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 planning mega spring event

Apple’s clever VR headset plans

A costly iPhone Ultra could be coming soon

REVERSE WIRELESS CHARGING

APPLE WATCH TO GET MICROLEDS

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

Castle Crumble

Frozen City

Seven: 7 Minute Workout

MarsEdit 5Free (offers IAPs)

MATT BOLTON… • IS WONDERING WHETHER CHATGPT IS A DANGER TO APPLE, SIRI’S SAVIOUR, OR JUST JUST ANOTHER API TO SUPPORT

“peak iPhone”? • Charlotte Henry explores whether Apple’s key product is starting to lose its magic

108 iCLOUD TIPS • From humble beginnings as MobileMe, Apple’s iCloud service has grown into an excellent facility, But what is iCloud, and what can it do for you?

What is iCloud? • In a nutshell, it’s a range of services made possible by connecting your computer or mobile device to Apple’s servers. Here’s a breakdown of these services

iCloud Photos • You can keep all your snaps and clips synced across your Apple devices, and more

Files, Documents & iCloud Drive • iCloud Drive is great for storing and syncing files and documents, and collaborating

Get started with iCloud.com

Backups, syncing and security • Find out how to sync your data across your Apple gear, and how to keep it secure

Family Sharing • Share your apps and media with your family, and enjoy theirs too

APPLE SKILLS

Collaborate with Freeform

Boost your productivity

Edit your PDFs

How to use Continuity Camera

Get started with Mastodon

Master iPhone video controls

Use external devices

Make and take calls

Spatial audio and dynamic head tracking

GENIUS TIPS

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

Mac hardware • We help to solve your hardware hassles, from interrupted upgrades to running diagnostics

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

HOMEKIT: THE COMPLETE GUIDE • HomeKit is better than ever – now’s the time to get your smart home in order with help from your Mac or iPhone

How HomeKit works

HOME HIERARCHHY • The smart home market is a mess of competing – and incompatible – technologies

MATTER AND THREAD

Setting up devices in the Home app

Controlling your devices

HOMEKIT ROUTERS

Hidden HomeKit

BEYOND HOMEKIT

Smart home products

Lights, action!

HOMEKIT SECURITY • A smart security camera is a good investment for any home

MANAGE YOUR MONEY ON MAC, iPHONE & iPAD • These apps enable you to keep track of your finances in multiple accounts

MoneyWiz 2023 Finance Tracker

APPLE CHOICE

MacBook Pro 16-inch (2023)

HomePod (2023)

Mac mini (2023)

Lenco LBT-188

THE BEST NOTE-TAKING APPS FOR MAC

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Affinity Photo 2 • £17.99 (for iPad; universal licence...