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      Tom Rolfe
      February 3, 2023
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      Tom Rolfe
      February 3, 2023
    • Netflix Password Crackdown – how the new account sharing rules workNetflix Password SharingHow the new account sharing rules work

      Tom Rolfe
      February 2, 2023
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      Tom Rolfe
      February 1, 2023
    • Apple’s Folding iPad – analyst ‘positive’ its coming next yearApple's folding iPadAnalyst 'positive' its coming next year

      Tom Rolfe
      January 31, 2023
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      Tom Rolfe
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      Tom Rolfe
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      Craig Grannell
      January 30, 2023
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      Joe White
      February 1, 2023
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      Craig Grannell
      January 30, 2023
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      Peckish – a food-based social networkPeckishA food-based social network

      Jon Mundy
      January 29, 2023
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      Craig Grannell
      January 26, 2023
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      Jon Mundy
      January 23, 2023
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      Craig Grannell
      January 19, 2023
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    • Great Puzzle Games – 5 of the Best iPhone Puzzlers

      Tom Rolfe
      January 19, 2023
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      Tom Rolfe
      January 19, 2023
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      Ninja Must Die – Action-packed autorunnerNinja Must DieAn action-packed autorunner

      Jon Mundy
      January 15, 2023
    • TapSmart Game Awards – the best iPhone and iPad games of 2022Tapsmart Game Awards5 fantastic games from 2022

      Craig Grannell
      December 30, 2022
    • Gaming price drops – 5 great iOS titles on saleNew Year price drops4 great games currently on sale

      Tom Rolfe
      December 21, 2022
    • The classic game: Bit PilotBit PilotRIP to a true App Store classic

      Craig Grannell
      December 16, 2022
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      Vampire Survivors – bullet hell survival done rightVampire SurvivorsBullet hell survival done right

      Jon Mundy
      December 16, 2022
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      Jon Mundy
      February 4, 2023
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      Jon Mundy
      February 4, 2023
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      Craig Grannell
      February 3, 2023
    • No More Ads! How to block ads in iOSNo More Ads!How to block ads in Safari

      Tom Rolfe
      February 3, 2023
    • GIF Maker – How to make your own GIFsGIF MakerHow to make your own GIFs

      Joe White
      February 2, 2023
    • Forgotten your passcode? How to restore a locked iPhone or iPadForgotten your passcode?How to restore a locked iPhone

      Tom Rolfe
      February 1, 2023
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      Joe White
      February 1, 2023
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Stuck at home? Apps to help you make the best of lockdownBored at home?10 great apps to pass the time

Tom Rolfe
January 29, 2022
Apps
These apps can help you learn a new skill – or simply claw back a slice of sanity...
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Powered-up PiP – how to upgrade Picture-in-Picture modePowered-up PiPHow to upgrade Picture-in-Picture mode

Joe White
January 28, 2022
Tips & Tricks
Supercharge Picture-in-Picture with these free apps. ...
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Neil Young on Apple Music – big promotion after artist leaves SpotifyNeil Young on Apple MusicBig promotion after artist leaves Spotify

Tom Rolfe
January 28, 2022
News
Legendary musician Neil Young recently pulled his entire discography from Spotify over concerns about its part in the...
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Face ID with a mask – new feature coming soon to iPhoneFace ID with a maskNew feature coming soon to iPhone

Tom Rolfe
January 28, 2022
News
The upcoming iOS 15.4 release promises some much-requested features iOS 15.3 dropped this week, and despite a pretty...
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4.0

Thoughtwriter – A suitably thoughtful journal appThoughtwriterA suitably thoughtful journal app

Jon Mundy
January 28, 2022
News
Developer: Simon Guillot Price: $1.99/£1.79 Size: 130 MB Version: 1.0 Platform: iPhone & iPad Thoughtwriter Thoughtwriter is a...
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Joe Danger is back – classic iOS game remade for megafanJoe Danger is backClassic iOS game remade for megafan

Tom Rolfe
January 28, 2022
News
Joe Danger, the motorbike stunt racer that kickstarted developers Hello Games' career, made a triumphant return to the...
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News bites – the stories you may have missed (28 January 2022)News bitesThe stories you may have missed

Jon Mundy
January 27, 2022
News
Plenty of Apple, iPhone, and iPad news gets released every single day – but we know you're busy,...
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Instagram beyond iPhone – how to use it on your iPadInstagram beyond iPhoneHow to use it on your iPad

Holly Rolfe
January 27, 2022
News
Instagram may – bafflingly – still not have an official iPad app, but there are two workarounds if...
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iOS 15.3 now available – no new features but one huge bug fixiOS 15.3 now availableNo new features but one huge bug fix

Tom Rolfe
January 27, 2022
News
Apple released iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3 to the public this week, but the release is unusual in...
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Doodle Jump: A Classic Game RevisitedDoodle JumpA Classic Game Revisited

Craig Grannell
January 26, 2022
Features, Games, Platform
When people argued iPhone gaming was on the up, this release took that literally Many games merely make...
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Opener – save time, open links in appsOpener Save time, open links in apps

Joe White
January 25, 2022
Tips & Tricks
It might be 2022, but links on iOS still frequently appear in a web view rather than in...
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Welcome to #242 – a note from the editorWelcome to #242A note from the editor

Tom Rolfe
January 25, 2022
TapSmart Apps
Welcome back to the latest issue of Swipe magazine. Along with the rest of the world, we've been...
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Truecaller Guide: Identify and block bad callsTruecaller GuideIdentify and block bad calls

Joe White
January 23, 2022
News
Truecaller is a smart app for detecting spam calls and texts on your iPhone. ...
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5.0

Pixelmator Photo – probably the best iPhone photo editorPixelmator PhotoProbably the best iPhone photo editor

Jon Mundy
January 21, 2022
News
Developer: Pixelmator Team Price: $7.99/£6.99 Size: 193 MB Version: Version 2.0.4 Platform: iPhone & iPad Pixelmator...
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More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [21 January 2022]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

Jon Mundy
January 20, 2022
Apps
Thousands of apps and games are added to the App Store each week, and trawling through them to...
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Twitterrific: A Classic App RevisitedTwitterrificA Classic App Revisited

Craig Grannell
January 19, 2022
Apps, Features, Social Networking
The Twitter client that initially called updates a load of twits Some apps are fleeting. Others are core...
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Three reasons why iPhone should support Apple Pencil – and three why this won’t happenApple Pencil for iPhone3 reasons for and 3 against

Craig Grannell
January 17, 2022
Features
Apple’s stylus would be a great fit for iPhone – but not for Apple’s sales strategy “If you...
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  • In the Mood – 5 of the best mood tracking appsIn the Mood5 of the best mood tracking apps

    Craig Grannell
    January 26, 2023
  • Dark Sky Replacements – 8 fantastic weather apps for iPhoneDark Sky Replacements8 fantastic weather apps

    Craig Grannell
    January 11, 2023
  • iPhone Photo School – Huge Black Friday course discountsiPhone Photo SchoolHuge Black Friday course discounts

    Tom Rolfe
    November 25, 2022
  • Rethinking Chess: 11 brilliant, nontraditional Chess gamesRethinking Chess11 brilliant, nontraditional Chess games

    Craig Grannell
    November 21, 2022
  • World Cup 2022 Guide: how to watch, support, and play alongWorld Cup 2022 GuideHow to watch, support, and play along

    Tom Rolfe
    November 15, 2022

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