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.

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?

THIS YEAR’S BIG iOS UPGRADE!

On test: Is Apple’s 27–inch Retina 5K iMac its best ever?

Create a Time Capsule with a USB hard drive

Take pro photos on iPhone with ShiftCam’s MultiLens...

The Ultimate Apple Media Guide is here!
We show you how to make the most of the Music app in Catalina — and master TV, Podcasts and Books too.

100 Apple Hacks & Shortcuts
Your device can do more than you may realize. Read our roundup of the best tricks and time–savers for Mac and iOS.

How to make a smarter home assistant
What do smart assistants all have in common? They can all be stupid at times. Learn how to make ’em smarter.

macOS Big Sur is here!
Big Sur is Mac’s biggest update in two decades! We take an in–depth look at what you can expect when the exciting new OS rolls out this fall.

Hands on: iOS 14 and iPadOS 14
Your complete guide to all the new brilliant features on the latest version of iOS and iPadOS.

Get the best gear for your home office
Our experts review all the top devices and accessories to make working from home easier than ever...

macOS Masterclass
Need to give your productivity a bit of a boost? Check out our in–depth guide to utilizing the numerous multitasking functions on your Mac and iOS device.

Sounds like the future
Alex Cox gives you the lowdown on Dolby Atmos — possibly the biggest leap forward in surround sound technology in the last 20 years. Turn it up to 11!

Apple Buyers Guide
Selecting the Apple product that’s right for you can be a little daunting — there’s just so many! Read our guide to find the best Apple tech, whatever your budget.

The future of smart lighting
Smart lighting is getting better and cheaper by the day, making illuminating your home more flexible than ever. Alex Cox looks at the latest developments.

The Photos superguide for Mac
We all take loads of pictures on our iPhone or camera. Here, we’ll show you how to make the most of them using the Photos app for Mac.

The best apps you never knew existed
Get a dose of app inspiration with these excellent hidden gems for your Mac, iPhone, and Apple Watch..

iCloud: The Complete Guide
We take an in–depth look at how iCloud has evolved, what it does, and how iOS, iPadOS and Catalina use it to make your life better.

VPN Group Test
Virtual private networks protect you from hackers and are a great tool for working remotely. We put five market leaders to the test.

Secrets of iOS 13 & iPadOS
Read our guide to discover all the hidden tips and tricks to make the most of your mobile Apple devices..

An Apple a day...
How will the coronavirus impact iPhone production?

The devil is in the detail
Six times Apple sweated the small stuff.

Smart future
CES 2020 saw the latest releases, prototypes, and fresh tech — and this year it was all about the smart home of the future..

Digital Life
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Photography masterclass
The iPhone is the perfect device for on–the–go photographers. Here, you’ll discover how to shoot, edit and share better–looking photos.

Stay spy–free
Many of you are worried about connectivity and oversharing. So can you cut the cord on your smart devices and control your smart home privately?..

Become an Apple Genius
Want to save yourself a trip to the Genius Bar? Check out our in–depth guide to the most common Mac problems and how to fix them.

Can your iPad finally do it all? We find out...
Mac|Life’s Adam Banks takes the plunge and tests whether the iPad is ready to replace the notebook PC.

Staying on track
We look at the latest developments in the world of tracking, and reveal what Apple has planned. Plus, the best tracking devices on the market now...

Digital Life
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Is 8K the way?
We examine what you should look for when purchasing your next TV. Plus, we review Samsung’s 65–inch Q900R.

The 6 years that made Apple
From humble beginnings...

Digital Life
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The Shift
Matt Bolton says Apple needs to improve how it explains design decisions.

Apple TV+
Apple has entered the TV streaming market. Here’s what you need to know about Apple TV+ and how it compares to its rivals.

Digital Life
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The Shift
Matt Bolton reckons Apple needs to get better at communicating.

AirPlay 2 at home
The past, present and future of AirPlay 2 explained, how to use it with macOS, plus the best speakers to go with it.

Digital Life - Sign up to the newsletter for more Mac|Life.

Life in the 5G fast lane! - There’s no faster network in the world! Read why 5G will change your life and discover everything you need to know about the revolutionary new tech..

Apple’s in the money - The company reports record revenue.

Digital Life - Sign up to the newsletter for more Mac|Life.

Smart lighting - We look at the best smart lighting tech...

More Mac, less coin - MacBook Air and MacBook Pro get an update for the back–to–school season.

The Shift - Matt Bolton says Apple is now listening to pro users.

Naim Mu–so second generation..

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