Mac Format

On 6 June, Apple set out its stall

WWDC makes a splash

Jam-packed keynote brings updates galore

New MacBooks revealed

Meet the revamped Air and tweaked Pro

NEXT-GEN M2 CHIP ARRIVES

APPLE SILICON CONTINUES ITS FAST-PACED EVOLUTION

STAGE MANAGER

BANISH APP CHAOS FOR GOOD

macOS Ventura

Extensive updates for the Mac

THE POLL

WE ASKED…

LOCK SCREEN

THE LOCK SCREEN GETS A NEW LOOK

New tools for iOS/iPadOS 16

From productivity to fitness, there are plenty of changes on the way

CarPlay Drives Forward

NEW ADVANCES FOR THE IN-CAR SYSTEM

Collaboration in Freeform

MAKES WORKING TOGETHER EASIER

APPLE NEWS ROUNDUP

APP STORE FRAUD PREVENTED $1.5 BILLION OF SCAMS

Time to check in with watchOS 9

Building on the wearable’s face options, complications and more

Health and fitness

The Apple Watch is your personal trainer and more

BusyCalFree (IAPs)

Stay on top of even the most hectic schedule

Media Picks

What you should be playing and reading this month

Crave

THE GEAR WE’RE LUSTING AFTER

CONTACTS

Have your say on all things Apple!

MATT BOLTON…

IS WORRIED FOR THE APPLE TV’S FUTURE AFTER THE LIMP tvOS 16 UPDATE THAT WASN’T EVEN MENTIONED AT WWDC

Win

A pair of Audioengine’s brilliant A2+ speakers

Apple AirPort – ready to take off again?

After nearly two decades in service, Apple discontinued its AirPort line of devices in 2018. Charlotte Henry looks into whether the company could be looking to bring it back…

Upgrade your apps

Choosing alternatives to Apple’s built-in apps and tools can take your Mac workflows to the next level. Whatever you’re planning on doing, our pick of the best will help get your projects done

APPLE SKILLS

NEW IDEAS Your in-depth guide to getting

Make a newsletter in Pages

Pages makes it easy to create your own eye-catching newsletter

Go further in Luminar Neo

How to use AI-assisted tools to quickly enhance your people pics

Take control of emails with Spark

Need an easy way to manage incoming emails? Try Spark

Spotlight and Siri tips

Spotlight and Siri make it easy to find anything on your Mac and beyond

Kid-proof your devices

Protect your personal things from small people and party guests

Create an iOS sleep timer

Listen to soothing sounds without draining your iPhone battery

Translate on your device

Bad at languages? Don’t worry, your Apple kit can help you converse

Enjoy music on Apple Watch

How to get the perfect soundtrack wherever you are

iPhone sensors

The versatility of the iPhone depends on a powerful array of built-in sensors

GENIUS TIPS

EXPERT ADVICE Our resident genius solves your Mac

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

Evolution of the MacBook

How Apple changed the way we use computers – not just once, but again and again

From Portable to Pismo

From the first mobile Mac to one of Apple’s most-loved models

From TiBook to MacBook

The millennial Macs that introduced Apple’s metal years

From Touch Bar to M2

The end of the road for Intel and a whole new world of Macs

Get started with Maps

From turn-by-turn directions to curated travel guides, Apple’s Maps app has your back

How to get directions

Find your way whether you travel on foot, by car or by public transport

Do more with Maps

Consult travel guides and conduct virtual tours of cities

APPLE CHOICE

BUYING ADVICE Our authoritative reviews help you make

OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual

A super-speed SSD solution for your desktop

Eufy Video Doorbell Dual

Are two cameras better than one?

Naenka Runner Diver Bone Conduction Headphones

Enjoy your music whatever sport you’re into

Belkin BoostΩCharge Pro Portable

This portable MagSafe charger is ideal for travel

Ugreen Nexode 100W Charger

Charge up to four devices at once

BEST BUDGET MONITORS

Get a great screen for under £375

Dell C1422H

The best overall monitor under £375

Sparkle Pro 4

Create stunning fully-featured websites with this easy-to-use app

eM Client 9.0

Switch up your email routine

Hazel 5.1.1

Create an automated system

Hydra 2 > AI Camera

Get your iPhone to perform more like a DSLR

6 apps to… Watch free streaming TV

See your favourite shows wherever you are

STORE GUIDE

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

RIP(od)

As Apple bids farewell to the iPod touch, Graham Barlow remembers a more dedicated kind of music player