Now that Apple has released the public beta of MacOS 11 Big Sur — with the iOS 14 and Watch OS 7 public betas already in the wild — anyone with a compatible Mac can try out the new software that offers a fresh coat of paint and new ways of working on MacBooks, iMacs, …
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When the COVID-19 pandemic broke out and schools started closing, Khan Academy’s traffic nearly tripled during school days and parent registrations increased by 20 times on a daily basis, according to Salman Khan, founder of the popular online resource for students. The Khan Academy realized that it could help students, parents and teachers who were struggling to deal with the …
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New research commissioned by Apple and carried out by the third-party research firm Analysis Group sought to measure the total global economic impact of the App Store for the first time. Released on Monday, the study found that apps led to over $519 billion in sales in 2019. The Analysis Group’s approach was to measure how people use, consume and …
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With Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference going virtual in 2020 because of the coronavirus, the company is launching a Swift Student Challenge as a way to encourage and connect with students — since they won’t get the opportunity to travel to Northern California for the annual event this year. To participate, student developers from across across the globe need to use …
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When I started using the SleepWatch app on the Apple Watch a year ago, I intended to mostly compare it to other sleep tracking products I had tried. But it led to a series of events that helped me not only quantify my sleep better than other sleep tech, but also identified a bigger issue: my unhealthy level of stress. Combined …
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UPDATE: The two Alto games are no longer free, but Prune and Mini Metro (mentioned below) are still free downloads for today. Alto’s Odyssey, and its precursor Alto’s Adventure, have long been known for their calming music, hypnotic gameplay and generally soothing vibes. Some users have reported that the games have helped fight anxiety and panic attacks or provided comfort while in the hospital …
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It’s good Apple chose to bring its Magic Keyboard to the new $999 MacBook Air 2020. It could have just updated the smaller MacBook Pro after introducing the Magic Keyboard in the 16-inch MacBook Pro last fall. The MacBook Air is the best-selling computer in the lineup, so this brings the keyboard fix to a lot more people. The performance and …
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One of the most popular mobile games of all time has launched a sequel that combines retro video game nostalgia with some innovative new takes on a Mario-style “infinite runner.” Crossy Road Castle launched worldwide on Thursday on Apple Arcade. If you already subscribe to Apple Arcade then you and everyone in the family group of your Apple account can …
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The Samsung Galaxy S20 comes in three different permutations. There’s the 6.2-inch Galaxy S20, the 6.7-inch S20 Plus and the huge 6.9-inch S20 Ultra. All three phones are now available for preorder. Last week, Samsung unveiled these new flagships along with its new foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Flip, which will compete directly with the new Motorola Razr. While the Z Flip …
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The next stage of smartphones continues to unfold with the official launch of the Motorola Razr on Feb. 6. The iconic Razr brand has been reinvented as a cutting-edge smartphone with a folding screen and it’s available exclusively on Verizon in the US to start — coming to other countries later in 2020. But before you make an impulse purchase …
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