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      Tom Rolfe
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    • Animation playground – how to get to grips with LooomAnimation PlaygroundHow to get to grips with Looom

      Tom Rolfe
      July 11, 2020

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      Jon Mundy
      July 9, 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

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      Tom Rolfe
      June 28, 2020

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      Tom Rolfe
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      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
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      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
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      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

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

Jon Mundy
July 5, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Since 2011, iPhone and iPad users have been able to make use of the Reading List feature in...
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Guided access – how to lock your device to a single appGuided accessHow to lock your device to a single app

Jon Mundy
June 8, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Your iPhone or iPad is a true jack of all trades, capable of acting as a communication device,...
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Custom ringtones – how to turn mp3s into free tonesCustom ringtonesHow to turn mp3s into free tones

Jon Mundy
May 22, 2020
Tips & Tricks
There's a lot to be said for picking a beloved or memorable music track for your ringtone. It...
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iPhone as a webcam – better video quality for laptop callsiPhone as a webcamBetter video quality for laptop calls

Jon Mundy
May 16, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Thanks to the wonders of technology, many of us have been able to continue working and interacting face-to-face...
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Shared folders – how to use them in iCloud DriveShared foldersHow to use them in iCloud Drive

Jon Mundy
May 3, 2020
Tips & Tricks
With the launch of iOS 13.4, Apple has finally added the ability to share folders in iCloud Drive...
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Rock the house – how to DJ with an iPhone or iPadRock the houseHow to DJ with an iPhone or iPad

Jon Mundy
May 3, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Let's get this straight – no bona fide DJ worth their salt is going to use a virtual...
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Home Screen tips – how to minimize bad habit distractionsHome Screen tipsHow to minimize bad habit distractions

Jon Mundy
April 29, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Apple took major steps to minimize the distractive potential of your iPhone with the Screen Time provision added...
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DIY security monitor – put an old iPhone or iPad to good useDIY security monitorPut an old iPhone or iPad to good use

Jon Mundy
April 29, 2020
Tips & Tricks
If you've been using Apple's iPhone or iPad family for a number of years now, you've likely found...
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Clear out your photos – tips for taming your camera rollClear our your photosTips for taming your camera roll

Jon Mundy
April 18, 2020
Tips & Tricks
It's been five years since Apple's Photos launched, and we can scarcely imagine a time when we didn't...
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Marvis’ Music Upgrade – three ways to improve on Apple MusicMarvis' Music UpgradeThree ways to improve on Apple Music

Joe White
April 13, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Marvis is a great alternative to the built-in Music app. Here are three of its most unique features....
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Night mode – low light photography with iPhone 11Night modeLow light photography with iPhone 11

Tom Rolfe
April 9, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Ensure your night photos are more than a shot in the dark Apple really upped its low-light photography...
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Distort your videos – how to make Inception-style video effectsDistort your videosHow to make Inception-style video effects

Jon Mundy
April 6, 2020
Tips & Tricks
We've all marvelled at the Christopher Nolan movie Inception, and in particular the iconic scene in which Paris...
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FAQ Friday – clear up your camera rollFAQ FridayClear up your camera roll

Tom Rolfe
January 24, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Here at TapSmart, we get asked a lot of tech questions each week – and many of the...
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Two-faced ID – can more than one face unlock your device?Two-faced IDCan more than one face unlock your device?

Jon Mundy
November 13, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Last year, Apple's iOS 12 added a bunch of useful new features like Face ID, and more recently...
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Like a flash – three ways to use your LED flashLike a flashThree ways to use your LED flash

Jon Mundy
October 30, 2019
Tips & Tricks
You probably haven't spared too much thought for your iPhone camera's LED, but it's a surprisingly flexible tool...
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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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FAQ Friday – how do I keep my Facebook activity private?FAQ FridayHow do I keep my Facebook activity private?

Tom Rolfe
June 14, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Here at TapSmart, we get asked a lot of tech questions each week – and many of the...
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YouTube tweaks – 9 ways to improve your viewing experienceYouTube tweaks9 ways to improve your viewing experience

Jon Mundy
May 25, 2019
Tips & Tricks
YouTube has pretty much become a byword for short-form online video. If you stream any amount of embedded...
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Email aliases: protect your identity with iCloudEmail aliasesProtect your identity with iCloud

Kenny Hemphill
May 4, 2019
Tips & Tricks
If you regularly sign up for new services, create accounts on websites, or enter competitions, you’ll know that...
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Medical ID – how to set it up (and why you should)Medical IDHow to set it up (and why you should)

Tom Rolfe
April 1, 2019
Tips & Tricks
If you haven't already, it's important to set up a Medical ID, which contains important information that can...
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    Trivia Royale – battle 1000 quizzers for supremacyTrivia RoyaleBattle 1000 quizzers for supremacy

    Andy Price
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    Ancestry – trace your family tree with easeAncestry Trace your family tree with ease

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    Craig Grannell
    July 2, 2020
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    Breathwrk – make your breathing work for youBreathwrkMake your breathing work for you

    Andy Price
    June 16, 2020
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    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

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