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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.

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More innovations coming soon • Exciting new releases believed to be just around the corner

What’s next for Siri? • One year on from WWDC 2024, all the promised features in the revamped Siri have yet to materialize. What’s going on?

> THE SHIFT • JOHN–ANTHONY DISOTTO Thanks to artificial intelligence, Apple’s live translation tool in iOS 26 will completely change the way we communicate

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…

Digitize your old media • Turn old audio into shiny new digital files using free software

Master special characters • Easily add accents, emojis, and other symbols for a finished look

Use Mac apps differently • Managing your Mac apps is as easy as pie with help from Pieoneer

Copy text as a shareable web link • Help your links get straight to the point within a web page

Control your kids’ apps and services • Apple makes it easy to keep everything on a device age appropriate

Identify & block unknown callers • Are you fed up with time-wasterstrying to get money out of you?

Back up your iPhone or iPad • How to ensure your most important data is kept safe and secure

Customize the Health app • Explore and personalize the features and insights offered by Apple’s Health app

3D sound steering and the audible enclave • Now you hear it, now you don’t. Behold the power of bendy beams!

ASK • TECH SUPPORT & TECHSPLANATIONS

CREATE AMAZING PODCASTS! • From true crime to tales of tomfoolery, podcasts can be about anything — and it has never been easier to add your own unique voice. Here’s how to do it

Evolution of the Apple Mouse • The first Apple Mouse was iconic. The latest has become memeable. But how has the Apple Mouse evolved, and where could it be heading?

Marshall Heston 120 • Home home cinema soundbar in signature style

Belkin SoundForm Surround • Budget cans with good sound and battery life

Danger in Pompeii • A title that belies a gentle game, until you must escape your fate

BenQ PD2730S • A near–perfect screen for your Mac, but at a price

Fugue Machine Rubato • A music app that nails that tricky second album

Fillably • Design and construct forms that work in Preview

iFi GO link Max • This portable DAC punches above its weight

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown • A welcome return for the classic series

Keychron V6 Max • Could this replace your Apple keyboard?

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

iPhone AI • Graham Barlow has switched to Google Gemini for artificial intelligence on his iPhone, and we’re sorry Siri, but he prefers it

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