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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.

THE HOLIDAYS START HERE

New MacBook Pro with touchscreen • Plus, base model 14–inch MacBook Pro and iMac get upgrades to M6

>>> CRAVE • THE GEAR WE’RE LUSTING AFTER

The AI backlash • Artificial intelligence seems to be becoming more problematic by the day…

> THE SHIFT • JOHN–ANTHONY DISOTTO As the iPhone Duo unfolds and Apple embarks on its latest mission to advance technology, I close my Mac|Life chapter…

PICK YOUR PERFECT MAC • Discover the perfect Macs and iPads for everyone, from brilliant budget buys to the most powerful Macs ever made

Easily share photos with others • Send photos via text or email in a Shared Album or Photo Library

Fix duplicates in the Music app • Save space and improve the Shuffle feature with these simple steps

Power up copy and paste • Manage and automate your clippings with this pro–grade clipboard manager

Transcribe anything with Whisper • Save time and energy with smart AI–powered transcription

Create fully custom timers • Use MultiTimer on your iPhone to build custom timers for anything

Browse time zones • Never call a contact at a bad time again

Master suggestions in Messages • iOS 27’s best Messages feature is a huge time–saver

Save time with Siri AI • Discover three time–saving features that you’ll want to use every day

ASK • TECH SUPPORT & TECHSPLANATIONS

The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide • Treat your family, friends — or yourself — this holiday season with the coolest gadgets that money can buy!

40 ways APPLE changed the world • Alex Summersby celebrates the impact of the astonishingly influential company

Mac mini (2026) • M6 chip delivers a major performance upgrade

Mac Studio (2026) • Seriously powerful, seriously expensive

Hovercraft • Present your slides with gestures

UGREEN Revodok Maxidok 17–in–1 • 17–port Thunderbolt 5 dock with solid–state drive expansion option

Marshall Milton ANC • Premium headphones with noise canceling

Dave the Diver • In this game, it’s better where it’s wetter

Keychron Q16 HE 8K • Ceramic keyboards are having a moment

Creative Labs XF1 • Digital listening on a budget

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 HomeView • Graham Barlow thinks he’s seen Apple HomeView before…

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