NEW (ISH) MACBOOK PRO

This issue’s cover has to be one of

> THE SHIFT

MATT BOLTON believes that now is the time for us to say “Hey Siri, shape up or ship out,” and for Siri to be top of the AI league

LETTER OF THE MONTH

In response to your Rip/Mix/Burn article — your

Apple announces Lockdown Mode

New high–security mode for high-risk individuals

> M2 MBP falls short

THINKING OF BUYING the base– model M2 MacBook

> Steve Jobs honored

Image rights: Apple Inc. STEVE JOBS HAS been

Apple TV+ success

> APPLE TV+ HAS received 52 Emmy Award

CRAVE

THE GEAR WE’RE LUSTING AFTER

UPGRADE YOUR APPS

Choosing alternatives to Apple’s built–in apps and tools can take your Mac workflows to the next level. Whatever you’re planning on doing, our pick of the best will help get your projects done

Evolution MacBook of the MacBook

How Apple has changed the way we use computers — not just once, but again and again

From Portable to Pismo

From the first mobile Mac to one of Apple’s most–loved models

From TiBook to MacBook

The millennial Macs that introduced Apple’s metal years

From Touch Bar to M2

The end of the road for Intel and a whole new world of Macs

REVIEWS

TOUGH TESTING, TRUSTED RATINGS

MacBook Pro 13–inch (2022)

Legendary laptop gets updated innards, but still feels out of time

Arlo Go 2

Versatile 1080p security camera with Wi–Fi and 4G LTE support

1More Piston Buds Pro

Affordable wireless earbuds with noise cancelling

622 Magnetic Battery

Portable charger with a kickstand

Aura Mason Luxe

Display all your memories

Sony WH–1000XM5

Sony’s new cans can block out the sound of a hurricane while delivering music to your ears

Logitech Lift

Reduce wrist–strain with Logitech’s latest ergonomic mouse

Ugreen Nexode 100W Charger

Charge four devices at once

Western Digital G–Drive 12TB

A spacious hard drive with Power Delivery

PORTABLE HARD DRIVE STORAGE

Slimline storage under $100 to pop in your bag and go

TOSHIBA CANVIO FLEX 2TB

An excellent all–rounder with the best performance of all

Penbook for iPad

Digital note–taking with a human touch

Writerly

Writing the book on creative Mac apps

Coppice

An app to harness great ideas and expand them

ReadKit 3.0

Catch up on your favorite news stories

Audio Hijack 4

Capture any audio streams on your Mac

Six apps to protect your privacy

Take control of your data once and for all

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

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TECH SUPPORT & TECHSPLANATIONS

CREATE

HOW TO DO ANYTHING ON YOUR MAC, iPHONE & iPAD

Go further in Luminar Neo

How to use AI–assisted tools to quickly enhance your people pictures

Take control of emails with Spark

Need an easy way to manage incoming emails? Try Spark

Spotlight and Siri tips

Spotlight and Siri make it easy to find anything on your Mac and beyond 

Kid–proof your devices

Protect your personal things from small people and party guests

Create an iOS sleep timer

Listen to soothing sounds without draining your iPhone battery

Translate on your device

Bad at languages? Don’t worry, your Apple kit can help you converse

Enjoy music on Apple Watch

How to get the perfect soundtrack wherever you are

iPhone sensors

The versatility of the iPhone depends on a powerful array of built–in sensors

Get started with Maps

From turn–by–turn directions to curated travel guides, Apple’s Maps app has your back