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    Close-up of a white wireless earbud with “Background Sounds” above it—“Background” in gray, “Sounds” fading blue to pink—highlighting Apple’s immersive Background Sounds feature. The Apple logo appears in the bottom right corner.

    Background Sounds: Turn Your iPhone Into a Personal Focus Space

    February 3, 2026 / 10:12 AMFebruary 3, 2026

    Background Sounds in iOS lets you block distractions with calming noise, creating a private focus environment for study, work, and creative moments.

    Cover of Apple Magazine, issue #764, dated June 19, 2026. The main focus is a large “27” icon in the center, with headlines about Tesla support, retro digital cameras, and new operating systems and AI integration.
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    Apple Sports Expands Before World Cup 2026

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    Gemini on iPhone Shows Google’s Apple Strategy

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    Apple Pay Becomes a Bigger Part of Daily Apple Services

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    Private Relay Makes Mac Browsing More Protected

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    Apple Hardware Restructure Puts Srouji at the Center

    A woman sits in an airport terminal with a MacBook Air M5 on her lap, surrounded by suitcases. She faces a large window overlooking the tarmac, where sunlight streams in and a plane waits outside.

    Low Data Mode Helps Mac Control Wi-Fi Usage

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