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***

Editorial

Apple’s mysterious top-end chip • M1 Extreme could be a king-sized powerhouse

The iconic iPod bows out at last

THE POLL

APPLE NEWS ROUNDUP

Can the Studio Display’s webcam problems be fixed? • Apple has issued a software patch, but it might not be enough

Old apps gone from App Store • Controversial move prompts developer backlash and clarification

Pixelmator Pro £34.99 • New features for a favourite photo editor

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

Crave • THE GEAR WE’RE LUSTING AFTER

LETTER OF THE MONTH! • Have your say on all things Apple!

APPLE’S ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT IN NUMBERS • From its use of renewable energy to increased recycling and reuse rates, Apple is doing its bit to reduce its impact on the planet. Here are the stats

MATT BOLTON… • BELIEVES THAT NOW IS THE TIME FOR FOR US TO SAY “HEY SIRI, SHAPE UP OR SHIP OUT”, AND FOR SIRI TO BE TOP OF THE AI LEAGUE

Win Solar-powered Urbanista Los Angeles headphones!

Should Macs be more upgradeable? • Not everyone wants to tinker with their Mac, but Apple is making it tricky for those who do. Charlotte Henry looks at whether this should change

Master Apple’s PHOTOS APP • Discover easy ways to edit, optimise and organise your images with this in-depth guide

Get your photos on to your Mac • Explore a range of techniques to transfer photos and video clips from camera to computer

Fix photos with Apple’s tools • Overcome issues with tone, colour and composition

3 GREAT PHOTOS EXTENSIONS

Organise and find your photos • Use a range of automated features to manage your collection

Perform advanced edits in Photos • Use the tools in macOS Photos to adjust your images in more creative ways

Editing photos on the go • Use iOS Photos’ tools and techniques to polish your pictures to perfection

Best alternatives to Photos • Expand your digital darkroom toolset with these third-party apps

Best photo-editing apps for iPhone • Perform creative edits on the go

Best photo-editing apps for iPad • Tweak images on a larger display

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APPLE SKILLS

Get started in Luminar Neo • How to quickly enhance the colour, tone and composition of your images

Switch between applications • Use the App Switcher you to cycle through open applications

Master screenshots on Mac • Take quick and easy screengrabs to speed up your workflow

Discover Cinematic mode • Capture background blur and pull focus from one person to another

Haptic Touch tips and tricks • Uncover the secrets of the long press and access app features faster

Improve online portraits • Discover how to polish your portrait’s pixels to perfection in Facetune2

Get Safari to work your way • Tame the Tab Bar, eliminate...