📒 No one notices it, but it's there – one of Apple's most thoughtful apps in terms of functionality

✏️ Not so long ago (with the release of iOS 17.2), the Journal app appeared among Apple's apps. Apple has been actively caring about the health of its users for quite a long time. If earlier the main emphasis was on some physiological indicators, then here they also touched on mental health.

🔔 In fact, Journal is a universal thing, which with certain settings can remind you and tell you how your life is going by referring to photos, location and more; widgets even give a hint about what you can think about at the end of the day.

👍 Apple has done a good job with the app's functionality: for example, you can protect your diary with a passcode and Face ID, and if you turn on recommendations when you first start Journal, you'll see several questions, for each of which you can create an answer in a separate post, and even a selection of photos from the Photos app. By default, any post is pinned to the current date, but if you forgot about it yesterday, you can change the date. And of course, the ability to record audio is pleasing.

🧘‍♂️ This kind of reflection helps you disconnect from social networks and messengers and allows you to be alone with yourself a little more.

💬 Do you use Apple's Journal app?

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🎧 AirPods 4: hidden button and new controls – what's different?

🆕 Apple has unveiled the updated AirPods 4, in which a hidden touch button has replaced the usual physical button for pairing. It is located on the front of the case, giving it a more elegant look.

🟢 Now, to connect your headphones, all you have to do is open the case and double tap the front of the case. There is a triple press or holding the button longer than usual to reset the settings, making the process even more intuitive.

🔋 The charging indicator is now less noticeable, as it only illuminates when the case is opened or during charging, hiding under a neat white plastic. These changes not only make it easier to interact with the device, but also make AirPods 4 more minimalistic, emphasizing Apple's commitment to excellence in every detail.

📦 What's more, the AirPods 4 box is the smallest in the history of the AirPods lineup. This is due to the elimination of the included cable, and the case with the headphones was placed inside the box more compactly.

💸 The versions of AirPods 4 with and without noise canceling, differ on the box by the drawing of the headphones, and also marked with the signature “Active Noise Cancellation”. The price difference is $50.

♻️ There are two paper seals on the back of the box, as well as a short caption about what model of headphones it is and now no drawings. It does, however, say “Please recycle this box.”

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🌪 Updated on time!

iOS 📱brings the satellite messaging feature that literally saved many people during the recent Hurricane Helen, who were without light or cell service for days.

🛰 To send messages via satellite, you need to be outside, in front of an open sky and with a visible horizon. Depending on the obstacles around you, texting and geolocation can take anywhere from 30 seconds to several minutes.

💰 In addition, Tim Cook on social network 𝕏 announced a donation from Apple to help hurricane victims in the United States:

We're thinking of all those facing the catastrophic aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Apple will be making a donation to help with relief efforts on the ground.

📰 Nearly 100 people have been killed by Hurricane Helen on the southeastern coast of the U.S., with several thousand more injured. Damage is estimated to be up to $100 billion. The disaster deprived residents of power, housing, roads and bridges in several areas from Florida to Virginia.

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