MacLife

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.

MONEY–SAVING APPS

THE TEAM

Apple Card partners breaking up • After big losses, Apple’s main finance partner wants out of consumer finance

Disney integrating Hulu • A better streaming experience with fewer apps?

Push notification “spies”

News in brief • A bite of the Apple

APPLE SILICON THE STORY SO FAR • With the arrival of the M3, M3 Pro and M3 Max, Apple silicon shows no sign of slowing down. Here we take a look at how it’s performing

THE SHIFT • MATT BOLTON thinks the biggest obstacle to the success of Apple’s vision for Vision Pro is people’s vision

LETTER OF THE MONTH

The BEST FREE APPS FOR MAC, iPHONE, iPAD AND WATCH • You can get some great software for your Apple gear — completely free! Here’s our expert guide to some of the best

The best FREE MAC APPS • It’s amazing what you can accomplish without paying a single penny

More free MAC APPS • There are plenty more completely gratis options to choose from

WATCH APPS • Get free applications for Apple’s amazing smart watch

Indispensable ADDITIONS TO YOUR iPHONE • Whatever your needs, there’s bound to be a free iPhone application that works for you

Great free APPS FOR YOUR iPAD • Get yourself some brilliant on–the–go iPad apps for no money at all

PREMIUM DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION • As a premium subscriber you instantly get access to 100+ back issues

Tag your music to perfection • Make sure your music files display the correct information

Master dictation on macOS • Harness the power of dictation to make it easier to create documents on Mac

Create custom Focus modes • Make a focus automatically switch depending on what you’re doing

Explore the Dynamic Island • Got an iPhone 14 Pro or a new iPhone 15? Then try these tips and tricks

Shoot with manual controls • Photograph with manual camera adjustments using Obscura — Pro Camera

Enjoy a clutter–free TV database • Learn more about the films, shows and actors you love — and avoid spoilers!

Create a GIF using Shortcuts • Don’t rely on stock GIFs — you can produce your own unique versions

Do more with PDFs on iPad • Make light work of boring forms and collaborate more easily with others

Apple’s tetraprism lens • The iPhone 15 Pro Max has an innovative new lens design

ASK • TECH SUPPORT & TECHSPLANATIONS

Networking • We help you solve your Wi–Fi woes and connection conundrums

macOS • Shine a spotlight on the solutions to your most irritating Mac problems

iPHONE PORTRAIT PHOTO GUIDE • Take amazing portraits by day or night

Master portraits on your iPhone • Shoot stunning people pictures

Shoot portraits in low light • Seize the opportunities for vibrant colors and slower shutter speeds

Make the most of your portrait photos • How to edit your portraits to perfection

BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO THE Health app • Monitor your health and potentially spot problems early with Apple’s Health app for iPhone and iPad

How to get started with Health • It’s worth spending a bit of time becoming familiar with the app

Go further with Health • The Health app doesn’t have to work in isolation — discover more

Sonos Move 2 • Sonos’...