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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Apple to reveal ‘newest member of the family’ • New Home hub, MacBook Air, iPhone SE, iPads and AirTag 2 expected

M4 MacBook Air launch imminent

Apple launches new Invites app

APPLE NEWS ROUNDUP

UK government wants access to Apple users’ data worldwide • Unprecedented demand to break Apple’s encryption

Apple’s robot prototype revealed to the world • Apple shares its research on Pixar lamp-like home robot

APPS & GAMES

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

Crave • THE GEAR WE’RE LUSTING AFTER

John-Anthony Disotto… • AFTER A VERY SLOW AND FRUSTRATING START TO APPLE INTELLIGENCE, iOS 18.4 COULD ACTUALLY BE THE BIGGEST iPHONE UPGRADE EVER

WHAT HI*FI? • DIGITAL ONLINE PRINT

Apple’s record-breaking results NUMBERS • Apple made more money than ever before in Q1 2025

Apple’s folding devices • Will Apple flip the market by releasingfoldable iPhones, iPads and Macs?

EASY MAC UPGRADES • What can you do to upgrade your Mac without opening it up and attacking the logic board with a soldering iron? We take an in-depth look

UPGRADE YOUR DISPLAY • Get more done by upping your available workspace

SET UP YOUR NEW DISPLAY • How to set up and make the most of your second screen

UPGRADE YOUR STORAGE • For when your internal storage drive isn’t enough

ADD MORE PORTS • If you’re running out of ports, there’s an easy answer

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UPGRADE YOUR KEYBOARD • If your old keyboard is showing its age, get a new one

UPGRADE YOUR MOUSE • What device do you prefer to see next to your keyboard?

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APPLE SKILLS

Master AI in Photoshop • Use a range of artificial intelligence tools as a springboard to creativity

Manage paired devices • Keep on top of devices and networks paired over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

Make the most of Apple News • Get the latest headlines and your favourite stories

Protect your email address • Lock out hackers and spammers in just a few clicks

Create amazing animations • How to bring toys to life using Aardman Animation’s ‘stop-motion’ techniques

Boost your brainpower • Brush off those cobwebs and hone your mental strength with Elevate

Customise Apple Intelligence • Make the AI functions on iPhone and iPad work how you want them to

Live better with Ella • Use this award-winning app to help you achieve a healthier lifestyle

Find My and Ultra Wideband • Enhanced by a new chip, Ultra Wideband enables precision location

GENIUS TIP

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

Mac software • Resolving riddles and restrictions with what you want to run on your Mac

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