MacFormat February 2022

Whether your Mac is a whizzy new M1 iMac, an M1 Pro MacBook Pro or an older Intel machine, there are probably times when you just wish it had more ‘oomph’ – and that’s exactly what’s on offer in this month’s lead feature, starting on page 20. In ‘Power up your Mac’, you’ll discover all kinds of clever ways to squeeze even more performance out of your machine, plus we share some tips, tricks and shortcuts that’ll help save you both time and energy – whether you’re putting finishing touches to a work project, working on your favourite Mac-based hobby or just want to make your Mac life easier and more organised. On page 62, you’ll find 82 of the best apps for Mac that you can download and use…

Whether your Mac is a whizzy new M1 iMac, an M1 Pro MacBook Pro or an older Intel machine, there are probably times when you just wish it had more ‘oomph’ – and that’s exactly what’s on offer in this month’s lead feature, starting on page 20. In ‘Power up your Mac’, you’ll discover all kinds of clever ways to squeeze even more performance out of your machine, plus we share some tips, tricks and shortcuts that’ll help save you both time and energy – whether you’re putting finishing touches to a work project, working on your favourite Mac-based hobby or just want to make your Mac life easier and more organised. On page 62, you’ll find 82 of the best apps for Mac that you can download and use – for…

When Apple launched iOS 14.5 in spring 2021, it included a muchhyped feature called App Tracking Transparency (ATT). The idea behind this was that any time an app wanted to share your data across other apps or websites, you would have the option to deny this request. It was followed by reports of panic in the advertising industry as data brokers feared their privacy-busting businesses would be heavily impacted by the new policy. As it turns out, they did not have too much to fear, as Apple has not been particularly strict, according to a report from the Financial Times. The article alleges Apple has made a quiet pact with companies that make a range of popular apps, including Facebook and Snapchat, that allows the apps to continue to share…

When Apple launched iOS 14.5 in spring 2021, it included a muchhyped feature called App Tracking Transparency (ATT). The idea behind this was that any time an app wanted to share your data across other apps or websites, you would have the option to deny this request. It was followed by reports of panic in the advertising industry as data brokers feared their privacy-busting businesses would be heavily impacted by the new policy. As it turns out, they did not have too much to fear, as Apple has not been particularly strict, according to a report from the Financial Times. The article alleges Apple has made a quiet pact with companies that make a range of popular apps, including Facebook and Snapchat, that allows the apps to continue to share user…

The iPhone SE could get a small upgrade in 2022, followed by a much more significant boost in 2023, according to renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The details came alongside new information on the AirPods Pro, the Apple Watch, and a long-awaited future mixed reality headset (all detailed here and over the page). Kuo’s latest report argues that the 2023 iPhone SE will come with 4GB of memory, an increase over the 3GB in the current model. It will also have a larger display, although the exact specifications are unknown. The only update of note to the 2022 iPhone SE, meanwhile, is expected to be the addition of 5G. The same 4.7-inch chassis as the current model is likely to be used, according to display industry analyst Ross Young. Young also believes…

The iPhone SE could get a small upgrade in 2022, followed by a much more significant boost in 2023, according to renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The details came alongside new information on the AirPods Pro, the Apple Watch, and a long-awaited future mixed reality headset (all detailed here and over the page). Kuo’s latest report argues that the 2023 iPhone SE will come with 4GB of memory, an increase over the 3GB in the current model. It will also have a larger display, although the exact specifications are unknown. The only update of note to the 2022 iPhone SE, meanwhile, is expected to be the addition of 5G. The same 4.7-inch chassis as the current model is likely to be used, according to display industry analyst Ross Young. Young…