Essential Apple User Magazine

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Welcome • Now we’ve had the chance to take a look at the new iMac, we can confirm it’s every bit as good as we expected. It looks a treat too. The new colours are a delight to behold, and the screens are the best yet seen in a Mac. In this issue, we review the new 2021 iMac, and also look at the next version of the operating system; macOS 12: Monterey.

Team players// • Apple has lifted the lid on the next generation of Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch operating systems, but which of the forthcoming features excites our team the most? Let’s go ahead and ask them…

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Editor’s Letter//

Apple’s Operating Systems: The Next Chapter • At the Worldwide Developers’ Conference keynote in June, Apple’s forthcoming operating systems and several other updates were unveiled. What can we expect when they’re finally released, probably in September 2021? Let’s take a look.

What’s Coming with iOS 15? • The next version of the iPhone’s operating system is on the way, and it’s looking good. But what does it have in store for us?

What’s Coming with iPadOS 15? • This autumn, the iPad gets a brand new operating system; iPadOS 15. Why should we be excited?

What’s Coming with macOS 12 Monterey? • The next version of the Mac’s operating system was announced at the 2021 Worldwide Developer’s Conference, but some of its new features are only available on Apple Silicon Macs.

What’s Coming with watchOS 8? • It’s not all about the iPhone, iPad and Macs. The Apple Watch is also getting a new operating system with some great new features in September.

What’s New in Home? • The automated home is growing in popularity, and at the Worldwide Developers’ Conference, we got a heads-up on some great new Home features.

Forthcoming Safari Features • Safari is arguably Apple’s most important app, and the popular web browser is getting some new features this autumn. Let’s see what was unveiled at this summer’s Worldwide Developers’ Conference.

Keeping Good Health • Hi-tech health monitoring is a big thing for Apple, and some very interesting features were announced at the Worldwide Developers’ Conference, 2021.

iCloud is Getting a Boost • Great new features for iCloud were announced at the Worldwide Developers’ Conference this summer, but what are they and what will they do for us?

AirPods Action! • New features are coming to AirPods, and Apple told us all about them at the Worldwide Developers’ Conference; and they’re music to our ears…

New Privacy Features • For the security-minded, Apple also announced a range of new features designed to protect your privacy.

Gadgets Gallery • There are some great gadgets and gizmos out there that really help you get the most from your Apple gear. Whatever it is you want, from a handy carry bag to a CarPlay-compatible truck, we have it here.

Reviews// • It’s not all about the iMac. In this issue, as well as covering Apple’s latest desktop computer, we also review DJI’s OM 4 Gimbal, the Nanoleaf Starter Kit for some awesome smart lighting effects, and Apple’s own Bluetooth tracker, AirTag. Over in the software section, we get the lowdown on FireCore’s Infuse 7 video streamer, ExpressVPN to keep your data and your surfing safe and private, and some...