"Software trickery" refers to the use of various techniques in software development to achieve a desired outcome or to solve a problem in a clever, innovative, or unconventional way. Full definition
Luckily, if that isn't to your liking, you will be able to hide it with software trickery. (neowin.net)
It would take some pretty special software trickery - almost witchcraft - for the Pixel 2 and 2 XL to take shots as well as the Galaxy S9 does in dark situations. (businessinsider.com)
No books were harmed in the process; it's 3 - D software trickery of the highest level. (sfgate.com)