Macworld On Monday, Apple released the first updates to its 2026 range of operating systems, and they include numerous new features that iPhone and Mac users will love, including interface tweaks, new gestures, and Spotlight enhancements. But even more important to the billion-plus devices getting the updates is a full slate of security patches. ...

Macworld After months of buildup and an omnipresent advertising campaign, Apple’s much-anticipated new show Pluribus made its debut on the company’s TV streaming service Thursday night. And the service promptly suffered a major outage across the U.S. and Canada. As reported by Bloomberg and others, users started to report that the service had crashed at around 10:30 p.m. ...

Macworld Today Macworld has launched a major update to Smart Answers. When you ask the tool a question, you will now get a longer, more-detailed and better-structured answer that really helps you get the most from our in-depth journalism. What is Smart Answers Smart Answers is a chatbot tool that helps you get more from our content. ...

Macworld When the iPhone Air arrived in September, it was instantly clear that it was different than any other recent iPhone release. For one, it was incredibly thin with a unique 6.5-inch display. For another, it came with some serious compromises, including worse battery life and fewer cameras than the cheaper iPhone 17. ...

Macworld Earlier this week, Apple revealed new branding that will appear at the start of Apple TV shows. The new title card features a colorful presentation of the Apple logo, and according to AdAge, the company took a more traditional approach to creating the look. ...

Macworld New Mac Pro: In summary The M2 Ultra Mac Pro was released in 2023. Previous reports have said an M4 Ultra Mac Pro will be released before the end of 2025. A report states that the M5 Ultra chip is on Apple’s schedule, but there have been no mentions of whether it will be made available for the Mac Pro, or when. No reports of a Mac Pro design change have been made. ...

Macworld A new report from Bloomberg says that Apple is finalizing a deal in which it will pay Google about a billion dollars a year to use its AI technology as the foundation for the long-overdue new Siri. The new model is essentially a customized version of Google’s Gemini LLM, according to Mark Gurman’s report. ...

Macworld Some people choose not to install the new version of iOS or iPadOS for quite a while – or they have devices managed by IT departments that haven’t approved them yet. For such users, Apple continues to deliver software updates for the prior version of the OS that includes critical security updates. That’s what iOS and iPadOS 18.7.2 are. ...

Macworld Since Apple Intelligence was announced in 2024, we’ve only seen the rollout of a few basic features, including Writing Tools and Genmoji, while more advanced features, such as the new Siri with deeper integration with apps, have been delayed without a clear schedule. ...

Macworld Following the launch of Apple’s M5 in new iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Vision Pro models last month, analysts are already making predictions about the higher-end versions of the chip still to come. Specifically, we can expect a Mac Studio equipped with an extremely powerful M5 Ultra at some point in 2026. ...

Initial Audio has updated SourceLab to version 1.2.7. Improvements include: Added one click generation of morphing wavetables. Added a new phaser Effect to the effect racks. Users can now install Heat Up Expansions without needing to own Heat Up. Drag the expansion file onto the 'Bank' section of the preset browser. ...

Live Multitrack from Tantalum Audioware has been updated to version 2.4.1 - an update designed specifically to meet the needs of live bands. This new version introduces some important features. Live Multitrack 2 is not a DAW, it's a multi-track audio/video player specifically made for live use. ...

Rast Sound has released MS Studio, an effect plugin designed for Mid/Side-aware tone matching and automatic resonance cleanup. It allows users to align their mix, vocal, or instrument to a reference track while providing detailed precision controls. Key features: Mid/Side-separate tone matching with adjustable match depth. Automatic resonance detection and control. ...

The Vienna Symphonic Library has announced the release of Big Bang Orchestra 2.0, a major update to its orchestral sampling series recorded on the legendary Stage A of Vienna Synchron Stage. ...

quietformat release auraVox, a new vocal chain processor developed in collaboration with artist slchld. The plugin simplifies the vocal production process by combining musical sensibility with precise engineering, delivering a mix-ready vocal tone in any environment. ...

APU Software has updated TrueGain, Loudness Contour, Spectrum Analyzer, Loudness Meter, Loudness Compressor, Dynamics Optimizer, and Loudness Limiter to version 4.4.7. Recent changes include: Cross-hair style bucket inspection for loudness history and spectral histogram. Auto-select text box for save preset dialog. Fix Studio One not loading VST3 plug-ins. Logo refresh. ...

Tone2 Audio has released Hypersync, a soundset for their synthesizer-workstation Icarus3. Dive into the pulsating universe of electronic sound with Hypersync. Whether you're crafting driving EDM tracks, atmospheric pads, glitchy beats, or expressive arpeggios, Hypersync delivers interesting textures and movement. ...

MeldaProduction has announced the release of Rewind saying: We are pleased to announce our latest MSoundFactory addon, Rewind.For a long time, we've been captivated by the evocative beauty of reversed sound—nostalgic, mysterious, sometimes even haunting. With Rewind, we've created a powerful, dedicated instrument that lets you explore this sonic world with ease. ...

Diginoiz has released LAYER IT, a VST sampler designed to make drum layering feel effortless. LAYER IT consolidates drum layering workflow by combining visual feedback of audio with flexible control of MIDI while avoiding limitations of each method. It displays samples as stacked waveforms with individual timing offsets, all triggered by a single MIDI note or key press. ...

HoRNet Plugins has announced the release of ZeroEQ, an intelligent automatic equalizer plugin featuring dual-engine analysis for corrective EQ and tonal shaping. ZeroEQ is designed to identify and address frequency problems in audio material through automatic analysis. ...

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...