Macworld With WWDC in Apple’s rearview mirror, we can now all turn our attention to the next round of hardware releases coming in September. We already know the iPhone 17 is on the way, but a new report claims one product we were expecting this year might not arrive. ...   Mac Central

Macworld We’re of the opinion that a new year means a new you, and the new you shouldn’t be paying subscription fees for cloud storage. Instead of giving Dropbox a chunk of change every month, why not own 10TB of cloud storage after just one payment? Yup, lifetime access to Internxt cloud storage is now only $279.99 (reg. $2,900) with coupon code STORAGE20. ...   Mac Central

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

Shattered Glass Audio has updated Eclipse, an analog preamp/poweramp simulator plugin, to version 1.1.0. In this version SGA added an EL34 pentode based push-pull circuit to the list of simulated circuits. They also squashed some tiny bugs. Read More   KVR Audio

sonible has released smart:reverb 2, a major new version of the content-aware reverb plug-in. With the launch of smart:reverb 2, sonible says it puts AI-powered cross-channel processing and content-aware intelligence at the core of reverb innovation. ...   KVR Audio

Dreamtonics has updated Synthesizer V Studio Pro to v2.1.0 with Audio Random Access (ARA) support for Pro Tools. Since its inception, Synthesizer V has allowed demo and music producers, songwriters and vocalists to generate and sculpt rich vocal tracks by sketching out melodies, writing lyrics, choosing from an ever-growing collection of voices, customizing expressions and then having their ...   KVR Audio

Pitch Innovations has released Fluid Chords 2, the follow-up to their MIDI FX plugin Fluid Chords. Fluid Chords 2 expands the concept of chord bending with new musical features, a brand new hybrid sound engine, and real-time chord bending technology. ...   KVR Audio

HoRNet Plugins has released version 1.2.0 of FilterSolo, their multi-mode filter plugin. The latest update introduces native support for Apple Silicon processors. VST2 support has been discontinued; FilterSolo is now available in VST3, AU, and AAX formats. Changes: Added native support for Apple Silicon processors. Dropped VST2 support. FilterSolo 1.2. ...   KVR Audio

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