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      Jon Mundy
      September 28, 2020
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      Jon Mundy
      September 25, 2020

    • iOS 14 Tips Update – have you read our newest tips yet?iOS 14 Tips UpdateHave you read our newest tips yet?

      Tom Rolfe
      September 24, 2020

    • AirPods update – auto-switching and spatial audio addedAirPods updateAuto-switching and spatial audio added

      Jon Mundy
      September 21, 2020

    • Big News Catchup – everything we learned from Apple this weekBig News CatchupEverything we learned from Apple this week

      Tom Rolfe
      September 20, 2020

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      Tom Rolfe
      September 18, 2020
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      Chatable – a high-tech hearing aid app

      Joe White
      September 23, 2020
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      1 Second Everyday – capture less, remember more1 Second EverydayCapture less, remember more

      Andy Price
      September 27, 2020
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      Chatable – a high-tech hearing aid appChatableA high-tech hearing aid app

      Joe White
      September 23, 2020
    • 4.5

      Photoroom – easily remove photo backgroundsPhotoRoomEasily remove photo backgrounds

      Andy Price
      September 19, 2020

    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [September 18 2020]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Jon Mundy
      September 19, 2020

    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [September 11 2020]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Jon Mundy
      September 11, 2020
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      Sound Waves – experimental motion-controlled audio toySound WavesExperimental motion-controlled audio toy

      Andy Price
      September 11, 2020
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      Swordshot – sharp but repetitive one–button shooter

      Jon Mundy
      September 30, 2020
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      Swordshot – sharp but repetitive one–button shooterSwordshotSharp but repetitive one-button shooter

      Jon Mundy
      September 30, 2020
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      Tomb of the Mask – Pacman-inspired endless arcade actionTomb of the MaskPacman-inspired endless arcade action

      Andy Price
      September 26, 2020
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      Rip Them Off – a game of questionable ethicsRip Them OffA game of questionable ethics

      Jon Mundy
      September 24, 2020
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      Penrose – a mysterious, compelling interactive storyPenroseA mysterious, compelling interactive story

      Andy Price
      September 23, 2020
    • 4.0

      Euclidean Skies – a mind-bending puzzle experienceEuclidean SkiesA mind-bending puzzle experience

      Jon Mundy
      September 12, 2020
    • 4.5

      Ord. – Ingeniously sparse narrative adventureOrd.Ingeniously sparse narrative adventure

      Jon Mundy
      September 10, 2020
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      September 30, 2020
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    • Ask an expert: trigger voicemail without alerting the callerAsk an expertTrigger voicemail without alerting the caller

      Craig Grannell
      September 30, 2020

    • Snap Happy – using iOS 14’s new Camera tricksSnap HappyUsing iOS 14's new Camera tricks

      Jon Mundy
      September 30, 2020

    • Get creative – making custom app icons with ShortcutsGet creativeMaking custom app icons with Shortcuts

      Joe White
      September 29, 2020

    • Quick translation: Using iOS 14’s new Translate appQuick translationUsing iOS 14's new Translate app

      Jon Mundy
      September 26, 2020

    • Privacy Changes – everything iOS 14 does to protect usersPrivacy ChangesEverything iOS 14 does to protect users

      Jon Mundy
      September 24, 2020

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      Joe White
      September 22, 2020
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Keeping things private – is Apple’s privacy stance a help or hindrance?Keeping things privateIs Apple’s privacy stance a help or hindrance?

Craig Grannell
August 4, 2020
Features
From clipboard notifications to slapping down tracking, iOS 14 wants to keep what you do on your device...
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3.5

Deadword – word-based apocalypseDeadwordWord-based apocalypse

Andy Price
August 3, 2020
Games, Puzzle, Reviews
Swap letters to escape zombies Price: Free Version: 1.0.1 Size: 147.6 MB Developer: Derek Seibel Platform: iPhone /...
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4.0

RTRO – throwback video filters from MomentRTROThrowback video filters from Moment

Andy Price
August 2, 2020
Apps, Photo & Video, Reviews
Price: Free (IAP) Version: 1.4 Size: 139 MB Developer: Moment Platform: iPhone / iPad RTRO RTRO is a fairly powerful, but quite...
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4.5

Slay the Spire – The ultimate card battlerSlay the SpireThe ultimate card battler

Jon Mundy
July 28, 2020
Card & Casino, Games
Developer: MegaCrit Price: $10/£10 IAP: None Size: 1GB Version: 2.0.11 Platform: iPhone & iPad Slay the Spire Glancing...
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Bedtime Revolution – why Apple’s new Sleep Mode changes the gameBedtime RevolutionWhy Apple's new Sleep Mode changes the game

Craig Grannell
July 25, 2020
Features
Tired of being tired and not getting your 40 winks? Apple wants to help… We spend a third...
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Virtual backgrounds – replace your background in Zoom chatsVirtual backgroundsReplace your background in Zoom chats

Jon Mundy
July 24, 2020
Tips & Tricks
If you've been conducting any business or family get-togethers remotely since the start of the year, then you'll...
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Pro Knockout guide – superimpose one image onto anotherPro KnockoutSuperimpose one image onto another

Joe White
July 22, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Pro Knockout is a free app that makes superimposing images easier than ever. ...
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4.0

Graphy – interactive stories, ideas, books, and moreGraphy Interactive stories, ideas, books, and more

Joe White
July 20, 2020
Apps, Education
Looking for a fun, new way to learn? Graphy could be the app for you. ...
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More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [July 17 2020]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

Jon Mundy
July 17, 2020
Apps
Thousands of apps and games are added to the App Store each week, and trawling through them to...
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Cali housing crisis – Apple allocates $400m to projectsCali housing projectsApple allocates $400m to projects

Tom Rolfe
July 17, 2020
News
Apple is continuing to do its part to improve the housing crisis in its home state of California,...
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Ask an Expert – Safari favoritesAsk an ExpertSafari favorites

Tom Rolfe
July 17, 2020
Tips & Tricks
No time to drop into the Apple Store and ask the Genius Bar for help with your iPhone...
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Make your own games – 10 great games with level editorsMake Your Own Games10 great games with level editors

Craig Grannell
July 17, 2020
Features, Games, Reviews
Get creative and learn how to design new levels in these superb touchscreen games Gaming can be fun...
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Welcome to #203 – a note from the editorWelcome to #203A note from the editor

Tom Rolfe
July 17, 2020
TapSmart Apps
Hello again, Swipe readers! We’ve got a nicely packed issue for you this time, kicking off in News...
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iOS 13.6 update – with Apple News Audio and Car KeyiOS 13.6 updateWith Apple News Audio and Car Key

Tom Rolfe
July 16, 2020
News
iOS 14 may be just a couple of months away, but in the meantime, you can get your...
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Apple beyond macOS – new apps coming soon to WindowsApple beyond macOSNew apps coming soon to Windows

Tom Rolfe
July 14, 2020
News
Apple's iTunes software ruled the roost for well over a decade on both Mac and PC. In the...
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‘Batterygate’ payout – Apple may owe you $25 or more'Batterygate' payoutApple may owe you $25 or more

Tom Rolfe
July 14, 2020
News
Remember the slowdown controversy a few years back when Apple sneaked performance throttling features into iOS without making...
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Refurbished electronics – an Apple product purchasing guideRefurbishing GuideAn Apple product purchasing guide

Tom Rolfe
July 12, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Refurbished electronics sometimes get a bad rap. We all want the latest and the greatest, and the industry...
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Public Beta Program – how to try iOS 14 two months earlyPublic Beta ProgramHow to try iOS 14 two months early

Tom Rolfe
July 10, 2020
Tips & Tricks
iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 won't officially launch until later this year, but after a few weeks of...
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Reviews

  • 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
  • 3.5

    Deadword – word-based apocalypseDeadwordWord-based apocalypse

    Andy Price
    August 3, 2020
  • 4.0

    RTRO – throwback video filters from MomentRTROThrowback video filters from Moment

    Andy Price
    August 2, 2020

  • Replacing the gym – four great apps for home exerciseReplacing the gymFour great apps for home exercise

    Craig Grannell
    July 31, 2020
  • 4.0

    Golf On Mars – side-on golf game that’s out of this worldGolf On MarsSide-on golf game that's out of this world

    Craig Grannell
    July 30, 2020

  • Make your own games – 10 great games with level editorsMake Your Own Games10 great games with level editors

    Craig Grannell
    July 17, 2020
  • 4.0

    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

  • Reviews Retrospective – Craig’s three all-time favoritesReviews RetrospectiveCraig's three all-time favorites

    Craig Grannell
    July 2, 2020
  • 5.0

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

    Andy Price
    June 16, 2020
  • 4.0

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

    Craig Grannell
    June 3, 2020

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