On iPhone and iPad, one of several accessibility features that Apple includes is Background Sounds. The sounds are designed to help you stay focused, stay calm, and help you minimize distractions ...

Some businesses in California are in the process of reopening. But many people working from home as a result of the coronavirus pandemic may face several additional months of hunching over their ...

That habit has turned me into somewhat of an ambient sound connoisseur. Too many ambient noise apps come with cheap sound effects, annoying commercial breaks, or exorbitant subscription fees. And ...

The upcoming iOS 18 update for the iPhone includes two new Background Sounds: Night and Fire. Introduced on iOS 15, the Background Sounds feature allows you to play ambient background sounds on your ...

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Though the feature was introduced alongside iOS 15, ambient ‘Background Sounds’ have gone widely unnoticed. The feature can help you relax, minimize distractions, increase productivity and get a good ...

Willow Yamauchi braving the bees in the backyard of her Vancouver home in search of a perfect “buzz." Every journey into audio storytelling requires a compelling story and great narration. But what ...

It only took two years, but you can now use your HomePod to play ambient sounds from nature if you want to relax or you’re seeking some background white noise for working or sleeping. Currently, we ...

Did you know that iOS includes built-in ambient noise options? Third-party white noise apps are great, but if you don’t need the extra features they offer, Apple’s own solution is already on your ...