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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.

THE GREAT REFRESH

Privacy and data security at risk? • Assessing recent threats to your sensitive information

THE BEST TECH FROM CES 2025 LAS VEGAS NEVADA • CES has once again offered an exciting sneak peek at tomorrow’s technology

THE SHIFT • JOHN–ANTHONY DISOTTO With a fair bit of bad press surrounding Apple Intelligence Notification summaries, the company has a long way to go

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DETOX YOUR MAC (and iOS devices) • Are you running out of storage? Do you wish your Mac was quick and snappy again? With our help, you can get rid of space hogs, delete temporary files, and more

Use Writing Tools • Write smarter in apps like Pages, Notes, Mail and Messages

Clean up your photos • Use the new AI-powered Clean Up tool to remove unwanted objects

What’s new in Mail • Handle your messages the smart way with new Apple Intelligence features

Customize Focus modes • Create schedules to avoid unwanted distractions

What’s new in Siri on iPhone • Siri is definitely more stylish — and it’s a lot smarter now too

Get funky with Messages in iOS • Add text effects and more to your chats

Use spatial capture on iPhone • Capture stills and clips that can be viewed in 3D on the Apple Vision Pro

Name that tune! • Easily identify songs on Apple Watch — we show you how

Apple’s Fusion camera • The new camera on iPhone 16 with multiple personalities explained

ASK • TECH SUPPORT & TECHSPLANATIONS

Master Apple Music: Part 2 Manage your music • In the final part of our guide, we explain how Apple Music can help manage your song collection

THE ULTIMATE APPLE FITNESS GUIDE • Discover some great ways you can use your iPhone and Apple Watch to get fitter and healthier in 2025

Nebula Cosmos 4K SE • A portable, smart Ultra HD projector for watching movies at home

Marshall Emberton III • Big sound, small package

Asustor Lockerstor 4 Gen3 AS6804T • Network storage and more

Logic Pro 11.1 • Our favorite audio app just got even more amazing

Kensington SD5000T5 • Could this maximize Thunderbolt 5?

Logitech MX Creative Console • The ultimate control pads for your Mac

Arco • An RPG where death comes easy

Creative Zen Air SXFI • Good sound and battery life at a competitive price

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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