MacFormat November 2021

Hopefully, you’ll have read our ‘Get ready for macOS Monterey’ guide last issue and prepped your Mac… (If you missed it, turn to p76.) This issue, we’re taking you through all the changes and improvements in the latest OS update so that you can hit the ground running and make the most of the new features. Turn to p20 to gen up and get started. Aside from the new free desktop upgrade, did Apple’s September event bring all that you had hoped for in terms of new Apple kit? While the changes in the new iPad 10.2in are fairly incremental, the iPad mini has had quite the makeover. And, among many other improvements, Apple has again pushed iPhoneography up a notch with the iPhone 13 Pro. Check out our Apple reviews…

Hopefully, you’ll have read our ‘Get ready for macOS Monterey’ guide last issue and prepped your Mac… (If you missed it, turn to p76.) This issue, we’re taking you through all the changes and improvements in the latest OS update so that you can hit the ground running and make the most of the new features. Turn to p20 to gen up and get started. Aside from the new free desktop upgrade, did Apple’s September event bring all that you had hoped for in terms of new Apple kit? While the changes in the new iPad 10.2in are fairly incremental, the iPad mini has had quite the makeover. And, among many other improvements, Apple has again pushed iPhoneography up a notch with the iPhone 13 Pro. Check out our Apple…

Apple launched its next-gen iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch models at its ‘California Streaming’ event on 14 September, with Tim Cook and other Apple execs unveiling its wares to the world. Making their debut this time around were the new iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro (see our review on p78) and iPhone 13 Pro Max, plus an upgraded 10.2-inch iPad (p81), iPad mini (p82) and Apple Watch Series 7. In the past, Apple has adopted an ‘off-on’ schedule for the iPhone, where every other year brought the biggest updates. While the company seems to be moving away from that – this year’s iPhone is the iPhone 13 instead of the iPhone 12S – there were few earthshattering revelations. That said, there was still much to be excited…

Apple launched its next-gen iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch models at its ‘California Streaming’ event on 14 September, with Tim Cook and other Apple execs unveiling its wares to the world. Making their debut this time around were the new iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro (see our review on p78) and iPhone 13 Pro Max, plus an upgraded 10.2-inch iPad (p81), iPad mini (p82) and Apple Watch Series 7. In the past, Apple has adopted an ‘off-on’ schedule for the iPhone, where every other year brought the biggest updates. While the company seems to be moving away from that – this year’s iPhone is the iPhone 13 instead of the iPhone 12S – there were few earthshattering revelations. That said, there was still much to be excited about… The highlight…

While many of us expected a flat-edged Apple Watch to take to the stage at Apple’s September event, the company surprised everyone with a totally different design. Instead of an iPhone-like right-angled chassis with flat sides, the Apple Watch Series 7 actually has a more rounded shape than the Series 6. That softer design is paired with a screen that is 70% brighter with your wrist down, so surreptitiously checking the time should be less of a strain on your eyes. It also offers 20% more screen space than last year’s model thanks to borders that are 40% thinner, with the larger display meaning the Watch now comes in 41mm and 45mm sizes. And don’t worry, the new dimensions are compatible with existing bands. Bigger and better With a larger screen, Apple has…

While many of us expected a flat-edged Apple Watch to take to the stage at Apple’s September event, the company surprised everyone with a totally different design. Instead of an iPhone-like right-angled chassis with flat sides, the Apple Watch Series 7 actually has a more rounded shape than the Series 6. That softer design is paired with a screen that is 70% brighter with your wrist down, so surreptitiously checking the time should be less of a strain on your eyes. It also offers 20% more screen space than last year’s model thanks to borders that are 40% thinner, with the larger display meaning the Watch now comes in 41mm and 45mm sizes. And don’t worry, the new dimensions are compatible with existing bands. Bigger and better With a larger…