Apple Support – how to get help when your devices failApple SupportHow to get help when your devices fail
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
There are a bunch of reasons we think iPhones and iPads are better than competing devices. Privacy, security,...
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Midweek news bites – Apple’s privacy battle, FBI hacking, and moreMidweek news bitesApple's privacy battle, FBI hacking, and more
Plenty of Apple, iPhone, and iPad news gets released each week – but we know you're busy, so...
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MacBook ‘Pro Mode’ – Apple planning speed boost modeMacBook 'Pro Mode'Apple planning performance boost mode
Apple's MacBook range is already pretty speedy, but it looks as though Apple is preparing a "Pro Mode"...
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Pensacola investigation – Apple denies another FBI backdoor requestPensacola InvestigationApple denies another FBI backdoor request
Remember a few years back, when Apple stood up to the FBI by refusing to create a dangerous...
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Best of Apple Arcade – Joe’s personal top threeBest of Apple ArcadeJoe's personal top three
For anyone even remotely interested in gaming, Apple Arcade makes a pretty appealing value proposition. Over 100 new...
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Masimo vs Apple – lawsuit claims Apple stole health techMasimo vs AppleLawsuit claims Apple stole health tech
Apple is no stranger to lawsuits, both for and against. It has been found guilty of infringing patents before,...
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Night Photography – Apple launches Night Mode photo contestNight PhotographyApple launches Night Mode photo contest
Apple has launched an amateur photography contest to promote the low-light shooting capabilities of the iPhone 11 series....
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Midweek news bites – CES, Privacy, Apple TV+, AirPower, PromosMidweek news bitesCES, Privacy, Apple TV+, AirPower, Promos
Plenty of Apple, iPhone, and iPad news gets released each week – but we know you're busy, so...
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Best of Apple Arcade – three games chosen by AndyBest of Apple ArcadeThree games chosen by Andy
For anyone even remotely interested in gaming, Apple Arcade makes a pretty appealing value proposition. Over 100 new...
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Data & Privacy – tips for Apple, Google, Amazon, and FacebookData & PrivacyTips for Apple, Google, Amazon, and Facebook
Privacy is a big deal these days, and Apple is increasingly making its protection of user data a...
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