News bites – the stories you may have missed (20 August 2021)News bitesThe stories you may have missed Jon Mundy August 20, 2021 NewsPlenty of Apple, iPhone, and iPad news gets released every single day – but we know you're busy,... Read more
iOS 15 Protections – three great new security featuresiOS 15 ProtectionsThree great new security features Jon Mundy August 20, 2021 Tips & TricksiOS 15 provides several innovative ways to protect and access the data stored on your iPhone. Here are... Read more
App Store refunds – how to ask for your money backApp Store refundsHow to ask for your money back Tom Rolfe August 19, 2021 Tips & TricksWhether you bought an app that didn't work, your kids accidentally racked up a huge in-app purchase bill,... Read more
Next-level Maps – what’s new in iOS 15Next-level MapsWhat's new in iOS 15 Joe White August 19, 2021 Tips & TricksApple has made a handful of impressive improvements to the Maps app in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15,... Read more
App Store pricing – price decrease for UK, Euro, and SAApp Store pricingPrice decrease for UK, Euro, and SA Tom Rolfe August 18, 2021 NewsApple announced earlier this month that its pricing structure for apps and in-app purchases would be changing in... Read more
iPhone 13 details – expected launch date, storage, & supplyiPhone 13 detailsExpected launch date, storage, & supply Tom Rolfe August 18, 2021 NewsiPhone 13 could be just a month away, and we may already know some of the juicy launch... Read more
Welcome to #231 – a note from the editorWelcome to #231A note from the editor Tom Rolfe August 16, 2021 TapSmart AppsWelcome back to Swipe magazine! As the summer draws to a close and the school season beckons, we've... Read more
4.5Pixelcut – photo backgrounds, be gone!PixelcutPhoto backgrounds, be gone! Joe White August 16, 2021 Apps, Photo & VideoErasing a background from an image is as simple as 1, 2, 3 with Pixelcut. ... Read more
Gettings things done – the best task manager appsGetting things doneThe best task manager apps Craig Grannell August 16, 2021 Apps, Productivity, ReviewsUse apps to be more productive with your time Your iPhone tends to be framed as a time-waster... Read more
Photos in iOS 15 – Live Text, Visual Lookup, Memory MixesPhotos in iOS 15Live Text, Visual Lookup, Memory Mixes Joe White August 15, 2021 NewsApple’s Photos app has gone from strength to strength. In iOS 15 (and iPadOS 15), powerful new features,... Read more
What we want to see from Apple Watch Series 7 – and beyondApple Watch S7What we'd like to see Craig Grannell August 15, 2021 Features, HardwareIt’s time for Apple to revolutionize wearables – all over again Since the Apple Watch’s first revision in... Read more
5.0Pok Pok Playroom – an engaging, tactile learning toy for kidsPok Pok PlayroomEngaging, tactile learning toy for kids Tom Rolfe August 14, 2021 Kids & FamilyPrice: Free to download Subscription: $4/£4 monthly or $30/£30 yearly Version: 3.0 Size: 916 MB Developer: Pok Pok... Read more
3.5Callisto by KRON – a refreshingly different Photos appCallisto by KRONA refreshingly different Photos app Jon Mundy August 14, 2021 Apps, Photo & VideoDeveloper: Nectelier Inc. Price: $1/£1* Size: 62 MB Version: 3.0.0 Platform: iPhone & iPad *This is an introductory... Read more
More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [13 August 2021]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed Jon Mundy August 13, 2021 AppsThousands of apps and games are added to the App Store each week, and trawling through them to... Read more
WhatsApp chat history – transfer from iPhone to Android (and back)WhatsApp chat historyTransfer from iPhone to Android (and back) Tom Rolfe August 13, 2021 NewsWhatsApp is soon introducing a feature that will make it easier for smartphone users to switch between Apple... Read more
Privacy Protections – about Apple’s latest endeavoursPrivacy protectionsAbout Apple's latest endeavours Jon Mundy August 12, 2021 Tips & TricksPrivacy is a key component of any software these days, not least the operating system that your smartphone... Read more
Best tablet for kids – iPad mini, Amazon Fire, Pebble Gear?Best tablet for kidsiPad mini, Amazon Fire, Pebble Gear? Tom Rolfe August 11, 2021 Hardware, ReviewsKids these days, eh? They grow up so accustomed to technology that by the time they can toddle... Read more
Protections for Children – Apple’s controversial kid-safety featuresProtections for ChildrenApple's controversial kid-safety features Tom Rolfe August 10, 2021 NewsContent warning: child abuse Apple has expanded on some of the automated child protection features coming to iOS... Read more
Play timeless classics and App Store greats in Apple ArcadeApple Arcade ClassicsAn expanded library of timeless greats Craig Grannell August 10, 2021 Features, GamesBy adding iconic titles and traditional favorites, Apple Arcade is now playing a different game When Apple Arcade... Read more