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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.

NEW IS NOT “NEW” ANYMORE

HomePod is back • Smart speaker revived with “breakthrough sound and intelligence”

News in brief • A bite of the Apple

THE SHIFT • MATT BOLTON thinks that in a world where phone upgrades can’t be exciting anymore, maybe they should be boring

LETTER OF THE MONTH

CRAVE • THE BEST GEAR FROM THIS YEAR’S SUPER TECH SHOW

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO apple MUSIC • Take back control of your music collection, with our in–depth guide to the Music app for Mac and beyond…

Your music library • Import and manage your personal audio collection

Sync your songs across all devices • How to store your music with Sync Library

Listen your way • Become a Music genius — we show you how!

Worth your money? • Why should you consider subscribing to an Apple Music plan?

Buy music on the iTunes Store • Avoid monthly fees and own all of your favorite tracks

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History of Apple Gaming • With Apple now in its fifth decade, we explore key products from its history, the impact they had on the gaming industry, and the sometimes surprising impact that gaming had on Apple itself

REVIEWS • TOUGH TESTING, TRUSTED RATINGS

MacBook Pro 16–inch (2023) • A productivity beast, but don’t sweat it 2021 MBP fans

Mac mini (2023) • Apple has maximized the potential of its mini

ROUNDUP The best CD/DVD drives for the modern Mac • No optical disc drive? No problem, check out our pick of the best drives to keep those discs spinning on modern Macs

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 • The Px8 headphones bring the fight to rival AirPods Max, with even better audio quality and longer batter life

Creative Pebble Pro • Proof that big things come in small packages

Amazon Echo Studio • With its sound revamped to make it even more immersive than ever, Amazon’s most powerful smart speaker has a lot to offer

GROUP TEST THE BEST NOTE–TAKING APPS FOR MAC • Apple may have improved its Notes app, but there are plenty of other options if it’s not for you

AGENDA • A note–taking app that will keep you focused and help with managing your day

Affinity Photo 2 • Serif’s powerful editing app gets a serious update

CrossOver 22 • Run (some) PC apps on your Mac without Windows

6 APPS To help with your spring cleaning • Clear out the clutter and keep your home organized

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

Adventures with WATCH ULTRA • How to get the most out of Apple’s smartest, most durable Watch ever

ASK • TECH SUPPORT & TECHSPLANATIONS

CREATE • HOW TO DO ANYTHING ON YOUR MAC, iPHONE & iPAD

Manage duplicate images • Discover and sort duplicate clips and stills for a cleaner Photos library

Make the most of Notes • Discover all the new and useful features on offer in the Notes app

How to use Live Text • Edit and translate image text on your iPhone

Type smarter on–screen • Set up shortcuts, send images, and more with Apple’s on–screen keyboard

Grading on the go • How to give your colors, tones and composition a...