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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Meet the team

What to expect from Apple’s 20th anniversary iPhone • The big milestone is just around the corner

Apple Intelligence in third-party apps

AI home hubs coming soon

APPLE NEWS ROUNDUP

AI-powered Siri coming soon as Apple mulls buying Perplexity • A possible solution to Apple’s artificial intelligence troubles

Jony Ive returns to the spotlight with OpenAI collaboration • Building the next generation of AI devices

Paste 5 • Free (offers in-app purchases) Clipboard history made for power users

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

Crave • THE GEAR WE’RE LUSTING AFTER

Opinion

ON SALE NOW!

The App Store in NUMBERS • Apple’s commission fees may be under scrutiny, but there’s no doubting the benefits the App Store brings. Here are the key facts and stats

What’s next for Siri? • One year on from WWDC 2024 and all the promised features in the revamped Siri have yet to materialise. What’s going on?

Your next OS updates revealed • What’s coming soon to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS and more? We take an in-depth look at what’s in store…

Introducing Liquid Glass • All the new operating systems boast a new visual style, but why should we be excited?

Say hello to macOS Tahoe • What’s in store for Mac users in the forthcoming macOS 26 Tahoe operating system?

watchOS 26 features • Apple’s smallest computer gets a new OS too

What’s new in iOS 26 • Some great visual and practical enhancements are coming to iPhone

The all-new iPadOS 26 • Apple’s tablet gets a huge update with the next version of its operating system

WHAT HI⋆FI? • DIGITAL. ONLINE. PRINT

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

Explore extensions in Safari • Give Safari superpowers to improve your browsing experience

Plan your next adventure • Explore a host of options in Maps to plan your next getaway

Customise toolbars in macOS • Ensure that the features you use most frequently are just a click away

Get the retro film look • Forget super-sharp digital, step back in time with classic styles

Master beats in GarageBand • Create fantastic fills and block-rocking beats on your iPad

Free up space on your iPhone • Make room for the content you actually want

Use your phone less with Offscreen • Break those bad browsing habits

Drink more water with Water Minder • Track your intake and get reminders to top up

Customisable keyboard keys • Apple’s patented keyboard design can change what’s shown on the keys

GENIUS TIPS

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

Networking • We help to solve your Wi-Fi woes and connection conundrums

macOS • Shine a spotlight on the solutions to...