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Apple iOS 16 is here!
​Check out all its amazing features on both iPad and iPhone - www.apple.com/ios/ios-16/
​​Freeform (iOS whiteboard) has arrived!  For more info - www.apple.com/ios/ios-16/

3D virtual reality

Wilderle​ss

Featuring my favorite open-world sim for iPad, Wilderless.  Traverse beautiful forests and meadows up north as an avatar or wildlife.  Now with paths for more adventure!  A relaxing escape from the drudgery of modern life.  
​For download information, see link here - 
apps.apple.com/us/app/wilderless/id1485263737
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apple appS for ios & Mac

Here are some recommended apps for productivity, creativity, and just having fun.
App Store
Good site to discover free and reduced-price apps - ​appsliced.co/apps?sth=1501301213#0
NOTES
Craft - This is the best Notes app of all! -  www.craft.do

WHITEBOARD
Corkulous Pro, Organize Everything! This is the best "whiteboard" I've discovered.  Subscription or one-time fee - www.corkulous.com/

COLLAGE
Bazaart (subscription) Create collages, moodboards; great for marketing and personal use - bazaart.me/
​Over by GoDaddy (subscription) Collage app offering thousands of graphics and professional videos for collages and marketing design - madewithover.com

TASKS
Things 3 for iPad - culturedcode.com/things/

ARTIFY (make art from photos)
BeCasso - website TBA


PHOTO EDITING
For iPad:
Raw Photo -

For Mac:
Luminar Neo for Mac

ON1 Raw Photo editor

PHOTO EFFECTS
Check out the lighttricks family of apps for selfies, photo editing, artistic effects, and more - website TBA


​To be continued...

Music

Music...
Lifts the soul, provides escape,  praises our Creator
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play the piano online

​VIRTUALPIANO.NET
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radio stations


DC 101​, DC's Alternative Rock  - www.iheart.com/live/dc101-2525/?pname=wwdc-fm&campid=play_bar&cid=index.html
​WPER Positive Hits (Christian Music Station) - www.yourper.com/live/index.html

music apps

SoundHound (song identifier) -  soundhound.com/soundhound
EQu (Equalizer) - www.elephantcandy.com/app/equ/
Boom equalizer app - link

radio apps

Jango Radio. Note this is a station that plays similar songs to the one you request; do not expect to search for a particular song and hear it; free to use/must sign in - https://www.jango.com/
MixerBox OnePlayer - https://www.mbplayer.com/
​Triode (app); download here - https://triode.app/
Radiooooo (basic); see here to install app https://radiooooo.com/?linkid=0.699542024442301; Follow link in this site to go to their website - https://www.openculture.com/2016/04/radiooooo-a-musical-time-machine-that-lets-you-hear-what-played-on-the-radio-in-different-times-places.html


Some favorite music & YouTube videos

A variety of genres below are representative of my eclectic tastes.
This list needs updating; I will be adding more, as well.
  • Andrea Bocelli (modern opera) - www.andreabocelli.com/
  • Sarah Brightman (modern opera) - sarahbrightman.com/
  • Coldplay (modern popular alternative) - www.youtube.com/user/ColdplayVEVO​
  • Sadeness (new age) - Part I by Enigma - youtu.be/4F9DxYhqmKw
  • Lindsey Stirling (pop violinist) - www.lindseystirling.com/home/
  • Gregorian chant (see Christian Worship page)
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