Macworld Ever since it was introduced on the iPhone 14 in 2022, satellite connectivity has been available, but with limitations. That could change next year, according to The Information, which reports that Apple has plans to support “5G networks that aren’t tethered to Earth’s surface, which includes satellites. ...   Mac Central

Macworld The M5 MacBook Pro is a nice upgrade over the M4 model it replaces, offering significant boosts in graphics and SSD speed, but it also comes with an increase in operational chip temperature. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Back when Apple released the iPhone X in 2017, it skipped over the iPhone 9, as customers flocked to the new “all-screen” design. Now, ten years later, it looks like the iPhone 19 might get the same treatment. Following the iPhone 18 lineup next year, Apple is expected to launch a new 20th anniversary model in 2027 with curved edges and no notch. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Just when we thought Scratchgate was over, now there’s a new iPhone scandal involving the Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro turning pink. The hubbub began over a week ago with a Reddit post by DakAttack316, who shared pictures of the iPhone 17 Pro in a shade of “Rose Gold,” as they described it. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Touchscreen MacBook Pro: In summary The 2026 MacBook Pro could feature a touchscreen display, the first ever in an Apple laptop. The display will reportedly be based on OLED technology, similar to the display in the iPad Pro. The M6 chip will be at the heart of the laptop. The laptop could be released at the end of 2026. ...   Mac Central

Macworld According to a blog post by prominent leaker yeux1122, Apple is going to release three significantly new iPhone designs over the next three years. This particular prediction comes from a report by a “trend and parts research company.” Naturally, when talking about any iPhone more than a year away, plans can and often do change. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Apple announced a quartet of new smartphones at its “Awe Dropping” press event last month, but there was no question which of these was the most exciting. Whereas the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max were all conservative iterations on previous models, the ultra-slim iPhone Air was something completely new. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Apple last week unveiled the second generation of its Vision Pro headset, with a new head strap, faster chip, and slightly upgraded displays. It still costs $3,499 and is unlikely to move the needle much on sales. But that doesn’t mean it hasn’t caught the attention of the rest of the tech world. ...   Mac Central

ILIO has announced that Synthogy's Modern and Vintage Uprights are now available on the Ivory 3 virtual piano platform, bringing new realism and nuance to these expressive, character-rich instruments. Ivory 3 LE - Vintage Upright Ivory 3 LE Vintage Upright is Synthogy's soulful 1914 Hume Upright Piano, reborn on the next-generation Ivory 3 platform. ...   KVR Audio

Node Audio has announced the release of version 1.1 of Tonebank which now includes an AAX version for Pro Tools and a version for Linux users. Tonebank is a MIDI plugin that helps producers of any style make music using rhythmic and harmonic strategies found in traditional African music. ...   KVR Audio

Impact Soundworks has announced the release of Tokyo Scoring Solo Strings, a new sample library featuring a collection of five solo string instruments. This library captures performances from musicians within the Koichiro Muroya Strings ensemble, the same group featured in the company's previous Tokyo Scoring Strings library. ...   KVR Audio

Wavelet Audio has announced the release of Flow & Motion - Dombra, a new instrument for Kontakt Player. Flow & Motion – Dombra Wavelet Audio says Flow & Motion – Dombra makes it easy to add movement and nylon percussion to the music. It is a fully sampled instrument with no pre-recorded chords or loops, designed for authentic rhythmic performance. ...   KVR Audio

Aegean Music has updated three of their plug-ins, Pitchometry, Spirit Reverb, and Pitchproof. These updates are for compatibility with Mac hardware and operating system changes. The new versions are compatible with Monterey up to Tahoe and both Intel and ARM-based processors. The VST versions are now in VST3 format. ...   KVR Audio

Ethno World 7 is the latest release of Best Service’s virtual instrument library of ethnic sounds. It builds upon a 25-year legacy of collecting and sampling instruments from around the globe by the extraordinary team of Marcel Barsotti and Andreas Hofner. ...   KVR Audio

Hot on the heels of the free until December Temperance Lite, released at the beginning of October, Eventide has announced the release of Temperance Pro reverb plugin. Temperance Pro expands Tempering and Modal Controls to shape texture, direct movement, and unlock 29 custom-built spaces designed entirely through modal reverb technology. ...   KVR Audio

Zero-G has announced the release of Elements Kepler 2, a hybrid scoring toolkit of synth textures, motion strings, hybrid percussion and distant choirs that come together to form a sonic landscape inspired by the scores of Hans Zimmer (Dune) and Ludwig Göransson (Tenet, Oppenheimer). ...   KVR Audio

Harrison Audio has announced the launch of the Harrison DeNoiser Plug-in, a zero-latency dialog and voice clean-up tool designed for audio professionals, post-production engineers, broadcasters, and content creators. ...   KVR Audio

Best Service has announced that Eduardo Tarilonte's Accordions 2 - Collection and the brand-new Folk Melodeon single instrument are now available for Engine Player. Accordions 2 - Collection brings back the unmistakable sound and soul of the accordion with unprecedented expressiveness. ...   KVR Audio

AIR Music Technology has released Iona, a meticulously modeled recreation of the legendary Roland SH-101 synthesizer. Designed for producers who appreciate both authenticity and modern flexibility, Iona captures the unmistakable 101 sound and sequencer workflow — now enhanced with expanded creative features for today's production environments. ...   KVR Audio

Sonatura Audio has announced the release of Superhet, a new plugin that they say brings the process of Heterodyning into the DAW world for the first time. Superhet Features: Utilizes Both Sum and Difference Pitches. Full ADSR Control. Selectable Waveforms. Pure-Pitch Based, Not Note-Based. Pitch Envelope Controls. All Parameters Can Be Automated. Visualizer Display Shows All Active Pitches. ...   KVR Audio

Eftilo has released version 1.1.0 of Mogano, a free distortion plugin for macOS and Windows. This update introduces improvements developed during the creation of Cratere, Eftilo's most recent plugin, including an improved anti-aliasing technique and other refinements for cleaner, more mix-friendly results. What's new in v1.1.0: Improved anti-aliasing. DC offset removal. ...   KVR Audio

Acon Digital has announced a new partnership with Avid, making two of its plug-ins — Debleed:Snare and Verberate 2 — available as Inner Circle rewards with the Pro Tools 2025.10 release for annual Pro Tools subscribers and customers with active perpetual upgrade plans. ...   KVR Audio

Orastron has released version 1.4.0 of their free software/open source Brickworks music DSP toolkit and also released a new and updated algorithms from Brickworks Pro, their collection of advanced DSP modules. Changes for Brickworks 1.4.0: Added new sampler algorithm and related new example plugin. Added new math routines. Added coefficient validation functions to bw_iir1 and bw_iir2. ...   KVR Audio

Independent developer and artist Vitling has announced the release of Crypt, a new synthesizer plugin developed from a desire for massive unison voices. At the heart of Crypt is a CPU-efficient 64-oscillator supersaw and supersquare engine. This plugin is designed for producers looking to create the biggest, most expansive detuned textures possible. ...   KVR Audio

Guitar Wiz All-in-One app for Guitarists JSplash Apps has announced the release of version 1.2.8 of Guitar Wiz, its comprehensive, all-in-one guitar companion app for musicians of every skill level. ...   KVR Audio

Plugin Alliance has announced the release of NEOLD RZ062, describing it as 'a luxurious 1960s tube equalizer for beautifully tailored tone'. NEOLD RZ062 is a modern reimagining of the legendary 1960s Siemens Klangfilm tube equalizer, celebrated for some of the sweetest EQ curves in recording history. ...   KVR Audio

Universal Audio has announced a major update to their DAW, LUNA. Delivering some of the most requested user features to date, including ARA Support, Volt 876 integration, and upgraded Instrument Detection, LUNA 2.0 is designed to give musicians and producers a faster, more intuitive way to record and edit music without breaking creative flow. LUNA Pro also gets a huge 2. ...   KVR Audio

Mixwave has released the Quad Eight MM-310 plugin for macOS and Windows. A legend in American recording history, the MM-310 defined the Quad Eight sound — warm, wide, and effortlessly musical. From motion picture stages to hit records, its discrete, transformer-balanced circuitry remains sought after for its unmistakable presence and tone. ...   KVR Audio

JoEunsoo has updated Transient Pepper to v1.0.4. Changes: Support AAX plugin format. Add Output Gain Meter dBFS guide. Changed Graph and Meter display range (0 to -60 dBFS). Improved Graph and Meter behavior. Other improved stability. Transient Pepper is free until November 2025. Read More   KVR Audio