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iPhone 15 rumours: What we know so far

New chips, colours, ports and much more

APPLE NEWS ROUNDUP

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Powerful new iMac on the way

An updated all-in-one is pegged for a 2023 refresh

New MacBook Air and MacBook Pro

M3 chips could be coming to Apple’s laptops as soon as WWDC

Microsoft OutlookFree (offers IAPs)

Manage mail on your Mac, now for free

Media Picks

What you should be playing and reading this month

Crave

THE GEAR WE’RE LUSTING AFTER

APPLE’S STUDIO DISPLAY NUMBERS

It’s proved controversial from the get-go, but what are the facts behind Apple’s £1,499 5K Studio Display?

MATT BOLTON…

THINKS THE MAC HAS BECOME BORING WHEN IT COMES TO SOFTWARE, BUT MAYBE THAT’S JUST THE ARC OF THE UNIVERSE

Your memories deserve affordable protection

Why Synology Photos and Network Attached Storage (NAS) is the best place to store pics, video and more

iPad Pro vs MacBook Air

Apple’s hardware line-up is getting increasingly confusing. Charlotte Henry tries to unpick it all

54 AMAZING HACK For Mac,iPhone &iPad

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APPLE SKILLS

NEW IDEAS Your in-depth guide to getting more

Create Apple Music playlists

Enjoy top-quality tunes wherever you go by creating your own soundtrack

What’s new in Affinity Photo 2

Put the app’s tools through their paces to create eye-catching images

Get started with Ulysses

This brilliant writing app could be the only word wrangler you’ll ever need

Master Focus Filters across your devices

Focus can customise your Apple devices to make life much easier

Look sharp on every video

Get ready for your close-up with Hand Mirror for Mac

Aim for the stars

Track the planets and learn the constellations with Night Sky 11

Do more with HomePod

Discover how to tweak its settings, access hidden features and more

Switch views on Apple Watch

Watch faces aren’t the only way you can customise your Apple Watch

VR headsets

With rumours of Apple entering the arena, we explore current VR headsets

Changing Background Items

When did you last check the .plists W

Should I be a Standard or Admin user?

Q When I get my M2 Mac, should

iOS software

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

Peripherals

Thinking inside the box to refresh the parts other tips can’t reach

Display waking up a mess

When display problems strike, check the connecting cable

Thunderbolt direct or via a hub?

Total data throughput to SSDs connected to a

macOS

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

Break a macOS update loop

Start up Apple silicon Macs in safe mode

Annoying Background Item notifications

Q WhenI start up my iMac running macOS

The complete guide to CarPlay

From route directions to entertainment, Apple’s CarPlay puts you in the driving seat. Here’s how it works…

What next for CarPlay?

How the next generation of CarPlay hints at an Apple Car future

Get started with Reminders

Never forget those important tasks again

Asustor Lockerstor 2 Gen2 AS6702T

Network storage and plenty more on offer

Philips Evnia 34M2C8600

Sleek, ultra-wide monitor that’s ideal for your entertainment needs

Netgear Orbi RBK863

A seriously fast mesh Wi-Fi system for larger homes and businesses

Satechi Thunderbolt 4 Slim Hub

A second-gen compact hub with 60W pass-through charging

Belkin iPhone Mount with MagSafe

A desktop mount for Continuity Camera calls

Urbanista Phoenix

Solar-powered earphones have their compromises

THE BEST MAC WEBCAMS UNDER £130

Look your best without breaking the bank

Anker PowerConf C300

A highly versatile camera backed up by superb software

pCloud Pass

Could this be a good home for all your passwords?

A Little to the Left

Punctilious puzzles for the meticulous gamer

DaVinci Resolve for iPad

Pro-level video editing and VFX on your iPad

DIY project

Home renovation made simple

STORE GUIDE

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

Mac Format

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iPod nano (6th generation)

The iPod nano was pretty limited, but Graham Barlow reckons it did show what a potential Apple Watch could look like