Macworld The evidence is mounting, and it looks more and more like 2026 will see the launch of the very first foldable iPhone. Supply-chain sources report that Apple is gearing up for mass production of the device, which they say has moved past the (successful) experimental stage. ...

Macworld In various ways, this year’s Apple operating system updates (iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26 and so on) represented a major departure from the past, from the new version numbering system to the radical new Liquid Glass design language. But not everyone was convinced. ...

Macworld New MacBook with A19 Pro: In summary Rumors have circulated in recent years that Apple has a large iMac in the works, but the company has never settled on whether to actually ship it. Reports stated that the large iMac could ship in 2025. The large iMac has been rumored to sport a display that’s an upgrade from the LED monitor in the standard iMac. ...

Macworld Apple is preparing to unveil a glut of cheaper products in the first few months of 2026, according to a new report. This includes the much-anticipated launch of a budget MacBook based on an iPhone processor. GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu, who has an extensive but slightly hit-or-miss track record of Apple predictions, published a research note about the company’s plans for 2026. ...

Macworld Back in early 2024, Google sort of merged its AirDrop-like “Nearby Share” with Samsung’s own AirDrop clone “Quick Share.” It gives Android phones the ability to directly share photos, videos, links, contacts, and other info on a direct peer-to-peer connection, just like AirDrop does. But it only works with Android phones. Until now. ...

Macworld Apple released the macOS Tahoe 26.2 beta 3 earlier this week and it has a couple of new features that will be of interest to AI developers. The first was actually introduced in the 26.2 beta 2 a few weeks ago and enhanced in the current beta. Developers implementing the open-source MLX framework can now leverage the Neural Accelerator in the new M5 chip. ...

Macworld Apple is celebrating its 40th anniversary of accessibility, and to commemorate it, the company has released a special iPhone grip. The Hikawa Phone Grip & Stand is a phone grip that attaches through MagSafe and is available in the online Apple Store (U.S. only) for $70. ...

Macworld Most Apple customers have learned to be cautious about messages claiming to come from the company’s support services. It’s vital to check URLs and email addresses for small discrepancies, scan the messages themselves for spelling mistakes, formatting errors, and other giveaway signs of danger, and treat everything as suspect until you know for sure that it came from Apple ...

Macworld If you’ve got an Apple keyboard or trackpad, the company may have a surprise in store for you. Yes, it’s time for another batch of mysterious firmware updates. As reported by MacRumors analyst Aaron Perris, Apple this week released four updates for various peripherals and accessories: Firmware version 1.4.84 for the 140W USB-C Power Adapter Version 3.1. ...

Macworld Just two months after introducing the iPhone Air at Apple’s Awe Dropping press event, industrial designer and rising star Abidur Chowdhury has left the company in what has been described as “the latest setback” for the company’s design team. ...

Cherry Audio Releases Mercury-8 - Jupiter-8 Emulation with SysEx Support Cherry Audio has announced the release of Mercury-8, a software synthesizer modeled on the architecture and circuitry of the Roland Jupiter-8. ...

For years, the industry has chased the concept of "decoupling" the software instrument from the laptop. While various manufacturers have attempted to box VSTs into hardware, Arturia’s approach with the AstroLab series has been arguably the most direct: taking their industry-standard V Collection engines and running them natively in a stage keyboard. ...

Arturia has announced the release of AstroLab 37, a compact edition of their standalone stage keyboard. Following the introduction of the 61-key model earlier this year, the AstroLab 37 condenses the same synthesis architecture and ecosystem integration into a portable, 37-key format designed for live performance and studio applications where space is at a premium. ...

Audio Hertz has released AM.pre, a new audio plugin (VST3/AU/AAX) that is designed to authentically capture the sound of the Ampex 351 tube preamp, the same preamp found in countless classic studios and iconic recordings. Known for its warm saturation and rich tube character, the Ampex 351 preamp became a studio workhorse throughout the 1950s and beyond. ...

Sugar Bytes has announced the release of Transfigure, a new effect plugin for macOS and Windows. Transfigure isn't just an effect - it's a sonic rebirth. Feed it any sound, and watch it morph, twist, and evolve into something entirely new. Its clean, intuitive interface makes complex processes feel effortless. ...

Live Workflow Tools has announced the release of Simpler Tuner 2, a complete redesign of the sample-tuning device for Ableton's Simpler. V1 relied on filenames. V2 analyzes the audio directly. Drop it after any Simpler, load a sample, and it instantly detects the pitch and retunes Simpler under the hood so everything plays in key. No metadata needed. ...

The KVR Deals list has seen a substantial overhaul, just in time for Black Friday. The new Deals Tracker provides a convenient, easy to use list of deals for audio plugins, hardware and more. Deals are consolidated from across KVR including the KVR Marketplace, deals items submitted by developers themselves, and even user added items. ...

Bedroom Producers Blog released BPB Saturator Plus, an updated edition of the original BPB Saturator plugin. It adds a third drive mode, a mix control, and several internal optimizations while keeping the same general workflow as the first version. The new diode circuit offers an alternative saturation option alongside the existing tube and tape modes. ...

23DSP has released Thistressor, a compressor plugin developed by independent developer Marco Allegretti. The plugin takes inspiration from the Distressor and combines flexible compression controls, a dedicated sidechain section, and an analog-style asymmetric distortion engine. ...

Tree DSP has updated NN76, the Neural Network FET Compressor plugin, to v1.1.0. New Features: Added all-buttons-in ratio mode. Increased preset banks to 4 (A, B, C, D) with copy/paste functionality. Added auto-gain feature. Added input trim control. Added undo and redo buttons. Added browser-based licensing mechanism for streamlined activation. Added logging and crash report generation. ...

iPhone, iPad / Education / Training: An app for choral singers who don't read music well. Snap a photo or import JPG, PNG or PDF. Touch notes in the image to hear the pitch. Not for instrumental parts - see details below. Whether you sing in a choir, or a barbershop quartet, or other vocal group,...

iPhone, iPad / Education / Training: All aspiring music students understand the importance of Sargam practice. Practicing Sargams each day does wonders to your “Sureelapan� as well as confidence. Practicing every day under watchful eyes of your Guru is the ideal way. But that is difficult...

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Sound Effects: Get the simplest soundboard creation app: Load sounds, samples or songs through your iTunes library Create and edit soundboards quickly and easily Up to 8 sounds per soundboard Make the most of your screen thanks to the adaptive layout Play multiple...

iPhone, iPad / Education / Games, Ear Trainig: Introducing Notes - Sight Reading Trainer, the ultimate iOS app for mastering sight reading in music! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced musician, Notes is your is your tool to become the musician you were meant to be. When you are ready to...

iPhone, iPad / Education / Games, Ear Trainig: StaffWars is a game designed to help beginning and intermediate musicians learn, practice and woodshed the note names on the grand staff, treble, alto and bass clefs. THE APP for anyone who wants to master these clefs.

iPhone, iPad / Tools / Analysis: SPL Graph is an audio Sound Pressure Level (SPL) environmental noise analyzer, real-time frequency analyzer, chart recorder and data logger. It includes: Plot sound level over time Record audio while plot is running, playback to identify sounds that may have...

iPhone, iPad / Education / Sheet Music & Tablatures: PLAY FREE MUSIC SCORES Whatever instrument you play, whether it's a piano, trumpet, guitar, or harmonica, or kalimba, you will always find notes of excellent quality. • Browse the most extensive sheet music collection from MuseScore....

iPhone, iPad / Tools / Tuners: Plays tuning notes for Viola (C G D A)

iPhone, iPad / Education / Training: Accelerate your sight reading skills with instant feedback on timing accuracy. Our carefully graduated levels, from beginner to professional, allow you to start at your optimal skill level and progress at your own pace. You'll improve more rapidly than...

iPhone, iPad / Tools / Tuners: Sleek, efficient, and responsive, TuneWave is the no-nonsense utility that lets you tune your instrument quickly and easily. TuneWave puts everything you need front and center for optimal visibility and glanceable feedback. It can transpose if you’re using an...