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    • AirPods update – auto-switching and spatial audio added

      Jon Mundy
      September 21, 2020
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    • 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

    • Tips & Tricks content update – how to access all our new iOS 14 tipsTips & Tricks content updateHow to access all our new iOS 14 tips

      Tom Rolfe
      September 18, 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

    • Meet Fitness+ – a new Watch-powered exercise programMeet Fitness+A new Watch-powered exercise program

      Joe White
      September 17, 2020
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      Photoroom – easily remove photo backgrounds

      Andy Price
      September 19, 2020
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      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
    • 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

    • Quarantine Collaboration – apps to keep you on top of shared workQuarantine CollaborationApps to keep you on top of shared work

      Tom Rolfe
      September 9, 2020
  • GamesBeyond the App StoreThe pros and cons of rival store fronts
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    • 4.0

      Euclidean Skies – a mind-bending puzzle experience

      Jon Mundy
      September 12, 2020
      Games, Puzzle
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    • 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
    • 4.5

      Vandals – A familiar but artful turn-based puzzlerVandalsFamiliar but artful turn-based puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      September 6, 2020
    • 3.5

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

      Andy Price
      August 21, 2020
    • 5.0

      Good Sudoku – Sudoku finally finds its ideal formGood Sudoku Sudoku finally finds its ideal form

      Joe White
      August 16, 2020
  • Tips & TricksBeyond the App StoreThe pros and cons of rival store fronts
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    • We have lift-off – all the ways to launch an app

      Joe White
      September 22, 2020
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    • 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

    • Ask an expert: stop Live Photos from movingAsk an ExpertStop Live Photos from moving

      Craig Grannell
      September 12, 2020
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Beyond the App Store – the pros and cons of rival store frontsBeyond the App StoreThe pros and cons of rival store fronts

Craig Grannell
September 10, 2020
Features
Is it time for Apple to let you install iPhone and iPad apps and games from rival stores?...
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Around the house – Apple lists top apps for home lifeAround the houseApple lists top apps for home life

Tom Rolfe
March 18, 2020
News
If you're stuck in the house, the App Store can really help ease the pain. Just yesterday we...
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Most Popular of 2019 – which apps were downloaded the most?Most Popular of 2019Which apps were downloaded the most?

Tom Rolfe
December 4, 2019
News
Alongside its editorial picks for the greatest apps and games of 2019, Apple has published ranking lists for...
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Best apps of 2019 – Apple celebrates its favorite appsBest apps of 2019Apple celebrates its favorite apps

Tom Rolfe
December 3, 2019
News
Apple has announced its editors' picks of the best apps and games of the year across multiple platforms....
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App Store discounts: the best Black Friday price dropsApp Store discountsThe best Black Friday price drops!

Tom Rolfe
November 29, 2019
Apps
Six amazing apps and games gone cheap Black Friday is here, and the deals have spread all the...
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Best of the App Store – Apple to host app-based special eventBest of the App StoreApple to host app-based special event

Tom Rolfe
November 19, 2019
News
Apple has announced a brand new type of media event, which it will host in New York City...
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FAQ Friday – updating apps in iOS 13FAQ FridayUpdating apps in iOS 13

Tom Rolfe
October 25, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Here at TapSmart, we get asked a lot of tech questions each week – and many of the...
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App Store Privacy – two ways to keep your apps to yourselfApp Store privacyTwo ways to keep your apps to yourself

Joe White
August 3, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Apple is comitted to user privacy, but there are a couple of ways you can further bolster user...
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Apps of the Week: three great apps from Mar 15, 2019Apps of the WeekThree great titles from Mar 15, 2019

Jon Mundy
March 15, 2019
Apps
Thousands of apps and games are added to the App Store each week, and trawling through them to...
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Apple ID bonus – 10% extra free when adding fundsApple ID bonus10% extra free when adding funds

Tom Rolfe
March 11, 2019
News
As reported by 9to5Toys, Apple is running a limited-time promotion in which it gives bonus funds to anyone...
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App Store records: sales hit all-time high over holidaysApp Store recordsSales hit all-time high over holidays

Tom Rolfe
January 4, 2019
News
Apple may be having a tough time in the news at the moment, with shares dropping considerably after...
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App Store discounts: the best Black Friday price dropsApp Store discountsThe best Black Friday price drops!

Tom Rolfe
November 23, 2018
Apps
Six amazing games gone cheap Black Friday is here, and the deals have spread all the way to...
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Price drops! This week’s App Store discountsPrice drops!This week's App Store discounts

Tom Rolfe
August 14, 2018
News
It's been a while since we've reported on a good App Store bargain – developers just aren't putting...
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Back in black: Apple touts its favorite dark mode appsBack in blackApple touts its favorite dark mode apps

Tom Rolfe
July 27, 2018
News
iPhone and iPad users have been clamoring for a "dark mode" for years – it's one of the...
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4.5

Review: Lookmark – bookmark apps and media for a later dateLookmarkBookmark apps and media for later

Joe White
July 19, 2018
Apps, Utilities
Missing the App Store's Wish List feature? Consider downloading Lookmark. ...
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The App Store at 10: 10 apps that revolutionized the iPhoneThe App Store at 1010 apps that revolutionized the iPhone

Craig Grannell
July 10, 2018
Apps, Features, Games
From mega-hits to indie innovators, these apps made the iPhone what it is today As the App Store...
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App Store stars: the most popular apps of all timeApp Store starsThe most popular apps of all time

Tom Rolfe
July 3, 2018
News
Almost ten years on from its inception, the App Store is now home to more than 2 million...
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App Store Anniversary: 10 iconic games of the past 10 yearsApp Store Anniversary10 iconic games of the past 10 years

Craig Grannell
June 28, 2018
Games, Hardware
10 App Store titles that revolutionized mobile gaming How everyone laughed at the prospect of iPhone and iPad...
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Apps of the week: three great apps worth your timeApps of the weekThree great apps worth your time

Tom Rolfe
February 20, 2018
Apps, Games
Thousands of new apps are released every week, and it can be hard to track down the ones...
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Good Habits: five apps to improve your lifestyleGood HabitsFive apps to improve your lifestyle

Tom Rolfe
January 30, 2018
Apps, Lifestyle
We've just spotted another excellent roundup from Apple's editors, this time focused on apps that can help you...
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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
  • 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
  • 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

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