MacFormat

MacFormat is the UK’s best selling magazine for the home Mac user. Each issue brings you all the exciting developments from the world of Apple, including reviews of new Macs, iPads and Apple’s own apps like iPhoto, iMovie and GarageBand. We’ll show you how to make the most of your Mac, OS X and all the creative things you can do with it. We also review all the latest 3rd party software and kit – so if you’re looking for a new hard drive, monitor or printer that works with a Mac, you’ll be well served. iOS users are also welcome and we review the latest iPad and iPhone apps. ***Note: This digital edition is not printable and does not include the covermount items or supplements you would find with printed copies***

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Apple Intelligence features seriously delayed • A long wait ahead for the AI revolution

APPLE NEWS ROUNDUP

[ MAC APP ] Start 8 £8.99 • Start using a new way to open your apps

Media Picks • > What you should be playing and reading this month

Crave • THE GEAR WE’RE LUSTING AFTER

John-Anthony Disotto… • THINKS APPLE INTELLIGENCE IS THE COMPANY’S MOST IMPORTANT LAUNCH SINCE THE ORIGINAL iPHONE – WE CAN’T HIDE FROM AI ANYMORE

The Apple silicon M4 chip in NUMBERS • The stats behind the iPad Pro’s super-powerful chip

CONTACTS • Have your say on all things Apple!

The pros and cons of AI Apple Intelligence • AI is taking over Apple devices but is that really a smart move?

Your next OS updates revealed! • At the 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple lifted the lid on its next operating system updates. Here’s what to expect

Introducing macOS Sequoia • Apple’s been working hard on macOS 15, and it shows

What’s new in iOS 18 • Some great visual and practical enhancements are coming to iPhone

What’s new in iPadOS 18 • What does the autumn OS update have in store for Apple’s popular tablet?

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Everything else • The autumn updates are bringing even more to other Apple devices

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APPLE SKILLS

Tame unruly web pages in Safari • Turn web pages from insanely annoying to just plain sane

Master Sidecar and Universal Control • Turn your iPad and Mac into a combined mega-machine

Digitise your old media

Run Windows 11 on Mac • With a VMware Personal Licence, it’s all free apart from Windows itself

Create your own custom actions • Make the most of the new fast-access Action button, or make your own…

Craft engaging videos • Clips is the ultimate app for quick and fun video editing!

Scan documents and text • Get your iPhone to store your scribbles and important documents alike

Become a Siri master • Apple’s voice assistant has a lot of tricks up its sleeve

Apple Pencil Pro • More than just a pencil – the Pencil Pro boasts a range of creative tools

GENIUS TIPS

iOS software • Swipe away your touchscreen troubles and rekindle your love of Apple’s mobile devices

Peripherals • Thinking inside the box to refresh the parts other tips can’t reach

Networking • We help to solve your Wi-Fi woes and connection conundrums

Beat the scammers • Protect yourself with the help of your Mac and iPhone

Scams – the state of play • Find out what types of scams currently plague users worldwide

Protecting your Mac • Keep your Mac safe from harm by strengthening its core security

Protect your iPhone and iPad • Lock down your mobile devices for maximum security

Other steps you can take • You’ve made things more secure, now go Fort Knox-level

KIT OUT YOUR KITCHEN •...