Macworld On November 1, 2019 Apple joined the ranks of Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ with its own exclusive streaming service. Apple TV+ features a wide assortment of shows and many more in the pipeline funded by Apple’s mountainous cash pile. Below, you’ll find a compendium of everything we know about Apple’s streaming platform. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Apple on Thursday announced that the monthly fee for its Apple TV+ video streaming service is now $12.99 in the U.S., up from the previous $9.99. The fee in the U.K. is £9.99, and annual Apple TV+ subscriptions and Apple One (which includes Apple TV+) remain unchanged. ...   Mac Central

Macworld One thing that will do wonders to keep things organized on your desk is a proper charging station. And we’ve got a great one today: Anker’s Prime GaN charging station is tiny, powerful, and only $56 right now, thanks to a 20 percent discount that brings it down to the lowest price we’ve ever seen. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Apple first introduced system-wide dark mode support with macOS Mojave and popularized it a year later with iOS 13. At this point, the most commonly used apps have generally adopted the feature, but not websites. While Safari offers a built-in Reader view that can force dark mode on most pages, it is usually limited to articles and often hides essential web elements like videos. ...   Mac Central

Macworld The iOS 26 update is one of the most significant software changes to land on the iPhone in years. Not only does it bring with it the all-new Liquid Glass redesign, but there are also major adjustments to your iPhone’s functionality across the board. While you might be glad to see some of those changes, others might leave you unimpressed or even frustrated. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Apple made a big boo-boo last week and unintentionally released code that revealed upcoming product plans. That’s the focus of this week’s show: Apple’s plans for the MacBook Pro, Mac Pro, Apple Watch, iPad, and more! This is episode 947 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross,  and Roman Loyola. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Your Mac is powerful — but most of that power stays locked behind complicated command lines and hidden menus you’ll probably never see. Unless, of course, you’ve got MacPilot. Right now, you can grab a lifetime license for just $29.97 (when you use coupon code MAC10 at checkout) and unlock over 1,200 features you didn’t even know your Mac had. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Apple added the capability to add digital state IDs or driver’s licenses to Apple Wallet years ago, with the very first supporting states announced back in 2021. There are currently ten states/territories in the U.S. that support this capability, with another 8 having announced support in the future. There’s also news that the feature may soon come to the U.K. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Apple usually bundles up a bunch of security fixes into a single release, targeting the most recent operating systems and then sometimes releasing the fix for older versions of the OS later—for those older devices that can’t run the latest OS. Today is different. Apple has released iOS and iPadOS 18.6.2, macOS 15.6.1, macOS 14.7.8, macOS 13.7.8, and iPadOS 17.7. ...   Mac Central

Macworld macOS 14, a.k.a. Ventura, was released in October 2022. It brought new features to Macs, including iCloud Shared Photo Library, Continuity Camera (which allows an iPhone running iOS 16 to be used as a webcam), unsend for emails, the ability to edit sent Messages, and more. ...   Mac Central

Macworld macOS 14, a.k.a. Sonoma (named after the Californian wine region), was released in September 2023. It brought new features to Macs, including changes to widgets, a new Game Mode, the ability to easily turn web pages into web apps, and fun additions to video conferencing apps. ...   Mac Central

Macworld There are certain times of the year when buying a new iPhone is a bad idea, and there are certain times of the year when you can get a bargain on a new handset. The trick is knowing when you should buy a new iPhone. Luckily we are here to help. ...   Mac Central

Macworld A powerful power bank that doesn’t break the bank? Yes, please! This 20,000 Ugreen Nexode is 25 percent off at Amazon, which means you can get it for $75, the price we’ve ever seen for this model. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Remember Apple’s FineWoven cases? If you don’t, let’s refresh your memory. It was a material Apple introduced during the iPhone 15 event in 2023, offered on Apple iPhone cases as an eco-friendly alternative to leather. ...   Mac Central

Macworld It’s been more than three years since Apple announced the Studio Display, a cheaper alternative to the Pro Display XDR for Mac users looking for a great external monitor with Retina quality. Even with rumors suggesting that Apple will launch an updated monitor next year with better technologies, I couldn’t help myself and bought a Studio Display a while ago. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Even if you’re firmly in Team Apple, chances are there’s a PC lurking somewhere in your home — the one your kids use for schoolwork, the spare laptop for guests, or that desktop you keep around “just in case.” For $14.97, you can give it the upgrade it deserves with Windows 11 Pro (MSRP: $199) while this sale price is still available. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Let’s look back at 2022, a year when Apple redesigned the standard iPad without a Home button, and the iPad Pro upgraded from the M1 chip to the M2. After those releases, it was over a year before Apple updated the iPad line again, which resulted in the iPad mini going three years between updates, and the iPad Air two years. It led to a sense that the iPad was done. ...   Mac Central

Macworld We love finding the Mac mini on sale, and it just so happens that it’s 14 percent off at Amazon right now. The M4 Mac mini is only $689 right now, which is the cheapest it’s been thus far. This compact Mac features the uber-powerful M4 chip that we love so much. ...   Mac Central

Macworld In less than a month, Apple will unveil the next generation of Apple Watches, with three rumored models: Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3. While these models will likely look a lot like the current ones, Apple appears to have much bigger plans for its wearable. ...   Mac Central

Macworld If you’re looking for a mouse for a Mac or MacBook, you’ve got plenty of options beyond Apple’s Magic Mouse (from $99/£99). These days most mice will work on either Mac or PC, so you’ve got access to just about the entire PC mouse market, from wired to wireless, trackpads to trackballs, and even over-the-top dedicated gaming mice. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Apple is gearing up to unveil its next-generation iPhones this fall, and as usual, the rumor mill is already in full swing. While the usual minor performance improvements and design tweaks are expected, this year’s iPhone 17 lineup is also expected to bring more meaningful changes than we’ve seen in a while, including some stunning features we’ve never seen before. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Apple offers three classes of AirPods to cater to different use cases and budgets: regular, Pro, and Max. But despite their size, price, and surname, the AirPods Max actually pack fewer features than the AirPods Pro 2. All too often underrated, the Pro models are packed with cool features you probably don’t know about. ...   Mac Central

Macworld If you’re looking for a small but mighty gadget that does more than just jingle on your keychain, this Personal Safety Alarm with Apple Find My tracking might be your new everyday essential — and at just $23.99 (reg. $39.99), it’s a steal. ...   Mac Central

Macworld We love the MacBook Pro M4 and find that it’s an incredible laptop–we love it a lot more when it’s on sale! And right now, B&H has it for $300 off, so you can get yourself one for $1,499. The more RAM and storage you add, the more the price climbs, but this one’s decently spec’d. Alongside the impressive M4 chip, you get 24GB RAM and 512GB of storage. ...   Mac Central

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Lightweight & compact Bluetooth remote control included Good magnetic adhesive force Also serves as a selfie stick Cons Wobbles noticeably at maximum length Closing the legs can be a little fiddly Our Verdict The Kraftgeek Just Tap is a clever MagSafe tripod with a length of between 13 and 66 inches (33-168cm). ...   Mac Central

Macworld The iPhone release that is expected in September will focus on the standard iPhone 17 and the 17 Pro models. The “e” model, which was introduced earlier this year with the iPhone 16e, is on a different cycle, with an expected release in the spring of next year. Which means we’ll start to see more rumors as the release approaches. ...   Mac Central

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Up to five 4K at 60Hz displays 3x 8K at 60Hz displays USB charging options 2.5Gb Ethernet 140W PD laptop charging DockTag IT support Cons USB-C not Thunderbolt No card readers Our Verdict The Plugable UD-7400PD offers something no other dock can match: support for up to five external displays, no matter which M-series processor powers your ...   Mac Central

Macworld In just a couple of weeks, Apple is going to launch the iPhone 17 family of phones with a familiar set of four options: an entry-level model, two Pro models, and a fourth model priced between the Pros and the base. However, a new report claims the lineup could look a lot different next year. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Although Apple doesn’t officially promote a screen cleaner in its store, there are tons of clues online that Apple Store employees commonly use one brand to keep its many screens streak- and fingerprint-free. This was confirmed to me by a friend who once worked at one of Apple’s retail outlets, as well as widespread video evidence on TikTok. ...   Mac Central

Macworld A good MacBook bag shares many qualities with Apple’s laptops. We want it to be tough, so it needs to be made from good materials. We want to use it for multiple tasks, so it needs to have plenty of pockets and compartments. Let’s admit it, with the diminishing number of ports on the MacBook, the bags often have the edge. ...   Mac Central

Splash Sound has released Virtual Stage, a VST3/AU plugin for positioning instruments in a virtual room. Here's what they say: Virtual Stage is a plugin that lets you position any instrument in your mix with a single move. Just drag the controller in the virtual room, and your sound instantly finds its place in the space. Forget complex routing and endless parameters. ...   KVR Audio

Roland has updated Galaxias to v1.7, featuring a powerful new modulation-enabled reverb update, improvements to Scene handling, and numerous under-the-hood improvements. MultiVerb V2 The new and improved MultiVerb V2 lets you add modulation to the input and output signals, empowering you to warp and inject movement into your reverb sound. ...   KVR Audio

Waves has announced the release of Clarix LB, and AI-powered real-time noise reduction plugin for voice in live broadcast. We are excited to bring our Emmy-winning Waves Neural Networks noise reduction engine to live broadcast environments. Now you can clean up ambient noise in real-time live broadcast. Ideal for on-location anchors, reporters, or any live voice capture. ...   KVR Audio

Stefano Daino has announced that version 6.0 of DSP-Quattro, an application for Audio File Editing, Audio CD-ROM Mastering and DDP Import/Export, Plug-ins Hosting and Batch Processing for macOS, is now available. It comes with: A totally new redesign of the GUIs and graphic elements. A totally redesigned Transport Bar. Multiple AudioCD Layouts management. New LUFS and True Peaks VU-Meters. ...   KVR Audio

Loopcloud has expanded its toolkit with the introduction of 'Loopcloud Flip Sample' - a powerful new feature designed to kickstart creativity. Part of the recently released Loopcloud 7.5.10, 'Flip Sample' brings fresh inspiration with a streamlined, one-click process that instantly reshapes any loop or one-shot, making the journey from idea to finished track faster and more intuitive. ...   KVR Audio

KV331 Audio has announced the release of SynthMaster v3.4 with new features, new presets and bug fixes. YouTube.com/watch?v=R7TWIlQlFZI New Features Redesigned Preset Browser: The presets list on the browser page now spans a larger area with 3 columns. Authors / Attributes / Styles / Instrument Categories lists share the same space. ...   KVR Audio

Sampleson has announced the release of Twinkle, an app and VST/AU plugin designed to create film-ready musical passages by just dragging your mouse. Twinkle generates short, fast, and decorative phrases — arpeggios, trills, runs, and sparkling bursts of notes — based on curated tricks from pro composers. ...   KVR Audio

Heavyocity Media has announced the release of Ostinato Textures for Kontakt Player. Here's what they say: Ostinato Textures is an evocative virtual instrument that merges the intimacy of solo strings with the award-winning sound design of Heavyocity. ...   KVR Audio

Cherry Audio has announced the release of the Crumar Spirit synthesizer, a faithful software recreation of the rare analog monosynth originally designed by legendary figures in the synth industry, including Bob Moog. In collaboration with Crumar, Cherry Audio has revisited this Italian cult classic and enhanced it with their signature style. ...   KVR Audio

Kilohearts has released Compactor, the newest addition to the free Kilohearts Essentials collection, and updated all plugins to v2.4.2. Kilohearts Compactor This ultra-precise limiter/ducker with sidechain control helps you push your mixes to maximum loudness and achieve the tightest, cleanest ducking possible. Features: Attack: The attack value decides how far ahead the audio is ducked. ...   KVR Audio

APU Software has updated TrueGain, Loudness Contour, Loudness Meter, Loudness Compressor, Dynamics Optimizer, and Loudness Limiter to version 4.3.1. Recent changes include: Expand max TrueGain range to +/- 48 dB (truegain). Improve dial behavior with asymmetric TrueGain range (truegain). Persist ABC slots across editor instances. ...   KVR Audio

Harrison Audio has announced the release of four new plugins, Stunning Phaser, Dyno Mite, and Spectral Gate, priced at $49 each, and 3D Delay, which is free (worth $49). 3D Delay - Free Professional FX tool 3D Delay is a free intuitive, professional-grade stereo digital delay processor that offers mix-ready delay effects, quickly and easily. ...   KVR Audio

Fornicelli has released Sample Surfer, a unique delay effect inspired by rackmount delay effects of the 1980s. In addition to typical delay effects, it is also useful for chorusing, flanging, destructive interference effects, sampling and creative looping. More than just a simple delay processor, it is a versatile multi?FX unit that is very fun to experiment with and play like an instrument. ...   KVR Audio

Lese has updated Slice to v1.1.0 and Frahm to v1.2.0. Both of these updates introduce the ability to 'drag and drop' samples from your system into their interfaces, and the internal buffer that the Loopers / Particles read from will use the given audio instead of live input. ...   KVR Audio

Sonimus has released DelaySon, a free plugin for macOS and Windows they describe as 'a modern tape delay plugin with analog soul'. This tape delay plugin combines the lush, saturated sound of classic analog delays with a workflow tailored for today's producers and mix engineers. ...   KVR Audio

Safari Pedals have announced the launch of their All Access Pass subscription. With the All Access Subscription, customers get 22+ professional plugins, all future releases, monthly sample packs, $500 in partner vouchers, community access, early access to new plugins, and voting rights on upcoming features for $8/month billed annually. ...   KVR Audio