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Apple’s M5 Mac chip is just a big A19 Pro, and that’s a good thing • Apple is touting the capabilities of its new Mac and iPad processor, but we’ve heard this all before, not that long ago.

Buying a new Mac? Here’s why you should switch from a MacBook to a desktop • There are many reasons to buy an Apple laptop, but here are six that might convince you to try out a Mac mini or iMac.

Sorry, Mac users, it looks like Face ID is still ‘years away’ • Report claims Apple is ‘exploring’ the feature for future devices.

A love letter to the loss of Launchpad on my Mac • I took advantage of you. Now you’re gone, and I’m at a loss.

LOGITECH MX MASTER 4: TOP MAC MOUSE IS UPDATED WITH INNOVATIVE HAPTIC FEEDBACK FEATURES

OWC EXPRESS 1M2 80G SSD: COOKIN’ WITH 80GBPS USB4

TROUBADOUR APEX 4.0 LAPTOP BACKPACK: SMART BAG WITH CLEVER COMPARTMENTS

Hot Stuff • What we’re raving about this month

iPhone 17: Boringly extraordinary • It won’t set pulses racing, but this is the best iPhone for most people right now.

How to get Apple’s hot new iPhone color without buying an iPhone Pro • iPhone 17 case makers are already embracing their inner orange.

iPhone’s default apps: What to change and why you shouldn’t choose WhatsApp • From web browsers to email clients, it’s possible to replace many of Apple’s default apps with better alternatives.

iPhone Air teardown reveals Apple’s ultra-thin handset will be surprisingly easy to repair • Ultra-slim smartphone earns provisional 7/10 score and positive comments.

Why couch potatoes should wear an Apple Watch too • Apple advertises its Apple Watch on the wrists of high-performance athletes. But it’s also worthwhile for the average person.

BELKIN ULTRACHARGE PRO 3-IN-1 MAGNETIC CHARGING DOCK: SPEED AND STYLE

BASEUS PICOGO 10000MAH MAGNETIC POWER BANK (AM61): FASTEST AVAILABLE FOR WIRELESS AND WIRED SPEEDS

NOMAD UNIVERSAL CABLE FOR APPLE WATCH: CHARGE ALL YOUR DEVICES WITH ONE CABLE

REVIEW: iPHONE AIR A WHOLE LOT LESS FOR A WHOLE LOT MORE • IN MANY WAYS THIS PHONE FEELS LIKE THE FUTURE—AND THE PAST.

REVIEW: APPLE WATCH SE 3 BRILLIANCE ON A BUDGET • ALL THRILLS, NO FRILLS.

I made Safari a better browser with these extensions • We present eight current browser extensions for Safari.

Napster’s next act is an AI assistant made for the Mac • Napster thinks AI is the solution to your search for good help.

OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock: A Goldilocks docking station with just enough ports • With the perfect number of super-fast Thunderbolt 5 ports, this hub hits the sweet spot for business or home users.

Baseus EnerCore CR11 20000mAh Power Bank (67W): Portable power for your MacBook • Lightweight, large-capacity laptop power bank.

AirPods Pro 3: Small improvements make a sizable difference • Better fit, better sound, longer battery, and the same price. What’s not to like?

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2: Best-sounding Bluetooth headphones we’ve heard • They are pricey, but with hi-fi sound in both wired and wireless modes and luxurious design and build quality, it’s worth it.

Hollow Knight: Silksong: A rare sequel that lives up to the hype • There are few arcade games available for the Mac that can match the atmospheric world and fluid combat of Silksong—and it runs on Intel Macs and Apple Silicon too!

Insta360 X5: Versatile and powerful 360-degree action cam • With the X5, Insta360 has...