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 hits the big time • Apple launches its much-anticipated artificial intelligence system

Apple researching smart AR glasses

New iOS security feature

APPLE NEWS ROUNDUP

Apple plans smart home revolution • New suite of devices reportedly on the way

Apple planning new gaming app • An App Store for gamers could be on the way

Apps & games

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

Crave • THE GEAR WE’RE LUSTING AFTER

John-Anthony Disotto… • A NUMBER OF APPLE INTELLIGNCE FEATURES ARE ON THEIR WAY, BUT GENMOJI COULD BE THE SECRET OF APPLE INTELLIGENCE SUCCESS

The Mac’s M4 Max in NUMBERS • The key stats behind the MacBook Pro’s flagship chip

Apple’s best buys • Apple Inc is huge. But it’s taken on smaller companies to achieve its goal. What’s next?

137 time-saving tips for your Mac, iPhone and iPad • Get things done faster on your Apple kit!

Get organised! • Save time with a tidy desktop

Easy file transfer • Exchange file and documents with others in the blink of an eye

Using gestures • Save time by using gestures on a trackpad or mouse

Digital signatures • Sign incoming PDF forms the easy way!

Manage app windows • Save time by keeping your desktop organised

iPad shortcuts • Get things done fast on your Apple tablet

iPhone tips • Tantalising time-savers for your smartphone

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APPLE SKILLS

Manage your iCloud Drive • When your Mac is tight for space, iCloud Drive can do the heavy lifting

Use Calendar and Reminders • Combine the power of Calendar and Reminders for über organisation

Customise the menu bar • Is your menu bar a mess? Then it’s time to tidy up with Hidden Bar

Create party invites • Produce eye-catching, personalised invites and speedily invite friends along

Master Camera Control • Use the iPhone 16’s physical button to adjust a range of camera settings

Improve movie sound quality • Use iPhone 16’s Audio Mix tools to improve your audio production values

Master Reader & more in Safari • Clean up websites for easier reading

Customise the Control Centre • Easy access to superpower functions

Thunderbolt 5 • Let’s get up to speed with Apple’s next-gen connectivity standard

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

Mac software • Resolving riddles and restrictions with what you want to run on your Mac

MASTER APPLE MUSIC: PART 1 STREAMING • In this first part of our guide to Apple Music, we take a look at how to access your favourite tunes from all your Apple devices

Discover Apple Music • Meet Apple Music – the...