MacFormat — Issue 422 (Autumn 2025)

Apple’s autumn brought a fresh wave of software, accessories and questions about what comes next. MacFormat Issue 422 gathers that moment into a practical, wide-ranging issue: from iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 features to Mac add-ons, new apps and the future of CarPlay.

Make more of your Apple devices

The tutorials offer hands-on ways to work with Apple kit, including selective-colour effects for photos, smarter presentations in Keynote, Adobe Firefly tools on iPhone, custom ringtones and multitasking in iPadOS 26. There is also a guide to using Preview on iPad, bringing attention to an app arriving on the platform with the update.

Accessories, tested and considered

For Mac users weighing up ways to expand a setup, the issue looks at more than 20 accessories for home, work and school, then puts six Thunderbolt 5 docks and hubs through their paces. The coverage helps readers compare the kinds of gear that can shape a desk and connect its peripherals.

Apple’s next moves—and the apps around them

News and features examine upcoming Apple devices, CarPlay Ultra’s reception among automakers, and changes arriving for Apple Watch. App coverage ranges from tools for safer browsing to picks for caring for pets, while reviews include apps, accessories and the Mac game Cyberpunk 2077.

Tips for everyday troubleshooting

A collection of 75 tips and a regular troubleshooting section add quick-reference advice across Mac hardware, software, iPhone and iPad. It’s a useful mix for Apple users who enjoy keeping up with the ecosystem while finding practical ideas to try on the devices they already own. 📱