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’s product plans for 2025 revealed in full • Almost every Apple product is due an upgrade this year, report claims

Apple settles privacy lawsuit

Foldable iPhone specs prediction

APPLE NEWS ROUNDUP

Apple honours the best apps and games of 2024 • Top download charts published and gongs given for innovative titles

Long wait for giant foldable iPad • The company wants to totally eliminate the central seam

coconutBattery 4 Free (Plus edition £12.95) • Deeper details for your battery health

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

Crave • THE GEAR WE’RE LUSTING AFTER

John-Anthony Disotto… • WITH A FAIR BIT OF BAD PRESS SURROUNDING APPLE INTELLIGENCE NOTIFICATION SUMMARIES, THE COMPANY HAS A LONG WAY TO GO

The iPhone SE in • Key stats and facts on Apple’s most affordable phone

CONTACTS • Have your say on all things Apple!

Meet the technology experts

THE BEST TECH FROM CES 2025 LAS VEGAS NEVADA • CES has once again offered an exciting sneak peek at tomorrow’s technology

DETOX YOUR MAC (and iOS devices) • Are you running out of storage? Do you wish your Mac was quick and snappy again? With our help you can get rid of space hogs, delete temporary files, and more

Step 1: Identify space hogs and optimise storage • Keep control of your startup disk, and trim it down

Step 2: Remove apps and files • Create more space on your Mac the easy way

Step 3: Move your media to an external drive • Make room on your Mac by moving media files

Choosing an external drive

Step 4: Rip it up & start again • If all else fails, consider reinstalling macOS

Reinstall macOS on Apple silicon Macs

Detox your iPhone and iPad • For when your mobile devices need a clean-up

Clearing caches on mobile gear • Clean up your browsers and make them speedy again

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APPLE SKILLS

Create your own AI images • Have a bit of picture-related fun with the Image Playground app

Watch the weather on Mac • If you’re obsessed with the weather, your Mac has your back

Master AirPlay on Mac • Share songs, shows, photos and videos over the air

Make eye-catching images • Use a range of creative tools in Photoshop Elements 2025

Create custom emoji on iPhone • Design your own personalised Genmoji

Use Visual Intelligence in iOS • Learn about the world around you with this brilliant feature

Make a magic music demo • Use the Voice Memos app on iPhone 16 Pro to create multi-layered tracks

Use ChatGPT via Siri on iOS • Harness the power of Siri and ChatGPT

Centre Stage and Desk View • Show two different (but simultaneous) views from a single camera

GENIUS TIPS

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