iPhone • MacBooks • iPad • Mac • iPod touch • Watch • TV   E S S E N T I A L 100% INDEPENDENT M A G A Z I N E ISSUE 38 | JULY/AUGUST 2022 ,, AACCEE OOSS ss IINNVVEESSTTIIGGAATTEEDD macOS Ventura, iOS16, watchOS 9 previewed! ADVANCED MASTERCLASS NEW! GET MORE OUT OF YOUR MacBook Air M2 APPLE GEAR! Want to master your iPhone? Then don’t miss our NEW iPhone & iOS magazine on now! Click our handy link to read now: https://bit.ly/3y7g1LO Want to master your iPhone? Then don’t miss our NEW iPhone & iOS magazine on now! We thought we’d take a break from Apple Stores this month to show you Apple’s new Pride face for Apple Watch, along with the new Pride watch band. Modelling them is experimental street dancer Jin Lee Baobei, in photographs shot on an iPhone 13. Click our handy link to read now: https://bit.ly/3y7g1LO Welcome Apple has lifted the lid on the next generation of its operating systems, as well as a brand new Apple Silicon chip and a new MacBook Air. Why should we be excited? Find out on Page 10. “The first Mac to benefit from the new M2 system-on-a-chip is the latest model of Apple’s ultra-portable notebook, the MacBook Air. Once again, it delivers excellent performance, portability and battery life, but with a few new features thrown in for good measure.” Our cover story, Page 21 AESpSENpTlIeALUser// E S S E N T I A L MAGAZINE AppleUser M A G A Z I N E Contents // Issue 38 10// Apple’s Next Operating Systems What does Apple have in store for the Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch with this year’s versions of its operating systems? 18// The M2 Processor and New MacBook Airs The next generation of MacBook Air is looking good, as is the brand new M2 system on a chip. 6 Essential AppleUser Magazine | Issue 37 CONTENTS//AESpSENpTlIeALUser MAGAZINE 68// Going Further with your Apple Gear When you’re ready to take the plunge and look at your Apple devices’ more advanced features, we’re here to help. ems 60// Disco Elysium – 49// The Final Cut Airpulse P100X This weird adventure-RPG hybrid is an amazing offering. Take your sounds to the next level with this stereo speaker. 3// Apple Store 40// Gadgets Gallery 4// Welcome 8// Meet the Team 44// Reviews 9// Editorial 46// Hardware Reviews 10// Cover Feature: 54// Software Reviews Apple’s Next Operating Systems 60// Game Reviews 12// For the Mac – macOS Ventura 18// The M2 Processor and 60// Tutorials New MacBook Airs 69 Going Further with your Apple Gear 24// For the iPhone – iOS 16 70// Mac: macOS Monterey’s System Preferences 30// For the Car – CarPlay with iOS 16 78// iPhone: Using the Files App – Data Management 31// For the Home – Home App 86// iPad: Voice Control – An Accessibility Feature 32// For the iPad – iPadOS 16 92// Apple Watch: Watch Camera Remote 36// For Apple Watch – watchOS 9 96// Reloading: Asphalt 6 99// Next Month Essential AppleUser Magazine | Issue 38 7 AESpSENpTlIeALUser// MEET THE TEAM MAGAZINE Team players// ESSENTIAL AppleUser The new operating systems are on the way, and they’re looking good. MAGAZINE But what is the team most excited about macOS Ventura, iOS 16, iPadOS 16 and watchOS 9? Let’s ask them... Issue 38 - July/August 2022 ISSN: 2632-8704 Published by: Papercut Limited Managing Editor: James Gale Editor: Ian Osborne Art Director & Production: Mark Ayshford Production Manager: Karl Linstead Design: Martin Smith Editorial: Ian Osborne, Alan Hulme, David Anderson. Contributors: James Gale, Karl Linstead, Martin Smith, Alyssa Falcon Sub Editor: Karl Linstead Thanks to: Mark Frost, Petoi, Kensington, Airpulse, Logitech, Edifier, Manfrotto, Oclean, DxO, Steve Harris, Jolanda Blum, Kathryn Lamb, Maryna Dimova, John Atkin, ZA/UM Studio, Elena Strzelczyk, Ludger Voetz, Vanessa Burrows and anyone we’ve forgotten. Digital distribution by: PocketMags.com, Zinio.com, Readly AB, Magzter inc., Cafeyn Copyright ©2022 Papercut Limited. All rights reserved. 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Due to the nature of the software industry, the publisher cannot guarantee that all apps will work on every version of the Mac, iPhone, iPad, Watch macOS and iOS. It remains the purchaser’s sole responsibility to determine the suitability of this book and its content for whatever purpose. Images reproduced on the front and back cover are solely for design purposes and are not representative of content. We advise all potential buyers to check listing prior to purchase for confirmation of actual content. All editorial opinion herein is that of the reviewer - as an individual - and is not representative of the publisher or any of its affiliates. Therefore the publisher holds no responsibility in regard to editorial opinion and content. Papercut Limited Martin Smith Alyssa Falcon reserves the right not to be held responsible for any mistakes or inaccuracies found within the text of this Group Senior Designer Staff Writer publication. Therefore the Publisher, editor and their respective employees or affiliates will not accept As a designer, I love Reference Mode, which keeps Why has it taken until now for Apple to include the responsibility for loss, damage, injury occasioned to colours consistent across your Apple devices. This Weather app on the iPad? Did they think their tablet any persons acting or refraining from action as a result of the content with this publication whether or will make my job a lot easier. owners aren’t interested in whether it rains or shines? not any such action is due to any error, negligent omission or act on the part of the Publisher, editor and their respective employees or affiliates. The articles in these pages that follow are intended as a guide only. We are not advising you to change your device, and would actually advise against it if you have even the slightest doubts. There are potential risks to the hardware and software involved, and you must be aware of these before you decide to alter anything on your device. Read all of the information here carefully and then make up your own mind whether you want to follow our guides. We take no responsibility for damage to your smartphone, tablet, computer or any other device used in the process. If you are unsure, please do not buy this publication. The Essential AppleUser Magazine is an independent publication and as such does not Alan Hulme Karl Linstead necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the producers of Apps or products contained within. This Staff Writer Production Manager publication is not endorsed or associated in any way with Apple or any associate or affiliate company. All New Sleep app features on the Apple Watch for me. If Wow, that iOS 16 lock screen. 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Last month, Apple not only lifted the lid on the next generation of its operating systems, but we also got a sneak peek at the new Apple Silicon M2 system-on-a-chip, and the first two Macs to feature this amazing processor; the new MacBook Air and a refreshed 13-inch MacBook Pro. The MacBook Air is a radical change from its predecessor. The wedge shape is gone, but it’s still as thin and portable as ever. It has an 18-hour battery life, a gorgeous liquid retina screen and the MagSafe charging cable is back (hurrah!) The MagSafe charger, which connects to the notebook magnetically and safely pulls away should the cable get tugged during charging, is one of Apple’s great innovations. Why they sought to drop it is anyone’s guess, but it’s great to see they seem to have changed their mind. The operating systems are looking good too. Come the autumn, we can update our Apple gear to macOS Ventura, iOS 16, iPadOS 16 and watchOS 9; assuming they’re recent enough to meet the system requirements. These updates are, as always, free. Apple never charges for new operating systems, and hasn’t for some time. Take a look at our cover story starting on Page 10 to see what they have in store, and if you can’t wait to try them out, sign up for Apple’s beta program at https://beta.apple.com. You can then install public betas of all these operating systems from July, but remember, at this time they’re unfinished and still contain bugs. It’s best to avoid installing betas on Apple gear you need to rely on. Elsewhere in the issue, we have some great tutorials to help you use your Apple gear and its current operating systems, and also reviews of the latest and greatest peripherals, software and games. Ian Osborne Editor Email: [email protected] Essential AppleUser Magazine | Issue 38 9 AESpSENpTlIeALUser// COVER FEATURE MAGAZINE 10 Essential AppleUser Magazine | Issue 38