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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.

PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE

Best apps and games of 2025 • Apple editors name annual App Store Awards finalists

OLED & the future of Apple displays • Apple uses OLED displays on iPhone and iPad, but not on Mac. That may be about to change…

THE SHIFT • JOHN–ANTHONY DISOTTO thinks that after 2024’s fanfare and a lot of public dithering, It might be too late to save Apple Intelligence

101 amazing Apple hacks! • Must–try tips for Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch

Edit and share movies • Get to grips with basic editing tips, tricks, and techniques

Power up your Mac with Alfred • Use its Powerpack to browse and manage your files and their contents

Master the new Games app • Level up your gaming experience and blast off with Apple’s new games hub

Meet the new menu bar • The familiar and functional menu bar now comes with added control

Try the new–look Camera app • Discover what’s new and what’s changed in latest iOS 26 version

Create a custom Lock Screen • With the arrival of iOS 26, your iPhone has never been so customizable

Make your iPhone more accessible • Customize your iPhone to suit your needs

Get fit with Workout Buddy • Be more elite athlete than couch potato with Apple Intelligence

The iPhone 17 Pro camera system • Get up to speed with Apple’s most powerful camera setup yet!

ASK • TECH SUPPORT & TECHSPLANATIONS

MAKE YOUR OLD MAC FEEL LIKE NEW • How to expand, repurpose, or sell your aging Mac

Can man live by iPad alone? • Could you really ditch your Mac in favor of Apple’s tablet?

iPad Pro 13–inch (2025) • Wickedly fast and wickedly expensive, but boy what a tablet…

Logitech MX Master 4 for Mac • The best mouse since Mickey? Not if you’re a southpaw…

Satechi USB4 Slim NVMe Pro SSD Enclosure • Add serious storage without breaking the bank

Hitman: Absolution • Sharp–shooting series goes soft in middle age

Wokyis Retro Docking Station • A blast from the past meets the latest Mac mini

Final Cut Camera 2.0 • Enjoy pro–level video camera controls on your iPhone

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 • Affordable earbuds with with tons of tech

reMarkable Paper Pro Move • Taking notes, 21st Century style!

Samsung Odyssey OLED G81SF • Bold, colorful 4K display with the latest OLED tech

Chants of Sennaar • Lost in translation

Philips Hue Bridge Pro • A major upgrade for owners of smart lights

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 Vision Pro M5 • Apple isn’t giving up on Vision Pro — Graham Barlow thinks that maybe it should

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