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

Apple announces huge price rises • The computer component crisis finally sinks its teeth into Apple

Apple fights the phone thieves

LastPass hit by data breach

APPLE NEWS ROUNDUP

20 new products in two-year spree • Everything we expect to see from Apple in 2026, 2027 and beyond

Millions of Brits could be due £77 each in iCloud trial • Apple accused of locking users into cloud service

APP OF THE MONTH

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

Crave • THE GEAR WE’RE LUSTING AFTER

John-Anthony Disotto… • I’VE NOW USED SIRI AI FOR A MONTH, AND MY iPHONE FINALLY FEELS LIKE IT’S CAUGHT UP WITH THE SMART COMPETITION. ABOUT TIME TOO…

The MacBook Neo in NUMBERS • Despite a price hike, Apple’s affordable laptop is still great value

Intel, the Mac & you • Apple is finally calling curtains on the Intel era so what could that mean for you?

Upgrade your Mac

Is Apple being premature in ditching Intel Macs?

SIRI AI • PLUS What’s inside your FREE Mac, iPhone & iPad upgrades

Siri AI, Apple Intelligence & more • Why these are the smartest Apple OSes ever

macOS Golden Gate • Why the latest macOS reminds us so much of Snow Leopard

Whats new in iOS 27 • Make incredible images, improve your AirPods and power up Photos

The new iPadOS 27 • Power up your iPad with a ton of new tweaks

watchOS 27 • Smarter Siri, a better Buddy and an improved interface

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APPLE SKILLS • Great ways to make the most of your Mac, iPhone, iPad & more

Master Bluetooth connections • Go beyond macOS’ basic Bluetooth functions with the ToothFairy app

Tidy up your desktop • Use DeskMat to present a tidy Mac for video calls and streaming

Bring back Launchpad • Use AppGrid to get a custom grid-based app launcher on your Mac

Photomator masterclass – Part 1 • How to fix common problems and creatively enhance your photos on Mac

Photomator masterclass – Part 2 • How to creatively grade your photos while on the go, on iPad and iPhone

Go old-school with iPhone music • Enjoy a more ‘classic’ music player

Find the lost chord with Guitar Wiz • Just put it on our tab – our guitar tab, that is

Organise your cards • Manage all your virtual cards in one place

Liquid Metal • Explaining a super-tough alloy that could form part of Apple’s future

How could it shape Apple’s future?

GENIUS TIPS

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

Peripherals • Thinking inside the box to refresh the parts other tips can’t reach

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