Macworld Updated 4/24/24: Analyst Ross Young is now saying (on X for paid subscribers) that the new 12.9-inch iPad Air will have an LED screen, not a Mini LED display as he previously said last week. The original report is posted below. We’re expecting Apple to unveil a new set of iPads during the first week of May. ...   Mac Central

Macworld If you own a recent iPhone before the latest model, two things are true: It has a Lightning port and it doesn’t have a headphone jack. Today’s deal can fix that for very cheap: Best Buy is selling a 2-pack of Insignia Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone adapters for just $6, a savings of $11.50 and the best price you’re ever going to see. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Sometimes, you need to turn a piece of paper into a digital file. Maybe you need to include a receipt, registration, or other form of proof in an online form. Or, you want to keep copies of your important documents in the cloud, so they’re always accessible and safe from being lost or destroyed. ...   Mac Central

Macworld The danger of using an unprotected identity Venturing online can be a dangerous business. Bad actors want your personal data, and will go to almost any lengths to get hold of it for their own benefit, and at your cost. ...   Mac Central

Macworld The iPhone 16 lineup will bring in more money for Apple than anything else this year. As many other parts of the company (namely services) are growing, the overall fortunes of Apple still rise and fall on iPhone sales. You would think that would make the iPhone 16 Apple’s most important product this year, but no. ...   Mac Central

Macworld While digital has its advantages, paper isn’t going anywhere. SwiftScan VIP lets you scan, edit, fax, and edit documents in one place, anywhere you are. Now, it’s available at the best price on the web — only $59.99 (reg. $199). ...   Mac Central

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Macworld Did you hear the big iPad news today? No, not that news! Sources have told MacRumors that iPadOS 18 will include the longest-awaited feature of the iPad: a Calculator app. It’s expected to be part of the iPadOS 18 unveiling at WWDC on June 10. Apple’s plans with the Calculator app have been making the rounds lately. ...   Mac Central

Macworld On Tuesday, Apple sent out invitations to a special press event next month. Taglined ‘Let Loose,’ the event takes place on May 7 and begins at 7am PT. It seems to be an online-only event, with recipients invited to tune in at apple.com rather than attending in person. This is a major surprise. ...   Mac Central

Macworld There are plenty of cheap charging stations for your Apple devices, but most of them are clunky and don’t look all that great on a desk or side table. Anker’s MagGo Magnetic Charging Station is different. ...   Mac Central

Macworld You may have arrived at this article because you have just encountered the nightmare scenario of having your Mac fail without a backup, or perhaps you know someone who has had such a dreadful situation befall them and you want to make sure it doesn’t happen to you. ...   Mac Central

Macworld One of the most underrated features of Apple TV is its gorgeous screensavers that show aerial views of breathtaking locations in vivid 4K. In a mildly alarming development, it’s been reported that the YouTube app for Apple TV has recently been set up to override the system screensaver and run its own lower-quality equivalent. ...   Mac Central

Macworld It has been a while since we last year about Apple’s plans to ditch the physically moving buttons on the iPhone in favor of non-moving buttons with touch-sensitive capacitive sensors. That rumor was last floating around about a year ago when it was believed that the iPhone 15 Pro models would feature these “solid-state” buttons. ...   Mac Central

Macworld At a Glance Our VerdictRight now we’d recommend the MacBook Pro over the iMac. The 14-inch MacBook Pro offers better value for money and the MacBook Pro boast the M3 Pro and M3 Max options that are superior to the base M3. ...   Mac Central

Macworld If you want to stretch your budget further, a membership to Sam’s Club could help. For a limited time, you can get a 1-year Sam’s Club membership for just $14. That’s the lowest price ever for a year-long membership, and it comes with auto-renew for the ease of uninterrupted access. ...   Mac Central

Macworld After a little more than a half-year on the market, a new report claims that Apple has stopped production of its beleaguered FineWoven products, which were introduced in September as an eco-friendly alternative to leather iPhone cases and Apple Watch bands. ...   Mac Central

Macworld If you’re finding that your device’s performance is lagging or you need to set up a refurbished device, consider investing in a powerful OS. The top-rated OS for any PC is Windows 11 Pro, Microsoft’s most popular edition, which offers innovative security features, productivity tools, and more. Now, lifetime access is only $29.97 (reg. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Portable power banks that charge your phone are popular, but wireless battery packs using Apple’s MagSafe technology offer a simpler and smarter cable-free solution for iPhone 12, 13, 14 and 15 users. ...   Mac Central

Applied Acoustics Systems announces the official release of version 2.2 of its Multiphonics CV-2 modular synthesizer for macOS and Windows. This new version, a thematic update... Read More   KVR Audio

Tom Wolfe has released Ambient Dreams, a new ambient soundbank for Vital. Here's what Tom says about the release: Immerse yourself in the beauty of Ambient Dreams: a collection... Read More   KVR Audio

Heavyocity Media has announced the release of Analog Hybrid Drums, 'a new era of Damage percussion fusing maximum impact with raw intensity'. Heavyocity explains:... Read More   KVR Audio

TAQS.IM has released version 3.0 of SOLO, the World Synthesizer plugin for macOS and Windows. SOLO now includes a library of MIDI Phrases that you can drag and drop into your... Read More   KVR Audio

Luftrum has announced the release of Valia for U-He Diva, a soundset featuring 200 analog presets for Diva, aimed at 'the dark shadowy depths of science fiction cinema, infused with a dash... Read More   KVR Audio

Sonimus has updated StonEQ 4K to v1.1, adding native Apple Silicon support, and is offering it for $29 for a limited time (Reg. $59). Here's what they say: We are... Read More   KVR Audio

Harrison Audio has announced the release of Mixbus 10, the latest version of their Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), saying: Featuring Dolby Atmos native rendering, new integrated... Read More   KVR Audio

Sound Quest has announced that Midi Quest Pro, Midi Quest, and Midi Quest Essentials have all been updated to v13.0.2. The new release addresses recent changes made to Windows... Read More   KVR Audio

In celebration of Earth Day, Rhodes Music has announced its latest limited edition piano, the MK8 Earth Edition. Following the swift sell-out of the MK8/75AE within 15 minutes, Rhodes anticipates... Read More   KVR Audio

Toontrack has announced the release of the Cinematic Mallets EZkeys MIDI pack, a new MIDI expansion for EZkeys and EZkeys 2 inspired by soundtracks, scores and more. This release, developed... Read More   KVR Audio

Nomad Factory and Plugivery Distribution have announced Magnetic v3, Echoes v3, and Cosmos v3. These upgrades are also available as part of the newly enhanced Magnetics Bundle... Read More   KVR Audio

HoRNet Plugins has announced the release of the HoRNet HDS1 MK2, a new version of the plugin designed to simulate the classic sound of a guitar distortion pedal. This plugin is suitable... Read More   KVR Audio

Excite Audio has updated Motion: Harmonic to version 1.2.1. Motion: Harmonic v1.2.1 Changelog: Fixes a bug that caused Motion Harmonic to take over the DAW's undo history.... Read More   KVR Audio

Softube has released their Bad Speaker plug-in and introduced The Dirty, the Bad, and the Wasted Collection containing Bad Speaker, Wasted Space and Dirty Tape.... Read More   KVR Audio

Audiomodern has released Reanimatic, a Dark Techno expansion pack for Playbeat 3.0+. Reanimatic delivers a fat amount of production tools inspired by the dark Techno names of... Read More   KVR Audio

MusicDevelopments has updated RapidComposer to version 5.2.2. This update includes a new troubleshooting window and improves compatibility with macOS Sonoma.... Read More   KVR Audio

Rast Sound has updated SyncPlay to version 1.1, featuring enhanced preset management, undo function, support for the AAX format, and significant improvements in audio handling... Read More   KVR Audio

Tracktion and Dawesome have released MYTH, a synthesizer built around a unique resynthesis engine. Rather than traditional oscillators, MYTH utilizes machine learning to analyze and resynthesize... Read More   KVR Audio

Orastron, the Italian DSP firm that provides sound generation and processing algorithms to well-established music tech companies, has directly entered the customer market by launching the... Read More   KVR Audio

Produce RNB has released Studio Vocals Collection VST, a curated selection of 'studio-quality' vocal chops sourced from 100% royalty free records. Produce RNB says each vocal... Read More   KVR Audio

iPhone, iPad / Portable Studio / MultiTracks: D0TS Echoplex is a basic music sequencer designed to let you perform the Nine Inch Nails song “Echoplexâ€?. During the “Lights In The Skyâ€? tour, the band used to play this song with a giant sequencer at the background of the stage. D0TS Echoplex...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Education / Courses: Play guitar or want to learn how to play guitar? Download TrueFire’s app to your iOS device for access to over 50,000 video guitar lessons, 30,000 guitar tabs, and 20,000 jam tracks at your fingertips. TrueFire’s library of 1,000+ guitar courses covers all...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Guitars: Introducing StringMaster, the original heart of the StringMaster family of applications that represent the pinnacle of advanced music applications for iPad and Mac, tailored for musicians ranging from relative beginners to seasoned guitarists. The StringMaster...   440Software