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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Meet the team

M4 Macs: Everything we know so far • A massive array of Mac upgrades is on the way

iPhone 17 catches Air

Apple Intelligence for iPhone SE

APPLE NEWS ROUNDUP

Apple Intelligence might get paid-for tier • Won’t arrive until at least 2027, rumours claim

In-air gestures could come to iPhone, iPad and Mac • A new way to work with your devices

Apps & games

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

Crave •  THE GEAR WE’RE LUSTING AFTER

John-Anthony Disotto… • THINKS AIRPODS WITH A SCREEN ON THE CASE WOULD BE AN EXAMPLE OF TECHNOLOGY GOING TOO FAR

The iPhone in NUMBERS • Celebrate the new iPhone with key stats from its history

Apple TV+ • With a small market share, what next for Apple’s streaming service?

iOS 18 SUPERGUIDE • What’s coming with the iPhone’s next operating system, and what can it do for you? Find out with our in-depth guide

Apple Intelligence For high-end iPhones • It’s arguably the most exciting new feature, but what can it do for you?

Customise the Home Screen • iOS 18 brings great new ways to personalise your iPhone

Mail, Messages & Safari • What does iOS 18 bring to these popular apps?

Customise the Control Centre • Impressive new features!

Passwords and privacy • There’s a great new app for password management

Everything else • What else does the iOS 18 update have in store?

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APPLE SKILLS

Share songs, shows and movies • Use SharePlay with Apple TV and Music to share media with faraway pals

Protect your Mac • Discover how to keep viruses and ransomware at bay with antimalware

Run Windows games • Discover how to run Windows games and apps with CrossOver

Go further with Freeform • Share your scribbles, discuss your diagrams and have fun in Freeform

Cook dinner with Crouton • Beans on toast? Again?! Why not fire up your tastebuds with Crouton instead?

Follow the sun with Sunlitt • You may not see it but you’ll always know the sun is there

Create custom wallpapers • See your favourite photos on your iPad’s Lock Screen and Home Screen

Optimise your exercise • Use Gentler Streak to improve your fitness without breaking your body

Optimised Battery Charging • How your Mac, iPhone and iPad make their batteries last longer

GENIUS TIP

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

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

macOS • Shine a spotlight on the solutions to your most irritating Mac problems

Create great movies now! • Turn your video clips into slickly edited stories with pro production values

iMovie basics • Shoot and import assets for your edit

Advanced editing in iMovie • Adjust colours and tones and edit in layers to combine...