MacFormat Autumn 2021

We love this time of year–every autumn brings new devices, from iPhones to iPads, Apple Watches to Macs, and the promise of new versions of our favourite operating systems with which to use them. And this time around, it’s time for iOS 15 to take centre stage. Turn to p20 and you’ll discover all the new features of this latest iPhone update, plus the tips, tricks and how-to advice you can employ to make the most of them. Best of all, you don’t even need to buy a new iPhone–every model released since the iPhone 6s will get its fair share of iOS 15 glory. Huzzah! Talking of glory, turn to p62 and you’ll discover the best ways to make sure your Mac is ready for its next free upgrade,…

We love this time of year–every autumn brings new devices, from iPhones to iPads, Apple Watches to Macs, and the promise of new versions of our favourite operating systems with which to use them. And this time around, it’s time for iOS 15 to take centre stage. Turn to p20 and you’ll discover all the new features of this latest iPhone update, plus the tips, tricks and how-to advice you can employ to make the most of them. Best of all, you don’t even need to buy a new iPhone–every model released since the iPhone 6s will get its fair share of iOS 15 glory. Huzzah! Talking of glory, turn to p62 and you’ll discover the best ways to make sure your Mac is ready for its next free upgrade, macOS Monterey.…

Jo Membery Operations Editor Jo’s hoping the new FaceTime features in iOS 15 will help her avoid proper ‘face time’ in the office. But only when it’s her turn to make the tea. Paul Blachford Art Editor There are only two things Paul really cares about: good design and the colour purple. It’s no wonder he’s so excited by macOS Monterey. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! & GET A GREAT FREE GIFT WORTH £55 macformatuk.tumblr.com facebook.com/macformat twitter.com/macformat Instagram.com/MacFormatUK…

The stream of Mac rumours has continued to flow recently, giving us an increasingly clear picture of what to expect in Apple’s next batch of laptops and desktop computers. The most prominent of the rumoured products is the MacBook Pro. This is expected to undergo a wide-ranging redesign, with the 13-inch model being replaced with a 14-inch version with slimmer bezels and a larger display. That display will include a super-high-quality miniLED panel, while the chassis will feature a flat-edged design inspired by the iPad Pro. We can also expect more port variety, with the return of HDMI and MagSafe. The 16-inch MacBook Pro will not miss out either, and will get most of these new features too. Internally, both flavours of MacBook Pro will be kitted out with improved Apple silicon…

The stream of Mac rumours has continued to flow recently, giving us an increasingly clear picture of what to expect in Apple’s next batch of laptops and desktop computers. The most prominent of the rumoured products is the MacBook Pro. This is expected to undergo a wide-ranging redesign, with the 13-inch model being replaced with a 14-inch version with slimmer bezels and a larger display. That display will include a super-high-quality miniLED panel, while the chassis will feature a flat-edged design inspired by the iPad Pro. We can also expect more port variety, with the return of HDMI and MagSafe. The 16-inch MacBook Pro will not miss out either, and will get most of these new features too. Internally, both flavours of MacBook Pro will be kitted out with improved…

WE ASKED… Which rumoured new Mac are you most looking forward to? Log on and see next issue’s big question! twitter.com/macformat facebook.com/macformat Apple Watch to grow in size? The Apple Watch Series 7 is just around the corner, and it could be due a design overhaul that sees it come in bigger sizes, according to a picture posted by Twitter leaker DuanRui. The image apparently shows part of an Apple Watch strap with ‘45MM’ printed on it, but whether it is genuine is (at the time of writing) unknown. A second leaker going by the name UnclePan on Weibo has also claimed the smaller Watch will bump up to 41mm alongside the 45mm model. Those posts line up with reporter Mark Gurman’s contention that this year’s Apple Watch will get…