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iPhone 16 Pro & Pro Max review. What happened to the Apple Watch Series X? Six reasons why you need to upgrade to macOS Sequoia. The silliest iPhone apps of all time. Review: Carbon Copy Cloner.

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6 reasons why you need to upgrade to macOS Sequoia • Here are the key features that will convince you to upgrade to the latest version of the Mac operating system.

macOS Sequoia: How iPhone Mirroring lets you access your iPhone on your Mac • Access your iPhone directly from your Mac.

This new Safari feature lets you snap away ads like Thanos • Temporarily remove distractions on webpages with Distraction Control in macOS Sequoia and iOS 18.

These 10 Apple event keynote moments changed everything • Apple events are filled with memorable moments. Here are our favorites.

DELL ULTRASHARP U2723QE: THIS MONITOR PLUS DOCK GOES WELL WITH YOUR MAC

WD MY PASSPORT ULTRA FOR MAC: BOATLOADS OF SPACE AT A NICE PRICE

LOGITECH WAVE KEYS: A NOD TO VINTAGE APPLE KEYBOARDS WITH A MODERN TWIST

ANKER 565 USB-C HUB: THIS COMPACT HUB GOES TO 11

Hot Stuff • What we’re raving about this month

The silliest iPhone apps of all time • In July 2024, Apple’s App Store listed around 1.96 million apps—including some that are just absurd.

Why you should skip the M4 Macs and switch to an iPad Pro instead • It’s got the power and performance for all but the most demanding tasks.

Everything you can do with the iPhone 16’s Camera Control button • Instant photos, Visual Intelligence, easy access to camera settings, and more.

Apple’s free Passwords app can replace your paid password manager (kinda) • Apple’s new Passwords app can replace your passwords manager, but there are a few rough edges to smooth out.

iOS 18: How to change the color of app icons on your home screen • Light mode, dark mode, even tint icons to whatever shade you want.

UGREEN 48000MAH PORTABLE POWER BANK: MORE POWER AND PORTS THAN THE AVERAGE BATTERY PACK

ESR 3-IN-1 TRAVEL WIRELESS CHARGING SET: GOOD LOOKS AND QI2 ON THE GO

ROBOFORM: QUIET AND EFFICIENT PASSWORD MANAGER THAT GETS THE JOB DONE

iPHONE 16 PRO & PRO MAX: BUILT FOR APPLE INTELLIGENCE* • *APPLE INTELLIGENCE NOT YET AVAILABLE.

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE APPLE WATCH SERIES X? • APPLE’S LONG-RUMORED APPLE WATCH OVERHAUL STILL HASN’T MATERIALIZED.

Carbon Copy Cloner: A handy utility that’s well worth a shot • How does this utility for cloning data from one volume to another on the Mac perform in our tests?

Readdle PDF Expert: More than enough features for most users • Readdle’s PDF Expert may be the only PDF editor most Apple users will ever need.

NordPass: The VPN experts can now look after your passwords • Keep your passwords safe with NordPass.

Gemini 2: Useful app that helps keep your duplicates in order • Gemini 2 is a helpful and fast-working app that deals with duplicates on your Mac.

Apple TV hacks: These 5 tips and tricks are game changers • Ever want to hurl your Siri Remote at the wall in frustration? These must-know hacks will streamline your Apple TV 4K experience.

AirPods 4 with ANC: More pro for less dough • ANC support and a better fit make Apple’s mid-range earbuds a compelling alternative to the AirPods Pro 2.

Sonos Roam 2: One of the best portable speakers around • The Sonos Roam 2 portable speakers provide strong sound quality and AirPlay 2 support. Find out how good they are in our review.

Mac 911 • Solutions to your most vexing Mac problems.