Hey! It’s our last issue of Swipe of the year, and we’re feeling festive. As always, we’ve refreshed our annual Christmas roundups, with apps and advice to help you plan the big day – and enjoy it when it arrives. You’ll also find an alternative gift guide that skips the obvious picks in favor of some genuinely cool gadgets you might not have seen before.
Not a big Christmas person? Never fear – there’s plenty more in this issue. We’ve reviewed the latest app from the creative Not Boring suite, made the case for using Apple’s Memories app every day, and rounded up some lesser-known iPhone features in the How-To section.
All that, plus a healthy dose of Apple news, from annual awards and executive departures to the latest iOS 26 additions. Enjoy, and have a lovely holiday season, whatever you’re up to. We’ll be back in the first week of 2026!
Tom Rolfe
Swipe Editor