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“iOS 15 is very much an update for a COVID-ravaged world”

Apple announces macOS Monterey

The next version of macOS is coming in autumn, and it looks great

5 Things we learned this month

Apple Watch news watchOS 8 adds connectivity and

iCandy

Mac Pro (2006)

Genius Bar

Our Apple devices and the software on them are some of the finest products on the planet, but even they have their moments. We’re here to give you expert advice and get you back up and running in no time

DISCOVER iOS 15

Apple announced the latest incarnations of iOS and iPadOS at the recent WWDC21. Here are the highlights of what we can expect to see this autumn

Find the right format for your shots

Shoot and edit in an iPhone image format that suits your photography needs

Turn clips into photos and photos into clips

Discover how to create high-quality photos from footage (and add motion to stills in the process)

Just add water – liquify your landscape images

How to enhance a scene with a range of water-related effects so you can be an instant pro with your post-production edits

Create an arpeggiated 80s bass synth

Learn how to add a retro-sounding synthesised bass track to your GarageBand projects

Master auxiliary sends in Logic Pro

Use the same effect plug-in on multiple tracks and save processing power (and time) by utilising this feature

Avoid ‘Out of Application Memory’ errors

Is your Mac running short of memory? Avoid problems involving lack of memory with these tips

Track AirTags and devices with auto screenshots

See where your Apple devices and AirTags have been, not just where they are right now

Unlock the Apple Mac’s new retro screensaver

Say a huge “hello” to this striking blast from the past that arrived with macOS 11.3

Fix shutdown problems on the Mac

If your Mac is slow to shut down or freezes during shutdown, solve the problem with these expert tips

Master interactive charts in Pages documents

Insert charts in documents and make them interactive with clickable elements to view data in different ways

Encrypt your Mac folders for extra security

Keep your folders secure and safe from prying eyes by ensuring they are password protected

Capture text from any image on your Mac

Although macOS Monterey will let you capture text from any picture, there’s already a tool that does the job well

HOME IMPROVEMENT

How to transform your home and garden using apps!

How to download & install iOS 15 on your iPhone now

Discover how you can grab the big update early by installing developer or public betas on your iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch

Save important emails as PDFs in Books

How to save an email as a PDF and read and annotate it in the Books app on an iPhone

What to do if you’re being tracked by an AirTag

AirTags are brilliant at tracking devices that may become lost or stolen, but they can unfortunately be used to track people too

Get iOS 15 Background Sounds right now!

Apple is adding a new feature to iOS called Background Sounds

View Pac-Man from the comfort of your living room

Google is bringing a host of Japanese characters to life thanks to the magic of augmented reality

Conduct the BBC Philharmonic orchestra

Have music play through your connected devices

Create fun animations using Google’s Scroobly

Move your face and body around to bring your doodles to life, in real-time, with this cool AI tool

Take the hassle out of grocery shopping

A clever app on your iPhone can help you complete your food shop

Build an iPad gaming console experience

There is one key component to improving your iPad gaming – and that is a wireless game controller

Answer FaceTime calls using your voice

With compatible headphones, you’re now able to answer incoming calls on iPad using your voice

Enjoy new Apple Watch face designs

Flex your creative muscle and build unique Apple Watch faces that you can then share

Stay healthy and hydrated with WaterMinder

WaterMinder will help you achieve your goal of adequate hydration – so drink up!

Type your Siri queries on Apple TV

If you prefer not to speak, then Siri will allow you to use an on-screen keyboard instead

iPad Pro (12.9-inch, 2021)

£1,149/$1,299 Key features Powered by M1 • Liquid

Kensington Studio Dock

£389.99/$379.99 Key features 37.5W superfast charging• Qi wireless

MainStage

Apple’s ultimate live rig for musicians

Leo’s Fortune+

Price Arcade subscription Requirements iOS 13.0 or later

Zen Tuner

Price Free Requirements macOS 11.0 or later Learn

Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast

The Main Sauce Network An insightful and highly

The Problem of Leisure

Gang of Four £15.99/$15.99 Subtitled ‘A celebration of

My Amy

Tyler James £8.99/$9.99 A decade on from her

iPod Shuffle (1st Generation)

Release date January 2005