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      Tom Rolfe
      July 11, 2020
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      Tom Rolfe
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      Jon Mundy
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      100% Golf – a risky hit that strays out of bounds100% GolfA risky hit that strays out of bounds

      Jon Mundy
      July 1, 2020

    • Apple Design Awards – 8 incredible apps win the 2020 prizeApple Design Awards8 incredible apps win the 2020 prize

      Tom Rolfe
      June 30, 2020

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      Tom Rolfe
      June 28, 2020

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      Tom Rolfe
      June 26, 2020
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    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from July 10, 2020

      Jon Mundy
      July 10, 2020
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      Jon Mundy
      July 10, 2020

    • Security Essentials 2020 – protect your privacy, data, and hardwareSecurity Essentials 2020Protect your privacy, data, and hardware

      Craig Grannell
      July 9, 2020
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      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

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from July 3, 2020Apps of the WeekThree great apps from July 3, 2020

      Jon Mundy
      July 3, 2020
    • 4.5

      HEY email – an ambitious reinvention of emailHEY emailAn ambitious reinvention of email

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

      Jon Mundy
      July 11, 2020
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      The Witness – a stunning open world puzzlerThe WitnessA stunning open world puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      July 11, 2020
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      100% Golf – a risky hit that strays out of bounds100% GolfA risky hit that strays out of bounds

      Jon Mundy
      July 1, 2020

    • Apple Design Awards – 8 incredible apps win the 2020 prizeApple Design Awards8 incredible apps win the 2020 prize

      Tom Rolfe
      June 30, 2020
    • 4.0

      Swim Out – puzzler that’s not content to tread waterSwim OutPuzzler that's not content to tread water

      Jon Mundy
      June 29, 2020
    • 4.0

      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
    • 4.5

      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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    • Public Beta Program – how to try iOS 14 two months early

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      July 10, 2020
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      Tom Rolfe
      July 10, 2020

    • 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

    • Dual displays – link your Mac and iPad with SidecarDual displaysLink your Mac and iPad with Sidecar

      Tom Rolfe
      July 6, 2020

    • Facebook friends lists – how to choose who sees your postsFacebook friends listsHow to choose who sees your posts

      Tom Rolfe
      July 6, 2020

    • Instapaper Guide: how to set up the read-later serviceInstapaper GuideHow to set up the read-later service

      Jon Mundy
      July 5, 2020

    • New on Flix – optimize your Netflix viewingNew on FlixOptimize your Netflix viewing

      Andy Price
      June 30, 2020
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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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Screenshot Stitching: Apple promotes slick app with how-toScreenshot StitchingApple promotes slick app with how-to

Tom Rolfe
January 29, 2018
Apps, Utilities
Apple's in-house tastemakers have highlighted a useful app called Tailor in the App Store, and having given it a try...
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    Andy Price
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    Craig Grannell
    June 3, 2020
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    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
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    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

  • Gadget reviews – tech that makes life at home easierGadget reviewsTech that makes life at home easier

    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

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    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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