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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.

BIG CHANGES EXPECTED

iOS 18.4 brings new features • iOS update delivers more than expected

Apple’s big OS overhaul • Bold new looks look to be on the way for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS

THE SHIFT • JOHN–ANTHONY DISOTTO thinks that WWDC in June 2025 could be Apple’s most important event in years. He is seriously hoping the company gets it right

LETTER OF THE MONTH

MASTERCLASS Create amazing documents • Make top–quality documents with Apple’s amazing iWork applications — Pages, Numbers, and Keynote

Fill in forms and edit PDFs • You can use Preview to fill in, annotate, and even password-protect PDFs

Manage and improve images • Enhance your shots using artificial intelligence tools in Lightroom

Spring clean your Mac • Keep your Mac in good running order with CleanMyMac

Get an old Mac ready to sell • Recently got a new Mac? It’s time to prepare your old one for sale

Learn to play great songs • Join your favorite band with this amazing AI–enhanced app

Relive your iPod’s classic glory days • A blast from the past on modern tech

Level up your literature • Learn from your favorite books

Test your hearing with AirPods Pro 2 • Get a hearing test with your earbuds

The HDMI 2.2 standard • How does the new version of HDMI differ from the current standard?

EXPERT ADVICE • Our resident genius Howard Oakley solves your Mac and iOS problems

SMARTEN UP YOUR YARD • Whether you want to enhance the look of your yard or create an outdoor room, check out these gadgets

Apple Watch is 10 • How Apple’s wonderful wearable went from “meh” to “wow”

Mac Studio (2025) • Apple’s compact desktop is the fastest Mac it’s ever made — and how

iPad Air (2025) • Small upgrade, but welcome performance boost

A2D2 Stream • Brings your old hi–fi kit into the digital era

RØDE Wireless Micro • Pro–quality voice recording for iPhone and iPad

Nomad Universal Cable for Apple Watch • Cease wire clutter with this handy cable

coconutBattery 4 • Better battery information

Sid Meier’s Civilization VII • Can you build a civilization that will stand the test of time?

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

iPad (2025) • Graham Barlow wonders if Apple Intelligence really is a deal breaker

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