MIDI keyboard – using a real instrument with iPadMIDI keyboardUsing a real instrument with iPad Tom Rolfe November 1, 2021 Tips & TricksThe potential for making music with apps is huge. English virtual band Gorillaz paved the way – their 2010 album... Read more
5.0CARROT Weather 5 – forecasts, snark and customizationCARROT Weather 5Forecasts, snark, and customization Craig Grannell June 27, 2021 Apps, Reviews, WeatherThe weather app with an attitude is back – and this time, it’s personalizable Price: Free Subscription: from... Read more
Improving Apple Music – 10 ways it could be betterImproving Apple Music10 ways it could be better Craig Grannell June 20, 2021 Apps, Features, Music Apps How Apple’s streaming music service can remain a chart-topper Apple Music has a lot going for it. For... Read more
News bites – the stories you may have missedNews bitesThe stories you may have missed Jon Mundy March 19, 2021 NewsPlenty of Apple, iPhone, and iPad news gets released every single day – but we know you're busy,... Read more
Home cooking: six must-have apps for foodiesHome CookingSix must-have apps for foodies Craig Grannell March 18, 2021 Apps, Food & Drink, ReviewsBecome a whiz in the kitchen with your iPhone by using these great apps Hungry? Your first instinct... Read more
Apple’s ‘secret’ policy – free repairs for nice customers (allegedly)Apple's 'secret' policyFree repairs for nice customers (allegedly) Tom Rolfe March 18, 2021 NewsA TikTok video from a former Apple Store employee has gone viral for revealing a behind-the-scenes policy that... Read more
3.5Blask 2 – smart light-bouncing puzzlerBlask 2Smart light-bouncing puzzler Jon Mundy March 17, 2021 Games, PuzzleDeveloper: Pawel Delimata Price: $3/£3 Size: 154 MB Version: 1.1.20 Platform: iPhone & iPad Blask 2 In Blask... Read more
iOS Skills Series: get started with songwriting on your iPhone or iPadiOS skills seriesGetting started with songwriting Craig Grannell March 16, 2021 Features, Music Apps, Tips & TricksThink you’ve got a hit single in you? It’s time to find out! Recording studios were once the... Read more
Browser Privacy – DuckDuckGo criticizes Google ‘spying’Browser PrivacyDuckDuckGo criticizes Google 'spying' Tom Rolfe March 16, 2021 NewsGoogle has finally updated its iOS apps to comply with Apple's iOS 14 privacy changes, prompting rival browsers... Read more
Subscription risks – the danger of lifetime app paymentsSubscription risksThe danger of lifetime app payments Craig Grannell March 16, 2021 Entertainment, Features, News, WeatherLifetime app buy-outs can be a high-stakes gamble How long is a lifetime – and what is that... Read more
Welcome to #220 – a note from the editorWelcome to #220A note from the editor Tom Rolfe March 16, 2021 TapSmart AppsWelcome back to another issue of Swipe magazine! There's plenty in store for you this time around. We... Read more
4.5Love and Hate 2 – a platform puzzler that’s hard to put downLove and Hate 2A platform puzzler that's hard to put down Joe White March 15, 2021 Games, Platform, PuzzleThis game is the perfect way to spend a rainy day. ... Read more
Ask an expert: correcting mirrored videoAsk an expertCorrecting mirrored video Tom Rolfe March 14, 2021 Tips & TricksNo time to drop into the Apple Store and ask the Genius Bar for help with your iPhone... Read more
More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [12 Mar 2021]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed Jon Mundy March 12, 2021 AppsThousands of apps and games are added to the App Store each week, and trawling through them to... Read more
4.0Avatarify – animate any face with AIAvatarifyAnimate any face with AI Andy Price March 11, 2021 Apps, Photo & Video, ReviewsThis face animator puts a remarkable amount of visual power in your hands Price: Free Version: 1.0.25 Size: 165.4... Read more
Contact Pics Adder – quickly add photos to your address bookContact Pics AdderQuickly add photos to your address book Jon Mundy March 11, 2021 Tips & TricksHaving an image associated with your contacts is far preferable to Apple's generic provision of initials. But how... Read more
Editing with Facetune 2 – make perfect portraits and super selfiesEditing with Facetune 2Make perfect portraits and super selfies Joe White March 9, 2021 Apps, Photo & VideoFacetune is the perfect app for making comprehensive edits to portrait images. ... Read more
Safari security flaw – update to iOS 14.4.1 to fix itSafari security flawUpdate to iOS 14.4.1 to fix it Tom Rolfe March 9, 2021 NewsApple has just released a minor update to iOS and iPadOS to patch up a vulnerability in Safari.... Read more
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 NewsApple is celebrating International Women's Day (March 8th) by curating a range of female-focused content and collections across... Read more