Macworld iOS 19 is rumored to pack the most significant user interface overhaul since iOS 7, with a streamlined visionOS-inspired design for the iPhone. While I’m looking forward to seeing what these cosmetic changes bring, I’m far more interested in the changes Apple will bring to the iPhone’s functionality. ...   Mac Central

Macworld iCloud lets you share calendars with other people who have iCloud accounts. They can be in a Family Sharing group or anyone at all. You can even invite people without an iCloud account, who will then be invited to create one. However, readers have reported (and I’ve seen) that invitations sometimes aren’t delivered or don’t work, no matter what you try. ...   Mac Central

Macworld If your main Mac is running Apple silicon, congrats — but you might know her limitations when it comes to running older apps or dual-booting Windows OS. That’s where having an Intel-based MacBook might come in handy, and this one is under $200 with free shipping (originally $999). ...   Mac Central

Macworld Are you ready for it? And by “it,” we mean the very first discount for the fantastic Beats Powerbeats Pro 2. These buds only launched a few months ago, and this is the first time they’ve gone on sale. It’s not some measly discount either, but an absolutely amazing $50 off, taking the Powerbeats down from $250 to a shade under $200. ...   Mac Central

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros USB4 provides good performance Competitive price Rugged design for outdoor use Cons Lacks full Thunderbolt support Larger than many portable drives Our Verdict The Extreme Pro With USB4 isn’t the fastest SSD around, but it’s more than fast enough for most non-professional users, and a lot more affordable than high-end Thunderbolt drives. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Almost five years after the game was removed from the App Store, triggering a legal dispute that rocked the mobile gaming world and has been grinding on ever since, Fortnite appears close to a return. Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, says the popular game could be back on Apple’s platforms as soon as tomorrow. ...   Mac Central

Macworld With the launch of the iPhone 16e and 11th-gen iPad, Apple has officially phased out all devices with 64GB of storage in favor of 128GB as the entry-level option. That’s great for new buyers, but there are a lot of people who still have 64GB iPhones and iPads that are too new to replace. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Whether you’re new to the Mac or a longtime user, you want to get the most out of macOS. It has a ton of features, but even someone who’s been using it for years forgets about many of them or didn’t realize they’re there to begin with. ...   Mac Central

Macworld The modern macOS makes it simple to add encryption to any mounted volume. The password you set when you encrypt a volume has to be entered each time it’s mounted, including after restarting your Mac. You can opt to store the password when you enter it by checking Remember in Keychain. You can quickly add encryption to an external volume. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Tired of endless cooking competitions and fake dating shows? MagellanTV is my answer. With no ads and no recurring fees, it’s the ultimate streaming service for documentaries and deep dives on topics like ancient civilizations, black holes, unsolved crimes, and space exploration. MagellanTV offers lifetime access for $149. ...   Mac Central

Macworld iCloud, Apple TV+, Apple Music, these are just some of the parts to Apple’s Services, which have become a bigger and bigger part of the Apple ecosystem. In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we discuss the state of these services—what they mean to Apple, but most importantly, what they mean to you. This is episode 933 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman Loyola. ...   Mac Central

Macworld AI-based search options may be coming to Safari across Apple’s platforms. At least, that’s what Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior VP of services, testified in the Justice Department’s lawsuit against Alphabet Inc. The lawsuit is over Google’s monopoly over search and whether it broke antitrust law. ...   Mac Central

Macworld There are countless online guides offering to help you stretch your Apple Watch’s battery life, generally by turning off all the flashiest features. But I wanted to be more scientific about it. I wanted to know which features drain the watch’s battery the most, and how much extra life you’ll gain by turning each of them off. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Apple’s official Watch bands are fashionable, well-made, and, well, kind of expensive. But not today. Amazon’s Woot! has an amazing deal for Apple’s official Braided Solo loop bands, which lands you two for just $30. ...   Mac Central

Macworld You may have heard reports of people using AirTags to track others, but what if it’s you that is being tracked? What if you are the one who sees the warning that an AirTag has been detected near you, and what should you do should that be the case. The first thing is not to panic. It probably isn’t anything malicious. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Twenty-seven years ago, Steve Jobs took the stage at the Flint Center in Cupertino to unveil the first new product since his return to Apple: the original iMac. The Apple of today would be nearly unrecognizable to the people of 1998, but Apple still sells an iMac. It’s literally the only product Apple sells today that it also sold in that era. ...   Mac Central

Macworld I know what you’re thinking…I’m not going to spend eight bucks a month on a subscription gaming service just full of mobile games! That’s half the price of Xbox Game Pass or PlayStation Plus Extra where I have access to hundreds of real games! But if you spend a fair amount of time playing games on your iPhone or iPad—even if your “real” gaming time is on a PC or ...   Mac Central

Macworld Apple’s most popular Mac laptop is the MacBook Air, which offers a great combination of features for the typical user, but there is another MacBook to consider – the more powerful MacBook Pro. In this feature we aim to help those who want to buy an Apple laptop, but aren’t sure what the difference between the MacBook Air and the MacBook Pro is. ...   Mac Central

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Unlimited storage space across all three subscription tiers Handy 15-day trial that doesn’t require a credit or debit card to be entered Simple interface and good upload and file restore options Cons Weird installation and the full disk option has to be checked in the Privacy and Security preferences as opposed to the installer offering this ...   Mac Central

Macworld It’s been six years since Apple decided to brand the iPad operating system iPadOS to differentiate it from iOS on the iPhone. Since then, Apple has added a handful of iPad-exclusive features, but overall, it’s still a lot like iOS. That could change dramatically in iPadOS 19, due to arrive at WWDC and ship in September. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Our desks can go from clear and airy to cluttered in a blink as soon as we start adding accessories and devices that need power. Well, this 8-in-1 Baseus Nomos magnetic charging station can solve that problem for you for just $49 from Amazon’s Woot, nearly half off its $90 MSRP. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Apple may soon be forced to raise prices in response to the ongoing tariff war–and that’s not a pundit saying that, but one of the company’s own official statements. On page 23 of its latest 10-Q SEC filing (which you can read on the Investor Relations web page), Apple discusses risk factors which could affect its operations and stock price. ...   Mac Central

Macworld If you’ve been waiting to upgrade your laptop, this is a great time to take the plunge. The M3 MacBook Pro is down to $1,499 at B&H right now, which means you’re saving $500. In our 4. ...   Mac Central

Macworld I have a confession to make: I am an inveterate Reddit scroller. But my viewing experience of choice isn’t the official Reddit iOS app, but a fantastic third-party client called Apollo. The only problem is, it doesn’t exist in the App Store anymore. ...   Mac Central

Macworld It is time once again for a little segment the Macalope likes to call “Let’s Give Apple Advice We Know It’s Not Going To Listen To”! OK, the Macalope has never named any segment that before but, honestly, he’s been running it for years now. (Small phones is a prominent example.) Free advice that Apple is willfully ignoring. ...   Mac Central

Macworld When Apple unveils the iPhone 17 this fall, the model everyone will be talking about will be the iPhone 17 Air. With an incredibly thin body and new design, Apple is looking to inject some innovation into the lineup with a brand new phone that defies expectations and turns heads. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Who hasn’t had to tear apart their house like a sleep-deprived raccoon searching for their wallet, keys, or that bag they swear they left by the door? MagTag is the ultra-slim, credit card–sized tracker that slides into your wallet or bag and keeps tabs on your stuff, without bulking up your pockets. ...   Mac Central

Macworld If you have tried to install an app on you Mac and been greeted with a warning that it is from an unidentified or unknown developer you may be wondering is it is safe, whether you should install it, and if you can actually install it. Well, in this article we have the answers. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Each year, Apple celebrates LGBTQ Pride Month (June) with a collection of wallpapers and an exclusive Apple Watch face and band, and 2025 is no different. The company has just announced the 2025 Pride Collection: A new Pride Harmony watch face and wallpapers will be available in watchOS 11.5, iOS 18.5, and iPadOS 18.5. We expect that release within the next week or two. ...   Mac Central

Musical Sampling has released Parallax, a modern, picked electric guitar instrument for Kontakt. The second entry in the Neo Guitar Series covers a broad range of styles—from classic to modern rock, emotional to aggressive. A real workhorse. ...   KVR Audio

HOFA-Plugins has released HOFA SYSTEM DelayPro, saying. With HOFA SYSTEM DelayPro you not only get all the standard delay sounds, but also extremely unusual variants. This allows you to quickly realise your creative ideas and explore completely new delay worlds. The open feedback path makes it possible: here you can simply insert plugins as you wish. ...   KVR Audio

XILS-lab has updated The Eighty to v1.0.2 and announced the release of Organic Sounds, a sound pack containing 81 instruments for The Eighty. The Eighty 1.0.2 This update brings several important improvements and fixes: New option: Foot and breath MIDI messages mixed with AfterTouch. New Modulation source: PitchBend. New Modulation destination: Sine wave, Noise. ...   KVR Audio

Auribus has announced the launch of Voice by Auribus, a DAW-integrated vocal platform built around real singers – licensed, compensated, and amplified by AI. Built for music producers, composers, and engineers, the platform is described as both a vocal production tool and a modern reimagining of a vocal talent agency. ...   KVR Audio

Soundiron has announced the release of Vibraphone Effects, a comprehensive collection of playable concert vibraphone effects produced in collaboration with Pearl Drums. It's built for the full version of Kontakt 6.2.2+, as well as the free Decent Sampler. ...   KVR Audio

Apisonic Audio has updated Speedrum to version 2.3.0. Main Changes since v2.3.0: Updated Sends. New Filters. Updated EQ. And lot more improvements and fixes. Read More   KVR Audio

Plughugger has announced the release of Organic Analog House, a sound expansion with 218 sounds for u-he Diva. Organic Analog House is a contemporary dance music collection with a warm analog tone, built designed around the sound of two classic synthesizers: the Roland Jupiter 8 and JP-8000. Organic Analog House is divided into two parts. The first part is the main soundset. ...   KVR Audio

Algoriffix has released an update of its versatile audio-to-MIDI product, Transkr V2. In this version, the multi-pitch detection and tracking has undergone a major revision, plus the onset detection during a rapid repetition of a note, a so-called tremolo, has been improved significantly. ...   KVR Audio

Sound Magic has released Neo Piano SE, a 10 piano collection with multi effect unit plugins. Compared with original Neo Piano, Neo Piano SE changes: Added 2 new pianos, one antique grand piano and one modern upright piano. All piano sets are now in 32-bit/192kHz High Resolution. Comes with Neo Reverb Standard Version. Comes with Pianist. ...   KVR Audio

Groove Synthesis today announced the 3rd Wave 8M, a compact desktop synthesizer that brings the distinctive Groove Synthesis sound to a more accessible price point, without compromising on sound quality or core features. ...   KVR Audio

Acon Digital has released two new plug-ins for drum production - DeBleed:Drums for fast, transparent mic spill removal in drum recordings, and Remix:Drums, an AI-Powered DAW plug-in that separates out drum stems in real-time. YouTube.com/watch?v=BO9NH3uEWbs Remix:Drums – Reimagine, Rebalance, Reinvent. ...   KVR Audio

RYK Modular has announced Time Slice, a 4-Channel Eurorack Audio Looper featuring USB load / save audio buffers and settings. Want to f**k with the fabric of time? In four dimensions? Now you can, with Time Slice the quad-channel Eurorack audio looper. Features: Four channels of audio I/O with big fat rolling buffers for each channel. ...   KVR Audio

LANDR has announced the release of LANDR Sampler, a plugin designed to transform sprawling, disorganized sample libraries into an instantly playable, endlessly inspiring instrument. LANDR Sampler Designed to eliminate friction and fuel creativity, LANDR Sampler gives producers a smarter, faster, and more musical way to work with their sounds. ...   KVR Audio

Moog Music has announced the Moog Messenger, a compact yet powerful monophonic analog synthesizer designed to deliver the iconic Moog sound to a new generation of musicians. Messenger blends timeless analog warmth with innovative functionality, like dynamic wavefolding, a next-generation ladder filter with resonance bass compensation, and an intuitive hands-on interface. ...   KVR Audio

Big Fish Audio has released version 2.0 of Momentum, a major new version of the free plugin that lets you slice and transform your samples with ease. Version 2.0 adds a powerful browser, standalone application, and with Momentum Pro you can unlock access to Big Fish Audio's massive catalog through a subscription, as well as import and organize your own sample collection. ...   KVR Audio

Serato DJ Pro 3.3.2 is out now and includes support for the Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol Z2 and Pioneer DJ DDJ-RB. They've always been part of your setup; now, they're ready for more. With the release of Serato DJ 3.3. ...   KVR Audio

Lewitt has announced the release of Space Replicator, a plugin that lets you experience real spaces on your headphones 'as if you were there'. Be it a million-dollar mixing studio or a kitchen, Lewitt's high-resolution virtual acoustic spaces provide lifelike realism. You get the natural stereo field of professional mixing rooms with high-end speaker systems to create mixes you can trust. ...   KVR Audio

Metric Halo has released three new plugins, including a free one. DB-Verb - Blend Your Perfect Verb An incredible sounding and simple to use reverb, based on the sounds and workflow of multi-platinum Super Producer / Engineer David Bendeth. ...   KVR Audio

Samplicity has announced the release of Number Seven Essentials, a new edition of its reverb plugin that brings the lush sound of the industry-favorite Bricasti M7 hardware reverb to musicians and producers at a more affordable price. ...   KVR Audio

Modal Electronics and UK distributor Sound Technology Ltd have announced the CARBON8X synthesiser. Featuring a groundbreaking synthesis engine, deep modulation capabilities, an extraordinary 61-key FATAR keybed, and premium build quality, CARBON8X sets a new benchmark for digital synthesis. ...   KVR Audio

Novation has announced a wave of new instruments and creative controllers: The Launch Control XL 3 MIDI control surface. Two new white Launchkey MK4 MIDI keyboard controllers in the popular 37-mini key and 49 key versions. A limited-edition Bass Station II designed in collaboration with British graphic designer Ian 'Swifty' Swift. ...   KVR Audio

Applied Acoustics Systems has released the Patch Alchemy sound pack for the Multiphonics CV-3 and AAS Player plug-ins in collaboration with AAS resident sound designer Cipryan Bot. Patch Alchemy is AAS resident sound designer Cipryan Bot's latest sonic experiment, where modular synthesis unlocks a fantasy world of ancient secrets and elemental forces. ...   KVR Audio

With the release preview of the Vibes in DAW Mode, Mayer EMI is continuing its philosophy of improving and updating its existing synthesizer portfolio. The Vibes, a 24-voice polyphonic, true stereophonic digital synthesizer, is enriched with a fully integrated, browser based performing and editing UI which makes the vision of creating, sequencing, mixing and performing in an all-integrated ...   KVR Audio

Sinuslabs has updated Reach, the reverb and multi-FX plugin for macOS, Windows and Linux, to version 1.6.6. Features: New 3D Visualizer. New Super Light theme. New Preset Browser. Bug fixes and even better performance. Read More   KVR Audio

Arturia and Native Instruments have teamed up to bring seamless NKS integration to KeyLab MK3, KeyLab Essential MK3, and MiniLab controllers. This collaboration gives producers, performers, and composers a streamlined creative workflow - where software and hardware speak the same language, right out of the box. ...   KVR Audio

NUGEN Audio has launched its new speech intelligibility plug-in, DialogCheck. A mono, stereo and multichannel dialog clarity meter, the software provides an objective measure of speech audio intelligibility. DialogCheck is ideally suited for use in film, television, radio, podcasting and game audio production, as well as post-production environments. ...   KVR Audio

Ohm Force has announced the release of its Bohm stereo dual-voice kick system for Eurorack, alongside two optional expanders, Bohm:Groove and Bohm:Performer. The system is being showcased at Superbooth 2025 (Booth W255). The Bohm main module is an 18HP Eurorack module providing the primary kick voice. ...   KVR Audio

Reason Studios has released Arpeggio Lab for Reason. It's described as a new creative tool built not just to generate patterns, but to generate ideas. At its core, Arpeggio Lab splits your chord into two roles: 'Anchor' and 'Movement'. 'Anchor' locks in the rhythm while 'Movement' fills in the gaps with anything from clean melodic runs to dense, glitched-out melodies. ...   KVR Audio

Bogren Digital has announced the release of the Ampknob BDM Bundle, a plugin bundle based on iconic gold-plated British amps through the ages. The bundle features three plugins, each capturing the essence of a distinctive era of British tone. The Ampknob BDM Bundle is the new standard for classic and modern British rock and metal tones. ...   KVR Audio

The Vienna Symphonic Library has announced the release of Studio Bösendorfer Imperial, a sample-based virtual instrument, meticulously captured in the controlled acoustic environment of the company's renowned second studio, the Silent Stage. Originally released as the 'VI Vienna Imperial', it has long been praised for its exceptional sound and musical responsiveness. ...   KVR Audio