TapSmart logo Get the most out of your iPhone & iPad
iPhone Secrets
Search
  • Home
  • NewsTraffic ReportUse Maps to check for traffic problems
    Featured

    • News bites – the stories you may have missed

      Jon Mundy
      March 5, 2021
      News
    Recent

    • International Women’s Day – Apple spotlights female voices across its appsInternational Women's DayApple spotlights female voices across its apps

      Tom Rolfe
      March 8, 2021

    • Clockology tutorial – design your own watch faceClockology tutorialDesign your own watch face

      Tom Rolfe
      March 5, 2021

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

      Jon Mundy
      March 5, 2021

    • RIP Music Memos – Apple kills off its songwriting appRIP Music MemosApple kills off its songwriting app

      Tom Rolfe
      March 2, 2021

    • 2021 emoji update: 217 new icons coming this month2021 emoji update217 new icons coming this month

      Tom Rolfe
      March 1, 2021

    • App Store discounts – the week’s 4 best price dropsApp Store discountsThe week's 4 best price drops

      Tom Rolfe
      March 1, 2021
  • AppsTraffic ReportUse Maps to check for traffic problems
    Featured
    • 4.5

      Review: infltr – infinity and beyond for the photo app

      Tom Rolfe
      March 7, 2021
      Apps, Photo & Video
    Recent
    • 5.0

      CARROT Weather 5 – forecasts, snark and customizationCARROT Weather 5Forecasts, snark, and customization

      Craig Grannell
      March 8, 2021
    • 4.5

      Review: infltr – infinity and beyond for the photo appReview: InfltrInfinity and beyond for the photo app

      Tom Rolfe
      March 7, 2021

    • The best iPhone apps for bringing the outdoors inBring the outdoors inApps to experience nature

      Craig Grannell
      March 3, 2021
    • 5.0

      Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, all in oneMicrosoft OfficeWord, Excel, PowerPoint, all in one

      Joe White
      March 2, 2021

    • Widgets Showcase – 7 of our favorite iOS 14 widgetsWidgets Showcase7 of our favorite iOS 14 widgets

      Tom Rolfe
      February 27, 2021
    • 4.5

      Mission to Mars AR – virtually explore the red planetMission to Mars ARVirtually explore the red planet

      Andy Price
      February 27, 2021
  • GamesTraffic ReportUse Maps to check for traffic problems
    Featured
    • 3.0

      The Captain is Dead – Star Trek-inspired digital board game

      Jon Mundy
      March 3, 2021
      Dice & Board, Games
    Recent
    • 3.0

      The Captain is Dead – Star Trek-inspired digital board gameThe Captain is DeadStar Trek-inspired digital board game

      Jon Mundy
      March 3, 2021
    • 4.0

      Knightin’+ – Action–RPG with Zelda vibesKnightin'+Action-RPG with Zelda vibes

      Jon Mundy
      February 24, 2021
    • 4.5

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

      Andy Price
      February 21, 2021
    • 4.0

      Sine the Game – a wave based arcade challengeSineA wave based arcade challenge

      Jon Mundy
      February 11, 2021
    • 3.5

      Word Domination – quickfire competitive ScrabbleWord DominationQuickfire competitive Scrabble

      Tom Rolfe
      February 2, 2021
    • 4.0

      Super Mario Run – premium platform goodness from NintendoSuper Mario RunPremium platform goodness from Nintendo

      Tom Rolfe
      January 23, 2021
  • Tips & TricksTraffic ReportUse Maps to check for traffic problems
    Featured

    • Two-factor authentication – how to safeguard your device and data

      Tom Rolfe
      March 7, 2021
      Tips & Tricks
    Recent

    • Two-factor authentication – how to safeguard your device and dataTwo-factor authenticationHow to safeguard your device and data

      Tom Rolfe
      March 7, 2021

    • App Store Privacy – how to keep your purchases to yourselfApp Store privacyHow to keep your purchases to yourself

      Joe White
      March 5, 2021

    • Soundboard Studio – how to make your own soundboardSoundboard StudioHow to make your own soundboard

      Andy Price
      March 4, 2021

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

      Joe White
      February 28, 2021

    • iPhone Editing Academy – 85% off the course this weekendiPhone Editing Academy85% off the course this weekend

      Tom Rolfe
      February 26, 2021

    • Running low on space? The smart way to manage storageRunning low on space?The smart way to manage storage

      Craig Grannell
      February 25, 2021
  • iPhoneTraffic ReportUse Maps to check for traffic problems
  • iPadTraffic ReportUse Maps to check for traffic problems
  • iOS 14Traffic ReportUse Maps to check for traffic problems
  • iPhone 12Traffic ReportUse Maps to check for traffic problems
  • MacTraffic ReportUse Maps to check for traffic problems
  • Apple WatchTraffic ReportUse Maps to check for traffic problems
  • NewsTraffic ReportUse Maps to check for traffic problems
  • Tips & TricksTraffic ReportUse Maps to check for traffic problems
  • AppsTraffic ReportUse Maps to check for traffic problems
  • GamesTraffic ReportUse Maps to check for traffic problems
  • Try our free iPhone Tips appTraffic ReportUse Maps to check for traffic problems
  • Try our free iPad tips appTraffic ReportUse Maps to check for traffic problems
  • Read Swipe – iPhone MagazineTraffic ReportUse Maps to check for traffic problems

Tagged Maps

Traffic report: use Maps to check for traffic problems | iOS 11 GuideTraffic ReportUse Maps to check for traffic problems

Tom Rolfe
June 22, 2016
Tips & Tricks
The Maps app lets you see any traffic problems on a planned route. Tap the "i" icon in the top right...
Read more

Drop a pin: how to remember a location | iOS 11 GuideDrop a pinHow to remember a location

Tom Rolfe
June 22, 2016
Tips & Tricks
You can use Maps to drop a pin and save a small area of the map to the...
Read more

Flyover: 3D flyover tours in Maps | iOS 11 GuideFlyover3D flyover tours in Maps

Tom Rolfe
June 22, 2016
Tips & Tricks
Some major cities around the world have full 3D imagery that you can view up close in Maps....
Read more

Maps’ compass: find hidden compass command in Maps | iOS 11 GuideMaps' compassFind hidden compass command in Maps

Tom Rolfe
June 22, 2016
Tips & Tricks
It’s easy to find your current location when using the Maps app. Tap the ➤ icon in the top right and...
Read more

Apple preparing to add ‘Street View’ to Maps in iOS 10?Apple Maps'Street View' coming in iOS 10?

Tom Rolfe
February 15, 2016
News
Apple looks to be adding a long-awaited feature to its Maps app soon, with a fleet of camera-equipped...
Read more

Apple Maps now has three times as many users as Google Maps on the iPhoneApple MapsNow has 3x as many users as Google Maps

Andy Price
December 8, 2015
News
The true extent of Apple Maps' reach has been revealed – it's now used three times more often...
Read more

Google Maps to add mid-journey spoken traffic alertsSpoken traffic alertsGoogle Maps for iOS updated

Tom Rolfe
November 5, 2015
News
Google Maps for iOS has just been updated with a new feature that adds support for spoken traffic...
Read more
Routing

Apple buy $30 million company to help improve Apple MapsApple buy $30m startupCompany to help improve Apple Maps

Tom Rolfe
September 17, 2015
News
Apple has acquired a 12-person startup that specializes in visualizations of location data, presumably in a move to help...
Read more

20 new Flyover locations added to Apple’s MapsNew Flyover locationsApple Maps updates

Andy Price
August 12, 2015
News
The Flyover feature within Apple's Maps app has been updated and now includes 20 additional locations. There are now...
Read more

iOS 9: use your iPad for transit directions with MapsTransit directionsFind your way on public transport

Tom Rolfe
August 11, 2015
Tips & Tricks
In iOS 9, one of the biggest improvements to the Maps app is the inclusion of transit directions for public...
Read more

iOS 9: See major cities in full 3D on iPad with Maps’ Flyover ViewFlyover viewVirtual city tours in 3D

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Some major cities around the world have full 3D imagery that you can view up close in Maps....
Read more

iOS 9: The secret of the Maps icon on iPadMaps iconNot a random location

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Look closely and you’ll see that the Maps app icon is where Apple are building their next campus....
Read more

iOS 9: Set favorite locations in Maps on iPadFavorite a locationSet some saved places

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Saving locations in Maps means you can find places again quickly, without having to search for them. It...
Read more

iOS 9: Using Maps on iPad to find your hotel without 4GDrop a pinGet home without 4G

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2015
Tips & Tricks
If you are on holiday, you can use Maps to drop a pin and save a small area...
Read more

iOS 9: Planning a visit using maps on iPad?Planning a visit?See popular local apps

Tom Oxlade
August 1, 2015
Tips & Tricks
If traveling to a new location, it’s possible to see which apps are popular in that area. In the...
Read more

iOS 9: Check business reviews right from Maps on iPadSee reviewsCheck local businesses

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Maps can be used to check TripAdvisor reviews on the majority of businesses. Tap on a location icon...
Read more

iOS 9: Quickly plan a route on iPad with MapsQuick routeGet there on time

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Get quick directions to any point on the map. Tap on a location icon or pin, and wait...
Read more

iOS 9: Share your location with friends using Maps on iPadShare your locationMake meeting friends easier

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Need to organize a meeting place? Use Maps to share a location with friends or family. Tap on...
Read more

iOS 9: Learn the hidden finger gestures in Maps on iPadHidden gesturesMake the most of Maps

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Make the most of the Maps app with some simple, hidden finger gestures. Tap the screen with two...
Read more

iOS 9: Get traffic reports on iPad using MapsTraffic reportPlan your routes better

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2015
Tips & Tricks
The Maps app lets you see any traffic problems on a planned route. Tap the 'i' icon in the bottom...
Read more
  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5

Recent Posts

  • International Women’s Day – Apple spotlights female voices across its appsTraffic reportPlan your routes better
  • CARROT Weather 5 – forecasts, snark and customizationTraffic reportPlan your routes better
  • Two-factor authentication – how to safeguard your device and dataTraffic reportPlan your routes better
  • Review: infltr – infinity and beyond for the photo appTraffic reportPlan your routes better
  • Latest issue of Swipe: Bring Nature IndoorsTraffic reportPlan your routes better
  • Clockology tutorial – design your own watch faceTraffic reportPlan your routes better
  • App Store Privacy – how to keep your purchases to yourselfTraffic reportPlan your routes better
  • News bites – the stories you may have missedTraffic reportPlan your routes better

Reviews

  • 5.0

    CARROT Weather 5 – forecasts, snark and customizationCARROT Weather 5Forecasts, snark, and customization

    Craig Grannell
    March 8, 2021

  • The best iPhone apps for bringing the outdoors inBring the outdoors inApps to experience nature

    Craig Grannell
    March 3, 2021

  • Upgrade your iPhone with these 15 great accessoriesUpgrade your iPhoneWith these 15 great accessories

    Craig Grannell
    March 3, 2021
  • 4.5

    Mission to Mars AR – virtually explore the red planetMission to Mars ARVirtually explore the red planet

    Andy Price
    February 27, 2021
  • 4.5

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

    Andy Price
    February 21, 2021

  • WhatsApp and alternatives – what’s the best messaging app in 2021?WhatsApp and alternativesWhat's the best messaging app?

    Craig Grannell
    February 17, 2021
  • 4.0

    AntiType – opposites attract in this word puzzlerAntiTypeOpposites attract in this word puzzler

    Tom Rolfe
    February 15, 2021
  • 3.0

    Oolong – straightforward budgeting appReview: OolongSimple budgeting app

    Andy Price
    February 12, 2021
  • 4.5

    Wallace & Gromit: Big Fix Up – Aardman’s new AR adventureWallace & Gromit: Big Fix UpAardman's new AR adventure

    Andy Price
    February 4, 2021

  • Augmented Education – 9 great AR apps for learningAugmented Education9 great AR apps for learning

    Craig Grannell
    January 20, 2021
  • 4.0

    C.ARP – discover the joy of omnichord musicC.ARPDiscover the joy of omnichord music

    Andy Price
    January 14, 2021
  • 4.0

    Overcast – still one of the best podcast playersOvercastStill one of the best podcast players

    Andy Price
    January 12, 2021
  • 3.5

    Micro Breaker – energetic pinball-style arcade gameMicro BreakerEnergetic pinball-style arcade game

    Andy Price
    January 6, 2021
  • 5.0

    Oddmar – beautifully designed adventure platformerOddmarBeautifully designed adventure-platformer

    Andy Price
    January 2, 2021

  • Best of the rest 2020: 6 games you have to playBest of the rest 20206 games you have to play

    Craig Grannell
    December 31, 2020

  • Best of the rest 2020: 6 apps you can’t afford to missBest of the rest 20206 apps you can't afford to miss

    Craig Grannell
    December 30, 2020
  • 4.0

    Motionleap – animate your still photosMotionleapAnimate your still photos

    Andy Price
    December 29, 2020
  • 4.0

    Hidden Folks – the Where’s Waldo of the app worldHidden FolksThe Where's Waldo of the app world

    Tom Rolfe
    December 27, 2020
  • 5.0

    Florence – app-based storytelling at its bestFlorencePhenomenal mobile-based storytelling

    Andy Price
    December 22, 2020
  • 4.5

    Procession to Calvary – a Renaissance point-and-click adventureProcession to CalvaryA Renaissance point-and-click adventure

    Andy Price
    December 21, 2020

  • Digital Gift Ideas – perfect for the last-minute shopperDigital Gift IdeasPerfect for the last-minute shopper

    Tom Rolfe
    December 21, 2020
  • 4.0

    Artleap by Lightricks – add a flourish to your imagesArtleapAdd a flourish to your images

    Andy Price
    December 19, 2020
  • 3.5

    Headway – absorb non-fiction books in 15 minsHeadwayAbsorb non-fiction books in 15 mins

    Andy Price
    December 10, 2020
  • 5.0

    Reigns: Her Majesty – A second era of card-based rulingReigns: Her MajestyA second era of card-based ruling

    Andy Price
    December 8, 2020
  • 4.5

    Craft – Docs and Notes EditorCraft - Docs and Notes EditorA great new note taker

    Andy Price
    December 5, 2020

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 TapSmartTraffic reportPlan your routes betterTraffic reportPlan your routes better
  • ContactTraffic reportPlan your routes betterTraffic reportPlan your routes better
  • Privacy PolicyTraffic reportPlan your routes betterTraffic reportPlan your routes better
  • Terms of UseTraffic reportPlan your routes betterTraffic reportPlan your routes better
  • Swipe – the iPhone MagazineTraffic reportPlan your routes betterTraffic reportPlan your routes better
  • Tips & Tricks – iPad SecretsTraffic reportPlan your routes betterTraffic reportPlan your routes better
  • Tips & Tricks – iPhone SecretsTraffic reportPlan your routes betterTraffic reportPlan your routes better