Mac FORMAT

Apple’s week-long World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC)

Meet the team

Jo Membery Operations Editor Jo’s Apple Music dance

WWDC: Everything we expect to see

Mixed reality headset, a new Mac Pro, and more

Touch display for AirPods case

Future AirPods cases may have some interesting functionality,

APPLE NEWS ROUNDUP

UNDER-SCREEN FACE ID COMING DUE ON IPHONE 17

MacBook Pro OLED screen in 2026

But the MacBook Air could get an OLED panel in 2024

Apple’s headset worries

Device shown off to executives, but internal concerns are growing

Planny 8 Free (offers IAPs)

Organise your day with the help of AI

Wavelength Messenger

FREE Wavelength is an ingenious take on group

Sid Meier’s Railroads!

£11.99 The classic game comes to iOS, tasking

Storyteller

Image credits: Kevin Reutter, Polydor Records/ Interscope Records,

Media Picks

What you should be playing and reading this month

Crave

THE GEAR WE’RE LUSTING AFTER

APPLE RECYCLING IN NUMBERS

Apple kit is going to feature increasing numbers of recycled (and renewable) materials in future. Here are the eco-stats

MATT BOLTON…

THINKS THAT TIM COOK’S VISION FOR AUGMENTED REALITY IS MORE BORING THAN META’S, AND THAT’S WHY IT MIGHT WORK

Discover a better way to back up your Mac

Why a Synology NAS and Active Backup for Business makes for a flexible alternative to Time Machine

The pros & cons of AI

AI gadgets are here and they’re only going to get more powerful. The question is: are Apple and the public ready for them?

Power up your Mac

Your Mac is a powerful beast but, with our help, you can make it more powerful still. With our guide, you can eke out every ounce of power

Create and share a family budget

Keep family finances on track with this shared Numbers spreadsheet

Get more from Raw

How to master non-destructive Raw editing skills

Windows 11 on Apple silicon

It’s now possible to install Microsoft’s latest OS on M1 and M2 Macs

Master Apple Music Classical

If your musical tastes are more Mozart than Miley Cyrus, then start here 

Master Safari extensions

Make the world wide web more you with these excellent iOS extensions

Play like a DJ on your iPad

Start making music with Launchpad – Beat Music Maker

Master the Apple Store app for iPhone and iPad

There’s a trolley load of stuff to check out here

Practise mindfulness

Let your cares float by as your Apple Watch encourages you to relax

Wi-Fi 7

More than a ‘speed bump’, the new Wi-Fi 7 looks forward to the future of the internet

Am I wearing out my M1 Mac’s SSD?

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

Mac software

Resolving riddles and restrictions with what you want to run on your Mac

TECH FOR THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Arm yourself with the best gadgets for a breath of fresh air

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO CUSTOMISING YOUR HOME SCREEN

Give your iPhone a whole new look – we show you how

IK Multimedia iRig Stream Mic Pro

Flexible recording for your Mac, iPhone or iPad

Creative Sound Blaster X5

A versatile, high-quality DAC for audiophiles, streamers and podcasters

Kindle Scribe

More of a sticky note than a scribe

Marshall Middleton

Portable Bluetooth speaker with a big rock sound

Fiio BTR7

Versatile and portable DAC/amp

Anker 675 USB-C Docking Station

All-in-one monitor stand with good connectivity options

The best sleep apps

There are few things more important T than

THE WINNER Pillow

Great sleep tracking throughout the night (and day)

Affinity Publisher 2

Pro-grade publishing comes to the iPad

Proton Drive

Private encrypted storage

Roadwarden

Secure a harsh land in this superb RPG

6 apps for setting off on holiday

Relax for a well-earned break with the help of these apps

STORE GUIDE

Your guide to the best Apple hardware and third-party accessories

MacFormat

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Apple VR

Graham Barlow wants to get really excited about new Apple tech