Boost the core features of your iPhone or iPad with our essential list of next-level apps. Plus, discover five apps to rival iTunes, read our review of the impressive new iPad mini with Retina Display, and take a look at Anki Drive, the coolest iOS toy ever.

The best free apps for Mac, iPhone and iPad
We round up over 40 of the best free apps for your devices, covering gaming, ebooks, messaging, maps, and more.

Get started with Find My
There's so much more you can do with Find My besides tracking down a lost iPhone. Find out how to locate friends, add third–party accessories, and more.

Upgrade your Apple gear
We've put together an in–depth guide to transferring all of your important data from your old Apple device to your shiny new iPhone, iPad or Mac.

watchOS 9: Everything you need to know
Discover new customization options, health enhancements, productivity boosters and more in this new upgrade.

iPadOS 16: Tips, tricks & secrets
Get to grips with this huge upgrade and discover its advances in collaboration, security, multitasking, and much more.

Get started with: Purchases and subscriptions
We explore how to efficiently manage your entertainment subscriptions in this extensive, easy–to–follow guide..

200 macOS Ventura tips
Discover the brilliant things you can do with your free Mac upgrade, with tips, tricks and techniques you can use to help you make the most of it.

iOS 16 superguide
From Lock Screen widgets to new ways to use Mail and Messages, the latest version of iOS can do more than ever — this guide will show you how!

iPhone 14 Pro
Goodbye notch, hello Dynamic Island. The exciting new iPhone is here!

Save money on your Mac
From making your existing Mac last longer to saving money on your next
one, our in–depth guide will help you do more for less — every step of the way.

87 time–saving tips
Make using your Mac, iPhone and iPad faster, easier and more fun with this
incredible round–up of must–try tips, tricks and techniques.

Become a podcasting genius
Discover the hardware, software, tools and techniques you can use to turn your passions into must–listen podcasts — and how to get them out there.

Get started with Disk Utility
Whether you need to perform First Aid on a misbehaving drive or just want to encrypt your stuff, Disk Utility is your go–to. Here's how to master it.

Upgrade your apps!
Level up your Apple experience with the best alternative apps for your Mac. Whether you want a faster Finder or a smarter Safari, we’ve got you covered.

Evolution of the MacBook
We celebrate the arrival of the new M2–powered MacBook Pro and MacBook Air with a look back at Apple’s greatest laptop hits — and its biggest misses.

Your Photos super guide
Discover the incredible ways you can edit, enhance and organize your images across all your devices — with the Photos app for Mac, iPhone and iPad.

The past, present and future of interface design
From the very first Mac to the latest iPhone, the way we use our devices has changed enormously. Here’s how…

54 cool things to do today
Not only do Apple devices boast highend performance, they also offer us endless possibilities. Discover how to bring life to your Mac, iPhone or iPad.

Beginner’s Guides: Introducing Shortcuts
Shortcuts help you automate laborious and repetitive tasks. And they’re suprisingly easy to set up. Find out how..

Music & TV masterclass
Check out our info–packed feature on how to share your sounds, fix mangled metadata, and more. It’s time to transform your TV experience!

Gear for the great outdoors
Flick over to page 28 for our top recommendations on the greatest tech for your travels. Come rain or shine, there’s a device to simplify your life.

85 fast fixes
Read on to learn how to trouble–shoot your tech problems away. We cover the most efficient solutions to fix your Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

Catalog your collections
In this comprehensive guide, we reveal our recommendations on the best collection apps and demonstrate exactly how to use them.

Do more with iCloud
Read our feature on all things iCloud, to discover how to make the most of it. We’ve taken a deep dive to cover everything, from storage to security.

Power up your passwords
Think reusing the same P@sSw0rd for all your online accounts is a good idea? Don’t worry — we reveal our top tips on how to protect your personal data.

Power up your Mac
Is your Mac slow and sluggish? Our handy guide will show you how to keep your Mac running smoothly, with more on how to optimize its power.

The best free apps
Learn about a wide variety of the most useful apps for your Mac, iPhone, and Apple Watch — and they won’t cost you a penny.

Mac secrets revealed
Think you know everything there is to know about Monterey? Think again — we’ve uncovered 60 secrets that will make your Mac better than ever.

AirPlay everything!
Learn how to send any kind of media from one AirPlay–enabled device to another around the home, with our essential guide to mastering AirPlay.

iPadOS 15 superguide
Get ready for an iPad that is smarter, more useful, and more fun than ever before with our top tips and tricks to make the most of the new upgrade.

56 Apple Time Savers
Discover our proven ways to speed up your working day. We’ll show you how to save yourself hours of time with Finder, Siri, and more.

macOS Monterey superguide
The new upgrade has arrived and we’re going to show you how to make the most of it — from AirPlay to Shortcuts.

iPod @ 20
Read on to enjoy an enlightening crash course on the history of the iPod, and find out exactly how Apple has changed the way we consume music.

Beginner’s Guides: Introducing Mail
A comprehensive guide on everything you need to know to get started with Apple’s Mail.

iOS 15 Superguide
Discover the new iOS 15 — we’ll walk you through how to use all of the features and improvements, and which devices are compatible.

Get set for Monterey
You’ll want to be prepared for the arrival of macOS 12. Learn how to back up your mac, create a fresh macOS install, and more.

Beginner’s Guides: Introducing Family Sharing
Set up Family Sharing to share your storage, your subscriptions, and even your apps with the family.

57 Ways to Fix Your Mac
We’ll give you the low–down on how to get started with Activity Monitor, recover files, what error codes mean, and more.

Boost Your Battery Life
Discover how to supercharge the performance of your MacBook, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch batteries, and get the maximum use out of them.

Master macOS
We’ll give you the guidance you need to get the most out of your Mac. Our tips will even work on the new macOS Monterey, arriving this fall.

Beginner’s Guides: Introducing Keynote
Learn how to elevate your presentation skills with our handy tutorials of Apple’s slideshow tool.

iPad vs Mac
The ultimate showdown: MacBook against iPad Pro! But which portable should be your next purchase?

How to become an expert iPhone photographer
Discover how to master the controls and settings in your iPhone (and Photos app) to capture brilliant shots.

Beginner’s Guides: Pages
Apple’s word–processing and page layout tool is often overlooked, but it’s both powerful and easy to use. Find out how to create great–looking documents.

57 things you never knew your Apple gear could do
We show you little tricks and amazing apps to help you maximize the full potential of your Apple products.

Mac to the future
Apple is at a turning point with Mac hardware — but where could it go in the next five or 10 years? We imagine what we’d like to see in the world of Mac.

Digital Life
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The Shift
Matt Bolton examines the blurred line between an iPhone "hack" and a hidden feature.

Outdoor smart tech
From lawn mowers to alfresco movies, new tech offers many ways to make your garden that little bit smarter.

Digital Life
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The Shift
Matt Bolton reflects on the MacBook Pro's Touch Bar "experiment".

Master iCloud
iCloud connects all your devices and makes great things possible. We’ll guide you through the best bits, its pitfalls, and how to get the most out of it.

Next iPhone shaping up
What can we expect to see in the next–gen iPhone.

The Shift
Matt Bolton wants Apple to improve its accessories.

Boost your Wi–Fi
Are you suffering from slow Netflix, or stuttering Apple Music? Here’s how to get the optimum performance from your home network.

2021 gets smart
From smart cushions and robot vacuum cleaners to high–tech face masks and cutting–edge security, we analyze the best home tech on its way this year.

Digital Life
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Movie magic at home
We love going to the movies, and with the right equipment you can bring some of that silver–screen stardust to your lounge.

40 amazing free apps
From powerful desktop publishing to easy–to–use video tools, there’s something for everyone in our no–cost software collection.

Smart dreams
If the fractured smart home landscape could unite as a compatible whole we would all benefit. So why does the dream seem so out of reach?

Farewell Intel: The new Apple–powered Macs are in town!

On test: $99 HomePod mini sounds amazing and more...

iPadOS 14: second to none
Last year, the iPad came of age and got its own operating system. This year, it’s ready to party. Read our comprehensive guide to everything that’s new.

The smart lockdown
The humble lock has been around for hundreds of years. So does the use of smart tech into today’s locks make them more secure — or a liability?

Make Mail work your way
There’s more than meets the eye with the Mail app. Adam Banks shows you how to get the most from it and sort your email accounts once and for all.

How smart is smart?
We live in a brave new world where everything in your home can connect to everything else. But it’s important to know your smart home’s limits.

Smart attack
The rise of smart tech has made our lives easier. But do we really need smart pet food dispensers and toothbrushes?

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