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In this issue

DIGITISE YOUR OLD MEDIA Turn old media into digital files on your Mac USE SPECIAL CHARACTERS Add accents, emojis and other symbols MANAGE APPS DIFFERENTLY Launch and control your apps with Pieoneer DxO Nik Collection 8 photo editing plug-ins Belkin SoundForm Surround wireless headphones

Incredible OS updates

Everything unveiled at this year's Worldwide Developers Conference

1 mins

Say hello to macOS Tahoe

New Continuity, Spotlight and personalisation options among the highlights

1 mins

What's new on iPhone

iOS 26 brings a new look and new features

2 mins

iPad gets ‘giant’ update

iPadOS 26 brings Mac-like multitasking to iPad for the first time, along with new apps

1 mins

What's new on Vision Pro

Apple's spatial computing headset gets a shot in the arm

1 mins

Apple Watch gets even smarter

Design changes and 'intelligence' features come to the Watch

1 mins

Crave

THE GEAR WE'RE LUSTING AFTER

2 mins

John-Anthony Disotto...

THE OFTEN SIDELINED IPAD HAS FINALLY GOT THE ATTENTION IT DESERVES AFTER 15 YEARS AS THE UNLOVED CHILD IN THE APPLE FAMILY

2 mins

What next for the App Store?

Why a US judge has ordered Apple to change its App Store rules and where it goes from here

5 mins

Be an expert photo editor

Manage your ever-growing photo collection and edit your pictures to perfection

8 mins

Digitise your old media

Turn old audio into shiny new digital files using free software

3 mins

Master special characters

Easily add accents, emojis and other symbols for a finished look

2 mins

Use Mac apps differently

Managing your Mac apps is as easy as pie with help from Pieoneer

2 mins

Copy text as a shareable web link

Help your links get straight to the point within a web page

2 mins

Control your kids’ apps and services

Apple makes it easy to keep everything on a device age appropriate

3 mins

Identify & block unknown callers

Are you fed up with time-wasters trying to get money out of you?

3 mins

Back up your iPhone or iPad

How to ensure your most important data is kept safe and secure

3 mins

Customise the Health app

Explore and personalise the features and insights offered by Apple's Health app

3 mins

3D sound steering and the audible enclave

Now you hear it, now you don't. Behold the power of bendy beams!

4 mins

Apps slow to open

Q Although they normally start up swiftly, some apps on my Intel Mac occasionally take several minutes to open. How can I improve that?

1 mins

iOS software

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

2 mins

Is my Mac dangerously hot?

Q My Mac mini M4 Pro now gets hot when rendering, with its temperature reported as 100-110°C, and apps telling me this could cause damage. Should I worry about this?

1 mins

Which Mac Studio?

I mainly use an Adobe workflow for my images, with Bridge and Camera Raw followed by Photoshop. Should I upgrade to a Mac Studio with M4 Max or M3 Ultra?

1 mins

Check file integrity

Q What can I use to check and monitor the integrity of many of my important files, whether they're on hard drives or archived to optical discs?

1 mins

Monitor app updates

Is there a free app to monitor which of my apps need to be updated?

1 mins

CREATE AMAZING PODCASTS!

From true crime to tales of tomfoolery, podcasts can be about anything - and it's never been easier to add your own unique voice. Here's how to do it

10+ mins

Evolution of the Apple Mouse

The first Apple Mouse was iconic. The latest has become memeable. But how has the Apple Mouse evolved and where could it be heading?

8 mins

The best camera apps for iPhone

Take manual control over a host of photographic settings

6 mins

DxO Nik Collection 8

Image editing plug-ins to broaden your photographic horizons

3 mins

Anker Prime Docking Station

A compact, powerful Thunderbolt 5 dock

2 mins

Danger in Pompeii

A title that belies a gentle game, until you must escape your fate

2 mins

Belkin SoundForm Surround

Budget cans with good sound and battery life

2 mins

Keychron K2 HE

Can this deluxe magnetic switch keyboard increase your typing speed?

2 mins

iFi GO link Max

This ultra-portable, high-res DAC really punches above its weight

2 mins

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

A welcome return for the classic series

2 mins

EIZO FlexScan FLT

A monitor for the environmentally conscious Mac user

2 mins

Mous Optimal Active Backpack

A well-made bag for the more active notebook user

1 mins

Neva

A test of love and commitment in a beautiful but dark world

2 mins

BenQ PD2730S

A near-perfect screen for your Mac, but at a price

2 mins

6 apps for For swimming and diving

These apps will really make a splash with you

3 mins

One more thing iPhone AI

Graham Barlow has switched to Google Gemini for artificial intelligence on his iPhone, and we're sorry Siri, but he prefers it

2 mins

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MacFormat UK Magazine Description:

Publisher: Future

Category: Computer-Mobile

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

MacFormat UK Magazine is the UK's best-selling magazine for fans of the Mac, iPhone, iPad, Watch and other Apple devices. It's packed with news, reviews, tutorials, and features that will help you get the most out of your Apple gear.

From the latest software updates to the latest hardware releases, MacFormat UK Magazine has you covered. You'll also find in-depth reviews of the latest apps and games, as well as tips and tricks on how to use your Apple devices to their full potential.

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MacFormat UK Magazine is a great resource for anyone who wants to stay up-to-date on the latest news and developments in the world of Mac computing. If you're a Mac user, then MacFormat UK Magazine is the magazine for you.