As I write this, Apple’s 50th anniversary is right around the corner – but we’ll be saving that for next issue. For now, it’s all about what’s landed recently.
There’s iOS 26.4, with plenty of new features – just not the one everyone was waiting for. AirPods Max just got their first meaningful update in six years. And Apple’s new MacBook has made a strong case for being the best-value Mac ever, which raises some interesting questions about where iPhone is headed. We’ve also refreshed our iPhone and iPad Buyer’s Guides to cover the latest models, including iPhone 17e – worth a read if you’re weighing up a purchase.
Our big apps roundup this issue digs into specialist scanners – a category you might not have thought much about, but one that’s surprisingly useful. Books, movies, old photos, even Lego: if you want to capture or catalog something specific, there’s probably an app for it, and we’ve rounded up the best.
Then as usual we’ve got coverage of some more apps you should check out, and a flurry of guides and tips to help get the most from your Apple devices. Enjoy!
Tom Rolfe
Swipe Editor