12.9–inch iPad Pro (2021)

GREAT EXPECTATIONS

It feels as if every time Apple announces

LETTER OF THE MONTH

I’m really surprised that you wrote in the

iOS 15

THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF APPLE

Also announced

New and enhanced

iPadOS 15

iPad gets all the new features in iOS 15, and then some

macOS Monterey

Coming to a computer near you

watchOS 8

> WATCHOS 8 BRINGS new access, connectivity, and

THE SHIFT

MATT BOLTON doesn’t want augmented reality to be a slide show in his head… he wants something much messier

SPOTLIGHT

UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH…

BECOME AN EXPERT iPHONE PHOTOGRAPHER

Discover how to master the controls and settings in your iPhone (and Photos app) to capture well–composed, correctly exposed and artifact–free shots

Secrets of iPadOS

Get the most from the new features and improvements in iPadOS 14 with these tips and tricks

THE iPADOS 14 HOME SCREEN

1 You can’t add widgets to the Home

Use Pages to create a professional–looking brochure

Apple’s word–processing and page layout tool is often overlooked, but it’s both powerful and easy to use

PORTRAIT & LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY

You can take incredible photos on your iPhone. Here’s how…

MASTER LOW-LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY

Here’s how to get the best results in low light using iPhone 12 models

MASTER VIDEO, SLO-MO, LIVE PHOTO AND MORE

Capture the world in motion

IMPORT AND ORGANIZE YOUR IMAGES ON MAC

Manage your pics with the Mac’s bigger screen and powerful tools

EDIT YOUR IMAGES ON MAC

Improve photos and video using the Photos app’s tools. Plus, go further with third–party apps and extensions

INTERFACE TRICKS

Use a keyboard or Apple Pencil to boost your productivity

CAMERAS, PHOTOS, & VIDEO

The Photos app is improved with a new sidebar and Camera gets mirrored selfies

THE LITTLE EXTRA FEATURES

There’s lots more, from delegating Reminders to sending audio messages with Siri

REVIEWS

TOUGH TESTING, TRUSTED RATINGS

Apple TV 4K (2021)

The tvOS interface is easier to control thanks to clickable buttons on the new Siri Remote

DROP + THX PANDA WIRELESS HEADPHONES

High fidelity listening with a personal touch

Movo UM700

A new microphone champion

PORTABLE BLUETOOTH SPEAKERS

The freedom to enjoy your music anywhere

ANKER MOTION +

An affordable, great sounding and seriously waterproof speaker you can take anywhere

OnMail — Fast & Simple Email

Sending out mixed messages

Use your inbox in a smarter way

Long press an email in your inbox to

Planny 5

An all–new look, but is it any better at organizing your life?

Infuse 7

Easy network streaming for your movies

Bike Baron 2

A whole lot of fun on two wheels

Shelter 3

Third time is not the charm

DropOver 4.2

Make dragging and dropping easier with this handy tool

Filmage Converter

Convert any video or audio format with ease

Drafts 26

A Swiss Army knife for words and code

WaveLab Cast

Professional podcast production on a budget

Coloraid For iOS

AI–powered impressionist drawing for iOS

WaterMinder

A fun way to stay hydrated

6 apps... made amazing by a great Watch companion app

These Watch apps hit the big time

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

Create a brochure

Pages excels when it comes to making documents that really grab your attention

Make your docs stand out

Tips and techniques to elevate your Pages projects and make them shine

ASK

TECH SUPPORT & TECHSPLANATIONS

CREATE

HOW TO DO ANYTHING ON YOUR MAC, iPHONE & iPAD

Sort your Mac with Folder Tidy

Don’t let messy files get the better of you — get organized

Identify and solve Mac issues

Run these systematic checks to ensure your Mac performs optimally

Master Mission Control

Tame an unruly desktop with this genius built-in feature

Back up your iPhone or iPad the right way

Protect the personal data and settings on your iOS device

Play media on remote devices

Use your TV as a second display or stream music to AirPlay speakers

Make music in iOS

Make amazing tunes on iOS — even if you can’t play an instrument

Cut food waste with Kitche

Stop overspending on food you don’t use with the help of this free app

120Hz displays

More magical movies and power to the Pencil

Apple goes portable with AirPort Express

Charlotte Henry recalls how Apple entered, then exited, the highly competitive world of internet routers