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 is going back to Intel chips, but not in the way you think • Rumour claims the two firms are reuniting after a lengthy break

iPhone 17’s big Wi-Fi boost

Devious new Apple Support scam

APPLE NEWS ROUNDUP

Google jailbreaks AirDrop to work cross-platform with Android • Quick and easy sharing across devices

Apple chooses the best apps and games of the year • Awards handed out for App Store excellence

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… • LOVES THE MULTITASKING ABILITY OF iPADOS 26, BUT THINKS THAT APPLE NEEDS TO PUT MORE EFFORT INTO EXPLAINING HOW IT ALL WORKS

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Apple Fitness+ in NUMBERS • They key facts and stats behind Apple’s workout service

Mac FORMAT INVESTIGATES Apple in 2026 • Apple is about to have one of its best ever years, according to rumours swirling around Cupertino

50 GREAT FREE APPS! • for Mac, iPhone, iPad & Apple Watch

Free apps for your Mac • Sensational software that doesn’t cost a thing

More free Mac apps • There are even more gratis Mac apps out there!

Watch apps • These free Apple Watch apps are rather hand-y

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Indispensable iPhone apps • The best iOS apps, from creativity to productivity

Amazing apps for iPad • The best apps for your iPad’s bigger canvas

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

Rediscover albums with Longplay • Fall in love with your albums all over again with this amazing music player

Keep your email addresses safe • Shield your email from the long arm of the spam

Soundtrack your iPhone movies • Use iMovie’s suite of audio-enhancing tools to add slick soundtracks

Search any website – fast! • Find your favourite websites faster than ever

What’s new in iOS and iPadOS 26.1 • Discover the key changes and OS tweaks

Create retro pixel art • Make your photos look like vintage graphics

Make your ideal web browser • Make online life easy by making your web browser work your way

Set up multiple timers on iOS • Discover timers done right

Neural Accelerators • New M5 chip includes Neural Accelerators on the GPU but what do they do?

GENIUS TIPS

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

MOVE TO A NEW MAC • Discover the easiest and fastest ways to transfer your dusty old data to a box-fresh Mac

Back up your old Mac • Be sure to protect your data...