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

WWDC makes a splash • Jam-packed keynote brings updates galore

New MacBooks revealed • Meet the revamped Air and tweaked Pro

NEXT-GEN M2 CHIP ARRIVES • APPLE SILICON CONTINUES ITS FAST-PACED EVOLUTION

STAGE MANAGER • BANISH APP CHAOS FOR GOOD

Say hello to… macOS Ventura • Extensive updates for the Mac

THE POLL

Apple tightens USB-C security • NEW ACCESSORIES REQUIRE YOUR APPROVAL

LOCK SCREEN • THE LOCK SCREEN GETS A NEW LOOK

New tools for iOS/iPadOS 16 • From productivity to fitness, there are plenty of changes on the way

CarPlay Drives Forward • NEW ADVANCES FOR THE IN-CAR SYSTEM

Collaboration in Freeform • MAKES WORKING TOGETHER EASIER

APPLE NEWS ROUNDUP

Time to check in with watchOS 9 • Building on the wearable’s face options, complications and more

Health and fitness • The Apple Watch is your personal trainer and more

BusyCal Free (IAPs) • Stay on top of even the most hectic schedule

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

Crave • THE GEAR WE’RE LUSTING AFTER

CONTACTS • Have your say on all things Apple!

APPLE SILICON M2 IN NUMBERS • › We take a closer look at the second-gen chip inside the new MacBook Air and 13in MacBook Pro

MATT BOLTON… • IS WORRIED FOR THE APPLE TV’S FUTURE AFTER THE LIMP tvOS 16 UPDATE THAT WASN’T EVEN MENTIONED AT WWDC

Win A pair of Audioengine’s brilliant A2+ speakers

Apple AirPort – ready to take off again? • After nearly two decades in service, Apple discontinued its AirPort line of devices in 2018. Charlotte Henry looks into whether the company could be looking to bring it back…

AirPort through the ages › • › The original AirPort line offered a range of products:

Upgrade your apps • Choosing alternatives to Apple’s built-in apps and tools can take your Mac workflows to the next level. Whatever you’re planning on doing, our pick of the best will help get your projects done

A faster Finder • Power up your files and folders with this app that’s perfect for demanding users

Drill down deeper • Deep search of your Mac’s files and folders

Cloud with a silver lining • Secure online data storage and backup with advanced sharing

Automation made easy • Save time and effort with this powerful shortcuts app

More flexible surfing • You don’t have to use Apple’s web browser

Cross-device chat • Connect more easily with people outside Apple’s FaceTime ecosystem

Get more organised • Take control of your work and life schedules with Fantastical

Manage email effectively • Keep your inbox in order with a more powerful email client

Go pro with your film edits • Take your movie making to the next level on Mac

or on iPad… LumaFusion

Edit PDFs more easily • Power up your PDFs

Collaborate more effectively • Be sure of worldwide standards with...