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

Apple’s plans for 2026 • Every Apple device that’s coming next year

Big changes to Affinity apps

Behold, the iPhone Pocket

APPLE NEWS ROUNDUP

A MacBook with an iPhone chip? • The surprising combo could be launching next year, leaker claims

HomePod mini and Apple TV upgrades coming soon • New versions could be just around the corner

APP OF THE MONTH

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

Crave • THE GEAR WE’RE LUSTING AFTER

John-Anthony Disotto… • THINKS THAT AFTER 2024’S FANFARE AND A LOT OF PUBLIC DITHERING, IT MIGHT BE TOO LATE TO SAVE APPLE INTELLIGENCE

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The M5 MacBook Pro 14in in NUMBERS • The keys facts and stats behind Apple’s latest ‘pro’ 14-inch laptop

MAC FORMAT INVESTIGATE OLED & the future of Apple displays • Apple uses OLED displays on iPhone and iPad, but not on Mac. That may be about to change…

50 AMAZING APPLE PROJECTS • Inspirational ideas for Mac, iPhone and iPad

Lights, camera, action! • Make, animate and edit your masterpiece

Make sweet, sweet music • Beats, bands and bangers

Learn things you’ll love • Turbo-charge your talents

Identify everything • Hey Siri, what’s that sound?

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Get arty! • Put your heart into your art

Explore even more • Now we’re going places

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

Master Spotlight in macOS Tahoe • Apple has overhauled the way you find and access files in macOS 26

Change the way your Mac looks • Give your Mac a makeover with Tahoe, the most customisable macOS ever

Go even further with iMovie • Explore advanced editing tools such as titles, transitions and compositing

Manage tasks and reminders • Get on top of your to-do list with the FirstSeed Tasks management app

Check out new AI shortcuts • macOS Tahoe brings new Apple Intelligence-powered shortcuts to Mac

Master Visual Intelligence • Identify images and work with content

Find new books and TV shows with Fable • Discover fresh favourites on the page or screen

Use the revamped Notes app on iPhone • Notes is smarter and easier than ever in iOS

The iPhone plateau • Discover what’s in the big bump introduced at Apple’s ‘Awe Dropping’ event

GENIUS TIPS

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

Peripherals • Thinking inside the box to refresh the parts other tips can’t reach

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

MAKE YOUR OLD MAC FEEL LIKE NEW • How to expand, repurpose or sell your ageing Mac

Extend the life of your Mac • Apps and tips to keep your Mac ticking

Give your Mac a new role...