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10 reasons why you need to buy the next iPhone. M4 iPad pro review. Apple to unleash full potential of iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Apple launches Apple Maps on the web. Shut down your Mac when you’re away?

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Apple is finally ready to unleash the full potential of the iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Apple Intelligence could put power back in the hands of users.

First details emerge of next year’s M5 MacBooks • Analyst predicts new camera module…and appears to suggest in passing that M5 could arrive earlier than expected.

Arm race: How Apple’s M3 squares off against the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite • Qualcomm’s performance claims seem to hold up, but the big picture is more interesting.

It’s not just iPhones: Apple users are holding on to their Macs longer than ever • Increased durability and a lack of innovation are cited.

Apple’s failures show the limits of its ambition • Apple is successful at many things, but this week provided reminders of where Apple isn’t doing as well as it wants.

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Hot Stuff • What we’re raving about this month

Apple takes direct aim at Google with surprising launch of Apple Maps on the web • Now you won’t need an Apple device to use the best mapping service.

A Siri divided against itself cannot stand • The new, intelligent Siri will only work on a select number of Apple devices. Everyone else has to use the dumber version of Siri. That might be problematic.

I tried Apple Vision Pro and it made me rethink everything • Apple’s headset brought exhilaration and stress in ways I never could have imagined without experiencing it for myself.

The ultra-slim iPhone 17 is exactly the kind of risk Apple needs to take • As we hear more about this new iPhone 17, it’s starting to sound like a bold experiment from a typically reserved company.

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10 REASONS WHY YOU NEED TO BUY THE NEXT iPHONE • THE iPHONE 16 PRO IS EXPECTED TO OFFER QUITE A FEW BENEFITS OVER YOUR TWO-YEAR-OLD PRO MODEL.

M4 iPAD PRO: APPLE’S FIRST OLED TABLET REALLY IS THAT GOOD • THE NEW iPAD PRO OFFERS FIRST-CLASS PERFORMANCE AND BATTERY LIFE AND EVEN OVERTAKES THE MACBOOK PRO M3.

Should you shut down your Mac when you’re away for long periods? • With modern Macs and batteries, it shouldn’t matter, but be aware of backups.

Should you keep your MacBook plugged in when you’re using it? • Have no fears about battery safety and longevity by keeping your laptop charging while in use or above 80 percent.

Can you use an old Mac laptop without a battery? • Be sure you always have power and save constantly.

HP OfficeJet 8122e (Pro): Should suit those who work from home and small offices • Conventional all-in-one printer, with a built-in scanner and copier functions that will suit home workers.

New HomePod with a display could hijack the iPhone 16 launch this fall • Apple code reveals a new ‘HomeAccessory’ device.

Apple eyes ads on Apple TV+, claims report • Report claims Apple has met with a U.K. ratings agency to explore ad tracking options.

Beats Pill: A really good speaker that’s a firmware update away from being great • The new Beats Pill is a lot better than the old one, but it still lacks low end and suffers from slightly confusing controls.

Beats Solo Buds: The better AirPods budget option • If you’re thinking about buying Apple’s cheapest AirPods, you should consider these first.

Mac 911 • Solutions to your most vexing Mac problems.