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GOODBYE LIGHTNING…

IT’S BEEN A busy time for Apple, with

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iPhone 15 line arrives

What’s new in the latest iPhone model lineup?

> Next–gen Apple Watch

New innovations on the Series 9 and Ultra 2

> Apple is even greener

IN A MAJOR step towards its declared goal

News in brief

A bite of the Apple

RiP Lightning

Apple has moved the iPhone to USB–C, bringing about the end of the Lightning port. Will this be a help or hindrance to users?

> THE SHIFT

MATT BOLTON thinks that an impediment to iPhone progress won’t be Apple’s imagination, but our own muscle memory

LETTER OF THE MONTH

What’s happened to the 27–inch iMac? Will we

MEET YOUR NEW MAC

Choose the right one for you!

Mac mini

The cheapest way to own a new Mac

MacBook Air

Apple’s excellent but less expensive notebook

iMac

Apple’s excellent desktop is still going strong

Mac Pro

The ultimate in power computing

MacBook Pro

The finest notebooks money can buy

Mac Studio

Awesome power for enthusiasts and pros

BUILD A MAC SERVER

Set up an old Mac to run essential services — from media streaming to password management — from your home network

Setting up your server

Step one: wipe your old Mac clean and prep it for its new role

Configure your new install

Your server is now equipped with the latest version of macOS. Time to start sharing

Expand your server’s capabilities

Discover how to run dozens of different services through one platform

Preview

Preview is the unsung hero of the Mac’s built–in apps. Here’s why

How to use Preview

Here’s how to get the most from this hidden gem of an app

Do more with Preview

From removing backgrounds to signing forms, there’s much more to the app

CREATE

HOW TO DO ANYTHING ON YOUR MAC, iPHONE & iPAD

Take control of your video clips

Use Elements Organizer to find the best clips to edit in Premiere Elements

Use Ecosia to browse privately and sustainably

Save the planet and boost your privacy with this eco–friendly browser

Finally write that book!

Take a half–formed idea and transform it into a finished story

Master the Music app on iPad

Enjoy your favorite songs anywhere at home or on the go

Build your website with Blocs

The power to create responsive websites is at your fingertips with this app

Shoot long exposures

Add motion blur and light streaks using the camera or third-party iPhone apps

Master Maps on Apple Watch

The Maps makeover on watchOS makes it even better for getting around

Apple’s Game Porting Toolkit

Apple’s new tool for developers could be a game–changer for Mac

Networking

We help to solve your Wi–Fi woes and connection conundrums

macOS

Shine a spotlight on the solutions to your most irritating Mac problems

iPhone 15 Pro

Titanium–clad flagship is now better than ever

Watch Series 9

Several key upgrades allied to watchOS 10 make this the best Apple Watch ever

Sonos Era 300

Powerful sound and impressive Dolby support

Ulaa

Discover this privacy–centered web browser

Final Cut Pro for iPad

Studio-quality editing comes to iPad

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