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    • Apple Search – Is Apple taking on Google?

      Joe White
      October 29, 2020
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    • Apple Search – Is Apple taking on Google?Apple SearchIs Apple taking on Google?

      Joe White
      October 29, 2020

    • iPhone 12 – Tests confirm much tougher screeniPhone 12Tests confirm much tougher screen

      Jon Mundy
      October 26, 2020

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

      Jon Mundy
      October 23, 2020

    • iPhone 12 – MagSafe accessories now shippingiPhone 12MagSafe accessories now shipping

      Jon Mundy
      October 19, 2020

    • The return of MagSafe – Apple’s first step towards a modular iPhoneMeet MagSafeApple's first step towards a modular iPhone

      Joe White
      October 17, 2020

    • Meet HomePod mini – Apple’s lower-priced smart speakerMeet HomePod miniApple's lower-priced smart speaker

      Joe White
      October 15, 2020
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    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [30 Oct 2020]

      Jon Mundy
      October 30, 2020
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    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [30 Oct 2020]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Jon Mundy
      October 30, 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
    • 4.5

      PlayTally – Stats and trends for Apple MusicPlayTallyStats and trends for Apple Music

      Joe White
      October 22, 2020
    • 5.0

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

      Andy Price
      October 21, 2020
    • 4.5

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

      Andy Price
      October 18, 2020
  • GamesReviews RetrospectiveOur team's all-time favorite app reviews
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    • 4.0

      Empty. – The zen-like appeal of a good clear-out

      Jon Mundy
      October 28, 2020
      Games, Puzzle
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    • 4.0

      Empty. – The zen-like appeal of a good clear-outEmpty.The zen-like appeal of a good clear-out

      Jon Mundy
      October 28, 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

    • 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
    • 5.0

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

      Andy Price
      October 17, 2020
    • 4.0

      OLO Loco – multiplayer shuffleboard funOLO Loco Multiplayer shuffleboard fun

      Andy Price
      October 8, 2020
    • 4.5

      Rusty Lake Hotel – surreal, entirely unique puzzle-escapeRusty Lake HotelSurreal, entirely unique puzzle escape

      Andy Price
      October 4, 2020
  • Tips & TricksReviews RetrospectiveOur team's all-time favorite app reviews
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    • Medical ID – how to set it up (and why you should)

      Tom Rolfe
      October 25, 2020
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    • Siri’s new skills – iOS 14 brings a smarter, smaller assistantSiri's New SkillsiOS 14 brings a smarter, smaller assistant

      Jon Mundy
      October 29, 2020

    • Changes to Notes – smart new capabilities in iOS 14Changes to NotesSmart new capabilities in iOS 14

      Jon Mundy
      October 28, 2020

    • Ask an expert: mastering text selectionAsk an expertMastering text selection

      Craig Grannell
      October 26, 2020

    • Medical ID – how to set it up (and why you should)Medical IDHow to set it up (and why you should)

      Tom Rolfe
      October 25, 2020

    • Special Delivery – iOS 14 adds new features to MessagesSpecial DeliveryiOS 14 adds new features to Messages

      Jon Mundy
      October 24, 2020

    • Sleep & Wind Down – the new Bedtime feature in iOS 14Sleep & Wind DownThe new Bedtime feature in iOS 14

      Jon Mundy
      October 21, 2020
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Reviews Retrospective – our team’s all-time favorite app reviewsReviews RetrospectiveOur team's all-time favorite app reviews

Tom Rolfe
August 3, 2020
Apps
We've published close to a thousand app reviews over the last decade, and we're feeling reflective – so...
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The future of Apple: what we want to seeThe future of AppleWhat we want to see

Craig Grannell
June 29, 2020
Features
Technology, ideas, and principles we’d like to guide Apple’s next decade Over the past ten years, Apple has...
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Become a note ninja – 5 lesser-known tips for NotesBecome a note ninja5 lesser-known tips for Notes

Andy Price
June 20, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Are you one of those folk that use the Apple Notes app as a dumping ground for 2...
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Review location data – take control of your location privacyReview location dataTake control of your location privacy

Tom Rolfe
June 17, 2020
News
No time to drop into the Apple Store and ask the Genius Bar for help with your iPhone...
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4.0

High Rise – ambitious 3D block matching puzzleHigh RiseAmbitious 3D block matching puzzle

Jon Mundy
June 17, 2020
Games, Puzzle
Developer: Florian Grolig Price: Free IAP: $1/£1 to remove ads Size: 98.4 MB Version: 1.1 High Rise Ah,...
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5.0

Breathwrk – make your breathing work for youBreathwrkMake your breathing work for you

Andy Price
June 16, 2020
Apps, Health & Fitness, Reviews
Understand your breathing goals Price: Free Version: 3.2.1 Size: 50...
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4.0

Notion – one note-taking app to rule them allNotionOne note-taking app to rule them all

Jon Mundy
June 15, 2020
Apps, Productivity
Developer: Notion Labs, Incorporated Price: Free Size: 19.6 MB Version: 1.5.3 Platform: iPhone & iPad Notion Notion is...
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5.0

Moodistory – a simple, smart mental health journalMoodistoryA simple, smart mental health journal

Joe White
June 11, 2020
Apps, Health & Fitness
Moodistory is the perfect app for keeping track of your mood and mental health. ...
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Vectornator – how to transform photos into artVectornatorHow to transform photos into art

Craig Grannell
June 10, 2020
Photo & Video, Tips & Tricks
With just a few taps, any snap can resemble a hand-crafted illustration Many filter apps quickly transform a...
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Anyone can animate! An intro to animation in ProcreateAnyone can animate!An intro to animation in Procreate

James Boswell
June 8, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Pro animator Jimmy Makepeace shows us how to get started with the basics of animation using Procreate 5...
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Apple services bundle – iOS code suggests bundle coming soonApple services bundleIOS code suggests bundle coming soon

Tom Rolfe
June 6, 2020
News
Apple has been increasingly relying on services revenue of late. With iPhone sales plateauing, it has released more...
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Welcome to #200 – a note from the editorWelcome to #200!A note from the editor

Tom Rolfe
June 5, 2020
TapSmart Apps
Can you believe Swipe Magazine has been around for eight whole years? I personally joined the team in time...
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iPhone 12 delays – launch not expected until Q4 2020iPhone 12 delaysLaunch not expected until Q4 2020

Tom Rolfe
June 5, 2020
News
According to one of Apple's suppliers, there will be a major delay to the production of the upcoming...
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More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [June 5 2020]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

Jon Mundy
June 5, 2020
Apps
Thousands of apps and games are added to the App Store each week, and trawling through them to...
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Blackout Tuesday – Apple Music shutdown to support black artistsBlackout TuesdayApple Music shutdown to support black artists

Tom Rolfe
June 2, 2020
News
Today, June 2, Apple Music is joining an industry-wide media blackout to show support for Black Lives Matter...
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Scorsese on TV+ – Apple bags upcoming movie for $200mScoresese on TV+Apple bags upcoming movie for $200m

Tom Rolfe
May 29, 2020
News
Apple has reportedly dropped some serious dollar on the rights to its biggest Apple Original Film yet: an...
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Apple Schoolwork – app update for remote students and teachersApple SchoolworkApp update for remote students and teachers

Tom Rolfe
May 28, 2020
News
Apple launched its Schoolwork app two years ago alongside a student-friendly iPad, in an attempt to improve the...
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Reviews

  • 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

  • Apple Watch Buyer’s Guide – choosing the best wearable in 2020Apple Watch Buyer's GuideChoosing the best wearable in 2020

    Craig Grannell
    September 29, 2020
  • 4.0

    Tomb of the Mask – Pacman-inspired endless arcade actionTomb of the MaskPacman-inspired endless arcade action

    Andy Price
    September 26, 2020
  • 4.0

    Penrose – a mysterious, compelling interactive storyPenroseA mysterious, compelling interactive story

    Andy Price
    September 23, 2020

  • iPad Buyer’s Guide – which tablet should you choose in 2020?iPad Buyer's GuideWhich tablet should you choose in 2020?

    Craig Grannell
    September 21, 2020
  • 4.5

    Photoroom – easily remove photo backgroundsPhotoRoomEasily remove photo backgrounds

    Andy Price
    September 19, 2020
  • 3.0

    Sound Waves – experimental motion-controlled audio toySound WavesExperimental motion-controlled audio toy

    Andy Price
    September 11, 2020

  • Making memories – the best apps to relive good timesMaking MemoriesThe best apps to relive good times

    Craig Grannell
    September 10, 2020
  • 4.0

    Truberbrook – sci-fi mystery game hits iOSTruberbrookBeautifully designed mystery thriller

    Andy Price
    September 8, 2020
  • 4.0

    Reface – futuristic face masking sillinessRefaceFuturistic face-masking silliness

    Andy Price
    August 29, 2020

  • Get Things Moving – 6 animation and stop-motion appsGet Things Moving6 animation and stop-motion apps

    Craig Grannell
    August 28, 2020
  • 3.5

    PUNCHGOLF – a fist-powered platform gamePUNCHGOLFA fist-powered platform game

    Andy Price
    August 21, 2020
  • 3.5

    Reflex – video weirdness at your fingertipsReflexVideo weirdness at your fingertips

    Andy Price
    August 17, 2020

  • Best Web Apps – great apps, no App Store requiredBest Web AppsGreat apps, no App Store required

    Craig Grannell
    August 10, 2020
  • 3.5

    Knighty Knight – who knew chess could look like this?Knighty KnightWho knew chess could look like this?

    Andy Price
    August 8, 2020
  • 4.0

    Quickart – automatic creative image editingQuickartAutomatic creative image editing

    Andy Price
    August 7, 2020

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