Macworld Apple has started a service program to specifically address a problem that owners of the M2 Mac mini may be having. According to Apple, “a very small percentage” of these Mac minis have an issue where they will no longer power on. Eligible devices can have service done to fix the issue by Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Amid the chaos and excitement of an Apple event, one or two interesting announcements will generally fall through the cracks and go unreported. Sure enough, one WWDC25 news item affecting the AirPods has only just been noticed, and it could make a big difference to the user experience. ...   Mac Central

Macworld It wouldn’t be WWDC if Apple didn’t do a little stealing. In fact, Apple has such a longtime habit of introducing new software features that overlap and eventually overtake third-party Mac apps there’s even a term for it. Sherlocking comes from Apple’s Sherlock app, one of the first to usurp a popular third-party alternative called Watson back in the 1990s. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Much as I enjoy writing serious articles for Macworld, it’s fun from time to time to be silly. Earlier this month, for example, I wrote a fake script for the WWDC25 keynote featuring, along with some relatively plausible launch predictions, an unplanned laser murder and Mike Rockwell being reborn as a cyborg. It’s nice to let loose once in a while. ...   Mac Central

Macworld The MacOS is excellent, but sometimes you have no choice but to use Windows. Whether it’s for Windows-exclusive apps, PC gaming, or work software that won’t run on a Mac, having access to both operating systems can be a game-changer. Right now, you can get Windows 11 Pro for just $14.97 (reg. $199). ...   Mac Central

Macworld If you’re looking to make your PC feel like new without breaking the bank, this bundle featuring Microsoft Office 2021 and Windows 11 Pro is a deal you won’t want to miss. Priced at just $54.97 (reg. $418.99), it might just be the most affordable way to update your device without purchasing a brand-new one. ...   Mac Central

Macworld If you have a Mac but still need to run Windows apps, Parallels Pro makes it surprisingly easy. Instead of switching computers or rebooting into a different system, Parallels lets you run Windows, Linux, or other operating systems right alongside macOS. ...   Mac Central

Macworld As is tradition, Apple released beta versions of its new operating systems to developers on the first day of WWDC on June 9. Beta 1 is for developers only–the public beta will begin in July, probably after two or three developer-only betas. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Cybersecurity researchers SafetyDetectives reported on Friday about a data breach involving VirtualMacOSX.com, an online provider of cloud services targeted at Mac users. The breach involves data that “belongs to 10,000 of its customers.” SafetyDetectives states that it found a post publicizing a VirtualMacOSX.com database in a forum known for data leaks, cracks, and more. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Ever since I’ve been using an iPhone to make calls, I’ve been accidentally calling people. Sometimes my fingers just fumble on the call list, sometimes I’m trying to view someone’s contact card and miss, other times it’s because I tap to hang up a split second after the other person has already ended the call, and I call someone at the bottom of my Recents tab. ...   Mac Central

Macworld At its WWDC event on 9 June 2025, Apple showed off the next version of macOS that will be making its way to desktops near you later in 2025. macOS Tahoe comes with some impressive new features, with productivity and personalisation at the heart of the upgrade. ...   Mac Central

Macworld There were some big new features for Mac owners to get excited about when Apple announced macOS Tahoe at the start of this week. But the little details of the company’s OS updates are sometimes even more impactful, and there’s one change that will be visible almost all the time you’re using your Mac: Apple has redesigned the cursors. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Last month, I revealed that Google I/O’s AI announcements made me question my loyalty towards the iPhone. Android users are getting all sorts of next-level, sci-fi-like features, while Apple Intelligence on iOS has generally been underwhelming. That kind of changed this week. ...   Mac Central

Macworld A reliable laptop doesn’t have to cost a fortune, especially if you’re open to buying refurbished. This 2017 MacBook Air offers the performance and design Apple fans expect, and it’s on sale for only $199.97 (reg. $999). Bonus: shipping is free. ...   Mac Central

Karoryfer Samples has released Karniszbass, a sample library of an acoustic 2-string bass built around a curtain rod (in Polish, 'karnisz'). The two strings are tuned to D (a whole step below a standard bass's low E) and G (a fourth above that D). ...   KVR Audio

TAQS.IM has updated SOLO to v3.4. This release brings new realism with Round Robin mode along with improvements in portamento and velocity, making SOLO feel more like a true hardware synth in your hands. ...   KVR Audio

XILS-lab has announced the availability of a major update of XILS DeeS, the de-esser plugin. XILS Dees detects sibilances and plosives independently, for altering, adapting, or applying polish to the character of voices with those three independent EQ'ing paths, processed by acclaimed XILS-Lab analogue-style, zero-delay feedback filters. ...   KVR Audio

Gooey has released updates for Snake and Visage. Snake v1.0.1 Snake has been upgraded with twenty-five new presets and an offset feature. Now, users can syncopate and disassemble the synchronized playhead position by dragging the offset control located at the bottom left corner of the Gooey graph(s). Visage v1.0.7 Visage has been upgraded with an offset feature on the Gooey graphs. ...   KVR Audio

Rig:Sonics has updated Level Meter 2, the compact visual monitoring solution, to version 2.0.4. New features: Now you can set the window duration for RMS calculation. Bug fixes & improvements: Added compatibility for High-DPI monitors and Retina displays. Improved performance by reducing the CPU usage. ...   KVR Audio

discoDSP has released Bliss Sampler 3. What's New in Bliss 3 SIMD Performance Revolution Complete audio interpolation engine rebuild with SIMD optimization delivering 2-4x speedup. AVX/AVX2 & SSE support for Intel/AMD processors with NEON optimization for ARM/Apple Silicon. Dramatically reduced CPU usage during high-polyphony playback. ...   KVR Audio

Spitfire Audio has released Abbey Road Orchestra: Oboes Professional and Abbey Road Orchestra: Oboes Core Abbey Road Orchestra: Oboes Professional is a sampled virtual instrument offering a high level of detail and expressiveness for crafting realistic oboe performances. ...   KVR Audio

HoRNet Plugins has released version 1.1.2 of Magnus MK3, their clipper/limiter plugin designed for mastering-grade loudness and saturation control. This update addresses the following issues: Fixed: LUFS metering not working correctly in some DAWs. Fixed: Unresponsive behavior in Cubase and Nuendo on Windows. Fixed: Incorrect version number in the AAX plugin (Windows build). ...   KVR Audio

Bjt2 has updated the free Crescendo plugin to version 1.0.166 with various enhancements and bug fixes. Changes in 1.0.166 from 1.0.165: Bug fixes. New example file. Modified MIDIOUT behaviour. Check the user manual. Additional info can be found in the KVR Forum here, here and here. Read More   KVR Audio