Mac Format

This issue is all about making savings, big

Mac FORMAT

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iPhone 14 could be Apple’s most divisive range yet

Big splits in the Pro and non-Pro line-up

The Apple Store experience

MacFORMAT THE POLL WE ASKED… Which rumoured Apple

APPLE NEWS ROUNDUP

APPLE WATCH PRO LIKELY COMING SOON TOUGHER CASE

Apple has filed 248 carrelated patents since 2000

The Apple Car project has been driving on for a while…

M2 MacBook Air is hot stuff

Some reviewers have claimed the laptop overheats in use

Notion

Free (offers in-app purchases) The best thought-organiser app just got better

StoryTrails

Image credits: Notion Labs, Inc, Columbia Records, Penguin,

Pawnbarian

FREE (offers in-app purchases) Described as a “chess-inspired

HEROish

£4.99/month (Apple Arcade) HEROish is equal parts hero

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!

AIRPODS IN NUMBERS

With new AirPods expected to arrive in September, here are some key facts and figures about Apple’s iconic headphones

MATT BOLTON…

IS GLAD THAT APPLE IS IN “A COMPETITION OF PHILOSOPHIES AND IDEAS” WITH META OVER THE FUTURE. SOMEONE NEEDS TO BE…

Apple Under Pressure

INVESTIGATES

121 TIME-SAVING TIPS

FOR YOUR MAC, iPHONE AND iPAD

APPLE SKILLS

NEW IDEAS

Create amazing 3D models

Turn flat photographs into three-dimensional objects with PhotoCatch

Draw a logo in Pixelmator Pro

It has never been easier to design graphics on your Mac – we show you how with Pixelmator

Manage and fill passwords

Discover how to get started with LastPass password manager

Automate your shortcuts

Make Shortcuts on macOS even easier to use with Shortery

Secure your emails and more

Proton offers a range of privacy-focused tools, such as encrypted mail

Create an amazing movie

Use live or imported footage to create your own movie on iPad

Create GIFs using GIF Maker

Fed up with using the same old GIFs on social media? Make your own…

Refresh your Watch

The steps to take whether you’re spring cleaning or selling

Bluetooth

It’s old, and a bit slow, but Bluetooth remains a key technology for mobile devices

Mac hardware

We help to solve your hardware hassles, from interrupted upgrades to running diagnostics

Save web pages for posterity

EXPERT ADVICE Our resident genius solves your Mac

Use Universal Control on your iPad

Swipe away your touchscreen troubles and rekindle your love of Apple’s mobile devices

Peripherals

Thinking inside the box to refresh the parts other tips can’t reach

$AVE MONEY ON YOUR MAC

Struggling to afford your next new Mac or iPhone? Discover how to track down huge savings on an upgrade, plus breathe life into your current setup

Upgrade your Mac

Add a fast boot drive to give your Mac a whole new lease of life

Awesome apps for less

Save hundreds of pounds a year with our selection of tools

Buy smart, save big!

Discover how to cut the cost of your next MacBook, iPhone or iPad

Get started with Books

The Books app on iPad and Mac is a great way to read and listen to books and check out PDFs

How to get started with Books

Browse the Book Store, and download and organise purchases

Do more with Books

Export from Pages, manage suggestions, and do more with audiobooks

APPLE CHOICE

BUYING ADVICE

MacBook Air (2022)

An all-new design and Apple’s M2 makes this a must-have

Sony WH-1000XM5

Block out external sound while piping sweet music to your ears

Arlo Go 2

Versatile 1080p security camera with Wi-Fi and 4G LTE support

JBL Link Music Wireless Speaker

A compact smart speaker with voice control

Logitech Lift Vertical

Reduce strain with an ergonomic mouse

HyperDrive Thunderbolt 4 Power Hub

Declutter with a combined high speed hub and GaN charger

Klipsch ProMedia Heritage 2.1 Multimedia Speaker System

A modern audio system with retro feel

PORTABLE HARD DRIVE STORAGE

Slimline storage to pop in your bag and go

Toshiba Canvio Flex 2TB

An excellent all–rounder with the best performance of all

RapidWeaver Classic

The evergreen website creator reaches a fork in the road

Gear.Club Stradale

A racing game that’s stuck in first gear

Penbook

Digital note-taking with a creative human touch 

6 apps to… protect your privacy

Take control of your data once and for all

STORE GUIDE

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

Apple M2

The latest M2 processors remind Graham Barlow of the day Apple shocked the world