Dream with Harry Styles
‣ If you’ve ever wanted One Direction’s Harry Styles to read you a bedtime story—and let’s be honest, you wouldn’t be alone—we have very good news: The meditation app Calm has added a brand-new Sleep Story read by the honey-voiced singer just for you (or at least you can pretend it is). Styles joins Calm’s star-studded list of night-night narrators, who include Matthew McConaughey, Nick Offerman, Lucy Liu, and Stephen Fry.
Stream Tom Hanks’ new WWII movie
‣ Hanks wrote and stars in Greyhound, which tells the saga of a Navy captain who must lead a convoy of 37 ships across the Atlantic during World War II—without air cover to protect them from enemy U-boats. The movie debuts exclusively on Apple TV+.
Develop your Darkroom skills
‣ If you haven’t had a chance to check out 2020 Apple Design Award winner Darkroom, now’s the time. It’s got all the powerful features you’d expect from a photo editor but adds cool features like the ability to open RAW files, create custom filters, and batch-edit all your vacation, lunch, or pet pictures at once.
Feel like a rock star
‣ Fender Play is a great way to learn guitar, bass, and ukulele—and now, with its new Collections, it helps you zero in on specific skills. Practice your shredding with Lead Guitar Techniques, master major scales with the Caged System, or take a Crash Course in punk rock. (Might want to warn the neighbors first.)
We’ve got your number
‣ The beloved logic puzzler Sudoku Simple gets a colorful upgrade in Sudoku Simple +. Bright, cheery graphics, smaller puzzles, and a gentle difficulty curve make this the perfect entry point for sudoku newbies; for true numbers nerds, it’s packed with tougher puzzles too.
What a racket
‣ Tighten your strings and practice your backhand—Tennis Clash serves up a winner! Tap to move your player around the court and swipe to swing in this electrifying take on tennis. Next stop: Wimbledon!
Give differently
‣ With the greeting-card app Givingli, you can send truly inspired cards made by independent artists. Pick from dozens of designs, then add your own text, videos, or photos—even a timely virtual gift card. This month, the app is spotlighting work by artists from underrepresented communities.