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***

Editorial

Apple plans a ‘flood’ of devices • Get ready for an influx of iPhones, Macs, and more

THE POLL • What’s your favourite new feature of macOS Ventura?

Apple headset nears launch date • Secret project could be revealed in January 2023

M2 MacBook Pro has an SSD problem • SSD performance reportedly slower than the M1 MacBook Pro

APPLE NEWS ROUNDUP

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

RapidWeaver Classic • Two new ways to build beautiful websites

Crave • THE GEAR WE’RE LUSTING AFTER

CONTACT • Have your say on all things Apple!

THE MACBOOK AIR IN NUMBERS • The M2 version of Apple’s most popular laptop is finally on sale. This is what you need to know

MATT BOLTON… • THINKS WE WON’T SEE AN APPLE VIRTUAL REALITY HEADSET UNTIL IT HAS A PURPOSE THAT SUITS APPLE’S WAY OF MAKING THINGS

Win

Can your Apple device still do ever ything? • There is frustration amongst Apple users that not all devices can use all the key features Apple offers

Get ready for macOS Ventura

Step in to your Time Machine

APPLE SKILLS

Create amazing documents

Digitise any audio

Improve your sunset pics in Luminar Neo

Manage external monitors

Customise Control Centre

Make Siri work smarter

Get your art fix with DailyArt

Take control with apple Watch

Web3: third-gen internet

GENIUS TIPS

Quick-fire questions

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

Mac software

Quick-fire questions

Which file compression format is best?

Quick-fire questions

macOS

Check and repair backups

BECOME A PODCASTING GENIUS • Podcasting is all the rage and there’s never been a better time to get in on the action. But what will you need, and how can you make it a success? Our guide reveals all

WHAT YOU’LL NEED • Spend wisely but also get some cool stuff for free

CREATE YOUR FIRST PODCAST

PUBLISH, SCHEDULE AND PROMOTE

Get started with Disk Utility

How to use Disk First Aid

Do more with Disk Utility

APPLE CHOICE

MacBook Pro 13-inch (2022)

Edifier MS50A

Sandberg Motion Tracking Phone Mount • £35.99 FROM sandberg.world/en-gb FEATURES Intelligent tracking, rechargeable battery, 8-hour battery life, universal phone fit

Intelli StepUp Magnetic Wireless Charging Station • $119.99 (£118.85) FROM intelli.co FEATURES Charges up to 3 devices, 5/7.5/10/15W for iPhones, 5W for AirPods, 2.5W for Apple Watch

Excitrus 100W Magnetic Wireless Power Bank • £83 FROM myexcitrus.com FEATURES 20,800mAh, 1x MagSafe-compatible Qi wireless charger, 2x USB-C charging ports, 1x USB-A 3.0 charging port, 195.6x84x25.4mm, 482g

Airthings View Plus • £259 FROM airthings.com/en-gb FEATURES 7.37cm ePaper display, sensors for various pollutants, as well as temperature, humidity, and air pressure; Wi-Fi,...