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 CORE

Apps & games

Crave • THE GEAR WE’RE LUSTING AFTER

CONTACTS • Have your say on all things Apple!

APPLE’S AIRTAGS NUMBERS • Apple’s cute tracker tags do more than simply help you keep tabs on your belongings. They also make for some interesting statistical facts too…

MATT BOLTON… • SAYS THAT IN THE CURRENT ERA OF TECH MADNESS, IT’S VERY WELCOME FOR APPLE TO BE A BIT BORING SOMETIMES

Apple’s MLS Season Pass • Why Major League Soccer is a major deal for Apple TV+

MEET YOUR NEW MAC • Choose the right one for you!

Master Apple shortcuts

Create strong passwords

Take control of video clips

Use Ecosia to browse privately and sustainably

Finally write that book!

Master the Music app on iPad

Build your website with Blocs

Shoot long exposures

Master Maps on Apple Watch

Apple’s Game Porting Toolkit

GENIUS TIPS

BROADCAST YOURSELF!

Clean up your hard drive • Whether you’re rapidly running out of space or simply want to put your files and apps in better order, the answer lies with a clear out of your Mac’s storage

Our ratings

Nothing Ear (2) • £129 FROM nothing.tech FEATURES Adaptive active noise-cancelling, personal sound profiles, LHDC hi-res codec, USB-C or wireless charging

Philips Evnia 25M2N5200P • £269.99 FROM philips.co.uk FEATURES 24.5in IPS LED Full HD display (1920x1080 pixels @ 89.91ppi), HDR10 support, 400cd/m2brightness, 0.5ms response time, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, USB hub with USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-B, 4x USB-A (2 with fast charge)

Belkin BoostCharge Magnetic Wireless Power Bank 2.5K • £34.99 FROM belkin.com FEATURES MagSafe compatible (works with iPhone 12 or later), 5W wireless charging, 2500mAh capacity, 1m USB-C to USB-C cable included, LED light indicator, 65x97x13mm

ESR iPad Rebound Hybrid Case 360 • £51.29 FROM esrgear.com FEATURES Available for the iPad Pro 11-inch and 12.9-inch, comprising a clear back case with magnetic cover (7 colours available)

Nanoleaf 4D • £89.99 (up to 65-inch) / £119.99 (up to 85-inch) FROM nanoleaf.me/en-GB FEATURES Addressable Gradient Lightstrip, Screen Mirror Camera with magnetic privacy cover, Nanoleaf 4D controller, 2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, HomeKit compatible

Xencelabs Pen Tablet Medium Bundle • £329.90 FROM xencelabs.com FEATURES Pen Tablet Medium (320.5x232.5x8mm, 710.5g) Quick Keys remote, 1x Thin Pen (12g) and 1x 3-Button Pen (17g) both with 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity, Wi-Fi or USB-A connectivity (USB-C adaptor supplied), up to 16 hours of battery life

Monduo 16 Pro Duo Display • $799 (about £750) FROM monduo.co FEATURES 2x 16-inch IPS displays at up to 2560x1600 pixels, 144Hz refresh rate, USB-C power, HDMI

THE BEST VIDEO- CALLING APPS • Chat with friends, family and colleagues on your Mac

Logic Pro for iPad • £4.99/month, £49/year (one-month free trial) FROM apple.com/uk NEEDS iPadOS 16.4 or later (device with A12 Bionic chip or later)

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