Mac FORMAT

While it’s looking increasingly likely that the first

New iPhone and Apple Watch models make September debut

Titanium frames, USB-C ports, new gestures, and more

iPhone 12 radiation update

Apple has announced that it will update the

Apple slashes iPhone repair costs

The improved repairability of the iPhone 15 Pro

APPLE NEWS ROUNDUP

SIRI REMOTE GETS FIND MY QUICKLY LOCATE YOUR

M3 chip reportedly delayed until 2024

Launch date of new Macs seemingly pushed back

Intel announces Thunderbolt 5

Likely coming to Macs and iPads in 2024 or 2025

Mercury Weather 2

Free (offers in-app purchases)

Flighty 3

FREE (offers IAPs)

Unpacking

£9.99

Baldur’s Gate 3

£49.99

Media Picks

What you should be playing and reading this month

Crave

THE GEAR WE’RE LUSTING AFTER

MATT BOLTON…

IS WORRIED THAT APPLE’S NEURAL CHIPS ARE BRINGING BACK SOFTWARE CLASS DIVISIONS WE’D NEARLY LEFT BEHIND

RIP Lightning

Mac FORMAT INVESTIGATES

Sonoma superguide

What exciting new features does the latest release of the Mac’s operating system have in store for us? It’s time to take a look at macOS 14: Sonoma

Desktop & screen savers

These awesome landscapes look amazing on a Mac’s Retina screen

Video conferencing

macOS Sonoma brings us some great new ways to present remotely

Safari

Do more with the Mac’s web browser

PDFs & Notes

The way the Notes app deals with PDFs has had a boost

Everything else

FEATURE macOS Sonoma

APPLE SKILLS

NEW IDEAS Your in-depth guide to getting more

Master screen sharing

Whether near or far, it’s easy to share your Mac’s screen with someone else

Surf different with Arc

Try an all-new web browsing experience with this intuitive browser

Sync and share with Dropbox

Ensure access to your files across all your devices

Customise StandBy in iOS 17

Turn your iPhone into a fancy bedside clock when it’s charging

Create a Contact Poster

Dazzle your contacts by displaying a custom splash screen when you call

Use Safari profiles on the go

This quick-change feature will super-charge Safari on your iPhone or iPad

Share stuff easily in iOS 17

Improvements to AirDrop now make it even easier to share things

Qi2

The new wireless charging standard that’s based on Apple’s MagSafe

GENIUS TIP

EXPERT ADVICE Our resident genius solves your Mac

Hidden iPhone features you need to know about

Your iPhone is packed with tools to help you get the most out of it. Here we celebrate the best of the lesser-known iOS tips and tricks

watchOS 10 superguide

Make your Apple Watch feel brand new with this incredible upgrade

What’s hot in watchOS 10

Time to tick these improvements off your wish list

Health & fitness

watchOS 10 introduces huge improvements to help you live a healthier, happier life

iPhone 15 Pro

Titanium-clad flagship is now better than ever

iPhone 15

The smartphone for the rest of us

Watch Series 9

Faster, smarter and with better eco-credentials than before

Lenco PDR-045

Portable Bluetooth speaker with DAB/FM radio

STM ChargeTree Go

Going somewhere? You might want to take this

JBL Tour Pro 2

Innovative charging case makes JBL’s latest earbuds ideal for travelling

TP-Link Deco XE200

High-speed Wi-Fi 6E mesh system for larger homes and offices

Sonos Era 300

Sonos’ new flagship provides precise sound and Dolby Atmos

GROUP TEST: PASSWORD MANAGERS

Access passwords from all your devices

ESET Cyber Security 7

Security and anti-malware for your Mac in discreet form

Ulaa

Privacy-centred web browser with different user modes

No Man’s Sky

The game that gives you a universe to explore

That come alive on iPad

Let these apps take advantage of all that extra screen space

STORE GUIDE

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

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One more thing The TiBook

Graham Barlow remembers Apple’s last, successful, foray into titanium casings