2023-10-02 17:45
Apple’s evolved notch could be great, but needs support – and now it will get it
In 2017, the iPhone went ‘all screen’ with a radical redesign that ditched the Home b… Read More
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2023-10-02 10:05
Apple has received an influx of complaints over the past two weeks from users of its latest iPhones, which are reportedly overheating at the drop of a hat. It’s unclear exactly how man… Read More
2023-09-29 21:30
We’ve just published the latest issue of our sister app, Swipe Magazine. It’s full of the same kind of tips and features you’ll find here, p… Read More
2023-09-28 17:00
No more iPhone mini has made some people max unhappy – but there were never enough of them to matter
The end of the iPhone mini wasn’t a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment at… Read More
2023-09-27 20:51
Welcome back!
Our last issue came hot on the heels of the iPhone 15 reveal, and since then millions of the things have shipped to customers. To celebrate, our How-To section div… Read More
2023-09-27 13:03
The new USB-C port in iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro really expands its connectivity, meaning – amongst other things – you can now directly plug an iPhone into an external display l… Read More
2023-09-27 11:00
Power up your device with these amazing apps
Recently got a new iPhone? Fire up a new device and it’ll have plenty of apps preinstalled. What Apple gives you can be useful –… Read More
2023-09-27 10:39
Apple is a staunch advocate of user privacy, and has the edge over many competitors in that regard. But as discovered by iOS security researchers, iOS 17 sometimes re-enables privacy feature… Read More
2023-09-27 10:13
Apple released a bunch of new devices recently, but it also made a big change to accessories as part of its ongoing carbon-reduction efforts: no more leather. With leather iPhone cases a lon… Read More
2023-09-26 15:06
Apple’s latest iPhones ditched the Lightning cable in favor of USB-C. There are many benefits to this change, but our favorite is the fact that iPhone 15 and 15 Pro can now be used to… Read More
2023-09-25 15:05
The iPhone 15 Pro killed off a feature that’s been around since the very first iPhone: the mute switch. Replacing it is a user-programmable Action Button that can be set to perform alm… Read More
2023-09-23 09:30
iOS 17 was only publicly released a few days ago, but Apple has already released the first update to the new software. iOS 17.0.1 is now live in an attempt to close the lid on recently disco… Read More
2023-09-23 09:10
Compromises and upsells are the untold story of the iPhone 15 event
By the measure of people who know about such things, Apple is the most valuable company on the planet. It didn’t get… Read More
2023-09-21 14:55
If you’re someone who’s looking to switch off the screen and get a little crafty, then hunting down a bunch of apps might sound a bit counterintuitive.
But if you know where to l… Read More
2023-09-19 14:55
An app that helped you ‘workout’ that exercise streaks could be a good thing
The latest entry in our classic apps series wanted you to get fit – without making your wallet… Read More
2023-09-18 18:15
It’s Monday, 18 September 2023, and iPadOS 17 goes live today.
After three months of beta testing, and following on from Apple’s big event last week, it’s time for the whol… Read More
2023-09-18 14:07
It’s Monday, 18 September 2023, and iOS 17 goes live today.
After three months of beta testing, and following on from Apple’s big event last week, it’s time for the whole w… Read More
2023-09-17 14:54
Sport is big business these days, and so are sports games. Away from the photorealism and official licences of your NBA 2Ks and your FIFAs (now EA Sports FC), however, there’s a rich s… Read More
2023-09-14 19:49
Fed up with Mail? Frustrated with Calendar? Furious with Maps? Try these third-party alternatives instead
Modern smartphones are ready to use the second you fire them up. The iPhone’s… Read More
2023-09-14 14:55
So, the new iPhone 15 range is almost upon us, and pre-orders go live tomorrow (September 15) ahead of their official release a week later (September 22).
Demand for new iPhones is usually p… Read More
2023-09-14 13:33
The pros and cons of Apple’s second iPhone connector transition
During Apple’s recent event, senior Apple figures outlined changes – big and small – in the compa… Read More
2023-09-13 16:16
Hello, readers!
The mid-September Swipe is always our favorite issue of the year, dropping just a few days after Apple’s biggest annual event. This year, iPhone 15 is final… Read More
2023-09-13 14:30
Apple’s September 2023 event didn’t just cover its four new iPhones, but also brought updates for flagship Apple Watch models.
With the feature sets varying between three models… Read More
2023-09-13 11:13
Apple unveiled four new iPhones at its big September event this year. The lineup might look similar to the previous one, but if the choice between iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, a… Read More
2023-09-12 19:41
Apple’s annual September event has just wrapped up, covering this year’s iPhone and Apple Watch upgrades. Six new flagship products were just announced by Tim Cook and co.
We&rsq&hell…Read More
2023-09-12 15:17
Apple’s September 12 event is nearly upon us, with the iPhone 15 reveal just hours away.
Apple is continuing with pre-recorded events, which were such a success during the early days o… Read More
2023-09-10 09:49
Current Status Board status: dead. But you can now roll your own iPad (and iPhone) dashboard
In the first of a new series, we dig into the App Store’s history to find great apps that w… Read More
2023-09-09 09:49
Whether you find yourself spending a lot more time at home post-lockdown, or your simply don’t like the thought of working out in front of a bunch of strangers (and paying for the priv… Read More
2023-09-07 09:49
Capture and share cherished moments with these apps and tips
Your iPhone is a tiny computer and a powerful camera. It provides huge scope for capturing key moments from your life. No longer… Read More
2023-09-07 09:49
Why on Earth would you want to play a game that simulates the grind and stress of everyday employment? That’s broadly what the management game genre is offering, after all.
It’s… Read More
2023-09-06 09:49
Apple may be responsible for popularizing the touchscreen, but these days it’s often way easier to simply talk to your iPhone rather than to type on it. You can also have it talk back… Read More
2023-09-06 09:48
Type an unknown word with the iPhone keyboard – be it slang, an acronym, or a name – and oftentimes Autocorrect rears it head to “fix” things. Although this function… Read More
2023-09-06 09:38
Our previous iOS 17 guides cover all the big strokes of Apple’s latest software update. But there are plenty more juicy tidbits that don’t quite fit into other categories; change… Read More
2023-09-04 13:00
iPhones and iPads are pretty reliable devices, but everything fails from time to time. If you find yourself stuck with a frozen screen that won’t respond to the usual gestures or butto… Read More
2023-09-04 11:43
Health and Screen Time can track new data points in iOS 17
Keeping tabs on Time in Daylight and Screen Distance can lower risk of myopia
Users can also monitor their kids’ vision healt… Read More
2023-09-01 14:49
We’ve just published the latest issue of our sister app, Swipe Magazine. It’s full of the same kind of tips and features you’ll find here, p… Read More
2023-09-01 13:20
Reports say Apple is planning to shut up shop on its various social communities, no longer offering support to customers on Twitter/X, YouTube, and even its own Official Apple Support Commun… Read More
2023-08-30 15:46
Never communicate again, except by leaving video messages
In a dim and distant part of history, phones would ring and people would answer. It’s quite the revolutionary concept, when yo… Read More
2023-08-30 12:26
Notes has been redesigned to fit PDFs
AutoFill makes it easy to fill out forms and documents
You can collaborate on a note with real-time annotation changes
iOS 17 is currently available in… Read More
2023-08-29 19:51
Apple has officially confirmed the date of its yearly iPhone event, sending members of the press invites for Tuesday, September 12. But even if you’re not a tech writer, you can stream… Read More
2023-08-29 14:22
Welcome back to the latest issue of Swipe magazine.
Can you believe it’s more than 20 years since Apple used its iconic “Think Different” slogan? This issue, w… Read More
2023-08-28 15:43
Apple’s next generation of iPhones are right around the corner, with its annual fall event expected to arrive on Tuesday, September 12. It’s the biggest Apple event of the year … Read More
2023-08-27 13:24
AirTags can have multiple owners in iOS 17
All owners can track the AirTag from the Find My app
This is great for families but could inadvertently make stalking easier
iOS 17 is currently av… Read More
2023-08-27 10:13
There’s something oddly compelling about life simulation games. There’s something about that combination of god-like control over quotidian matters, combined with the lack of any… Read More
2023-08-26 10:13
Apps that understand motivation is more than a numbers game
We all want good habits in our lives. Regular exercise. Getting tasks done. Avoiding things that are bad for us. The problem is, i… Read More
2023-08-25 19:00
Widgets are designed to save people time, but there are questions whether this approach will allow you to ever fully switch off
Convenience and immediacy have long been fundamentals of the i… Read More
2023-08-24 10:01
Don’t believe your eyes in a puzzler infused with optical illusions
Our latest classic game gave you the most uncanny of valleys – a finger-friendly and brain-breaking mash… Read More
2023-08-23 08:42
We know pretty much for certain that Apple is switching out its decade-old Lightning port for USB-C with its upcoming iPhone 15 range. But rumor has it Apple is going the extra mile and upgr… Read More
2023-08-22 13:27
NameDrop lets users quickly share contact info
It works by bringing two iPhones with iOS 17 near to one another
The interface uses the new Contact Posters graphics
iOS 17 is currently availa… Read More
2023-08-21 13:55
Many more of us have found ourselves living the freelance life these days, with the perks of flexible hours and work from home potential, not to mention a far less stable jobs market, prompt… Read More
2023-08-20 13:55
With widespread reports of the iPhone 14 experiencing a rather alarming drop off in battery life (at least in some instances), we thought now would be a great time to examine the many ways i… Read More
2023-08-18 15:32
We’ve just published the latest issue of our sister app, Swipe Magazine. It’s full of the same kind of tips and features you’ll find here, p… Read More
2023-08-18 13:39
iOS 17 adds mental health features to the Health app
Daily mood tracking can help to find trends and insights
Apple can also assess a user’s risk of anxiety or depression
iOS 17 is cur… Read More
2023-08-16 13:44
Apps to help get you in the learning mood – and to stay there
In a world of distractions, focusing on studying can be tricky. That’s as true when you’re returning to a new… Read More
2023-08-16 13:44
Home Screen and Today View widgets are now interactive
Developers can add functionality that doesn’t require an app open
At launch, it’s mostly Apple’s apps that utilize th… Read More
2023-08-15 15:30
Hey there readers!
Les than a month to go until the iPhone 15 announcement, but beyond a few rumors we’re not focusing on all that just yet.
Instead, we’ve gone for… Read More
2023-08-15 09:51
Apple’s big iPhone launch is expected to land in exactly one month, so as usual the rumor mill is in overdrive. Strangely, it’s not just iPhones that are dominating the newsfeeds… Read More
2023-08-15 08:38
Apple is preparing to settle a class action lawsuit from 2020
Millions of eligible claimants will receive around $65 each
The suit stems from a 2017 controversy over Apple throttling iPhone… Read More
2023-08-13 09:59
Fed up with internet annoyances? This one blocker ruled them all
The latest entry in our classic iPhone apps series aimed to tame the internet, by blocking things you didn’t want to se… Read More
2023-08-12 09:57
It’s time to Mac it up, with features we wish Apple would bring to mobile
The far future of Apple devices might be one operating system to rule them all. For now, though, each device h… Read More
2023-08-11 11:26
With iOS 17, Apple introduced the ability to sign into an account using a nearby device to prove your identity. Instead of typing in a password and going through any two-factor authenticatio… Read More
2023-08-10 09:56
Whether you’re a budding town planner or a would-be megalomaniac, nothing scratches that ‘rule the world’ itch like a good city-building game. Sadly, the inherent complexit… Read More
2023-08-08 14:31
Apple has added a new algorithmic station to Apple Music to help users discover new music. It arrived quietly this week with no announcement from Apple, but looks to be an interesting new fe… Read More
2023-08-08 09:54
New and useful features should be everywhere, not exclusive to one device
Not all new features reach all your Apple devices.
Another season of updates to iPhone, iPad and Mac is here. Beta v… Read More
2023-08-07 09:51
With the next generation of iPhones launching next month, the rumor mill is understandably in overdrive. This week, we’ve seen leaked photos from case manufacturers suggesting the top… Read More
2023-08-06 13:52
Whether you’re a Safari stickler, a Chrome convert, or even a Firefox fan, there’s a whole heap of very strong web browser options. However, while all of these browsers have thei… Read More
2023-08-03 15:33
We’ve just published the latest issue of our sister app, Swipe Magazine. It’s full of the same kind of tips and features you’ll find here, p… Read More
2023-08-03 11:00
In this clash of two mapping titans, we dig into which you should favor on your iPhone
Apple Maps was once so bad Apple felt the need to apologize for it. As part of iOS 6, Apple had decided… Read More
2023-08-03 10:26
Not a fan of Twitter’s new identity? Wish you could ditch the ‘X’ icon and swap back to the blue bird we’re all so familiar with? While we can’t make Elon Musk… Read More
2023-08-02 11:38
Apple has pulled dozens of “ChatGPT-like” apps from the Chinese App Store, ahead of new regulations introduced to protect China’s “socialist values”.
Over 100 a… Read More
2023-08-01 14:11
Hello again readers!
It’s time to get grillin’ as we round up the very best apps for a perfect Summer barbecue! If that floats your boat, head to the Reviews section… Read More
2023-08-01 12:33
We don’t report on every Twitter/X related story; keeping track of all Elon Musk’s constant tweaks and re-tweaks of the social platform is a full-time job. But this past week, yo… Read More
2023-07-31 19:28
Sizzling iPhone apps to make your next barbecue a tasty treat
Ah, the great summer barbecue. What greater joy is there during those sunny months? Well, that depends a lot on whether you&rsqu&hell…Read More
2023-07-30 10:26
Nude photos on kids’ devices automatically blurred in iOS 17
iOS screens images on-device, with no data sent to Apple
Sensitive content warnings can also be set up for adults
iOS 17 is… Read More
2023-07-29 18:00
iOS 17 adds full-screen augmented-reality ‘reactions’ to FaceTime
These 3D animations are triggered with hand gestures
You can now leave audio and video ‘voicemails’… Read More
2023-07-28 18:00
The ‘app drawer’ has been replaced with a new side menu
Apple adds several features familiar to WhatsApp users
Location sharing has been completely redesigned
iOS 17 is currently… Read More
2023-07-26 18:57
For several years now, Spectre Camera has been one of our go-to apps for executing simple, intuitive long-exposure shots on our iPhones. The results are a cut above the built-in ability to f… Read More
2023-07-26 13:51
These are financially trying times, with a sky high cost of living. Average household budgets are seemingly more stretched than ever.
It’s fair to say, then, that we could all use a li… Read More
2023-07-25 13:56
A move to meaningful sharing can improve well-being and security alike
If anything, we today use devices to share too much of ourselves. Social networks and smartphones have made it worrying… Read More
2023-07-25 13:55
Apple has released an important software update to tackle several security flaws in iOS. Despite a lack of fun new features – those will be saved for iOS 17 – it’s a highly… Read More
2023-07-24 09:17
A most textcellent adventure that reimagined what games could be on mobile devices
Our latest classic game was one of the most innovative of its day – to the degree that nothing quite… Read More
2023-07-24 08:23
Encouraging people – not just kids, but adults too – to put down the video games and do something productive or educational can feel like a fruitless task. But what about those g… Read More
2023-07-21 18:58
We’ve just published the latest issue of our sister app, Swipe Magazine. It’s full of the same kind of tips and features you’ll find here, p… Read More
2023-07-20 14:47
We’ve discussed the best third-party scanning apps before on these pages, but the simple fact is, Apple has made it increasingly easy to scan and organize documents within iOS. No extr… Read More
2023-07-20 13:48
iOS 17 is currently available in beta ahead of a full public launch this September.
Let a trusted friend know you’ve arrived safely
Your iPhone tracks your progress and alerts the frie… Read More
2023-07-20 13:46
iOS 17 is currently available in beta ahead of a full public launch this September.
Visual Look Up presents information about things detected in photos
iOS 17 adds the ability to snap a meal… Read More
2023-07-20 13:39
iOS 17 is currently available in beta ahead of a full public launch this September.
Personal Voice allows users to make a digital copy of their voice
Live Speech allows users to converse voc… Read More
2023-07-18 18:28
Welcome back, Swipe readers!
Plenty for you to enjoy in this issue. Our cover story is a music discovery roundup, showcasing some lesser-known apps that can help you rekindle a… Read More
2023-07-17 09:14
A factory sealed 2007 iPhone has sold at auction for a whopping $158,000, more than double the previous world record for an iPhone sale.
The iPhone in question was an unopened original model… Read More
2023-07-15 18:00
iPhone/iPad users can transfer their photo library to Google Photos
Google provides 3x more free storage than Apple’s iCloud
Google Photos is multi-platform and can auto-sync from iOS… Read More
2023-07-14 18:00
There are plenty of note taking apps out there to help you gather and arrange your thoughts, but their usefulness can be rather limited if you’re a visual thinker.
Thankfully, there&rs&hell…Read More
2023-07-13 17:00
One iPad for all the family? Not on Apple’s watch
Apple’s Safari web browser plays a central role in its products, but often lags behind rivals when it comes to critical features… Read More
2023-07-13 13:44
Apple has now released the first public betas for iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. This gives all the Apple enthusiasts out there a chance to test drive the new software ahead of its official launch in… Read More
2023-07-12 14:45
It’s time to ensure your iPhone improves your wellbeing, rather than making life worse
Stress and anxiety increasingly impact people’s lives – and mobile devices may be par… Read More
2023-07-11 18:00
The App Store’s best painting app has always been a work of art
The latest installment in our classic apps series explores a digital painting tool that elevated the process of refining… Read More
2023-07-11 11:55
Apple recently released a Rapid Security Response update to fix a security hole in iOS 16.5.1. These RSR updates are very small downloads, usually installing in under a minute, and are inten… Read More
2023-07-10 18:00
ChatGPT vs Bing vs something somewhere between the two
Artificial intelligence – AI – was long the preserve of science fiction. And, really, it still is. A lot of what the news b… Read More
2023-07-09 18:00
Playing games socially on mobile is a tricky thing to do. When it comes to local multiplayer, you’re dealing with an extremely small screen that’s been designed for one person to… Read More
2023-07-07 08:02
We’ve just published the latest issue of our sister app, Swipe Magazine. It’s full of the same kind of tips and features you’ll find here, p… Read More
2023-07-06 18:00
You can drop the “Hey” in “Hey Siri”
Siri now understands back-to-back requests
You can send WhatsApp messages with Siri (if allowed in Settings)
Apple has made sever… Read More
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