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Apple planning mega spring event

VR headset, Mac Pro and more all expected

APPLE WATCH TO GET MICROLEDS

NEW TECH FOR BETTER DISPLAYS

REVERSE WIRELESS CHARGING

FEATURE IS STILL IN DEVELOPMENT

A costly iPhone Ultra could be coming soon

New flagship phone may sit above the Pro Max

Apple’s clever VR headset plans

You might be able to paint in virtual reality, according to patents

MarsEdit 5Free (offers IAPs)

Prepare and publish blogs in the blink of an eye

Seven: 7 Minute Workout

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Frozen City

FREE (offers IAPs) The world has collapsed into

Castle Crumble

£4.99/month (Apple Arcade) On the surface, Castle Crumble

Media Picks

What you should be playing and reading this month

MATT BOLTON…

IS WONDERING WHETHER CHATGPT IS A DANGER TO APPLE, SIRI’S SAVIOUR, OR JUST JUST ANOTHER API TO SUPPORT

“peak iPhone”?

Charlotte Henry explores whether Apple’s key product is starting to lose its magic

108 iCLOUD TIPS

From humble beginnings as MobileMe, Apple’s iCloud service has grown into an excellent facility, But what is iCloud, and what can it do for you?

What is iCloud?

In a nutshell, it’s a range of services made possible by connecting your computer or mobile device to Apple’s servers. Here’s a breakdown of these services

iCloud Photos

You can keep all your snaps and clips synced across your Apple devices, and more

Files, Documents & iCloud Drive

iCloud Drive is great for storing and syncing files and documents, and collaborating

Get started with iCloud.com

The iCloud website recently had an overhaul. How does it work and what can it do?

Backups, syncing and security

Find out how to sync your data across your Apple gear, and how to keep it secure

Family Sharing

Share your apps and media with your family, and enjoy theirs too

APPLE SKILLS

NEW IDEAS Your in-depth guide to getting more

Collaborate with Freeform

Freeform is the ideal tool for brainstorming with colleagues remotely

Boost your productivity

Use Notion to help you organise both work and play acitivities

Edit your PDFs

Easily adjust, sign and annotate PDFs with PDF Expert

How to use Continuity Camera

Why buy a separate webcam when you can use your iPhone?

Get started with Mastodon

Fed up with Twitter? Mastodon offers a billionaire-free alternative

Master iPhone video controls

How to use different shooting modes and file formats in the Camera app

Use external devices

Connect your iPad (or iPhone) to almost anything via the power of USB-C

Make and take calls

Use your Apple Watch to chat with friends – it’s so easy and versatile

Spatial audio and dynamic head tracking

Create immersive effects for music and video

GENIUS TIPS

EXPERT ADVICE Our resident genius solves your Mac

iOS software

Swipe away your touchscreen troubles and rekindle your love of Apple’s mobile devices

Mac hardware

We help to solve your hardware hassles, from interrupted upgrades to running diagnostics

macOS

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

HOMEKIT: THE COMPLETE GUIDE

HomeKit is better than ever – now’s the time to get your smart home in order with help from your Mac or iPhone

How HomeKit works

One app to rule them all (with some help from Siri)

HOME HIERARCHHY

The smart home market is a mess of competing – and incompatible – technologies

MATTER AND THREAD

M atter is a communications protocol enabling a

Setting up devices in the Home app

The HomeKit software is built into macOS, iOS,

Controlling your devices

How to take full control of your smart home

Hidden HomeKit

HomeKit has some powerful features – here’s how to find and make the most of them

HOMEKIT ROUTERS

How to provide additional security for your smart devices

BEYOND HOMEKIT

Going where the Home app fears to tread

Smart home products

Some of the best HomeKit gear for making life easier

Lights, action!

Build a smart lighting system with these HomeKit bulbs

HOMEKIT SECURITY

A smart security camera is a good investment for any home

MANAGE YOUR MONEY ON MAC, iPHONE & iPAD

These apps enable you to keep track of your finances in multiple accounts

MoneyWiz 2023 Finance Tracker

Mac, iPhone and iPad apps, a clean interface, and tons of reports make it our top pick

APPLE CHOICE

BUYING ADVICE Our authoritative reviews help you make

RANDOM APPLE MEMORY

iPod Hi-Fi With a new HomePod on the shelves, Graham Barlow looks back at Apple’s first venture into home audio

MacBook Pro 16-inch (2023)

The world’s best laptop is now even better – and how!

HomePod (2023)

Apple’s original smart speaker is back – and better than ever

Mac mini (2023)

Apple’s most affordable Mac goes Pro – and about time too

Lenco LBT-188

Jump on the vinyl revival bandwagon with this Bluetooth turntable

THE BEST NOTE-TAKING APPS FOR MAC

Apple may have improved its Notes app, but there are plenty of other options if it’s not the one for you

Agenda.

A note-taking app that will keep you focused and help with managing your day

Affinity Photo 2

Serif’s powerful editing app gets a serious update

CrossOver 22

Run (some) PC apps on your Mac without Windows

6 apps to help with your spring cleaning

Clear out the clutter and keep your home organised

STORE GUIDE

Your guide to the best Apple hardware and third-party accessories