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***

Editor’s note

Meet the team

Apple announces new Macs • Mac mini and Mac Studio both granted fresh editions

Apple leaks AirPods with cameras

More displays getting OLED

APPLE NEWS ROUNDUP

Samsung foldable’s dust warning • The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a serious Achilles’ heel

Apple mulls resurrecting the ceramic Apple Watch • Popular model might return after six-year absence

RetroMac Free • A blast from the macOS past

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

Crave •  THE GEAR WE’RE LUSTING AFTER

John-Anthony Disotto… • APPLE AIRPODS ARE WONDERFUL OBJECTS – EXCEPT WHEN YOU HAVE TO CLEAN OUT SOMEONE ELSE’S WAX‑ENCRUSTED PAIR

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The M5 Ultra in NUMBERS • The stats behind Apple’s most powerful Apple silicon chip yet

When AI goes rogue • Artificial intelligence (AI) models escaped their test environments and accessed real computer systems – should we be worried?

iOS 27 SUPER GUIDE • Must-try tips, tricks & secrets

Personalise your iPhone • Explore iOS 27’s extensive customisation features

Camera & Photos • Apple goes all-in on AI to enhance your images

Clever communications • Useful upgrades in Phone, Mail, Messages and FaceTime

iPadOS and watchOS • Apple brings iOS 27 style to iPad and Apple

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Safari, Reminders and Notes • Tweaks and improvements for everyday use

Everything else • The good news keeps on coming

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

Easily back up your iCloud data • Keep your files safely stored with Parachute Backup

Power up switching on Mac • Use DockDoor to switch apps and windows from your Dock and more

Play music like it’s meant to be heard • This music player is made for people who really love to listen

Get yourself moving • Banish being sedentary forever

Master the Sports app • Take in all the action on your iPhone

A fun way to send messages • Send handwritten messages and sketches

Help your Apple Watch live longer • Easily boost the battery life of your watch by taking a few simple steps

Practise self-care with Tangerine • Track your mood and form good habits

Retain disk image access

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

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

Repurpose your Intel Mac • Just because your Mac can’t run macOS 27, that doesn’t mean it should be retired – give it a second life instead

Turn your Mac into a Windows PC • Embrace the dark side by running – or even booting into – Windows on your Intel Mac

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