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There’s always a big buzz around September and October for Apple fans. They have become the biggest months in the calendar for Apple launches, and the incredible features of the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus once again cement Apple’s as the world’s best smartphones. We were equally blown away by the tech inside the iPad Pro and its Pencil, and the new Apple TV looks to finally come of age in both capabilities and content. Our hands-on experience of the new devices is over on page 6.

Of course, it’s also finally time for iOS 9. We’ve been busy using the betas for months, uncovering the exciting new ways you can use your iPhone and iPad more efficiently. Find out exactly how your iOS device has been given a free refresh on page 26.

We’ve also recently seen the full UK rollout of Apple Pay, Apple’s contactless payment system. Our guide on page 76 shows where and how to use it. Talking of paying, if you started your free Apple Music trial when the service launched you’ll now be paying for it every month. Turn to page 45 to solve some of the small issues that are still going on.

Also, to keep your Mac in tip-top condition, turn to page 40 to wise up on the best Mac monitoring tools.