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Brand new versions of macOS, iOS, iPadOS and

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What to expect from Apple’s 20th anniversary iPhone

The big milestone is just around the corner

Apple Intelligence in third-party apps

Apple says the Day One journalling app is

AI home hubs coming soon

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APPLE NEWS ROUNDUP

DEATH OF THE HACKINTOSH NO MORE CUSTOM

AI-powered Siri coming soon as Apple mulls buying Perplexity

A possible solution to Apple’s artificial intelligence troubles

Jony Ive returns to the spotlight with OpenAI collaboration

Building the next generation of AI devices

Paste 5 Free (offers in-app purchases) Clipboard history made for power users

APP OF THE MONTH

Media Picks

What you should be playing and reading this month

Crave

THE GEAR WE’RE LUSTING AFTER

John-Anthony Disotto…

THANKS TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, APPLE’S LIVE TRANSLATION TOOL IN iOS 26 WILL COMPLETELY CHANGE THE WAY WE COMMUNICATE

The App Store in NUMBERS

Apple’s commission fees may be under scrutiny, but there’s no doubting the benefits the App Store brings. Here are the key facts and stats

What’s next for Siri?

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

Your next 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…

Introducing Liquid Glass

All the new operating systems boast a new visual style, but why should we be excited?

Say hello to macOS Tahoe

What’s in store for Mac users in the forthcoming macOS 26 Tahoe operating system?

watchOS 26 features

Apple’s smallest computer gets a new OS too

What’s new in iOS 26

Some great visual and practical enhancements are coming to iPhone

The all-new iPadOS 26

Apple’s tablet gets a huge update with the next version of its operating system

APPLE SKILLS

Great ways to make the most of your Mac, iPhone, iPad & more Master Apple shortcuts

Explore extensions in Safari

Give Safari superpowers to improve your browsing experience

BOOST YOUR PASSWORDS

Say goodbye to password pains with the Passwords app and these privacy protectors

BIGGER, BETTER, STRONGER

Why password complexity and strength matters

THE TOP 10 TERRIBLE PASSWORDS

Every year, security firm NordPass publishes a wall

MASTER YOUR PASSWORDS

How to make, and remember, secure passwords

HOW TO Create a strong password

1 Join a site Many websites offer tempting

FIGHT THE FRAUDSTERS

How criminals use technology and tricks

Apple & the future of health

Apple has been working with hospitals, doctors and medical schools to bring vital health features to its tech

Plan your next adventure

Explore a host of options in Maps to plan your next getaway

Customise toolbars in macOS

Ensure that the features you use most frequently are just a click away

Get the retro film look

Forget super-sharp digital, step back in time with

Master beats in GarageBand

Create fantastic fills and block-rocking beats on your iPad

Free up space on your iPhone

Make room for the content you actually want

Use your phone less with Offscreen

Break those bad browsing habits

Drink more water with Water Minder

Track your intake and get reminders to top up

Customisable keyboard keys

Apple’s patented keyboard design can change what’s shown on the keys

Quick-fire questions

Why does my iPhone warn me of USB

IOS software

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

Quick-fire questions

Does macOS still support AFP for network shares?

Networking

We help to solve your Wi-Fi woes and connection conundrums

Quick-fire questions

What does the macOS build number mean? >

MACOS

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

Bluetooth turntables

Stream your vinyl wirelessly

Pro-Ject T1 Evo BT

THE WINNER

Fugue Machine Rubato

A music app that nails that tricky second album

Philips GamePix 800

Can this projector bring gaming to the biggest screens?

Noble FoKus Amadeus

Audiophile earbuds with a classic design

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1

An elegant wireless speaker you can take anywhere

The Valley of the Architects

Lifting you higher and higher

Anker Nano Charger

Charge six devices at once

Swann EVO Wireless Video Doorbell

Does Swann’s latest device ring your bell?

Marshall Heston 120

Serious home cinema soundbar in Marshall’s signature style

Edifier NeoBuds Planar

Planar magnetic drivers come to earbuds

Fillably

Design and construct forms that work in Preview

Keychron V6 Max

Could this mechanical marvel replace your Apple keyboard?

Untold Novel – Story Planner

Get help planning that smash-hit novel

6 apps for Harnessing the power of AI

Artificial intelligence apps that are Absolutely Incredible

STORE GUIDE

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

MacBook Air £999From

EXPECTED OCT 2025 UPDATED OCT 2024 Apple’s

Mac mini From £599

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MacBook Pro

From £1,599

Mac Studio

From £2,099

Studio Display

From £1,499

iPad/mini

iPad (11th gen) From £329 iPad mini From

iPad Air

EXPECTED MAR 2026 UPDATED MAR 2025 £5

iPhone 16e

From £599

iPhone 16/ Plus

EXPECTED SEPT 2025 UPDATED SEPT 2024 iPhone

iPhone 16 Pro/Pro Max

EXPECTED SEPT 2025 UPDATED SEPT 2024 iPhone

BEST BUYS…

EXTERNAL DRIVE SanDisk Desk Drive From £319.99 westerndigital.com

BEST BUYS… Third-party Mac apps

TEXT EDITOR BBEdit 15 $59.99 (about £60 )

BEST BUYS…

Third-party iPhone, iPad & Watch apps

One more thing Multitasking on iPad

Graham Barlow wonders why it took so long for the iPad to multitask well