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Mac|Life is the leading independent magazine devoted to all things Apple. For over five years, Mac|Life has helped both new and veteran users get more out of their iPhones, iPads, Macs, and more, with coverage that cuts through today's glut of apps and accessories to find what matters most. With a bright, clean design and casual tone, Mac|Life offers an easy and enjoyable way to keep up with the latest Apple trends and topics.

AWE–DROPPING UPGRADES

iPhone 17 line arrives • A roundup of what we expected to see

NEXT-GEN CARPLAY & YOU • CarPlay Ultra is running into resistance from car makers, despite regular CarPlay’s popularity

> THE SHIFT • JOHN–ANTHONY DISOTTO thinks that Apple’s Liquid Glass redesign is absolutely gorgeous — but also completely unnecessary

iOS 26 SUPERGUIDE • What’s coming with the iPhone’s next operating system, and what can it do for you? Find out with our in–depth guide

Fix your recorded songs • Polish old demos and make new tunes from existing tracks

Benchmark your Mac • How fast (or slow) is your Mac running, and how does it compare to others?

Watch TV on your Mac • Stream shows, rent movies, and host home video with the Apple TV app

Sharpen your images • Fine–tune your photos with sharpening and contrast tools

Improve your math and coding skills • Make the most of this educational app

See things more clearly • A really useful “says what it sees” app for people with vision issues

Master the Action button on iPhone • Carry out quick actions with just a tap

Write a digital diary with Journal • Log your days and inner thoughts

Smart glasses from Apple & beyond • Ongoing developments may change how we see the world forever

ASK • TECH SUPPORT & TECHSPLANATIONS

CREATE YOUR DREAM SMART HOME • Lights, cameras, action! Apple Home is where the smart is

5 years of Apple silicon • The first M–series chip was a game–changer when it arrived in 2020. Here, we reveal its surprising evolution and find out what’s next…

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate • Wake up samurai, we have a city to burn

CalDigit TS5 Plus • A shipshape dock with plenty of ports

Soundcore Sleep A30 • Hi–tech wireless earbuds for sleep

Craft • Create and manage lists, text, and more

Razer Pro Click V2 Vertical Edition • Razer takes on productivity and ergonomics

Nova 13 • Capable and integrated web and text editor

Leica LUX app & Grip • Capture the distinctive Leica look

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

Apple Watch • With WatchOS 26 on the way, Graham Barlow is looking for a real workout buddy

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