Macworld Ads are everywhere. From gas pump screens to streaming services and social media, the average American is exposed to anywhere between 4,000 and 10,000 ads per day. Enough is enough. While some ads are just plain annoying (looking at you, Liberty Mutual), others can be straight-up harmful. ...   Mac Central

Macworld iCloud doesn’t seem expensive until you start doing the math. If you want 2TB with iCloud, you’ll have to pay $9.99 a month. That’s a little under $120 every year. If you want a cheaper alternative to get the same amount of cloud storage, FileJump has a 2TB Cloud Storage Lifetime Subscription that’s on sale for $69.97 (reg. $467). ...   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

Macworld Apple just unveiled watchOS 26, the latest version of its wrist-sized OS, and it’s bringing big changes this fall, including a new Workout Buddy and Liquid Glass design. You’ll need an Apple Watch Series 6 or later to install it, so if you have something older, today’s a great day to upgrade. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Updated 06/12/25: A new report from Mark Gurman at Bloomberg claims his sources (“people with knowledge of the matter”) say Apple is targeting the iOS 26.4 update to bring these Siri features to users. The x.4 updates are typically released in March. ...   Mac Central

Macworld I upgraded from iOS 18 to 26, but the battery drain on iOS 26 is fast, and the lag is terrible. I want to know how to downgrade from iOS 26 to 18.Apple user report Have you updated to iOS 26, but are not happy with the results? Many users have experienced problems such as iOS 26 is unable to check for updates, or iOS 26 makes their iPhone overheat, and causes lagging. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Earlier this week, Apple officially previewed iOS 26, featuring a Liquid Glass UI, handy AI tools, and support for deeper system customizations. Like all major OS updates, the upcoming release also packs plenty of smaller additions and changes that Apple didn’t have time to discuss during th keynote. ...   Mac Central

Macworld While the macOS Tahoe developer beta is now available, I usually install the first beta on a spare Mac and wait until the public beta before installing it on my main Mac. The first beta can be flaky, but I might take the risk this time, and it’s all because I use Google Chrome. An X post by @aaronp613 explains why I may jump in. ...   Mac Central

Macworld If you have an iPad already or are thinking of picking up an older one, maybe a refurbished iPad, you’ll want to know how long it will still be able to use the latest version of iPadOS. Apple is usually excellent in this area, often keeping older generations of its products on the latest versions of the operating system or at least blessed with security updates to keep them safe. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Believe it or not, Apple is already dominant in gaming. Most games, globally, are played on mobile phones, and despite the greater sales of Android-powered phones, the iPhone is the mobile gaming device. But it still feels like Apple is always looking to break through with real gamers. ...   Mac Central

Macworld If you are thinking of buying an older generation or used/refurbished iPhone, or wondering whether it’s worth upgrading your current iPhone to a new one, one important factor to consider is how long Apple will continue to offer support for that handset. The good news is that Apple supports iPhones for a long time. ...   Mac Central

Macworld When Apple announced macOS 26 Tahoe at WWDC this week, much of the attention rightly went to its Liquid Glass user interface redesign. It’s a massive change to the look and feel of the Mac operating system, and it’s the first time in years that anything this significant has happened to the visual style of macOS. ...   Mac Central

Macworld It’s hard to go without Microsoft apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, even if you’re a Mac lover. Usually, the only option is to settle for a Microsoft 365 subscruption, but those are at minimum $99.99 every year. A cheaper alternative is to go for a slightly older version of the same apps so you can get a lifetime license. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Apple held its WWDC 2025 keynote and it was filled with new technology. We talk about the hot new stuff from Apple, including Liquid Glass, iPadOS windowing, Live Translation, and more on this episode of the Macworld Podcast!  This is episode 938 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman Loyola.  Check out our complete coverage of WWDC25 for more information. ...   Mac Central

Rig:Sonics has updated Level Meter 2, the compact and user-friendly visual monitoring solution, to version 2.0.4. The update is available for free for all Level Meter 2 customers. 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 has released Abbey Road Orchestra: Oboes Professional and Abbey Road Orchestra: Oboes Core Abbey Road Orchestra: Oboes Professional is a meticulously sampled virtual instrument from Spitfire Audio, offering an unparalleled 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: Bugfixes. New example file. Modifies to MIDIOUT behaviour. Check the user manual. Additional info can be found in the KVR Forum here, here and here. Read More   KVR Audio

AudioThing has released Type X, a faithful emulation of the dbx Model 1BX, a compact dynamic range expander. Details: Dynamic Range Expander. Single Band with Attack and Release. Sidechain with Filter. Oversample up to 16x. Brightness and Contrast Controls. Resizable Window. Preset system with randomizer. ...   KVR Audio

Arturia has released Mix Drums, an intuitive plugin designed to increase the impact and perceptual loudness of your drums, while preserving peak levels. Developed with mixing engineer Emre Ramazanoglu, it streamlines complex drum processing workflows into a single, efficient tool - allowing creators to achieve powerful drums in seconds. ...   KVR Audio

ZAK Sound has launched a new hybrid platform, Raizes Player, alongside its first two custom instruments, Auralis and Nebula Keys. Raizes Player Raizes Player combines advanced sampling with wavetable synthesis, designed to host and enhance Raizes' custom instruments. ...   KVR Audio

The Korg Multi/Poly aims to bridge the gap between classic analog sound and modern digital control, instantly conjuring up memories of the VA (Virtual Analogue) golden years, with modern innovation to keep it on a par with today's offerings, and a sound engine that you can get lost in for days. ...   KVR Audio

Cinematique Instruments has announced the release of Pure and Flux for Kontakt. Pure Pure is different – and it sounds different. It's the slow movement, the clarity, and the inner intensity that allow Pure to create tension and radiance without relying on heavy modulation or complex interval structures. ...   KVR Audio

Tracktion Software has updated BioTek to v3.2 with new features, performance improvements, and new presets, and announced a 40% off Flash Sale. BioTek v3.2 Master FX Panel 3.2 now includes a dedicated Master FX panel. Featuring the same options as the Sound FX panel, it offers four multieffect slots—plus a brand-new Amp Sim module. ...   KVR Audio

Ueberschall released a new loop pack for their Elastik player: Soul Club Vol. 3. Soul Club Vol. 3 continues our retro ride on the Soul train of music. With a warm and mellow sound, and the smoothest of upbeat feels, Soul Club Vol. 3 provides an extended journey into the world of classic Soul. The sound is full of easy summer sunshine with an undeniably happy vibe. Soul Club Vol. ...   KVR Audio

FeelYourSound has released version 1.0.0 of its MIDI generator plug-in ChordConverter (VST + AU). ChordConverter MIDI Generator Plug-in ChordConverter automatically turns any chord progression into new arpeggios, basslines, and complex piano phrases. If you don't have your own chord progressions yet, you can use one of the included chord progression generators. ...   KVR Audio

SoundToys have updated SpaceBlender, the experimental reverb that lets the user create unreal and imaginary spaces, to version 5.5.1. Changes: Fix blurry UI on certain monitor settings on macOS. Reduce excessive CPU usage in some scenarios. Improved offline rendering accuracy when using automation in Pro Tools, AU, and VST3 hosts. Improve efficiency of parameter changes. ...   KVR Audio