MacFormat April 2021

If your wireless network is feeling the strain in this era of home working, home schooling, home shopping, online gaming and video streaming, take heart. This month’s lead feature (p18) offers plenty of fast fixes and quick tips to help you improve your home network, plus you’ll discover some awesome upgrade options from fast routers and network extenders to mesh Wi-Fi systems, and much more. Talking of tune-ups, if your exercise regime has taken a hit during lockdown, turn to p69 where we give the latest health and fitness apps and gadgets a workout in Apple Home. After that you’ll deserve a well-earned rest – in which case, we recommend this month’s second feature (p60), which takes an affectionate look back at the Apple classics of yesteryear – from the…

If your wireless network is feeling the strain in this era of home working, home schooling, home shopping, online gaming and video streaming, take heart. This month’s lead feature (p18) offers plenty of fast fixes and quick tips to help you improve your home network, plus you’ll discover some awesome upgrade options from fast routers and network extenders to mesh Wi-Fi systems, and much more. Talking of tune-ups, if your exercise regime has taken a hit during lockdown, turn to p69 where we give the latest health and fitness apps and gadgets a workout in Apple Home. After that you’ll deserve a well-earned rest – in which case, we recommend this month’s second feature (p60), which takes an affectionate look back at the Apple classics of yesteryear – from the Apple II…

HOT NEW KIT! Rumours have been swirling for a long time that Apple is working on some kind of augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR) headset. Recently, though, we have had a surge of leaks, rumours, and news relating to the project, all of which have helped shed light on an otherwise highly secretive project. One of the main sources of information has been a major report from Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman. In the report, Gurman explains that Apple is working on a headset that blends both VR and AR. This device would primarily focus on the former, but has multiple cameras to help provide AR experiences. The long-term goal will be to bring out a pair of AR glasses in a few years’ time. Some previously seen prototypes…

HOT NEW KIT! Rumours have been swirling for a long time that Apple is working on some kind of augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR) headset. Recently, though, we have had a surge of leaks, rumours, and news relating to the project, all of which have helped shed light on an otherwise highly secretive project. One of the main sources of information has been a major report from Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman. In the report, Gurman explains that Apple is working on a headset that blends both VR and AR. This device would primarily focus on the former, but has multiple cameras to help provide AR experiences. The long-term goal will be to bring out a pair of AR glasses in a few years’ time. Some previously seen prototypes of the headset…

Apple might be working on a foldable phone, according to leaker Jon Prosser. In a video on his Front Page Tech YouTube channel, Prosser claims the device – internally dubbed the iPhone Flip – is in the works but will not see the light of day until 2022 at the earliest. Prosser explains that Apple has been working on two prototypes: one that folds outward like a book as per the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold, and one clamshell device that flips upwards like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. According to Prosser, Apple has settled on the latter. Interestingly, the Front Page Tech video indicates the iPhone Flip will come in a range of ‘fun’ colours. That is significant because it suggests the foldable iPhone will be an entry-level device like…

Apple might be working on a foldable phone, according to leaker Jon Prosser. In a video on his Front Page Tech YouTube channel, Prosser claims the device – internally dubbed the iPhone Flip – is in the works but will not see the light of day until 2022 at the earliest. Prosser explains that Apple has been working on two prototypes: one that folds outward like a book as per the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold, and one clamshell device that flips upwards like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. According to Prosser, Apple has settled on the latter. Interestingly, the Front Page Tech video indicates the iPhone Flip will come in a range of ‘fun’ colours. That is significant because it suggests the foldable iPhone will be an entry-level device like the…