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

Cook spills the beans on Apple’s AI plans • Apple chief opens up on Apple’s next big thing

Hidden secrets of the Mac mini

Apple’s smart home revamp

APPLE NEWS ROUNDUP

OLED MacBooks and iPads could be on the horizon • First OLED-equipped MacBook Pro set for 2026 launch

Hackers enlist ChatGPT • Is your Mac safe from AI-created viruses?

Apps & games

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

Crave • THE GEAR WE’RE LUSTING AFTER

John-Anthony Disotto… • WILL 2025 BE THE YEAR THAT APPLE INTELLIGENCE BECOMES A KEY REASON TO BUY AN iPHONE, NOT JUST A NICE-TO-HAVE EXTRA?

The Mac mini in NUMBERS • The key facts and stats behind Apple’s littlest desktop

CONTACTS • Have your say on all things Apple!

Apple in 2025 • Apple looks set to have a very strong year with lots of software and hardware to enjoy

BEST FREE APPS • Find some great software for your Macs and mobile gear without spending a single penny!

Free apps for your Mac • Sensational software that doesn’t cost a thing

More free Mac apps • There are plenty more gratis options to choose from

Watch apps • Free software you can use directly from your Apple Watch

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Essential additions to your iPhone • Our selection of the best free apps for iOS devices, for all kinds of uses

Must-try freebies for your iPad • Make your iPad more capable without having to splash the cash

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APPLE SKILLS

Use Writing Tools • Write smarter in apps like Pages, Notes, Mail and Messages

Clean up your photos • Use the new AI-powered Clean Up tool to remove unwanted objects

What’s new in Mail • Handle your messages the smart way with new Apple Intelligence features

Customise Focus modes • Avoid unwanted distractions by scheduling Focus modes

What’s new in Siri on iPhone • Siri is definitely more stylish. And it’s a lot smarter now too

Get funky with Messages in iOS • Add text effects and more to your messages

Use spatial capture on iPhone • Capture stills and clips that can be viewed in 3D on the Apple Vision Pro

Name that tune! • Easily identify songs on Apple Watch – we show you how

Apple’s Fusion camera • The new camera on iPhone 16 with multiple personalities explained

GENIUS TIPS

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

Mac hardware • We help to solve your hardware hassles, from interrupted upgrades to running diagnostics

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

MANAGE YOUR MUSIC • In this final part, we take you through how Apple Music can help manage the music you own

Add your music • Rip. Correct. Listen. Get your old tunes on Apple Music

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