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Mac|Life is the leading independent magazine devoted to all things Apple. For over five years, Mac|Life has helped both new and veteran users get more out of their iPhones, iPads, Macs, and more, with coverage that cuts through today's glut of apps and accessories to find what matters most. With a bright, clean design and casual tone, Mac|Life offers an easy and enjoyable way to keep up with the latest Apple trends and topics.

SOMETHING IN THE AIR

Apple introduces new Mac Studio • “Most powerful Mac ever made,” with new top–of–the–line M3 Ultra chip

WILL APPLE EVER LAUNCH A BIGGER iMAC? • Apple ditched the 27–inch iMac three years ago – is it due a comeback?

THE SHIFT • JOHN–ANTHONY DISOTTO thinks Apple needs to get its new smart home devices right, or its artificial intelligence (AI) approach to could be disastrous

85 AMAZING MAC HACKS • Your guide to making the most of Apple’s latest version of macOS…

Master AI in Photoshop • Use a range of artificial intelligence tools as a springboard to creativity

Manage paired devices • Keep on top of devices and networks paired over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

Make the most of Apple News • Get the latest headlines and your favorite stories

Protect your email address • Lock out hackers and spammers in just a few clicks

Create amazing animations • Learn to bring toys to life using Aardman Animation’s stop–motion techniques

Boost your brainpower • Brush off those cobwebs and hone your mental strength with Elevate

Customize Apple Intelligence • Make the AI functions on iPhone and iPad work how you want them to

Live better with Ella • Use this award–winning app to help you achieve a healthier lifestyle

Find My and Ultra Wideband • Enhanced by a new chip, Ultra Wideband enables precision location tracking for the MacBook, iPad, and the upcoming second generation of AirTags

EXPERT ADVICE • Our resident genius Howard Oakley solves your Mac and iOS problems

MAKE SOME NOISSEE! • Are your musical ideas bigger than Brat, more commercial than Coldplay or scarier than Slipknot? Then it’s time to recruit the ultimate musical companion — GarageBand!

Apple, silicon, & beyond • The world is set to make a quantum leap as it moves beyond traditional silicon–based microchips

MacBook Air 15–inch (2025) • The world’s best–selling notebook gets faster and cheaper — and a new color

iPhone 16e • Bigger and better in almost every way

Skate City: New York • It’s back to the grind with the sequel to a great game

LaCie Rugged SSD Pro5 • A sturdy, Thunderbolt 5 solid–state drive

Raycon 5–in–1 Magic Laptop Power Bank • Charge multiple devices at once

Logitech POP Icon Combo • A splash of affordable color for your Mac

Best of the best • Can’t find the hardware or app you’re looking for in our reviews section? Then check in here — we’ve highlighted the best in every major category, as voted for by us

Alternative app stores • Graham Barlow thinks it’s a sign that the end times are near

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