TapSmart logo Get the most out of your iPhone & iPad
iPhone Secrets
Search
  • Home
  • NewsDark ModeA toned-down interface for night time
    Featured

    • Apple services bundle – iOS code suggests bundle coming soon

      Tom Rolfe
      June 6, 2020
      News
    Recent

    • Apple services bundle – iOS code suggests bundle coming soonApple services bundleIOS code suggests bundle coming soon

      Tom Rolfe
      June 6, 2020

    • iPhone 12 delays – launch not expected until Q4 2020iPhone 12 delaysLaunch not expected until Q4 2020

      Tom Rolfe
      June 5, 2020

    • Blackout Tuesday – Apple Music shutdown to support black artistsBlackout TuesdayApple Music shutdown to support black artists

      Tom Rolfe
      June 2, 2020

    • Scorsese on TV+ – Apple bags upcoming movie for $200mScoresese on TV+Apple bags upcoming movie for $200m

      Tom Rolfe
      May 29, 2020

    • Apple Schoolwork – app update for remote students and teachersApple SchoolworkApp update for remote students and teachers

      Tom Rolfe
      May 28, 2020

    • Apple Glass – detailed leaks suggest AR glasses coming soonApple GlassDetailed leaks suggest Apple Glass coming soon

      Tom Rolfe
      May 20, 2020
  • AppsDark ModeA toned-down interface for night time
    Featured

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from June 5, 2020

      Jon Mundy
      June 5, 2020
      Apps
    Recent

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from June 5, 2020Apps of the WeekThree great apps from Jun 5, 2020

      Jon Mundy
      June 5, 2020
    • 5.0

      Noted – perfect note-taker for lectures or meetingsReview: NotedPerfect note-taker for lectures or meetings

      Joe White
      June 3, 2020
    • 4.0

      DoubleTake – shoot with two cameras at onceDoubleTakeShoot with two cameras at once

      Craig Grannell
      June 3, 2020
    • 5.0

      Sonus Island – a novel take on mobile relaxationSonus IslandA novel take on mobile relaxation

      Joe White
      May 31, 2020
    • 5.0

      Ulysses – the ultimate writing app?UlyssesThe ultimate writing app?

      Joe White
      May 30, 2020

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from May 29, 2020Apps of the WeekThree great apps from May 29, 2020

      Jon Mundy
      May 29, 2020
  • GamesDark ModeA toned-down interface for night time
    Featured
    • 4.5

      Reventure – time-loop platformer with 100 ways to die

      Jon Mundy
      June 1, 2020
      Action & Adventure, Games
    Recent

    • Price drop! Stardew Valley down to just $5Price drop!Stardew Valley down to just $5

      Tom Rolfe
      June 4, 2020
    • 4.5

      Reventure – time-loop platformer with 100 ways to dieReventureTime-loop platformer with 100 ways to die

      Jon Mundy
      June 1, 2020
    • 4.5

      Samsara Room – another Rusty Lake mystery gameSamsara RoomAnother Rusty Lake mystery game

      Andy Price
      May 31, 2020
    • 4.5

      The Room: Old Sins – lavishly tactile locked box puzzlerThe Room: Old SinsLavishly tactile locked box puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      May 13, 2020
    • 4.0

      Vía – a pretty, peaceful puzzlerVíaA pretty, peaceful puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      May 4, 2020
    • 3.0

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

      Andy Price
      April 21, 2020
  • Tips & TricksDark ModeA toned-down interface for night time
    Featured

    • Clear your device – tackle your 'other' storage space

      Andy Price
      June 4, 2020
      Tips & Tricks
    Recent

    • Clear your device – tackle your ‘other’ storage spaceClear your deviceTackle your 'other' storage space

      Andy Price
      June 4, 2020

    • Exposure notification – how does COVID contact tracing work?Exposure notificationHow does COVID contact tracing work?

      Jon Mundy
      June 2, 2020

    • Working on iPad – leave your computer at home with these appsWorking on iPadLeave your computer at home with these apps

      Joe White
      June 1, 2020

    • Reading with PageTurn – use your face to control eBooks and sheet musicReading with PageTurnUse your face to control eBooks and sheet music

      Andy Price
      May 28, 2020

    • Keynote 101 – get to grips with the powerful presentation-makerKeynote 101Get to grips with the powerful presentation-maker

      Joe White
      May 27, 2020

    • Spotify Group Sessions – how to share control of the musicSpotify Group SessionsHow to share control of the music

      Joe White
      May 27, 2020
  • iPhoneDark ModeA toned-down interface for night time
  • iPadDark ModeA toned-down interface for night time
  • iOS 12Dark ModeA toned-down interface for night time
  • iPhone XSDark ModeA toned-down interface for night time
  • MacDark ModeA toned-down interface for night time
  • Apple WatchDark ModeA toned-down interface for night time
  • NewsDark ModeA toned-down interface for night time
  • Tips & TricksDark ModeA toned-down interface for night time
  • AppsDark ModeA toned-down interface for night time
  • GamesDark ModeA toned-down interface for night time
  • Tips & Tricks – iPad SecretsDark ModeA toned-down interface for night timeDark ModeA toned-down interface for night time
  • Tips & Tricks – iPhone SecretsDark ModeA toned-down interface for night timeDark ModeA toned-down interface for night time
  • Swipe – the iPhone MagazineDark ModeA toned-down interface for night timeDark ModeA toned-down interface for night time

Tagged Basics

Dark Mode: a toned-down interface for night time | iPadOS GuideDark ModeA toned-down interface for night time

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2019
Tips & Tricks
When activated, Dark Mode initiates a system-wide shift to a darker color palette throughout iOS. Formerly white or...
Read more

Dark Mode: a toned-down interface for night time | iOS 13 GuideDark ModeA toned-down interface for night time

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2019
Tips & Tricks
When activated, Dark Mode initiates a system-wide shift to a darker color palette throughout iOS. Formerly white or...
Read more

Home Screen: welcome to the Home screen | iOS 13 GuideHome screenWelcome to the home screen

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
The Home screen is where you’ll find all your apps and is the primary way to interact with...
Read more

Move and delete: how to move or delete apps | iOS 13 GuideMove and DeleteHow to move or delete apps

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Moving icons around on your screen is easy, as is deleting any apps that you no longer use....
Read more

Cover Sheet: dealing with notifications | iOS 13 GuideCover SheetDealing with notifications

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
The Cover Sheet is the main view of your device's Lock screen. It displays the current time and...
Read more

Spotlight search: looking through third-party apps | iOS 13 GuideSpotlight searchLooking through third-party apps

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Spotlight search enables you to search your phone for contacts, apps, music, video, audiobooks, notes, emails, calendar entries,...
Read more

Widgets: customizing the widget view | iOS 13 GuideWidgetsCustomizing the widget view

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Widgets are everywhere in iOS, providing quick access to relevant daily information. To access widgets, simply swipe from left...
Read more

Quick actions: Home screen shortcuts | iOS 13 GuideQuick ActionsHome screen shortcuts with 3D Touch

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
It's possible to get quick shortcuts to popular actions, right from the Home screen. You can access Quick...
Read more

Using folders: organize apps like a pro | iOS 13 GuideUsing foldersOrganize apps like a pro

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Folders can be used to group similar apps together, to save space on your Home Screen and make apps easier...
Read more

Do Not Disturb: get some peace and quiet | iOS 13 GuideDo Not DisturbGet some peace and quiet

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Turning on the Do Not Disturb setting will stop distracting alerts appearing on the lock screen. You’ll still...
Read more

Control Center: a suite of handy shortcuts | iOS 13 GuideControl CenterA suite of handy shortcuts

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Control Center is a suite of useful shortcuts and buttons. It's a quick way to access various apps,...
Read more

Back button: return to the previous app | iOS 13 GuideBack buttonReturn to the previous app

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Often, iPhone users find themselves tapping a link that opens in a completely separate app – say, a link in Messages to...
Read more

Settings search: easily find obscure options | iOS 13 GuideSettings searchEasily find obscure options

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
There is a lot that can be customized on an iPhone, and often it's difficult to find the options...
Read more

Reach the top: get to grips with a larger screen | iOS 13 GuideReach the topGet to grips with a larger screen

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
If you have an iPhone with a large display, you may find it difficult to reach the top...
Read more

Multitasking: switching between apps | iOS 13 GuideMultitaskingSwitching between apps

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
You can easily swap between apps without having to close the one you’re using. You can do this...
Read more

Control Center: customize the quick shortcuts | iOS 13 GuideControl CenterCustomize the quick shortcuts

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Control Center is a really useful way to access time-saving shortcuts – but did you know you can...
Read more

Screenshots: how to take a screenshot | iOS 13 GuideScreenshotsHow to take a screenshot

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
It’s possible to save images from apps by taking a screenshot of the current view on your iPhone....
Read more

Set wallpaper: choose a new background image | iOS 13 GuideSet wallpaperChoose a new background image

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
You can change the background image (wallpaper) that displays on both the iPhone's Lock screen and Home screen,...
Read more

Portrait lock: keep your device from switching orientation | iOS 13 GuidePortrait lockKeep your device from switching orientation

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
In iOS, the display automatically rotates when you physically turn the device from portrait to landscape or vice...
Read more

Share Sheet: how to share almost any content | iOS 13 GuideShare SheetHow to share almost any content

Tom Rolfe
July 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
When browsing or creating content on your device, you might want to send something to friends or family....
Read more
  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5

Recent Posts

  • Latest issue of Swipe: Issue #200 RetrospectiveShare SheetHow to share almost any content
  • Apple services bundle – iOS code suggests bundle coming soonShare SheetHow to share almost any content
  • iPhone 12 delays – launch not expected until Q4 2020Share SheetHow to share almost any content
  • Apps of the Week: three great apps from June 5, 2020Share SheetHow to share almost any content
  • Clear your device – tackle your ‘other’ storage spaceShare SheetHow to share almost any content
  • Price drop! Stardew Valley down to just $5Share SheetHow to share almost any content
  • Noted – perfect note-taker for lectures or meetingsShare SheetHow to share almost any content
  • DoubleTake – shoot with two cameras at onceShare SheetHow to share almost any content

Reviews

  • 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
  • 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

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

    Tom Rolfe
    January 26, 2020
  • 4.0

    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
  • 4.0

    Freedom – block distracting content on your deviceFreedomBlock distracting content on your device

    Andy Price
    December 27, 2019
  • 4.0

    A Case of Distrust – detective noir puzzlerA Case of DistrustDetective noir puzzler

    Andy Price
    December 15, 2019
  • 4.5

    EōN by Jean-Michel Jarre – endless, never-the-same musicEōN by Jean-Michel JarreEndless never-the-same music

    Craig Grannell
    December 7, 2019
  • 4.0

    Graphite by Becasso – create bespoke photo artGraphite by BecassoCreate bespoke photo art

    Andy Price
    November 26, 2019

Reviews

App Reviews
Games Reviews
Hardware Reviews

Latest News

Apple News
iPhone News
iPad News
Macbook & iMac News
Apple Watch News

Apple Tips

iPhone Tips
iPad Tips
© TapSmart 2016
  • About TapSmartShare SheetHow to share almost any contentShare SheetHow to share almost any content
  • ContactShare SheetHow to share almost any contentShare SheetHow to share almost any content
  • Privacy PolicyShare SheetHow to share almost any contentShare SheetHow to share almost any content
  • Terms of UseShare SheetHow to share almost any contentShare SheetHow to share almost any content
  • Swipe – the iPhone MagazineShare SheetHow to share almost any contentShare SheetHow to share almost any content
  • Tips & Tricks – iPad SecretsShare SheetHow to share almost any contentShare SheetHow to share almost any content
  • Tips & Tricks – iPhone SecretsShare SheetHow to share almost any contentShare SheetHow to share almost any content