Apple has introduced exciting updates to its Podcasts app, aiming to make it easier for listeners to discover and enjoy serialized shows. The app now features a Top Series chart, the first-e… Read More

Apple refreshes its mainline iPhones yearly, but fans of the entry-level iPhone SE range don’t get such preferential treatment. The most recent update to Appleâ&euro… Read More

A beginner’s guide to what are they and which ones to download You might question the need for an iPhone launcher app. After all, your Home Screen is a launcher, which let… Read More

Playstack | $10/£10 or free with Apple Arcade Classic poker with compelling tactical variations Strips out a lot of the ‘gamey’ complexity… Read More

Whether you want to keep your music tastes to yourself or block out the world, you need a good pair of headphones. And with Apple’s smarts in audio, it sure makes good hea… Read More

We’ve just published the latest issue of our sister app, Swipe Magazine. It’s full of the same kind of tips and features… Read More

iOS 18 has only been around for a couple of weeks, but we’re expecting the first software update to drop very soon, in response to a series of unwanted bugs that have affe… Read More

As Apple’s big September event starts drifting out of focus in the rear view mirror, we’re starting to see an influx of rumors about whatâ€&t… Read More

Incoming mail is automatically sorted into four inboxes AI can help you quickly pen a response to an email A new Digest view gives an overview of all mail from a particular sender The Mail a… Read More

Bluetooth accessories can no longer scan your network Apps must individually request permission to access Bluetooth accessories You control which contacts (if any) you share with apps iOS 18… Read More

Message anyone via Satellite connection if you have no signal Sharing photos and videos are not supported as standard However you can relay a short video to emergency services Apple has intr… Read More

Control Center debuted in iOS 7, giving iPhone users a fast way to access common controls, such as airplane mode and flashlight. With iOS 18, Control Center received its most significant upd… Read More

Widgetsmith has long helped users personalize their Home Screens with custom widgets, wallpapers, and app icons. But to align with the release of iOS 18 and its focus on customization, Widge… Read More

Navigate your iPhone from the comfort of your Mac You get full control, even when your iPhone is in another room The iPhone screen will remain dark throughout so nobody can snoop iPhone Mirr… Read More

Hey there, readers. Last issue we focused on the nuts and bolts of Apple’s September event – products and  specs and availabilit… Read More

Apple long ago made real the sci-fi future of a computer on your wrist. We help you choose the right one for the present It took a while for Apple Watch to find its niche. Initially dismisse… Read More

Time Base Technology | $10 (£10) yearly Crisp interface design with lots of formatting options Particularly well suited to Apple Pencil and iPad users New AI features are a mix… Read More

Welcome to our full collection of iPhone tips. Explore the chapters below to learn how to make the most of your iPhone! Introduction | Welcome to Tips & Tricks Basics | Get S… Read More

Set a text message to send at a later time and date Rearrange the Messages menu for easier access It only works for iMessages, not RCS or SMS texts iOS 18 lets you schedule messages in the M… Read More

View what’s on somebody else’s screen over FaceTime You can draw notes on screen to offer guidance With permission, you can even control their device re… Read More

Reader Mode offers AI-generated summaries of web pages It also provides a Table of Contents so you can skip through long articles Safari Highlights will pop up with quick access to relevant… Read More

Until iOS 18, your Lock Screen always had two Lock Screen controls: Flashlight and Camera. Which was great if you took photos using Apple’s Camera app or frequently used y… Read More

A new home for all the login details stored in iCloud Keychain Find out which of your passwords may have been compromised You can make QR codes that grant access to known Wi-Fi networks Say… Read More

RCS support levels up those green text bubble chats Better file sharing, location sharing, audio notes and more It doesn’t replace iMessage, but coexists with it With iOS… Read More

Lock specific apps so only you can open them Apps can be unlocked with Face ID or your passcode You can also hide apps in a private Hidden folder iOS 18 introduces robust privacy features th… Read More

From coding to exploring our world, it’s never too late to discover new things – and your iPhone can help. Through Safari alone, your device can be a&Ac… Read More

Should you go Pro, Max, Plus or SE? And 16, 15 or 14? Choices, choices! In the beginning, there was just iPhone – Apple’s revolutionary mobile phone, wi… Read More

Control Center now spans multiple pages Set up your own custom layouts You can resize individual controls iOS 18 brings a wave of new customization options. Tinted app icons may have got the… Read More

Ironhide Game Studio | $8 (£7) | v 1.01.00 The original Kingdom Rush arrived on iOS in 2011 as a premium-priced port of a web browser game. It feels like it came fr… Read More

The latest entry in our classics series was a game with an edge. Lots of edge, in fact, given that the graphics were all squares and rectangles. Presenting Squareball, originally released in… Read More

Priority Notifications can detect important alerts and surface them to the top It will also summarize multiple messages from one sender into a single line Reduce Interruptions is a focus mod… Read More

iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 arrived this week, and hopefully most of you have updated by now. (Head to Settings > General > Software Update if not). There are plenty of new features to dig yo… Read More

Emphasize your text with dynamic animation effects Use rich formatting like bold and italic in iMessages Use any emoji as a tapback response iOS 18 brings exciting enhancements to the Messag… Read More

Photos has a whole new one-screen design You can choose the order of collections and albums Hide anything you don’t need Apple has given its Photos app a complete overhaul… Read More

Apple recently unveiled AirPods 4 at its September event, splitting the product into two variants for the first time. There were also smaller updates for AirPods Pro and AirPods Max. Let&aci… Read More

Although many commentators expected a huge Apple Watch redesign for its tenth anniversary, Apple ignored the “X” naming scheme it used for the tenth iPho… Read More

iOS 18 just launched, and users are diving into all the exciting new features of Apple’s latest release. But before moving on, it’s worth exploring some of the harder-to-spot iOS… Read More

We’ve just published the latest issue of our sister app, Swipe Magazine. It’s full of the same kind of tips and features… Read More

Welcome back to the latest issue of Swipe! Since last time, a lot has happened in the world of iPhone. Not only have this year’s models been revealed, but iOS… Read More

Apple unveiled four new iPhones at its big Fall event this year, which it boldly claimed will “mark the beginning of a new era” thanks to the rise of Apple Intelligence. If the c… Read More

Every year, Apple adds new features with the latest software updates. If you’ve already grabbed iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 and are wondering what’s new, we’ve got you covered. Her… Read More

iOS 18 introduces system-wide Writing Tools that can rewrite, proofread, and summarize text in almost any app. You can adjust the tone of your writing to suit different audiences and tasks… Read More

iPadOS 18’s best exclusive is the ability to enhance your handwriting in real time when jotting down notes with an Apple Pencil. With Smart Script, your text will look neater and more… Read More

iOS 18 is finally upon us, with a ton of new stuff to explore for iPhone and iPad users. But beyond the big headline-grabbing stuff, Apple also made countless smaller changes, many of which… Read More

Apple always said it wouldn’t bring the Calculator app to the iPad until it could do something special with it, and this might just be it. After 15 years, there’s finally a Calc… Read More

Apple’s auto-generated Memory movies have long been a highlight of the Photos app, crafting slick video montages based on specific people, trips, or times of year. But they always used… Read More

Wi-Fi passwords are annoying. But if you have visitors who want to use your network, you’ll have to grant them access somehow. There’s surely a better way than painstakingly read… Read More

Ever wanted to be able to type on the iPhone keyboard with your own handwriting or caligraphy? Making your own custom font is easier than it sounds, and can add a lovely personal touch to al… Read More

Siri has long been criticized for its sketchy voice recognition and frequent misunderstanding of requests. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could have a text-based conversation instead? Note… Read More

Last year, Apple added a karaoke mode to its Music app with real-time lyrics, adjustable vocals, and a huge catalog of songs. It’s a great activity to crack out for a party, and it&rsq… Read More