2020 feels forever ago, and it's hard to imagine that in those 12 months I managed to buy two different MacBook Air models. But that's what happens when, at first, you really need to upgrade, and then, by the end of the year, Apple intrigues you enough to grab your interest all over again.
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The best apps for kids to learn sight words on iPhone and iPad
Teaching children to recognize sight words is important when they’re just learning to read. Knowing those common words that they can spot easily and not have to sound out helps them focus on tougher words.
For helping the youngster in your life, you can download sight word apps for iPhone and iPad. These digital tools can reinforce what they learn from you and their teachers. Plus, apps like these give them fun and entertaining ways to learn, which makes education more interesting.
Take a look at this list of apps for kids to learn sight words and see which one or more you think your child would enjoy!
Apple TV+ is hosting an invite-only, virtual advance screening of the ‘Dickinson’ season 2 premiere
Dickinson, one of the launch shows for Apple TV+, is set to launch its second season soon. And if you want to be part of an advance screening, that's something you can maybe do!
Next entry-level iPad may have a lighter, thinner design; new iPad Pro won’t see significant design change
It's officially 2021 and that means we can look forward to even more new devices. And if you'll be in the market for a new entry-level iPad, some design changes might help cement that future purchase.
All the ways you can use the rotatable Digital Crown button on your AirPods Max
Your AirPods Max over-ear headphones feature a rotatable Digital Crown button, located on the top of the right earphone. Follow along with this tutorial to learn all the ways you can use the Digital Crown to pause, resume or skip the music you’re listening to (or the video you’re watching), as well as adjust the volume, invoke Siri, answer and end calls, and much more..
Changes are coming to the Let’s Talk iOS podcast and we want to hear from you
First of all I want to say happy New Year everyone, and thank you so much to those who continue to listen to our weekly podcast. We recently surpassed 370 episodes, and we just wouldn’t be able to do that without your support. That being said, after 7+ years of doing this every week, Sebastien and I felt it was time to switch things up.
Now don’t worry, we’re not going anywhere. But we have been discussing some ideas for a refresh, and at this point in the process we felt it was time to share some of those thoughts with you, and hopefully get some feedback.
Turn your iPhone into a document camera for Zoom and similar apps with Overviewer
Whether you're a teacher working virtually during these times of social distancing or are just the type of person who prefers to use Zoom and similar videoconferencing apps for staying in touch with friends during the COVID-19 pandemic, an app called Overviewer is what you need.
Facebook is still warning businesses of Apple’s incoming app tracking privacy changes in iOS 14
Facebook, one of the world's largest social networks, is not happy about an impending new addition to iOS 14. That incoming privacy feature has the company up-in-arms, and it continues to warn other companies of the perceived pitfalls.
Apple will reportedly add support for Paris Metro Smart Navigo cards in the Wallet app
Apple continues to work on adding support for cards in the Wallet app in regions all across the globe. A new report says the Paris metro area might be next on the list.
Video: Tips and tricks for using the MacBook Air and Pro notebooks powered by Apple silicon
First Apple silicon Mac models include the company's popular notebook models, the MacBook Air and the MacBook Pro. Thanks to optimizations in macOS Big Sur, these M1 Macs are speedy, responsive and very enjoyable to use. Follow along with us for some common features in Big Sur that you may want to take a closer look at upon unwrapping your new computer.
Guided audio walking workouts may be coming to the Apple Watch soon
The Workout app for Apple Watch in the current iOS 14.4 beta includes a new setting suggesting that guided audio walking workouts may be coming to the wearable device soon.
Apple has reportedly entered the second phase of development for prototype AR glasses
It's certainly not official just yet, but the rumors swirling around a future set of augmented reality glasses with an Apple logo persist. Today, for instance, a new report says Apple is one step closer towards a final product.