Note-taking used to be pretty straightforward. Take a parchment, ink, and scribble away your thoughts. However, it becomes difficult to juggle the fast-paced life, track random ideas on the go using the conventional methods, and collaborate with colleagues or people. That’s where Hypernotes – a new app by Zenkit, comes in! A digital notebook that is easy to use, super organized, quick to create ideas, collaborate, and accessible offline on mobile devices. But is it the perfect iPhone note-taking app to suit the comprehensive needs? Moreover, can its collaboration feature make it ideal for professional use as well? Let us dig in and find out. Hypernotes is an intuitive app aiming to marry the idea of note-taking and outlining with the linking of ideas (here, pages) through hashtags. The neat user interface had me hooked in the first look! Moreover, when I tried the app, it gave me the feel of conventional notebooks. The basic idea is to create a notebook for separate topics and document your thoughts by creating pages within each. It may sound a bit complicated on paper, but it’s super easy to follow. Besides, there’s a guide (notebook) within the app that gets you onboard smoothly. Let’s take a closer look at its offerings. Once you download and sign up, the app creates your first notebook. This is where all the magic happens. The next step is to add a new page. A Hypernote notebook (like a physical notebook) can have many pages. And on these pages, you can add your ideas, projects, notes, and anything you desire. You can rename your notebook, add a cover image, description, etc. For this, open the notebook and click its name at the top. Finally, select Settings. One cool tip: From the first app screen, you can open the notebook like an actual book by swiping right to left on the cover. You will see the index page! The idea behind this app is to make sure you read or write more in a short span. Thus, the app lets you insert references, drawings, links, images, pages, tasks, and more effortlessly. For this, tap / (forward slash) from the top of the keyboard and choose an option. It is effortless! Everything next to a bullet point, like a line of text you write, or an image you insert, etc., is a block. Double-tap the bullet point dot or tap the outwards arrow icon to open the block in full screen. When you visit a website like ours or Wikipedia, you might have seen that a post has several interlinks related to the text. When you click one, you can go straight to learn more about that word or phrase. Hypernotes lets you do the same. You can reference another page or block. The easiest way to do this is by prefixing # before a word. Other ways include using the square, circular, single bracket. Anytime you wish to see which page(s) reference to the current one, just tap References from the bottom row. The Referencing tutorial page within the app will help you learn more. When you are inside a notebook, page, or block, you will see an option called Graph (or Focus). Tapping it opens a mind map graph that shows the interlink/relation among the mentioned elements (pages and notes). The more things you add, the larger it grows. Once you are on the knowledge graph page, you can zoom in and out, drag it around, add new notes to an existing one, and double-tap to go to that page. I find it super addictive even. However, with the growing number of pages, this map gets more confusing. I wish there was another way to sort it out better! Much like Google Docs, Hypernotes allows you to see all the activities, changelog and comments sent & received. The comments tab is feature-packed like a chat application. You can insert photos, videos, drawings, files, voice messages, etc. The set of tools feel rich and helpful for collaborative work with multiple team members. You can add members by opening a notebook and tapping its name from the top. Next, tap Access → Add Member. Hypernotes has added tricks that make it a loaded, potent note-taking as well as professional app. There are two things that I miss in the current version: Additionally, I came across the ‘An error occurred. Retry‘ popup on a few random occasions. After refreshing, the error vanished, but it hindered my experience. Overall, the app is thoughtfully built. Its developers strive to give you almost everything you might need to have an enjoyable note-taking and outlining experience. The color scheme is pleasant as it is not flashy or crowded. Everything is well spaced and appears light on the eyes. The dark mode is another addition if you dig that. Apart from the few things that I missed in the app, Hypernotes feels exceptionally well built. Right from the signup process to creating your first note, things are super easy and interactive. The tutorial notebook is pretty helpful. Once you create a few pages (notes), you will understand the app’s full potential. Things will just keep unfolding and becoming organized, enjoyable, and productive. The best part? The app is free for personal use. Additionally, it is available not only for iPhone but also for iPad, Mac, Windows PC, Android, and even the web! Price: Free Read More: The market for true wireless earphones (TWS) is booming, and a sea of options is now available at our beck and call. Unfortunately, most budgeted earbuds end up compromising the sound quality or features. But not this one! UGREEN’s HiTune T2 promises amazingly crisp sound and a feature-packed performance, including low latency for seamless gaming and video experience. And you get all this and more just under $40, exciting, right? Read on for an in-depth review. Designed for all-day wear and impeccable performance, HiTune T2 sport an AirPods-like form factor. Similar in-ear design with an elongated stem that fits nicely in the ear. Let’s take a look at their technical specifications: With HiTune T2, UGREEN combines the latest acoustics innovation and enhanced audio-to-video synchronization. Let’s dig deeper into the earbuds to understand how good or bad they are. Thanks to the high-performance acoustic architecture and the 14.2mm dynamic driver, HiTune T2 offer peep, punchy bass. Further, the ultra-lightweight PU and titanium coated composite diaphragm ensure detailed and accurate midrange and treble. I won’t call them the best for sound output, but they are certainly way above other competitors in this price range. Plus, they also boast a pretty decent on-call experience with zero wind noise. Each earbud boasts two advanced microphones, one to reduce ambient noise and the other one to enhance the voice. Add in HiTune’s signature DSP algorithm, and you get crystal clear phone calls, even in a noisy background. Most budgeted earbuds come plagued with a common problem, lag between picture and audio, especially during CPU-/GPU-intensive apps and games. UGREEN HiTune T2 employs a 60ms ultra-low latency to keep this issue at bay. A quadruple-tap on the earbuds takes you into the Gaming Mode, wherein you get expertly tuned bass, vocal, and treble performance. Moreover, the mode enables 3D soundscape, lag-free gaming, and live streams. And whether you like PUBG, Fortnite, or any other shooting games, these earbuds could lend you an upper hand as they can catch and relay ambient sounds like footsteps and gunshots in real-time. HiTune T2 earbuds are designed keeping general ergonomics in mind, thanks to which they lend a snug and secure fit. Additionally, they smarty disperse pressure to ensure all-day comfortable wear. And since they are sweatproof and weigh just .19oz, you can use them anytime, anywhere, whether gymming, jogging, zoom meetings, etc. Probably my most favorite feature is that you can control your music and modes with a few taps. And I love, love that you can control the volume as well. The feature isn’t available in some of the high-end earbuds. While this does not affect your listening or usage experience, it is a big plus that UGREEN HiTune T2 earbuds are an environment-friendly product. Everything from the product material to packaging is fully recyclable with RoHS compliance. If you are hunting for a great pair of budgeted earbuds, your search ends here. Let me list their pros: You should go for UGREEN HiTune T2 wireless earbuds, especially now, as you can get the already low-priced earbuds for even less using the below discount code (valid till April 19, 2021). 20% off code for Amazon: HITUNET2S1 ($39.99 – $5 Amazon coupon – 20% discount code) Price: We would love to hear your take on the HiTune T2 wireless earbuds! Share them in the comments below. Read next: With the watchOS 6 update, Taptic Time on Apple Watch became a part of the Sounds & Haptics section and made it possible to know the time without looking at the watch. Once you activate it, a variant length of haptic taps will notify you about the current time. Moreover, you can select the patterns of the distinct haptic feedback you will receive, from hourly long taps to Morse code taps. It is helpful not only for visually challenged but also for power users who are always busy or on the move. Let me tell you what is Taptic Time on Apple Watch and how to use it. Apple’s Taptic Engine featuring vibratory motor offers innovative ways of marking time with vibrations (or taps) with watchOS 6, called Taptic Time. This enables you to feel time in silent mode through haptic feedback. Fascinating, isn’t it? After enabling it, you have three options – Digits, Terse, Morse Code. Let me tell you more about each before advancing to enabling it and understanding Taptic Chimes. If you select this, the Apple Watch will feature: For example: If the time is 11:24 AM, there will be one long tap that signifies 10 hours, one short quick tap that signifies 1 hour. This equates to 10+1 = 11 hours. Now, there will be a short break followed by two long taps signifying 10+10 = 20 minutes. Next, there will be four quick taps signifying 4 minutes. It totals to 20+4 = 24 minutes. The principle behind this is the same as Digits. The only difference is that if you select Terse, there will be: For example: If the time is 11:24 AM, two long taps signify 5+5 = 10 hours. One short, quick tap signifies the next one hour. This totals to 5+5+1 = 11. Then there will be a short break. After that, one long tap signifies one quarter. If the time is 11:30, you will feel two long taps signifying 15 + 15 = 30 minutes. If you select this, your Apple Watch will tap each digit of the time in Morse code. Alternative Method: Open the Watch app on your iPhone and tap My Watch. Next, tap Clock → Taptic Time. And voila! Now, you can feel time on your Apple Watch when it is in silent mode without having to hear or look at it. What’s more? With watchOS 6, Apple also introduced another Taptic Time feature that allows you to set hourly chimes on Apple Watch. Let’s learn more about it. Taptic Chime allows you to stay in tune with the time in a more fun way. Besides setting an hourly chime, you can also select to get alerts every 15 or 30 minutes. I use this feature as a reminder for drinking water every 30 minutes, which I almost always forget to juggle multiple tasks. To enable and use it, follow the below steps. Alternative Method: Open the Watch app on your iPhone and follow the above steps from #2. If you are unable to access Taptic Time, learn the possible problems. One reason for Taptic Time not working on your Apple Watch could be that Haptic Feedback is disabled. Here’s how you can enable it: In addition to telling you the time via vibrations, you can have Apple Watch announce time by long-pressing the watch screen with two fingers. But when this feature is enabled, Taptic Time won’t work. Here is how to disable Speak Time. If you choose this option, Taptic Time will work when you long-press with two fingers on the watch face if the watch is in silent mode. But when the watch is in normal mode, the two-finger long-press on the watch face will speak the current time. Best of both worlds! I hope the above guide helped you use Taptic Time on Apple Watch seamlessly. Taptic Time speed on Apple Watch is the intensity of vibration you feel when you use Taptic Time. You can customize it by opening the watch Settings app → Accessibility → change TAPTIC TIME SPEED. Apple Watch can announce time if you enable the feature known as ‘Speak Time.’ For this, open watch Settings → Clock → enable Speak Time. Now, long-press the watch face with two fingers to hear the current time. Yes. To make Apple Watch chime every hour, open the watch Settings → Accessibility → Chimes → enable Chimes → tap Schedule → choose Hourly. To make the Apple Watch vibrate harder, open its Settings → Sounds & Haptics → ensure Haptic Alerts is enabled → choose Prominent. You can raise your wrist to see the time or summon Siri on Apple Watch and say, ‘What is the time?’ Additionally, you can hear the time by enabling Speak Time or feel it on your wrist by enabling Taptic Time. You will also love to know about: All thanks to the Pandemic, our work-life balance has gone for a toss. Whether you have gotten a grip on the situation or are still struggling towards it, Wakeout! – Exercise breaks claims to help you out. Awarded by Apple as the iPhone App of the year 2020, Wakeout! boasts over 1500 creative and fun mini exercises to keep you healthy, happy, and energetic. Looking into my current stasis of just staring at screens, either my Mac’s or iPhone’s, it was the perfect app to pick for #AppyWeek with AK. So, did it keep me moving? Was I happier and healthier at the end of the week? Only one way to find out; read on! Traveling, restaurant hopping, socializing, etc., are limited currently due to obvious reasons. While I am not happy to admit it, I am desk-, sofa-, or bed-bound for almost all day long, either typing away, testing apps/products, or binge-watching some thriller movies on Netflix. And many people are sailing in the same boat! However, small steps lead to significant changes, and Wakeout! is designed to encourage you to devote 30 seconds to 2.5 minutes towards a healthier you. The best part is that the app adapts to your environment. Whether you are at the home, office, a coffee shop, or traveling, sitting, standing, or typing, there’s a regime. Can a 30-second session help me reach my fitness goal? Well, it won’t. Wakeout! is not designed with that mindset, and that’s what sets it apart from other apps. The brief exercises are meant to break the sedentary pattern of your day-to-day life. This, in turn, helps to enhance your mood, be more productive, and reduces stress. Everything from the app’s logo to its UI carries a feel-good factor. And quite like the exercises it boasts, Wakeout! is pretty easy to maneuver. As soon as you enter the Wakeout! app, it encourages you to take a quick break. A random one-minute easy and fun exercise break to wake up the sleepy muscles. Next, there are the Wakeouts, a library of all exercises broadly divided into four sections: Each section further divided into categories such as Morning Energy, Bedroom, Foot Massage, Hand Health, Animalistic, Stairs, etc. Amazingly, these sub-categories have exercises segregated as per: The idea is to allow you to choose a custom workout depending upon where you are and what you need considering the time availability. Furthermore, you can choose the default music app offers or play your tunes in the background. Although, I feel the app needs to improve its music listing. It boasts basic, happy-go-lucky instrumentals, nothing pumping or energizing. Doubling as a neat little productivity app, Wakeout! also offers a timer, to enable up to 90 minutes of focus time. When the timer is done, you can choose between going back to work, a 5-minute coffee break, or a one-minute active break. The app also has a wind-down mode. Sadly, the section contains just one activity set, nothing like the currently available sleep aid apps in the market. I totally love how the developers have smartly and subtly incorporated colors and elements to makes things fun. Everything from the name of the exercises to the tutorial carries a swag. Some of my favorites exercise titles are Show Me The Money, Scrambled Eggs, and Whipe Shoulders off. What’s more? As you complete an activity, Wakeout! shows your activity levels with some uber-cute animations. Totally Adorbs! To make things more fun and approachable, Wakeout! brings plenty of tricks to the table: Apple Watch App – Picking your iPhone for a 30-second Wakeout! can be more distracting than helpful. So, if you happen to own an Apple Watch, you can squeeze in exercises from your wrists. Reminders – The aim is to inculcate a habit of taking active breaks. And for that, Wakeout! enables you to set up to 4 reminders throughout the day. And though I don’t understand the logic of sticking to just four reminders, the company promises that more options are on their way. Home Screen Widget – A small-sized widget that will take you to an active one-minute workout in a tap. The silent tutorials do not instruct properly when you should breathe in or out. Plus, once the novelty of things mellows down, it gets dull and boring. There is a definite lack of encouragement and inspiration. And for some reason, Wakeout! doesn’t log the activities in the health app. So, your iPhone and Apple Watch will consider you inactive during that time. Though it works as a tremendous habit-forming app, I now consciously take breaks between my long sessions. You could try this one out if you end up sitting for hours. It will surely help you break the circle and inculcate a habit of moving. In just a week, I have consciously started to take breaks. So, if you sit stationary for hours at a time for work or leisure, this might be the critical break the vicious circle and inculcate some habit. Although I must say that it works as a tremendous habit-forming app, I expected to fall head over heels for it. Overall, the $4.99/month price tag is justified for a few initial months, and later you can decide whether to continue and skip. User Interface: Ease of access: Features: Fun quotient: Exercise: Fresh content: Price: Free (In-app purchase starts at $4.99) Apps can make our like super smooth. And I love discovering apps that are helpful, fun, innovative, and easy to use. But finding the right app isn’t an easy task. So, I pick an app and use it thoroughly for the whole week. Each feature and element is tested on various criteria to observe the app’s overall performance. In the end, I share my honest experience to help you decide whether the app is perfect for you or not. So, do follow this space for more exciting and unique apps. Until then, read these previous editions: Apple Arcade is a subscription-based gaming service that offers over 180 exclusive games for all age groups. With the recent addition of 30 new games, the service got the needed boost to become an attractive option for mobile gamers. However, the expansion also makes it challenging to figure out the best games on Apple Arcade that make it worthwhile. So, I did a little digging to find some real treasures. Keep reading to know my picks for the top new games, along with genre-wise recommendations. Tip: In case you’re wondering, the Apple Arcade subscription starts at just $5 per month, which is a real steal for the variety of premium games you get. Moreover, If you’ve just picked up a new Apple device, you can get three months free! Every Trekkie will love hanging out with the large cast of characters from the franchise that this game brings together. Your task is to step into the role of your favorite heroes and villains and control the mystical Nexus and the fate of the universe. I love the epic storyline that’s peppered with lots of Star Trek jokes and references. As for gameplay, you have a small team of characters to lead into turn-based combat missions made up of combat segments, short cutscenes, and moments when you have to make quick decisions about what to do next. Each character – or legend – has its skills, abilities, and weapons critical for the missions’ success, so choose carefully! The beautiful 3D worlds and animations are commendable and provide a console-like experience. Moreover, you can also speed up animations during combat to get through faster. Play it for: an immersive Star Trek experience that will keep you entertained. This is a notable new Apple Arcade game that offers brilliant gameplay resolution, thanks to an all-new graphics engine. You can enjoy basketball on your Apple device like never before with top NBA stars like Damian Lillard, Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, Anthony Davis, and Zion Williamson. Choose from five-on-five quick matches – the Blacktop park mode for pick-up games, online multiplayer, and my favorite, the career mode. This lets you create a player and live out a virtual NBA experience replete with sporting highs and lows. Pretty immersive! Further, this game is available in 13 languages, and you can also use your Xbox or PS DualShock controller to play. So what are you waiting for? This is the place to be to shoot virtual hoops and enjoy basketball in a whole new way. Play it for: The best graphics on a mobile game and wholesome sporting fun. This one’s a classic that dates back to 1971. The all-new Apple Arcade version updates the visuals and actively improves the representation of Native American people in the story. I love how now, for the first time in the game’s history, you can play the Native American characters and better understand their stories and culture. Fellow history buffs will be delighted to know that the game has been created in collaboration with Native American scholars to help lend a more nuanced and respectful representation of indigenous groups to this historic release. That’s pretty unheard of in other video games I’ve sampled and makes this one worth checking out. As for gameplay, you have to build your travel party and embark on 12 playable journeys filled with hard choices, mysterious dangers, and unexpected situations. From blizzards to sickness, exhaustion, snakebites, and more, do you have what it takes to beat the odds and survive? I love the level of variety this game offers, with hundreds of events where each choice you make affects your party and future events. It tests your strategy skills while keeping you immersed in role-playing – the best of both worlds! Moreover, it retains the charm of the original game while adding fresh new elements. Play it for: An interesting story and captivating strategic challenges I have loved sudoku since before it was possible to play it on mobile. I enjoy how it challenges the mind and keeps you hooked. This game is a godsend to Apple Arcade because it offers a simple way to learn and master this ancient puzzle. I thoroughly enjoy how it leverages the power of color to train your brain to understand the puzzle logic. Start off easy and gradually increase the difficulty level until you master it. This is remarkable because sudoku is traditionally black and white, which can strain the eyes. Although there are other colored sudoku games, they don’t match this one’s beautiful simplicity and effectiveness. Moreover, instead of directly attempting the full-fledged 9×9 puzzle, you can start with smaller ones to ease into it. Once you get into its groove, it’s quite an addictive game and good for your brain! Play it for: an easy way to learn and master Sudoku and keep your mind challenged. This award-winning game is one of the most exciting additions to Apple Arcade. I have long been addicted to its beautiful fairy-tale-like world that’s laden with traps and obstacles to navigate through. Whether it’s the characters, creatures, or vegetation, the attention to detail is commendable and engaging. Moreover, it sets a precedent in the world of side-scrollers with innovative physics-based gameplay accentuated by fantastic sound and graphics. This makes for a highly immersive audiovisual experience that you’re sure to love. Explore over a hundred unique levels in single-player mode or play against friends in the “versus” and “cooperative” modes. As the names suggest, versus is all about battling it out with your friends, while “cooperative” is about working together to overcome the obstacles. The intuitive one-touch controls are a breeze to use, and it also supports controllers. Lastly, thanks to iCloud, your progress syncs across all your linked iOS devices. Play it for: an unforgettable audio-visual gaming experience high on action and adventure. This lighthearted action game is a fun way to brawl around. It allows you to design your heroic mini figure with distinct fighting capabilities. Explore new power-ups through bricks and portray exceptional teamwork to control levels. It’s a must-have for all the LEGO fans out there. I loved making my way through the eight different arenas, collecting more minifigs and power-ups along the way. It’s got some pretty awesome graphics that will keep you enthralled. Try it out and test if you have what it takes to emerge as the ultimate brawler! Play it for: Fun graphics and action sequences Do you remember playing hot lava as a child? I used to love pretending that the floor is covered in lava and trying to navigate over it. Well, this is the digital version of that game that’s worth it for the nostalgia. Your task is to run, jump, climb, and surf across challenging environments flooded with hot lava. Explore alone or with friends as you use your ingenuity and dexterity. But don’t forget to dodge the toxic waste, lava, crushers, and bottomless pits waiting to entrap you! Play it for: A trip down memory lane as you relive this childhood game I always have a blast fighting the zombies in this crazy, fun game. You have to make your way through the game rescuing survivors and exterminating the zombie menace. There are different types of zombies, and you can bust them with obstacles and traps to increase your chances of survival. The best part is that no two runs are the same, which keeps things exciting and fresh no matter how many times you play. There are over 15 playable characters and 50 levels to explore. Along the way, you can collect new equipment to power-up your character. Play it for: Ridiculous zombie-bashing fun! It’s time for some endless runner action with this colorful and addictive game. You have to keep climbing the infinitely spinning tower. Besides connecting and playing with friends, you have the option to play alone and even offline. Further, this game is regularly updated with new towers and quests, so the journey never ends. Every run is different and will keep you engaged till you reach the oversized angry eagle at the end. No, I couldn’t find the reason behind its anger! Play it for: Endless fun with friends or solo Get ready to begin your journey to an endless RPG boulevard. Dipped and soaked in brand new content, quests, items, and enhancements, you’ll undoubtedly fall in love with the game. As a young knight, you’ll have to pass through impossible challenges and defeat the dark army of Warlock Mesmeroth. I am spellbound by the incredible graphics and slick look of this game. It offers dozens of side quests, clever puzzles, mysterious dungeons, and much more. All in all, it’s a perfect escape from the real world and adventure through 20+ hours of gameplay. Play it for: Beautiful graphics, enchanting story, and console-quality experience Immerse yourself in the crazy Spongebob world and explore iconic locations like Bikini Bottom, Glove World, and Chum Bucket. While you’re there, you get to jump on trampolines, avoid the stinging jellyfish, and zoom down zip lines in your epic adventure. Get ready to dive in and solve puzzles to free your friends by defeating the baddies. The list includes everything from plankton to powerful jellyfish king. Don’t forget to use the bosses’ weapon against them and save the day. Play it for: Fun graphics and an easy-breezy experience Here’s one of the best Apple Arcade games that I could play endlessly. I find it quite relaxing and unique. The goal is to flow through different levels, and the controls are super simple, requiring just one touch. The beautiful hand-crafted levels stand out from others and function as a stress ball for your brain. There are over 180 levels to keep you occupied, and new ones are consistently added. Further, there are 5 themes and 40 characters to unlock. Play it for: A unique zen-like gaming experience that helps you relax Live out a fictional life in this entrancing game where you can camp out on a haunted, ever-changing island. You take on the role of a Spirit Scout and wander the island’s forests each day to discover new secrets and appease the local ghosts. Your mission is to restore joy and color back to Cozy Grove. I especially appreciated the hand-drawn landscapes that add to the charm of this game. Further, there are dozens of memorable characters and spirits to find and befriend. Each spirit has a unique, extensive story that keeps things interesting. Play it for: A long-lasting adventure through a captivating universe If you love jigsaw puzzles, you’ve got to check out this game that’s inspired by them but adds a unique twist to it. Each pattern starts as a sketch, and you have to use the varied visual cues to reassemble its scrambled pieces. It’s magical how each pattern comes alive as you proceed, gradually adding color and structure. And when the final piece is placed, the pattern fills the screen in full color. You can also download the final piece on your iOS device and use it as a wallpaper. Play it for: A meditative puzzle experience and beautiful imagery Lumen is a beautiful puzzle that stands apart from the crowd with its unique mechanics. You’ve got to use lights, lenses, and mirrors to solve problems and recreate amusing stories of Olivia McLumen, a great inventor who lived in Scotland over a hundred years ago. She has saved her inventions in cinematic frames for you to restore in the glimmering universe of this enjoyable Apple Arcade game. I love it for the easy gameplay that’s well suited for both short and long sessions on any Apple device with cross-functionality game saves. Play it for: An engaging experience with unique mechanics. The sword slashing puzzle battle game is developed by the creators of the award-winning game Superbrothers. The storyline takes you to grindstone mountain, which is overrun by brutal creeps. You have to slay your way through the unfaithful peak and attain the ultimate warrior’s glory. It requires sharp puzzle skills to pass the hurdles and a sharper blade assisting you. With over 200 levels, the game’s fit for those above 12 years of age. Play it for: An engaging experience with unique mechanics. It’s both fun and stress-relieving to destroy the mysterious towers that have risen all over the kingdom in this physics-based matching puzzle that will test your speed and observation skills. There are countless challenges to keep you hooked, along with captivating colorful kingdoms to explore. I adored the cute dragons that act as your companions in creating mayhem. Play it for: Fast-paced matching puzzle fun Here’s an Apple Arcade game for all the fans of the Final Fantasy franchise. This one’s an exciting RPG set against a spectacular backdrop made from over 150 handmade dioramas. It’s a fantastic blend of 3D characters and physical environments. You take on the role of the protagonist, Leo, who awakens after a massive explosion in a strange land with only one memory left. Set out on mystical journeys to reclaim your memories, following a captivating story written by industry legend Hironobu Sakaguchi, complimented by a soundtrack composed by the celebrated Nobuo Uematsu of the original game. Play it for: An epic storyline, music, and realistic simulation At least once, while being stuck in traffic, you would have thought of clearing it by yourself. This game allows you to do just that. It’s all about drawing the roads and building an intricate network to create a bustling metropolis. Your aim is to keep the traffic flowing and carefully plan upgrades to adapt to the changing demands as your city grows. I love the soothing soundtrack that accompanies the innovative gameplay. Play it for: A unique kind of challenge that’s relatable and fun Check out this charming simulation game in which you have to lead a group of people to build a town. The challenge is that everyone has different motivations, such as survival or the drive to build spectacular structures. It’s your job to guide them all towards the end goal. I like this game because each level has a unique set of challenges to overcome, along with a gripping story that keeps you charmed and attentive throughout. You can also personalize your town in a variety of ways. Play it for: Engaging audio-visual style gameplay with an alluring atmospheric touch Read more: Apple has released the 7 public beta for iOS 14.5. It brings exciting new features like the Translate app, App Library, Back Tap, compact call notification, and much more. If you are excited to give this latest version of iOS a spin, let me guide you step-by-step. But first, a few essentials. It is essential that you make a backup of your device and archive it before updating it to iOS 14 beta. This way, if something goes wrong or you later wish to downgrade to iOS 13, you can get back most of your personal data. We have a step-by-step guide that shows you how to backup your iPhone to Mac, PC, (or iCloud). Next, let us see how to install the update. After the download ends, it will take a few minutes to prepare the update and then some minutes to install. Everything happens like any other regular iOS update. That’s all. Wrapping Up… This is how you can install iOS 14.5 public beta 7 on your iPhone. The latest version is loaded with new visual changes and innovative improvements like the Back Tap! We have a separate article that tells you all about the exciting new iOS 14 features. Till the update downloads on your device, make sure you check it. You may also like to read more about: iOS 14 has come out of shadow! Being an ultimate beta tester, I’ve downloaded and installed it on my iPhone. This lets me put my hands on all the all-new features that Apple has baked inside. If you are also in the same boat and want to download and install iOS 14.5 developer beta 7 on your device, let me show you how. Before you begin: Once the iOS 14 Beta has been successfully downloaded to your device, installing it would be pretty straightforward. Read on… Downloading will start, You can see the progress bar on the screen. Grab a hot cup of tea and wait until the process is complete. After your device has restarted, it will be rocking iOS 14. Now, you are almost set. Just in case you are unable to download the beta of iOS 14 directly on your iPhone, take the help of Finder. Just ensure that your Mac is running macOS Catalina. Once the beta has been installed successfully, your iPhone will restart. The device will need an active network connection to finish the activation. That’s Pretty Much It! Time to take iOS 14 for a long spin! Now that iOS 14 is at your disposal see what new things it has to offer. Explore everything that is packed inside. Also, try to dig in a bit to find out some hidden gems. And if you discover anything out of the box, be sure to keep us updated as well. We are extensively making new how-to’s and fixes for iOS 14, and everything announced at WWDC 2020! Make sure you bookmark our homepage or keep the iGeeksBlog tab open. You might want to check out these post as well: watchOS 7 is officially here. It was announced at WWDC 2020 with new features and improvements. Apple Watch Series 3 and later support it. If you are looking to download watchOS 7.4 developer beta 7 on your compatible smartwatch, then let me show how. But first, a few points to consider. Now, wait for your wearable device to reboot. Once it’s done, you can install the update as usual. Now, allow the update to take place without any interruption. You can check the progress on your smartwatch. Once it’s done, you will be ready to take the latest watchOS 7 for a long spin. That’s all! 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How to download iOS 14.5 public beta 7 on iPhone
Note: If you’re a beta tester already, you can directly enroll your iOS device.
How to install iOS 14.5 public beta 7 on iPhone
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How to download iOS 14.5 developer beta 7 on iPhone
Now, the iOS beta software profile will start downloading on your device
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Take a backup of Mac before updating to macOS Big Sur
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Note: If even now you do not see an update for macOS Big Sur, restart your Mac and then go to the Software Update section
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