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Millions of printers have “unpatchable” flaw

> Apple seeks AI help

APPLE IS REPORTEDLY in talks with leading AI

News in brief

A bite of the Apple

What’s next for Siri?

One year on from WWDC 2024, all the promised features in the revamped Siri have yet to materialize. What’s going on?

> THE SHIFT

JOHN–ANTHONY DISOTTO Thanks to artificial intelligence, Apple’s live translation tool in iOS 26 will completely change the way we communicate

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OS updates revealed

What’s coming soon to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and more? We take an in–depth look at what’s in store…

PODCASTS!

From true crime to tales of tomfoolery, podcasts can be about anything — and it has never been easier to add your own unique voice. Here’s how to do it

Evolution of the Apple Mouse

The first Apple Mouse was iconic. The latest has become memeable. But how has the Apple Mouse evolved, and where could it be heading?

Digitize your old media

Turn old audio into shiny new digital files using free software

Master special characters

Easily add accents, emojis, and other symbols for a finished look

Use Mac apps differently

Managing your Mac apps is as easy as pie with help from Pieoneer

Control your kids’ apps and services

Apple makes it easy to keep everything on a device age appropriate

Identify & block unknown callers

Are you fed up with time-wasters trying to get money out of you?

Back up your iPhone or iPad

How to ensure your most important data is kept safe and secure

Customize the Health app

Explore and personalize the features and insights offered by Apple’s Health app

3D sound steering and the audible enclave

Now you hear it, now you don’t. Behold the power of bendy beams!

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Mac hardware

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Mac software

Resolving riddles and restrictions with what you want to run on your Mac

Marshall Heston 120

YOU CAN USE THE APP TO RUN A ROOM ANALYSIS VIA THE SOUNDBAR’S TWO MICS WHICH WILL TWEAK THE SOUND TO YOUR SPACE

Belkin SoundForm Surround

Budget cans with good sound and battery life

Danger in Pompeii

A title that belies a gentle game, until you must escape your fate

BenQ PD2730S

A near–perfect screen for your Mac, but at a price

Fugue Machine Rubato

Tough testing, trusted ratings

Fillably

Design and construct forms that work in Preview

iFi GO link Max

This portable DAC punches above its weight

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

A welcome return for the classic series

Keychron V6 Max

Could this replace your Apple keyboard?

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