MacFormat April 2022

As much as we love our Macs, iPhones and iPads, and how brilliantly and stylishly they work most of the time, they don’t always work all of the time – and to that end, this month’s lead feature (p20) should help. In it, you’ll discover 85 fast fixes that should help restore your devices to full working order – and with that your computing sanity – whatever bit of Apple kit you use. Another thing that can help make using your devices easier is having the right tools, accessories and environment to use them in, which is why on p62, you’ll discover the best gear to use with all your devices. Whether you’re lucky enough to have room for a dedicated home office or just a space on the end…

As much as we love our Macs, iPhones and iPads, and how brilliantly and stylishly they work most of the time, they don’t always work all of the time – and to that end, this month’s lead feature (p20) should help. In it, you’ll discover 85 fast fixes that should help restore your devices to full working order – and with that your computing sanity – whatever bit of Apple kit you use. Another thing that can help make using your devices easier is having the right tools, accessories and environment to use them in, which is why on p62, you’ll discover the best gear to use with all your devices. Whether you’re lucky enough to have room for a dedicated home office or just a space on the end of your…

Spring is a good time to look out for new Apple products, and the last few years have seen a plethora of special events and glitzy device launches around this time of year. If the rumours are accurate, 2022 will be no different, with multiple sources alleging we will see a showy event in March or April. But what exactly might be announced? As it turns out, quite a lot. Rumours have alleged Apple is going to bring forth a slew of devices across its product line-ups, including iPhones, iPads and Macs. Let’s start with iPhones. Apple normally launches its new iPhones in the autumn, but often holds one back for the spring: the iPhone SE. Numerous reliable sources have claimed this phone will get updated to its third generation at Apple’s…

Spring is a good time to look out for new Apple products, and the last few years have seen a plethora of special events and glitzy device launches around this time of year. If the rumours are accurate, 2022 will be no different, with multiple sources alleging we will see a showy event in March or April. But what exactly might be announced? As it turns out, quite a lot. Rumours have alleged Apple is going to bring forth a slew of devices across its product line-ups, including iPhones, iPads and Macs. Let’s start with iPhones. Apple normally launches its new iPhones in the autumn, but often holds one back for the spring: the iPhone SE. Numerous reliable sources have claimed this phone will get updated to its third generation…

Apple’s mixed-reality headset has had a bumpy ride so far, and now it looks like it could be delayed into 2023. That’s according to reporter Mark Gurman, who has a very strong history of accurate Apple leaks. Writing for Bloomberg, Gurman explained that “development snags,” including bugs around overheating, software and the device’s cameras, could mean Apple does not announce the product until late 2022 or even 2023, with the launch then being pushed back until well into 2023. Apple had planned to introduce the headset at this year’s WWDC event, according to Gurman, but that could be in doubt thanks to the latest issues. It’s just the latest in a long line of reported delays to Apple’s headset. So far, reports have said Apple’s headset could offer both virtual and augmented…

Apple’s mixed-reality headset has had a bumpy ride so far, and now it looks like it could be delayed into 2023. That’s according to reporter Mark Gurman, who has a very strong history of accurate Apple leaks. Writing for Bloomberg, Gurman explained that “development snags,” including bugs around overheating, software and the device’s cameras, could mean Apple does not announce the product until late 2022 or even 2023, with the launch then being pushed back until well into 2023. Apple had planned to introduce the headset at this year’s WWDC event, according to Gurman, but that could be in doubt thanks to the latest issues. It’s just the latest in a long line of reported delays to Apple’s headset. So far, reports have said Apple’s headset could offer both virtual…