Essential Apple User Magazine May 2021

team players//

James Gale Managing Editor It’s amazing how much SEGA have crammed into the latest release of Football Manager. There’s just so much to do. A truly great game for footie fans. Martin Smith Group Senior Designer Amadine is a fantastic art package, and now it’s available for the iPhone and iPad. It’s amazing how much they’ve crammed in here. Alan Hulme Staff Writer My trusty notebook satchel was getting very tatty, so I was delighted to review the Zoom Crossbody Laptop Bag. It’s attractive, comfortable and sturdy. Alison Drew Sub Editor I never felt I was getting the most from my iPhone’s video recording capabilities until I discovered REC Pro Video Camera. It’s feature-packed and professional. Ian Osborne Editor I almost lost a lot of games when Apple dropped support for 32-bit apps, but thanks to Parallels Desktop 16, I can run them on…

editor’s letter//

It’s all change at Essential AppleUser Magazine. A few of our writers have moved on, so we welcome another two Apple hacks to the team. Alan Hulme and David Anderson are both great Apple enthusiasts, and they know their stuff too. So let’s give them a big round of applause! In this issue, we take an in-depth look at all sorts of gadgets and gismos for your Apple gear. If it’s compatible with an iPhone, iPad or Mac, we’re up for reviewing it. In fact, this issue is a reviews special, in which we give the usual tutorials, features and interviews a rest and devote the whole magazine to covering the latest add-ons. And we haven’t neglected software either. We cover a wide range of apps and games for all your…

gadgets gallery

groov-e SportBuds groov-e, www.groov-e.co.uk Price: £39.99/$49.99/43,99 € Compatibility: Bluetooth audio devices Do you like to watch videos or listen to music on your iPad while using your cross trainer, exercise bike or other such workout equipment? These sporting true wireless earbuds from groov-e feature an ear hook design to keep them in place while you work out and are rated IPX4 sweat resistant. Their carry case is a 1800 mAh Power Bank which lets you charge other mobile equipment as well as your earbuds. They’re a great price too. Kanex MultiSync Aluminum Keyboard Kanex, www.kanex.com Price: £59.95/$59.95/59.95 € Compatibility: Mac, iPhone, iPad Like Apple’s own desktop keyboards, this one’s made of aluminium but unlike Apple keyboards, it can sync with up to three Bluetooth devices and switch between them at the touch of a button. Just the thing if…

great gadgets for your new iphone

Nudient V3 iPhone Cases www.nudient.com Price: £25.90 Nudient partnered with Scandinavian designer Jesper Ståhl to create the V3 iPhone case. Available in a range of colours, the cases boast a smooth grip with three layers of rubberised material which is both comfortable to hold yet easy to slide into your pocket. It fits smoothly around the phone, whilst the strong construction protects the phone and camera and premium fabric prevents scratches to the phone surface. It has hidden magnets for MagSafe charging too. Nudient Card Holder www.nudient.com Price: £29.90 If you have a Nudient V3 iPhone case, you can also buy one of these understated card holders, crafted from fine leather. It can carry up to three credit-type cards, and effortlessly attaches to the case’s its hidden magnets. It’s available in black or grey, and is only…

for the 16-inch macbook pro

Executive Leather Laptop Briefcase URL: https://www.sfbags.com Price: £345, $449, 399,50 € If you’re looking for a bag for your new 16-inch MacBook Pro, this one from WaterField Designs blends the look of an old-world briefcase with the modern functionality professionals need in this digital age. The Executive Leather Laptop Briefcase is crafted from a single full-grain American bison or cowhide for a consistent tone within each unique bag. Leather Sleeve for 16?inch MacBook Pro URL: www.apple.com Price: £199, $199, 219€ After spending a small fortune on your new 16-inch MacBook Pro, you need a really good laptop case to keep it in. This beautiful sleeve, crafted from highquality French leather with a soft microfibre lining, costs a small fortune too but it’s the last word in style. iVisor for MacBook Pro 16 URL: https://www.moshi.com/en Price: TBA Moshi’s respected screen protector is…

aoc cq32g2se gaming monitor

It’s amazing how far display prices have fallen, while their quality continues to rise. Take this one, for example. It’s a specialist, quad hi-definition (QHD) gaming monitor with a giant 31.5-inch screen. It runs at 165Hz, has a 1ms response time and a 300 nits rating, yet it costs well south of 400 notes. The AOC CQ32G2SE Gaming Monitor features a tool-free setup. You can get it up and running out of the box in five minutes flat, without having to root around for the right spanner or screwdriver. Just snap the display onto the stand and fit the foot using a finger-turned screw. It’s no hassle at all. Around the back of the display are two HDMI ports and a DisplayPort. There’s no Thunderbolt connectivity (though you can use a Thunderbolt…