Essential Apple User Magazine

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Welcome • We couldn’t resist it. The Apple Store in Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, which opened this time last year, is so gorgeous we just had to show you an even bigger picture of it. Wouldn’t you just love to test out the latest Apple gear in there?

Team players// • We all love our Apple gear, and we all look forward to the next big thing, or at least, our next big thing. So what are the team planning to buy next, either new Apple products or peripherals for their Apple wares?

Essential Apple User Magazine • Issue 29 - September 2021

Editor’s Letter//

Why We’re Excited • It’s been over two months since Apple lifted the lid on its next generation of operating systems, and they’re going to be with us soon. The iPhone is getting iOS 15, for the iPad there’s iPadOS 15 and macOS Monterey for the Mac. Apple Watch is getting an upgrade to watchOS 8 and for Apple TV, there’s tvOS 15. But what are we most excited about in Apple’s forthcoming operating systems? Let’s take a look.

Why We’re Excited About iOS 15 • The iPhone is getting a major upgrade with iOS 15, and it’s packed with some great new features. There’s several things in here we’re extremely excited about; and we think you will be too.

Why We’re Excited About iPadOS 15 • As you’d expect, most of the features coming with iPhone’s iOS 15 also make it to iPadOS 15, but what’s unique in the tablet’s operating system, and are we excited?

Why We’re Excited About macOS Monterey • The modern Mac is really going places, with great new processors and a fantastic new generation of iMacs just out. And we’ll soon have macOS Monterey too…

Why We’re Excited About watchOS 8 • The eighth iteration of the Apple Watch operating system is almost here, and there’s plenty to look forward to.

Why We’re Excited About tvOS 15 • There’s not all that much new in tvOS, but there’s one or two features we’re definitely looking forward to.

Gadgets Gallery • Once again, we take a look at some of the most exciting releases in the world of technology, and present them for your perusal.

Reviews// • This issue is a Reviews Special, so as well as covering some brand new products, we’ve also rounded up the reviews from the last few issues of Essential AppleUser Magazine. It’s a great one-stop look at the gadgets, peripherals, software, apps and games you need for your Apple Gear.

Envoy Pro SX Thunderbolt Portable 480GB SSD • For when you need portable storage that can really take the knocks.

512 Audio Limelight Microphone • Testing, testing, 1, 2, 3…

Philips 4000 Series Gaming Headphones TAGH401BL • A low-priced headset for occasional gamers?

Edifier TWS NB2 Pro Bluetooth Earbuds • Can these mid-priced earbuds put in a pro-level performance?

JOBY GorillaPod Mobile Vlogging Kit • Fancy yourself as the new Steven Spielberg? Grab this bundle and get filming.

DJI Pocket 2 Creator Combo • Can this pocket-sized auto-stabilising 4K video camera take your movie-making to the next level?

Edifier Airpulse A80 Active Speakers • For those who like their speakers in separate cabinets.

Bigzzia Motorised Treadmill • Get fit with this great space-saving treadmill.

Edifier D12 Stereo Bluetooth Speaker • In...