If, like us, you tend to store loads of photos on your iDevice, and sometimes would like to add text to them, then Swipe is a worthy addition to your app arsenal.

The R8 app enables one to type on a text, selecting from a myriad of fonts, and then adjust font’s colour, and position within seconds. 

Apple iOS tip of the month

One of the niftier features introduced in iOS 6 isthe ability to categorise certain contacts – and the mail one receives from them –  as a VIP (very important person).These emails then  appear in their own separate section of the inbox, making them easier to find in a hurry.

To make a contact a VIP is straightforward enough – simply find an existing email from them and touch their name to reveal their contacts card. In the resulting pop up, you will see an option to add them as a VIP.