Essential Apple User Magazine

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Welcome • The new iPhone 15 series was welcomed with great excitement by the Apple faithful. Buyers queued up outside Apple Stores all over the world to get their hands on the latest model. Here we see shoppers at the New York 5th Avenue Apple Store gleefully picking up their new smartphones – and the odd Apple Watch too. Their delight is palpable.

Team players// • The iPhone goes from strength to strength with the release of the 2023 models. But what’s the team’s favourite new feature? Let’s ask them…

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Editor’s Letter//

Which iPhone Should You Buy? • You’re ready to upgrade your old iPhone to a shiny new one, but which of the currently on-sale range should you go for? Should you stay right up to date with the latest iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models, or save a little money and go for an iPhone 14 series? Of course, if being up to date isn’t important to you, there’s more money to save by going for an even earlier iPhone. And how much storage do you need? We take a look at all this and more.

Which iPhone Should You Buy? • If you’re looking for a new iPhone or to upgrade an older model and don’t know which to choose, we can help you decide. If you’re looking for the best, there’s the iPhone 15 Pro, or its supersized stable mate the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Or for those on a budget, there’s the iPhone SE.

Gadgets Gallery • The iPhone 15 series is here, and manufacturers are falling over themselves to bring us lots of exciting peripherals to go with our new smartphones. This issue, we’ll cover some of the best, as well as some regular gadgets and gizmos for all your Apple gear.

Reviews • In Essential AppleUser Magazine, no one hears you scream! This issue, we take a look at some of the best peripherals, software and games reviewed over the last few issues, including the incredible Alien: Isolation. Elsewhere, look out for the Acer C250i Portable LED Projector, STM ChargeTree Swing Charging Station, Procreate Pocket, GoodLinks for Mac, tablet and iPhone and a round-up of the best free apps around.

Twelve South PowerPic Charging Stand • The most attractive way to charge your new iPhone yet?

Airpulse P100X Stereo Speaker • When it comes to sound, this beauty is a beast!

STM ChargeTree Swing Charging Station • Charge your new iPhone, Apple Watch and Airpods Pro all at once.

Cambridge Audio Melomania Touch • Turn up the volume and rock on!

Backbone One iPhone Controller • Can you turn your iPhone into a games console?

Joby GripTight GorillaPod for MagSafe • Make the most of your iPhone 15 Pro’s great camera.

EDIFIER GM3SE • Cabled earbuds for gamers and music lovers alike.

Shure SE215 Earbuds • A decent set of earbuds? They Shure are!

Acer C250i Portable LED Projector • It’s a curious-looking creature, but can it deliver the goods?

Mophie 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand • Do you use three separate chargers for three different Apple devices? Then this is for you…

Procreate Pocket • “All you need to paint is a few tools, a little instruction and a vision in your mind.”– Bob Ross.

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