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      Hang Line – deft climber that throws its weight aboutHang LineDeft climber that throws its weight about

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      February 10, 2019

    • Apps of the Week: our favorites from Feb 1, 2019Apps of the WeekOur favorites from Feb 1, 2019

      Tom Rolfe
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      Pocket Run Pool – a modern spin on solo poolPocket Run PoolA modern spin on solo pool

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      Tom Rolfe
      February 21, 2019

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      Joe White
      February 21, 2019

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      Tom Rolfe
      February 20, 2019

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WhatsApp Screen Lock: chat app adds extra layer of securityWhatsApp Screen LockChat app adds extra layer of security

Tom Rolfe
February 4, 2019
News
If you're one of the billion-plus members of chat service WhatsApp, you'll be pleased to know the app...
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Amazon privacy: how to clear your browsing historyAmazon privacyHow to clear your browsing history

Tom Rolfe
February 4, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Amazon sells a lot of great stuff, and if you use the shopping service you'll notice it gradually...
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Facebook Research: rule-breaking spy program targets teensFacebook ResearchRule-breaking spy program targets teens

Tom Rolfe
January 30, 2019
News
Today, yet another scary story about Facebook's practices – the company has been conducting invasive market research, targeting...
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Eavesdropping bug: Group FaceTime disabled to combat privacy glitchEavesdropping bugGroup FaceTime disabled to combat privacy glitch

Tom Rolfe
January 29, 2019
News
A serious bug has been discovered that lets iOS users hear audio from another device without that person's...
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Managing metadata: edit the info tagged with your photosManaging metadataEdit the info tagged with your photos

Tom Rolfe
January 19, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Metadata is something you’ve probably never given a moment’s thought – in fact, this may be the first...
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Apple’s CES 2019 ad: Vegas billboard touts iPhone privacyApple's CES 2019 adVegas billboard touts iPhone privacy

Tom Rolfe
January 5, 2019
News
Apple has taken a potshot at the rest of the tech world by sticking a massive billboard right...
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Facebook Privacy: one last blunder to cap off 2018Facebook PrivacyOne last blunder to cap off 2018

Tom Rolfe
December 19, 2018
News
Oh, Facebook. Not again. The New York Times has reportedly uncovered hundreds of pages of internal documents from...
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Third-party keyboards – do we really need them any more?Third-party keyboardsDo we really need them any more?

Craig Grannell
December 13, 2018
Features
From swipe-to-type to more esoteric keyboard input, should you venture beyond Apple’s defaults? In 2014, Apple did the...
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Google search history: it’s now much easier to delete your dataGoogle search historyIt's now much easier to delete your data

Tom Rolfe
October 25, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Sure, we focus primarily on Apple chat here at TapSmart, but we know that many iPhone and iPad...
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Data & Privacy: access everything stored against your Apple IDData & PrivacyAccess everything stored against your Apple ID

Tom Rolfe
October 19, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Apple has launched a new Data & Privacy website, allowing users to see the full extent of the...
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Google data breach: Google+ shutting down in wake of cover-upGoogle data breachGoogle+ shutting down in wake of cover-up

Tom Rolfe
October 9, 2018
News
We've not been shy in reporting on Facebook's various misdemeanors this year, from the Cambridge Analytica data harvesting...
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Facebook: A simple guide to basic privacyFacebook PrivacyA simple guide to basic privacy

Andy Price
October 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
A simple guide to who can find your Facebook profile and who can see your posts Facebook has...
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Facebook’s ad targeting: social network admits using your security infoFacebook's ad targetingSocial network admits using your security info

Tom Rolfe
September 28, 2018
News
More disappointing news for fans of both social networks and privacy, two concepts which seem increasingly incompatible. Facebook...
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Replace Facebook: four iOS apps to help you ditch FacebookReplacing FacebookFour iOS apps to help you ditch Facebook

Jon Mundy
August 8, 2018
Features
Earlier this year, the Cambridge Analytica data harvesting controversy prompted millions of Facebook users to reassess their use of...
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Email privacy: how app developers are reading your emailEmail privacyHow app developers are reading your email

Tom Rolfe
July 3, 2018
News
Newsflash: if you have a Gmail account, your emails are most likely at the mercy of multiple app...
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Lock screen privacy: hide personal details from prying eyesLock screen privacyHide personal details from prying eyes

Tom Rolfe
June 30, 2018
Tips & Tricks
By default, there are a handful of personal details accessible from an iPhone or iPad’s lock screen, which...
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Security update: Apple to lock out police cracking toolsSecurity updateApple to lock out police cracking tools

Tom Rolfe
June 14, 2018
News
Apple to improve user privacy but thwart police investigations with latest security update Apple has confirmed it will...
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Internet privacy: update to our favorite VPN serviceInternet privacyUpdate to our favorite VPN service

Tom Rolfe
May 15, 2018
Tips & Tricks
There are a bunch of reasons you might want to set up a VPN, or "virtual private network."...
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Personal information: see everything Apple knows about youPersonal informationSee everything Apple knows about you

Tom Rolfe
April 27, 2018
Tips & Tricks
In the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, people are starting to think twice about the extent to...
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Cambridge Analytica: What can we do about the scandal?Cambridge AnalyticaWhat can we do about the scandal?

Tom Rolfe
April 15, 2018
News
Let's talk about the Cambridge Analytica data harvesting controversy. That is, the shocking revelation that Facebook was complicit...
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    Eaten – user-powered food discoveryEatenUser-powered food discovery

    Andy Price
    February 7, 2019
  • 2.5

    Face Truth – scan your face to learn your futureFace TruthScan your face to learn your future

    Tom Rolfe
    January 31, 2019
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    Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

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    Bloom: 10 Worlds – more generative ambience from Brian EnoBloom: 10 WorldsBrian Eno's ambient app returns

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    ChillScape – sound-based meditationChillScapeSound-based meditation

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    December 18, 2018

  • Tech gift guide: ten great gift ideas for iPhone/iPad ownersTech gift guideTen great gift ideas for iPhone/iPad owners

    Tom Rolfe
    December 17, 2018
  • 3.5

    Shine: Journey of Light – a pleasant and relaxing side-scrollerShine: Journey of LightPleasant and relaxing side-scroller

    Andy Price
    December 14, 2018
  • 4.0

    Jottit – note app for sketching, annotation, organizationJottitFeature-rich notes app

    Andy Price
    December 5, 2018
  • 3.5

    Bookful – bring books to life with ARBookfulBring books to life with AR

    Andy Price
    December 2, 2018

  • iPad Pro Review: 14 days with the updated 2018 tabletiPad Pro review14 days with the updated 2018 tablet

    Craig Grannell
    December 2, 2018

  • Apple Gift Guide: we pick the best product in each categoryApple Gift GuideWe pick the best product in each category

    Tom Rolfe
    December 1, 2018
  • 3.0

    TikTok – DIY viral videos storm the App StoreTikTokDIY viral videos storm the App Store

    Andy Price
    November 22, 2018
  • 4.5

    Review: ELOH – solve relaxing puzzles to the beatReview: ELOHSolve relaxing puzzles to the beat

    Andy Price
    November 19, 2018
  • 4.0

    Overcast: popular podcast player gets even betterOvercastPopular podcast player gets even better

    Andy Price
    November 9, 2018

  • iPhone XR Review: 7 days with Apple’s most affordable handsetiPhone XR Review7 days with Apple's most affordable handset

    Craig Grannell
    November 9, 2018

  • New Macs released: Apple shows off positive reviewsNew Macs releasedApple shows off positive reviews

    Tom Rolfe
    November 7, 2018

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    Tom Rolfe
    November 1, 2018
  • 5.0

    Streaks – a task tracker to help form good habitsStreaksA task tracker to help form good habits

    Craig Grannell
    October 26, 2018
  • 4.0

    Enlight Pixaloop – animate your still photosEnlight PixaloopAnimate your still photos

    Andy Price
    October 24, 2018

  • Apple Watch S4 Review: 14 days with the fourth-generation smartwatchApple Watch S4 reviewTwo weeks with the fourth-generation smartwatch

    Craig Grannell
    October 16, 2018

  • iPhone XS Max Review: 14 days with Apple’s new flagshipiPhone XS Max reviewTwo weeks with Apple's new flagship

    Craig Grannell
    October 16, 2018
  • 4.5

    Night Sky – AR features bring the stars to lifeNight SkyAR features bring the stars to life

    Andy Price
    October 10, 2018
  • 4.0

    Linea Go – an app for sketching, wherever you areLinea GoAn app for sketching, wherever you are

    Craig Grannell
    October 8, 2018

  • New iPhones: which one should I buy?New iPhonesWhich one should I buy?

    Tom Rolfe
    September 13, 2018

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