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***

Mac FORMAT

Apple is working on four Vision Pro models

EE offers custom Apple TV 4K

“Outrageous” M3 Ultra is on the way

Apple’s next huge product launch

Apple announces App Store Award winners

APPLE NEWS ROUNDUP

Media Picks

ACDSee Photo Studio for Mac 10 $99.99 (about £79)

Crave

CONTACTS

THE iPAD AIR IN NUMBERS • With rumours of a 12.9-inch iPad Air expected for 2024, we explore the stats and facts behind Apple’s mainstream tablet

MATT BOLTON… • IS HOPING FOR A YEAR WHERE APPLE STEPS INTO THE FUTURE, AND REVIVES THE PAST

Apple in 2024 • Looks like there is plenty for Apple users to look forward to over the next 12 months…

THE BEST FREE APPS • You can get some great software for your Apple gear – without spending apenny. Here’s our guide to some of the best

The best free Mac apps • It’s amazing what you can get without paying a single penny

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

Watch apps • Get free applications for Apple’s amazing smart watch

Indispensable additions to your iPhone • Whatever your needs, there’s bound to be a free iPhone application that fits the bill

Great free apps for your iPad • Get yourself some great on-the-go iPad apps for no money at all

APPLE SKILLS

Turn a website into a web app

Create a custom look

Use widgets in Sonoma

Browse more privately online

Master to-dos in Reminders

Listen to classical on your iPad

Use double tap on appleWatch

Master the new Apple TV app

The big phone switch-off

GENIUS TIPS

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

Peripherals

MACOS

40 years of Mac • It was 40 years ago today that Apple taught the world to play. Let’s celebrate the Mac’s many hits, and afew misses too

From Macintosh to losing the plot

From iMac to MacBook Pro

From the 5K iMac to the MacBook Pro

Automate your smart home • Lights, sounds, actions! Discover some great ways to automate your smart devices with help from Apple’s Home app

Get started with automations

Go further with automations

APPLE CHOICE

Sonos Move 2 • Sonos’ portable speaker gets an audio boost and much improved battery life

Mobile Pixels Duex Max

Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe

Belkin BoostCharge 5K

IK Multimedia iRig USB

Lofree Flow

JLab JBuds Mini

COMPACT DAB RADIOS

Ruark R1S

Parallels Desktop 19

Bartender 5

Portal

6 apps to… Beat the winter blues

STORE GUIDE • Your guide to the best Apple hardware and third-party accessories

Mac Format

One more thing Apple Podcasts • Worried about shrinking iPhone storage? Graham Barlow can’t believe how much space Apple Podcasts is using up…