iPads have become increasingly popular among kids of all ages, from toddlers to teenagers. With the device's portability, easy-to-use interface, and endless app options and games, it's no surprise that parents are considering buying one for their children. However, as much as the iPad can be an educational and entertaining tool for kids, it can also pose some dangers if not childproofed correctly. In this blog, we'll share five ways to make your iPad safe and functional for your little ones.

1. Invest in a Hardy Casing

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The Apple Watch made a grand entrance in 2015 and has been creating waves ever since. It is no ordinary watch or fitness tracker, thanks to its sleek and sophisticated appearance, combined with a multitude of features. As such, it comes as no surprise that many individuals flock to get their hands on one whenever a new model is released. However, before joining the bandwagon, consider four critical questions to determine if this wearable technology is the perfect match for you.

1. What do you need the watch for?

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Apple’s dominance of the wearable tech industry has been undeniable since the release of the first Apple Watch in 2015. Originally marketed as a fashion accessory, Apple's debut in wearable technology incorporated tools allowing users to see notifications and ostensibly control their iPhones from their wrists.

Fast forward 6 years and right one cue, Apple yet again announces the new Series 7 at their annual keynote from Cupertino, to no one's surprise.

Sporting a suite of new colours and additional case materials, the new Apple Watch Series 7 sees a …

At Apple’s September keynote earlier this year, they announced the launch of the new iPad Mini 6. Coming in four new colours, the new iPad Mini  6 sees a ton of improvements in both form and function. Compared to the previous generations of the iPad Mini, the largest changes are the design refresh. An all-aluminium body with squared-off edges, coupled with changes to the placement on the volume buttons and the addition of a USB-C charging port - side by side against the 5th gen iPad Mini, …

The latest refresh to Apple’s flagship line of iPhones has been met with heavy discussion. Apart from the default iPhone 13, Apple once again demonstrates its understanding of consumer psychology. Dynamic as ever, the additional release of the iPhone 13 Mini, Pro, and Pro Max ensures that there’s a niche carved out for anyone thinking of a possible phone upgrade.

Size aside, the new range of iPhones boast similar internal upgrades in the form of an A15 Bionic chip with a 6-core CPU. Faster than ever, the new smartphones also …

With the introduction of smart tech and AI, the possibility of a Smart Home à la Tony Stark’s Jarvis controlled mansion in Iron Man seems to be one step closer to reality. Granted, the holographic screens and haptic-sensor controls are still a couple of decades out, but the integration of technology in our homes has become a rising trend in the 21st century.

Core to the ecosystem that is the Smart Home lies a central point of processing. It could be a smartphone, a wireless hub like …

Sometime in the 21st century, compact disks, like their vinyl brethren before them, went the way of the dinosaurs. Replaced by music streaming services, the average consumer could now listen to whatever he/she wished without having to rifle through a CD binder. 

Apple Music and Spotify took centre stage in the battle for music streaming supremacy. Each boasting considerable catalogues of music, both services began garnering die-hard fans who vehemently opposed the other. Yet as the arguments rage on, one camp clearly appears to be coming out ahead. Of course, …

Every year, like clockwork, Apple has three major events that signal the unveiling of new products - the Spring event, Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), and the September iPhone keynote. Each event centred around a different theme, fans and critics of the tech giant alike usually wait with bated breath to see the suite of next-generation Apple products announced. 

Although not a textbook rule per se, Apple’s Spring events tend to see the Cupertino-based company release updates and refreshes to current product lines. Conversely, the keynote in the later half …

As fireworks light up the night sky, it is customary for most of us to make New Year’s resolutions and set goals for our future selves to achieve. These resolutions usually pertain to some good habits we hope to adopt, or some bad habits we want to kick. Ultimately, they serve as a verbal self-proclamation to do better and be better in the face of endless possibilities. 

Yet, a report by The Economic Times states that only 16% of people who make these resolutions actually end up …

When founder Steve Jobs first announced the iPhone on stage at the Macworld keynote in 2007, it was a revelation for the tech industry. To be pedantic, smartphones already existed during the 2010s but it was the array of functions that were miraculously packed into a small handheld device that had everyone’s attention.

A decade and a half on, Apple remains at the forefront of smartphones and technology, and expectations from consumers never cease to skyrocket. Some might argue that these very same expectations set consumers up for disappointment (iPhone …