MacFormat August 2021

You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to all things Apple this issue. We kick off with news of the latest updates to macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS and tvOS on p6 and p14, and then starting on p74, you’ll discover in-depth reviews of the new iMac 24-inch, iPad Pro 12.9-inch and Apple TV 4K. In between, you’ll find plenty to surprise and delight you – in our massive 13-page lead feature (p18), you’ll find 57 ways to do more with all of your Apple devices – from tips and tricks to make using them easier, to incredible apps and features, as well as plenty of things to see and do. On p58 we turn our attention to the Apple Watch, which has turned from a nice-to-have luxury to the most personal computer…

You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to all things Apple this issue. We kick off with news of the latest updates to macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS and tvOS on p6 and p14, and then starting on p74, you’ll discover in-depth reviews of the new iMac 24-inch, iPad Pro 12.9-inch and Apple TV 4K. In between, you’ll find plenty to surprise and delight you – in our massive 13-page lead feature (p18), you’ll find 57 ways to do more with all of your Apple devices – from tips and tricks to make using them easier, to incredible apps and features, as well as plenty of things to see and do. On p58 we turn our attention to the Apple Watch, which has turned from a nice-to-have luxury to the most…

A pple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) keynote, on 7 June 2021, featured no new hardware, to the disappointment of anyone hoping for a new MacBook Pro or an AirPods redesign. But that doesn’t mean it was totally devoid of interesting news – as we discuss in MacFormat Investigates on page 14, it was full to the brim with new software features. Some of those updates weigh in on what's becoming an age-old question: can you now replace your MacBook with an iPad? Ultimately that depends on how you use both devices, but the new features in iPadOS 15 will certainly have an impact on that. At WWDC, Apple spent a lot of time talking about iPadOS 15’s new multitasking abilities, which are a step up from what was possible before.…

A pple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) keynote, on 7 June 2021, featured no new hardware, to the disappointment of anyone hoping for a new MacBook Pro or an AirPods redesign. But that doesn’t mean it was totally devoid of interesting news – as we discuss in MacFormat Investigates on page 14, it was full to the brim with new software features. Some of those updates weigh in on what's becoming an age-old question: can you now replace your MacBook with an iPad? Ultimately that depends on how you use both devices, but the new features in iPadOS 15 will certainly have an impact on that. At WWDC, Apple spent a lot of time talking about iPadOS 15’s new multitasking abilities, which are a step up from what was possible before. For instance,…

AirTag, Apple’s device-tracking product that can clip to a keyring or be stashed in a bag, has been updated to better protect users against tracking efforts by bad actors. When AirTag was released at Apple’s Spring Loaded event in April, the company said it had designed privacy into the product. Yet concerns were raised that someone with bad intentions could conceal an AirTag in your belongings and use it to track you. This issue was compounded because AirTag would only buzz three days after being separated from its owner, making it much easier to hide one without it being noticed. Apple has now issued a software update that makes AirTag play a sound between eight and 24 hours after being separated, making it easier to detect an unwanted AirTag. In addition…

AirTag, Apple’s device-tracking product that can clip to a keyring or be stashed in a bag, has been updated to better protect users against tracking efforts by bad actors. When AirTag was released at Apple’s Spring Loaded event in April, the company said it had designed privacy into the product. Yet concerns were raised that someone with bad intentions could conceal an AirTag in your belongings and use it to track you. This issue was compounded because AirTag would only buzz three days after being separated from its owner, making it much easier to hide one without it being noticed. Apple has now issued a software update that makes AirTag play a sound between eight and 24 hours after being separated, making it easier to detect an unwanted AirTag. In…