Macworld Following news that Apple will be forced to allow external purchase links inside apps and could face criminal charges over its battle with Epic Games, the company announced some good news on Thursday. In the second quarter 2025, Apple posted revenue of $95.4 billion, a 5 percent increase year over year and a second-quarter all-time high. Quarterly earnings per diluted share are $1. ...   Mac Central

Apple a sans doute connu des contextes plus sereins pour annoncer des résultats financiers. Depuis le début de l’année, le cours de l’action recule de plus de 12%. Un moindre mal serait-on tenté de dire. Au plus fort de la crise des droits de douane, l’action accusait un recul de près de 30 %. ...   Mac Generation

Ce n’est pas un secret, entre les ventes en berne dans une majeure partie du monde, et la gamme qui fait du sur place, Tesla ne vit pas sa meilleure vie. Et il semble bien qu’en coulisses, certains s’affairent pour faire tomber celui qui est à leurs yeux la raison de tous les maux: Elon Musk. Robyn Denholm, présidente du conseil de Tesla. Image Wikipedia/CeBIT Australia, CC BY 2.0. ...   Mac Generation

Quelle meilleure journée que le 1er mai pour annoncer une hausse de prix ? Microsoft augmente dès aujourd’hui et dans le monde entier les tarifs de ses consoles et de ses manettes. En France, toutes les Xbox coûtent 50 € de plus. Le fabricant indique avoir pris cette décision en raison « des conditions du marché et de la hausse des coûts de développement ». Xbox Series X. ...   Mac Generation

Macworld Password managers such as 1Password and LastPass are great and super important. We maintain a recommended list of Password managers for a reason—a good one makes it easy to use strong, unique passwords everywhere on the web, no matter what platform or browser you happen to use. But to get the most out of them, you need to pay a subscription fee. ...   Mac Central

Que vous soyez étudiant en quête d'un traitement de texte fiable ou professionnel en mission pour dompter les tableurs, Microsoft Office reste une valeur sûre. Que vous soyez étudiant en quête d’un traitement de texte fiable ou professionnel en mission pour dompter les tableurs, Microsoft Office reste une valeur sûre. ...   Mac Generation

Macworld WWDC kicks off on June 9, where we’ll get our first look at Apple’s new software for the fall: iOS 19, iPadOS 19, tvOS 19, macOS 16, watchOS 12, and visionOS 3. We’ve heard there’s a big redesign in store this year, the most dramatic change in years. So what does that leave for May? Not much. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Apple has reacted to what appears to be a huge spyware campaign this week by sending warnings to iPhone owners around the world. Recipients of the warnings are advised that a “mercenary spyware attack” is attempting to remotely compromise their device. As of Wednesday, according to TechCrunch, only two iPhone owners have publicly acknowledged receiving the warning. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Once upon a time, my iPhone and Mac dominated my screen time. I’d use the former for texting, social media scrolling, listening to music, and so on, while the latter would handle work tasks, movie streaming, and long web-browsing sessions. But a few years ago, everything changed—when a less-popular Apple product unexpectedly joined my workflow. ...   Mac Central

À l’occasion des French Days, le très robuste SSD externe Samsung T7 Shield est en promotion un peu partout. La version 1 To est disponible à 109 € au lieu de 129 € sur Amazon, à la Fnac ou encore chez Boulanger. La réduction est plus importante sur la version 2 To, vendue 169 € (- 23 %) là encore sur Amazon, à la Fnac et chez Boulanger. T7 Shield. Image Samsung. ...   Mac Generation

Comment faire une offre promotionnelle à pas cher : vous ajoutez de nouveaux frais, vous les enlevez ensuite pour un prétexte quelconque, et voilà, vous avez votre promo ! C’est ce qu’Orange fait en ce moment avec ses offres fibre. À l’occasion des French Days, les frais de mise en service liés aux abonnements Livebox et boîte Sosh sont offerts. ...   Mac Generation

L’Australie s’y est attaquée en interdisant l’entrée aux jeunes de moins de 16 ans, la Chine a de multiples éléments limitant leur utilisation par les mineurs, certains États américains souhaiteraient faire de même... ...   Mac Generation

Macworld When it first came out, ChatGPT was pretty simple, but it has rapidly grown from a simple AI into a tool you can use to automate entire facets of your job. Getting to that point takes some practice, though. If you want help, you can find out how in the ChatGPT and Automation E-Degree, a collection of 12 lectures breaking down skills in AI automation, data visualization, and more. ...   Mac Central

Macworld The Apple Watch recently had its tenth anniversary, and WWDC is coming up in June. So in this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we’re looking at the state of the Apple Watch–where it’s been, where it’s at now, and what’s in store for the future. This is episode 932 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman Loyola. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Cellular carriers limit the number of devices you own logged into the same iCloud account that can place voice calls to the regular phone network via Wi-Fi. You might encounter this error as: “Wi-Fi Calling: You have registered the maximum number of devices for this service.” This error may appear whether you have exceeded the limit or not. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Update May 1: Apple has issued a statement saying it will comply with the ruling and plans to appeal. If it seems like we’ve been writing about this Epic vs. Apple Fortnite case for years, it’s because we have. The case has been raging since 2020, and finally ended (sort of) with a ruling in 2021. ...   Mac Central

Macworld In a recent video as part of its iOS Decoded series, 9to5Mac takes a look at some rather interesting code found within the latest iOS 18.5 betas. This code references and enables features that aren’t expected to be a part of iOS 18.5 when it goes into wide release, however. Instead, it looks like experiments for what might be a part of iOS 19, or maybe even future products. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Apple’s brand new MacBook Air is on sale again, and this time it’s hit its best price ever. Amazon is selling the M4 MacBook Air for $849, a savings of $150 and a fantastic price for an already great value laptop. The MacBook Air comes with the new and speedy M4 chip, alongside a gorgeous 13. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Two weeks ago, we learned about Atomic Keyboard’s MDR Dasher Keyboard, a keyboard based on the Lumon Terminal Pro terminals used in the Apple TV+ show Severance. The company plans to sell it, and you can sign up for more information, though pricing and availability have yet to be determined. But Atomic Keyboard is hard at work on the project. ...   Mac Central

Soumettre des documents longs comme le bras à deux IA et les faire discuter sur les thèmes qui vous intéressent comme si elles animaient une émission, c'est maintenant possible chez Google en langue française. ...   Mac Generation

Macworld It’s been a while since we got a new Apple Watch SE: after the first version of Apple’s budget smartwatch came out in 2020 and the second in 2022 with few changes, the company has kept quiet about further releases. But new reports suggest we’re finally going to see the 3rd-gen SE later in 2025, and that it will come in two new sizes. ...   Mac Central

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros 14 top-end ports, including three Thunderbolt 5 2.5Gb Ethernet 140W Power Delivery Stylish looks Cons Slow card readers Our Verdict This powerful and stylish dock is built for the new class of Thunderbolt 5 Macs is a recommended upgrade ready for the latest Macs or your next one. ...   Mac Central

Les French Days battent commencent le 30 avril 2025 et avec eux, une offre qui vaut franchement le détour: CyberGhost, l’un des VPN les plus fiables pour Mac, propose son abonnement deux ans à seulement 2,03€/mois. Cerise sur le gâteau ? 4 mois offerts et une garantie satisfait ou remboursé pendant 45 jours. Autant dire que c’est maintenant ou jamais. ...   Mac Generation

L'offre Free Pro, lancée en 2021, évolue. Alors que les clients historiques de cette offre professionnelle disposaient d'un débit descendant de 7 Gb/s et d'un débit montant de 1 Gb/s, Free vient d'annoncer qu'ils allaient avoir accès à des valeurs supérieures: 8 Gb/s dans les deux sens. Image Univers Freebox. ...   Mac Generation

Macworld Apple’s AirPlay technology makes it easy to stream media from an Apple device to a device such as a speaker or a television. But the wireless connection that AirPlay uses has vulnerabilities that hackers can use to gain control of those devices. ...   Mac Central

Si vous avez connu les DVD au début des années 2000, vous avez probablement vu ce message d'intérêt public, placé sur une bonne partie des galettes à cette époque et qu'il était souvent impossible de passer: « Voler une voiture ? Jamais ! ». Ce message (et sa version anglophone, « You wouldn't steal a car ») est devenu un mème avec le temps. ...   Mac Generation

Macworld I’m going to wax a little philosophical for this week’s column, which also happens to be my last. Stay Foolish debuted a decade ago, almost to the day, but I’ve been writing regularly for Macworld for nearly 20 years. ...   Mac Central

SpaceX propose une nouveauté intéressante pour ceux qui ne veulent pas payer les 350 € de l'antenne Starlink, nécessaire pour accéder à la connexion Internet par satellites: la possibilité de ne pas le payer, en échange d'un engagement sur un an. Cette offre est proposée dans quelques pays, mais pas encore en France. ...   Mac Generation

Macworld Now the sun’s out you may be wearing your sunglasses and wondering why your iPhone won’t unlock. If you are fed up with having to remove your sunglasses every time you need to unlock your iPhone. Here’s what you can do to speed up the process. The reason why Face ID isn’t unlocking your iPhone is it can’t verify that you are looking at the phone. ...   Mac Central

Macworld There are two reasons you should ditch your Microsoft 365 subscription. For starters, it’s a monthly subscription you have to keep up with. Second, Microsoft just announced a price increase for 365, meaning you’ll pay more every single month just for access to your favorite apps. ...   Mac Central

Sound Magic has released Supreme Drums One Synth, featuring hybrid modeling drums kits as a free VST3 instrument plugin for Windows. A Mac version will come out later. Sound Magic says: Supreme Drums One Synth is a free hybrid modeling drum kits featuring synthesized drums sound in classic analogue synthesizer such as TR-808, MS-20, Minimoog and others. ...   KVR Audio

The FLUX team has announced the release of MiRA 25.04, the first update since the product introduction in January this year. This new release is packed with enhancements designed to elevate your user experience and to refine and improve existing features. The MiRA 25. ...   KVR Audio

Soundtoys has announced the release of SpaceBlender, an experimental reverb plugin designed to create unusual and imaginative spatial effects. Inspired by the techniques of ambient music pioneers, including layered tape loops and delays, SpaceBlender focuses on generating evolving and organic spatial textures. ...   KVR Audio

discoDSP has announced three major updates to their product lineup. HighLife 2.3 brings significant engine improvements, OB-Xd 3.8 enhances user experience with UI refinements, and Discovery Pro 8.6 delivers powerful performance optimizations. YouTube.com/watch?v=LW6XIuefQTk HighLife 2.3 Sound & Engine Improvements Replaced Hermite with B-Spline interpolation for superior sound quality. ...   KVR Audio

Plugin Alliance and ADPTR Audio has announced the release of Utopia, a spectral reverb plugin developed in collaboration with Geraint Luff of Signalsmith Audio. Described as a spectral reverb that shapes space, time, and texture, Utopia aims to move beyond conventional convolution reverbs to create evolving and cinematic soundscapes. ...   KVR Audio

Plugin Alliance and Brainworx have announced the release of the Hum Audio Devices LAAL Limiter plugin, an emulation of the hardware unit by HUM Audio Devices. The LAAL (Look Ahead Analog Limiter) is based on a discrete circuit featuring an analog look-ahead delay line. ...   KVR Audio

Expressive E has released a free 2.1 update for their flagship MPE synth Osmose and teased further upcoming features for 2025. Standalone users will enjoy 80 analog presets + 2 new built-in FXs directly on Osmose. ...   KVR Audio

Aurora DSP has announced the release of Laboga Diamond Sound Suite, a new plugin that includes two amp sims modeled after boutique, point-to-point hand-wired amplifiers from the respected Polish brand Laboga. Each amp brings its own flavor—covering everything from mid-heavy classic drive to tight, modern distortion. ...   KVR Audio

The Vienna Symphonic Library has announced the release of Vienna MuseSounds Editions, tailor-made sample libraries for the free notation software, MuseScore Studio. Created in close collaboration with the MuseSounds team, these editions are designed to offer musicians, composers, and educators authentic and expressive playback – right from their sheet music. ...   KVR Audio

Soundiron has announced the release of Hopkin Instrumentarium Chordophones, a collection of experimental stringed instruments built for the Kontakt 8 Player: Chordophones is a fascinating collection of 10 experimental stringed instruments from the mind of master instrument inventor Bart Hopkin. ...   KVR Audio

Zynaptiq has announced Intensity 2 with an Early Access program. Intensity 2 A massive update, Intensity 2 doubles down on the classic's core features and workflow, adding new features and improvements across the board, including new algorithms with low CPU use and near-zero latency, support for up to 16 channels for immersive workflows, more Bias Curve presets, mid/side processing options, ...   KVR Audio

Ueberschall released a new addition to their ever-growing catalogue of loop packs for the Elastik player: Electric Sitar. Here is what they say about it: The Electric Sitar is a very special instrument with a distinctive and exotic sound. It hints at the instrument's Indian origins. But it has a more contemporary edge in its electric form. ...   KVR Audio

Waldorf has announced the release of the Blofeld synthesizer for iPads along with a minor update for the macOS and Windows plugins. Following the success of the macOS and Windows plug-in versions, we have ported the software to iPadOS so that you can play this wonderful instrument both via the touchscreen and in AUv3 hosts such as Apple's Logic for iPad, Steinberg's Cubasis 3 or AUM. ...   KVR Audio

Steinberg has announced the immediate availability of Dorico 6, the latest generation of its composition and music notation software for macOS, Windows, and iPadOS. Dorico 6 introduces significant new features aimed at enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of producing professional-quality scores and parts. ...   KVR Audio

IK Multimedia has announced the release of Total Studio 5 MAX and the new TONEX Signature Collections Volume 1. This suite offers a comprehensive collection of IK's effects processors, virtual instruments, and guitar tone software. Total Studio 5 MAX Total Studio 5 MAX includes the full Pianoverse instrument, the T-RackS 6 mixing and mastering workstation, and ARC 4 room correction. ...   KVR Audio

Full Bucket Music has released Fury-68, a software instrument for Windows (VST2/VST3/CLAP/AAX) and macOS (VST2/VST3/CLAP/AU/AAX) simulating the KORG Poly-61 polyphonic synthesizer from 1982. It is written in native C++ code for high performance and low CPU consumption. Features: Close simulation of the original hardware. Extended polyphony and Unison mode. Increased parameter resolution. ...   KVR Audio

Eventide has expanded the capabilities of its H90 Harmonizer multi-effects pedal with the introduction of Harmonizer+, a new suite of vocal algorithms. Derived from the company's flagship H9000 processor, these algorithms bring advanced vocal processing previously only available in Eventide's top-of-the-line hardware to the H90 platform. ...   KVR Audio

Toontrack announced the release of the Kaleidoscope EZmix Pack, a new expansion for EZmix 3 featuring effect chains for guitars, synths, drums, bass and more, all with various amounts of saturation, lo-fi-esque noise, pitch, distortion, LFOs as well as ambience effects like heavily treated reverbs and delays. ...   KVR Audio

Audient announces ORIA Control V1.2 software, a major update expanding the remote control options of the award-winning immersive audio interface and monitor controller. New and existing ORIA customers can now use Elgato Stream Deck and Avid EUCON to control their units, in addition to iPad Control. Audient is committed to continuously improving the user experience. ...   KVR Audio

JSplash Apps has announced the release of GtrWiz, a new iPhone app designed to be an essential practice and songwriting companion for guitarists of all skill levels. ...   KVR Audio

Spitfire Audio (including LABS) has been acquired by Splice. Splice has become a cornerstone of modern music production and is home to the industry's highest-quality royalty-free sample catalogue, where one million sounds are downloaded every day by a global community of over 10 million music producers and creators. ...   KVR Audio

Audible Genius has updated Primer, its software synthesizer, to version 2.0.019 and announced that it is now available for free on Mac and Windows (The iPad version has already been free for some time). The latest update also introduces the new Famous Sounds Preset Library, providing users with access to recreations of iconic synth patches from well-known songs. ...   KVR Audio

The Bob Moog Foundation has announced its fundraising raffle for a brand new Geddy Lee Minimoog Model D synthesizer, serial number GLMD-0233. The limited edition synth was hand-built in Asheville, NC, and is one of 500 released by Moog Music on March 20, 2025. It comes with several exclusive items, including a certificate of authenticity signed by Geddy Lee. ...   KVR Audio

MeldaProduction has announced the release of MMatcher saying: We are incredibly excited to announce the official release of MMatcher. For months, we've poured our hearts and minds into creating what we believe is the ultimate spectrum-matching tool, and we can't wait for you to experience its power firsthand. ...   KVR Audio

The 2025 MIDI Innovation Awards are now open, inviting creators worldwide to showcase their groundbreaking MIDI-based innovations. Established in 2021, this annual event is a collaboration between The MIDI Association, Music Hackspace, and NAMM, aiming to spotlight advancements in MIDI 1.0 and 2.0 technologies that enhance musical creativity. ...   KVR Audio

Press Play has released Wave Breaker v2.0, a major update to the limiter plug-in for macOS and Windows. Version 2.0 introduces two new limiter models: PeakMaster Pro is designed for mastering and and other high-quality limiting tasks, offering low distortion even at high gain reduction levels. ...   KVR Audio

Norwegian sample library developer Wrongtools has announced the release of Overvoltage, describing it as a characterful Kontakt instrument built from vintage transistor organs and shaped by an arsenal of eccentric analog gear. More than just another organ library, Overvoltage is a creative statement — a wild, living sound library intentionally designed to go beyond what you've heard before. ...   KVR Audio