iPod 3rd gen (2003)

The third ‘classic’ iPod changed the layout of

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Leaked images reveal new iPhone 15 features

Slightly different dimensions, less-protruding camera bumps and possibly a new red colour

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Macintosh LC (1990)

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iCloud MASTERCLASS

How to understand and utilise the full power of Apple’s iCloud service

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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

Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh

Release date: May 1997

Give your iPhone portrait photos the professional touch

Enhance your skills and learn how to shoot and edit professional-looking portraits on a budget

Enhance the sound quality of your iMovie projects

How to improve your production’s audio quality with a range of hardware and software solutions

Get in the moment with clever compositing

How to place your subject in a new location using smooth green screen techniques in Final Cut Pro

How to get Glitch-y in GarageBand

Glitches in music aren’t always unwanted, and this guide identifies how to add some trending audio quirks to your projects

Make your tracks explode with our Solo and Mute power tips

We help you uncover some of Logic Pro’s soloing secrets and muting mysteries to add some punch to your tracks

Enable Advanced Data Protection for iCloud

Make sure that only you have access to your iCloud data stored by Mac, iPhone and iPad devices

Speed up the web with some simple Safari tweaks

Discover how to configure Safari’s settings to make web pages load and display much faster

Forward emails and set vacation responses

Use iCloud Mail to set up automated responses when you are away and forward emails to another account

Turn back the clock with a retro text editor

Pico text editor has turned 34 and, though it may seem a little archaic, it can be handy and is quick and easy to use on Mac

Install and manage fonts with Font Book

Discover the new Font Book app in Ventura, for installing and managing fonts on the Mac

Create your own Memoji for the login screen

Design your own character using the Memoji editor and use it for your account picture

10 essential Mac maintenance tasks

Keep your Mac running smoothly with these handy maintenance tips that clear out junk and other items

Stay focused with Ventura

How to avoid distractions and stay trained on the job at hand by utilising some useful features in the latest version of macOS

Discover the secret iPhone call hacks!

There is a lot more to making and receiving calls on your iPhone than you might think…

Record your iPhone screen with sound

You may know how to record your iOS screen, but did you know that you can capture audio, too?

Follow your favourite football team in News

Add the football teams you follow and see news, results, upcoming games and more in Apple News

See public transport costs in Maps directions

Use Maps on the iPhone to see how much a journey will cost you using good ol’ public transport!

Master the Calculator app on iPhone

You can go beyond basic maths and even save time by getting to grips with the Calculator app

Create workspaces on your iPhone

Use Notion to create a productive workspace tailored to your business or student needs

Manage iCloud shared files and folders on iOS

Use your iPhone to create shared files and folders, and view and manage shared items in iCloud Drive

Perform a reverse image search on your iPhone

Like what you see in a photo and want to discover more? The easiest way is to use the image as the basis for a search

Get the most out of Quick Notes on your iPad

Quick Notes is an easy way to jot down thoughts and ideas on your iPad without leaving the current app you are using

Create an adventure game using RichCast

RichCast is now available on the iPad, allowing you to produce interactive experiences without the need for code

How to manage your Apple Watch storage

Don’t clog up your wearable with apps and media – follow these management tips

Turn your Apple Watch into a notepad

How to use the Notebook app to capture ideas and thoughts – all from your wrist

Use SharePlay on Apple TV to watch content with others

Loving the latest TV series and want to experience it with friends and family? Time to switch on SharePlay

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Affinity Photo 2 for iPad

Serif’s powerful editing app gets a serious upgrade

GraphicConverter 12

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The Montreux Years

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Death Threats From an Eight-Year-Old

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