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Get ready for iOS 17. Mac Studio (M2 Max) review. Apple launching M3 Macs this year? New Apple Watch Ultra likely this year. Photoshop’s Generative Fill AI tested. Beats Studio Pro review. Read the September issue today!

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Apple is reportedly preparing to launch its next-gen M3 Macs later this year • Mark Gurman predicts new M3-based iMac, 13-inch MacBook Air, and 13-inch MacBook Pro this fall.

With new Macs on the way, here’s what to expect from the M3 chip • Apple’s M3 is coming to make Macs faster. But exactly how much faster, and what other features can we expect?

Let’s face it, Apple is never getting rid of the ridiculous 13-inch MacBook Pro • Reports are that it will get an M3 upgrade. Why?

Your Intel Mac probably won’t get macOS updates for much longer • Apple is winding down support for non–Apple silicon Macs, a new study claims.

Three Macs you shouldn’t buy from Apple–and three you should buy instead • Unless you get a fantastic deal, avoid these models.

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A new Apple Watch Ultra is very very likely to arrive this year • Ming-Chi Kuo, corroborating Mark Gurman, says the follow-up to last year’s Ultra will launch in the second half of 2023.

EU’s new battery rule could change your iPhone and iPad forever • A new set of regulations might force iPhones, iPads, and Macs sold by 2027 to allow users to easily replace their batteries.

Apple threatens to kill FaceTime and iMessage in U.K. • Calls proposed legislation “a serious and direct threat” to security and privacy.

Apple needs to sell a VR headset to people who hate VR headsets • Apple’s new headset walks a fine line between isolation and intrusion.

You can now repair your iPhone 14 and M2 MacBook at home • Apple expands its Self Service Repair program to its newest devices.

iOS 17 THESE FIVE NEW FEATURES MAKE US EAGER TO UPGRADE • FAR FROM A “MAINTENANCE RELEASE,” THESE NEW FEATURES HAVE US EXCITED TO UPDATE OUR iPHONES THIS FALL.

MAC STUDIO (M2 MAX) REVIEW: ENOUGH MAC PRO FOR MOST PRO USERS • APPLE BUFFS UP ITS DESKTOP MAC TO TACKLE YOUR MOST CHALLENGING WORK.

Photoshop’s Generative Fill AI tested on a Mac: Equal parts amazing and unreal • Photoshop’s new Generative Fill feature explores the boundaries between real and fake.

Stop your Mac from sleeping when you didn’t think it would • Ventura settings may lead your Mac to sleep when you thought it would be awake.

How to fix a Microsoft Outlook login that won’t work due to local port conflicts on your Mac • A not-very-obvious local web server may prevent proper Outlook authentication.

Chrome users can access iCloud passwords in macOS Sonoma • iCloud Password manager extension works in Chromium-based browsers.

New ‘ShadowVault’ macOS malware steals passwords, crypto, credit card data • The latest Mac malware is available for rent on the dark web.

Beats Studio Pro: Better than AirPods Max and more affordable • Apple’s Beats brand delivers a better overall experience at a fraction of the price.

Soundcore Motion X600: Sonic excellence for less • This 50-watt, five-speaker portable produces clear, spacious, and thumpy sound for around $100 less than the competition.

Audio-Technica Sound Burger: A tasty treat for vinyl lovers • This portable, battery-powered turntable lets you listen to your records anywhere.

Shure Aonic 215 Gen 2: A proquality in-ear headphone • These outstanding wireless in-ear monitors are versatile and upgradable.

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