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      Tom Rolfe
      November 27, 2020
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      Tom Rolfe
      November 27, 2020

    • Redesign o’clock: Apple Watch makeover expected in 2021Redesign o'clockApple Watch makeover expected in 2021

      Joe White
      November 26, 2020

    • Black Friday – Apple announces $150 gift card giveawayBlack FridayApple announces $150 gift card giveaway

      Jon Mundy
      November 23, 2020

    • News bites – the stories you may have missedNews bitesThe stories you may have missed

      Jon Mundy
      November 20, 2020

    • iPhone 12 camera – Apple shares ‘Everyday Experiments’iPhone 12 cameraApple shares 'Everyday Experiments'

      Jon Mundy
      November 16, 2020

    • Expect a mini-LED iPad and AirPods 3 in the first half of 2021Mini-LED iPad and AirPods 3Expect new devices in 2021

      Joe White
      November 14, 2020
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    • iPhone Photo School – massive Black Friday sale now live

      Tom Rolfe
      November 27, 2020
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    • iPhone Photo School – massive Black Friday sale now liveiPhone Photo School90% off the online course this weekend

      Tom Rolfe
      November 27, 2020

    • App Store discounts: the best Black Friday price dropsApp Store discountsThe best Black Friday price drops!

      Jon Mundy
      November 27, 2020
    • 4.0

      OVLA – blend images and text into your photosOVLABlend images and text into your photos

      Andy Price
      November 26, 2020
    • 4.5

      LightX – powerful all-in-one photo editorLightXPowerful all-in-one photo editor

      Andy Price
      November 25, 2020
    • 4.0

      Mapstr – track your fave places and plansMapstrTrack your fave places and plans

      Andy Price
      November 22, 2020
    • 4.5

      SleepTown – a fun way to build a better sleep habitSleepTown A fun way to build a better sleep habit

      Joe White
      November 19, 2020
  • GamesApp Store discountsThe best Black Friday price drops!
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      FRAMED 2 – noir puzzler returns with slick sequel

      Andy Price
      November 28, 2020
      Games, Puzzle, Reviews
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      FRAMED 2 – noir puzzler returns with slick sequelFRAMED 2Noir puzzler returns with slick sequel

      Andy Price
      November 28, 2020
    • 4.5

      Tomb Toad – Tactile maze-spinning puzzlerTomb ToadTactile maze-spinning puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      November 25, 2020
    • 4.0

      Old Man’s Journey – well-paced and moving adventure gameOld Man's JourneyMoving, well-paced adventure

      Andy Price
      November 21, 2020

    • Child’s Play – educational apps and games for kidsChild's PlayEducational apps and games for kids

      Craig Grannell
      November 19, 2020

    • Toddler Toys – educational apps and games for little onesToddler ToysEducational apps and games for little ones

      Tom Rolfe
      November 19, 2020
    • 4.5

      Queen Rules – a beautiful royal puzzlerReview: Queen RulesA great puzzler

      Andy Price
      November 14, 2020
  • Tips & TricksApp Store discountsThe best Black Friday price drops!
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    • iPhone Photo School – massive Black Friday sale now live

      Tom Rolfe
      November 27, 2020
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    • iPhone Photo School – massive Black Friday sale now liveiPhone Photo School90% off the online course this weekend

      Tom Rolfe
      November 27, 2020

    • Ask an expert: How do I find a ‘missing’ app?Ask an ExpertHow do I find a 'missing' app?

      Craig Grannell
      November 24, 2020

    • GIF Maker – How to make your own GIFsGIF MakerHow to make your own GIFs

      Joe White
      November 24, 2020

    • Amazon privacy – how to clear your browsing historyAmazon privacyHow to clear your browsing history

      Tom Rolfe
      November 22, 2020

    • Headphone Accommodations – fine-tune your audio to your earsHeadphone AccommodationsFine-tune your audio to your ears

      Joe White
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App Store discounts: the best Black Friday price dropsApp Store discountsThe best Black Friday price drops!

Jon Mundy
November 27, 2020
Apps
Six amazing apps and games gone cheap Black Friday is here, and the savings aren't restricted to physical...
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By the numbers – App Store grew by 31% last quarterBy the numbersApp Store grew by 31% last quarter

Joe White
October 3, 2020
News
Coronavirus is thought to have helped App Store revenue boom. ...
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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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    FRAMED 2 – noir puzzler returns with slick sequelFRAMED 2Noir puzzler returns with slick sequel

    Andy Price
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    OVLA – blend images and text into your photosOVLABlend images and text into your photos

    Andy Price
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  • 4.5

    LightX – powerful all-in-one photo editorLightXPowerful all-in-one photo editor

    Andy Price
    November 25, 2020
  • 4.5

    Tomb Toad – Tactile maze-spinning puzzlerTomb ToadTactile maze-spinning puzzler

    Jon Mundy
    November 25, 2020
  • 4.0

    Old Man’s Journey – well-paced and moving adventure gameOld Man's JourneyMoving, well-paced adventure

    Andy Price
    November 21, 2020

  • Child’s Play – educational apps and games for kidsChild's PlayEducational apps and games for kids

    Craig Grannell
    November 19, 2020

  • Toddler Toys – educational apps and games for little onesToddler ToysEducational apps and games for little ones

    Tom Rolfe
    November 19, 2020
  • 4.5

    Jonathan Yeo Studio – a magical glimpse into an artist’s studioJonathan Yeo StudioA magical glimpse into an artist's studio

    Andy Price
    November 18, 2020
  • 4.5

    Werble – add some moving flourishes to your photosWerbleAdd some moving flourishes to your photos

    Andy Price
    November 15, 2020
  • 4.5

    Queen Rules – a beautiful royal puzzlerReview: Queen RulesA great puzzler

    Andy Price
    November 14, 2020
  • 4.0

    Evergrow – enchanting space-based gravity gameEvergrowEnchanting space-based gravity game

    Andy Price
    November 9, 2020
  • 4.5

    Castro – how does the podcast player hold up?CastroHow does the podcast player hold up?

    Andy Price
    November 6, 2020
  • 4.0

    Replika – train up an artificial friendReplikaTrain up an artificial friend

    Andy Price
    November 6, 2020

  • Dark Sky alternatives – 4 great weather apps to considerDark Sky alternatives4 great weather apps to consider

    Craig Grannell
    November 3, 2020
  • 4.2

    Splitter Critters – like Lemmings meets Fruit NinjaSplitter CrittersLike Lemmings meets Fruit Ninja

    Andy Price
    November 1, 2020
  • 3.0

    Slideshow Creator – add some jazz to your photo collectionsReview: Slideshow CreatorJazz up your photos

    Andy Price
    October 28, 2020
  • 4.5

    Recrop – a second chance to frame your photosRecropA second chance to frame your photos

    Andy Price
    October 25, 2020
  • 4.7

    Milkmaid of the Milky Way – weird and wonderful sci-fi adventureMilkmaid of the Milky WayWeird and wonderful sci-fi adventure

    Andy Price
    October 24, 2020
  • 5.0

    Universe in a Nutshell – fascinating adventures in sizeUniverse in a NutshellAdventures in size

    Andy Price
    October 21, 2020

  • Game on – 10 great games to celebrate Apple Arcade’s first yearGame on10 great games to celebrate Apple Arcade’s first year

    Craig Grannell
    October 20, 2020
  • 4.5

    Mubert – AI-driven music for work and playMubertAI-driven music for work and play

    Andy Price
    October 18, 2020
  • 5.0

    Review: Reigns – guide your kingdom to prosperity, or die!ReignsGuide your kingdom to prosperity

    Andy Price
    October 17, 2020
  • 4.5

    Kitche – app aims to get rid of food wasteReview: KitcheReduce your food waste

    Andy Price
    October 14, 2020
  • 4.0

    OLO Loco – multiplayer shuffleboard funOLO Loco Multiplayer shuffleboard fun

    Andy Price
    October 8, 2020
  • 4.5

    REC – take control of shooting videoREC Take control of shooting video

    Andy Price
    October 2, 2020

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