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

Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO • New era for Apple as John Ternus is set to take the reins in September

Apple’s MacBook Neo shortage

Tim Cook’s biggest regret

APPLE NEWS ROUNDUP

More AI tools coming to Photos • Extend, Enhance and Reframe among new iOS 27 app features

Mac mini and Mac Studio changes • Some buying options no longer available

Apps & games

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

Crave • THE GEAR WE’RE LUSTING AFTER

John-Anthony Disotto… • REVEALS HOW HE’S DITCHED HIS APPLE WATCH FOR A ‘NOT-SO-DUMB’ WATCH, AND NOW CAN NEVER GO BACK TO A SMARTWATCH

Apple’s latest eco efforts in NUMBERS • The stats from Apple’s 2026 Environmental Progress Report

The impact of a new Apple CEO • With John Termus set to head up Apple in September, we look at what this means for Apple’s future

Who is Johny Srouji?

A matter of intelligence

Master your iPhone camera • Shoot great photos and videos – we show you how!

Take great iPhone photos • Set up your iPhone to suit your shooting needs

Best camera lighting accessories

Best camera apps

Perfect pet portraits

Shoot better video on your iPhone • Discover various tools and gadgets that will help improve your footage

Best video accessories

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

Reclaim storage space • Use GrandPerspective to scan your disks and find files to delete

Clean up your menu bar • Declutter and customise your Mac’s menu bar with these tips and tricks

Access hundreds of apps • How to use Setapp – an ‘all you can eat’ app store for your Mac

Explore hidden Mac features • Unlock the secret settings of macOS with TinkerTool

Watch the weather with RainViewer • Be in the meteorological know…

Find new reads with Bookovery • Level up your literature with an app that learns what your like

Learn to play the piano • Make your fingers fly with this terrific music tutor

Master AirPods Pro settings • Get hearing help and a translator too with Apple’s in-ear headphones

Variable aperture lenses • Variable aperture lenses are rumoured for the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max

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 your most irritating Mac problems

TOP TECH FOR GREAT ADVENTURES • Gadgets and apps for living your best life outdoors

TOP TECH FOR GREAT ADVENTURES: IN THE GARDEN • Tech that will thrive outdoors come rain or shine

TOP TECH FOR GREAT ADVENTURES: OUT ON THE ROAD • Top travel...