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***

Meet the team

Mac FORMAT

Far out! Apple’s incredible autumn line-up – revealed

iPhone 14 • New features, new colours, new sizes

iPhone 14 Pro

Watch Ultra

Watch SE

AirPods Pro 2

Hindsight

Charmstone • So long ç+†, this app makes app-switching a breeze

Citizen Sleeper

Media Picks

1 Password 8

Crave

MATT BOLTON… • THINKS THAT THE iPHONE’S NEW ‘DYNAMIC ISLAND’ IS A TOTAL GIMMICK… AND ALSO APPLE’S BEST BIT OF DESIGN IN YEARS

APPLE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES • With the impending launch of Apple Pay Later, Charlotte Henry looks at Apple’s place in the world of financial services

iOS 16 SUPERGUIDE • Make the most of your next free iPhone upgrade with our in-depth guide to all its new features – plus essential tips and tricks

Lock Screen and Focus

Photos • It’s easier than ever to share your favourite photos with friends and family

Messages and Mail • New abilities bring Apple’s messaging apps up to date

What’s new in Maps

Safari and Security • New features include a replacement for passwords

The best of the rest

APPLE SKILLS

Manage how links open

Access your Mac anywhere

Share files fast with AirDrop

Streamline your workflow

Make dynamic presentations • Give your animated presentations extra pizzazz in Keynote 12.1

Get details about photos • Want to know more about a landmark in your photo? Here’s how to do it

Track ageing with Humanity • Help increase your lifespan with this helpful companion app for iPhone

Use Maps on apple Watch • Maps makes it easy to get anywhere, in the right way, at the right time…

Continuity • This powerful set of features make it easier to use all your Apple devices together

GENIUS TIPS

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

PRINT YOUR PHOTOS • Give your digital photos a new lease of life by turning them into physical prints

PREP YOUR PICS FOR PRINTING • Editing tips on creating a print with more punch

TURN YOUR PHOTOS INTO A BOOK (OR MUG OR JIGSAW…) • Bring your digital photos to life on a range of products

RESTORE OLDER PHOTOS • Turn analogue prints into digital images and turn back time on faded prints

Get started with Podcasts

Get started with Podcasts

Go further with Podcasts • Now you’ve mastered the basics, it’s time to get the most out of Podcasts

APPLE CHOICE

Samsung M8

Insta360 ONE RS

TP-Link Archer AX55

Belkin Connect Pro Thunderbolt 4 Dock

Airpulse P100X

Ezviz C6 2K Smart Home Camera

Nanoleaf Ultra Black Triangles Smarter Kit

THE BEST CALENDAR APPS FOR MAC & iOS • We pit the best calendar apps...