all things Apple

Tom Rolfe
February 12, 2020
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Plenty of Apple, iPhone, and iPad news gets released each week – but we know you're busy, so...
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iCloud goes mobile – Apple website finally available on iPhoneiCloud goes mobileApple website finally available on iPhone

Tom Rolfe
February 10, 2020
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Apple has updated iCloud.com to make it compatible with mobile browsers – before now, it was resolutely desktop-only. That...
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Apple Maps upgrade – new super-detailed maps addedApple Maps upgradeNew super-detailed maps added

Tom Rolfe
February 8, 2020
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You may be aware that Google Maps recently celebrated its 15th birthday with a big update, but did...
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FAQ Friday – alternatives to Apple Store repairsFAQ FridayAlternatives to Apple Store repairs

Tom Rolfe
February 7, 2020
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Here at TapSmart, we get asked a lot of tech questions each week – and many of the...
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Apple TV+ shows – plenty of new content coming soonApple TV+ showsPlenty of new content coming soon

Tom Rolfe
January 20, 2020
News
Apple's streaming subscription TV+ launched with just a handful of shows to its name, but a steady flow...
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Apple vs Android – pros and cons from both sides of the fenceApple vs AndroidPros and cons from both sides of the fence

Tom Rolfe
January 17, 2020
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There are a bunch of reasons we think iPhones and iPads are better than competing devices. Privacy, security,...
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Tom Rolfe
January 16, 2020
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    Trivia Royale – battle 1000 quizzers for supremacyTrivia RoyaleBattle 1000 quizzers for supremacy

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

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

    Andy Price
    June 16, 2020
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    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
  • 4.0

    Trips – the travel blog app from Lonely PlanetTripsThe travel blog app from Lonely Planet

    Andy Price
    May 26, 2020
  • 4.5

    Vellum – a curated, artistic selection of wallpapersVellumA curated, artistic selection of wallpapers

    Andy Price
    May 25, 2020
  • 4.0

    Viamaker – free all-in-one video editorViamakerFree all-in-one video editor

    Andy Price
    May 23, 2020
  • 4.0

    Taskful – a smart to-do list appTaskfulSmart to-do list app

    Andy Price
    May 15, 2020
  • 4.0

    Linea Sketch 3 – a drawing app for the rest of usLinea Sketch 3A drawing app for the rest of us

    Craig Grannell
    May 7, 2020
  • 4.5

    Incredibox – a French beatbox disco in your pocketIncrediboxA French beatbox disco in your pocket

    Andy Price
    May 5, 2020

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    Tom Rolfe
    April 28, 2020
  • 3.0

    Gestures – a fast-paced arcade tapperGesturesA fast-paced arcade tapper

    Andy Price
    April 21, 2020
  • 4.5

    Disney+ – stream all the classics, plus moreDisney+Stream all the classics, plus more

    Andy Price
    April 15, 2020
  • 4.0

    Bomb Chicken – an explosive platform puzzlerBomb ChickenAn explosive platform puzzler

    Craig Grannell
    April 12, 2020

  • Rave – watch stuff with friends (or strangers)RaveWatch stuff with friends

    Andy Price
    April 9, 2020
  • 4.0

    Get aCC-e55 – revolving room escape gameGet aCC_e55Room escape puzzle

    Andy Price
    April 2, 2020

  • Board games – the best adaptations for iOSBoard gamesThe best adaptations for iOS

    Tom Rolfe
    March 23, 2020
  • 4.0

    Moleskine Journey – A new planner and trackerMoleskine JourneyA new planner and tracker

    Andy Price
    March 10, 2020
  • 4.5

    Fantastical 3 – upgrade for popular calendar appFantastical 3Upgrade to popular calendar app

    Andy Price
    February 25, 2020
  • 3.5

    Unibox – a Messages-like approach to emailUniboxA Messages-like approach to email

    Andy Price
    February 12, 2020

  • 10 beautiful games – titles that prove games can be art10 beautiful gamesTitles that prove games can be art

    Tom Rolfe
    January 26, 2020
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    Simulacra 2 – solve a mystery on a found phoneSimulacra 2Solve a mystery on a found phone

    Andy Price
    January 13, 2020
  • 5.0

    Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

    Andy Price
    January 4, 2020

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