Macworld Surprising no one, Apple has indicated that it will not comply with a new order from the Indian government requiring it to pre-install a state-run cybersecurity app on all iPhones sold in the country. ...

Macworld Apple has formally announced that John Giannandrea, its Senior VP of Machine Learning and AI, is stepping down from his position. He will serve as an advisor to the company before retiring in the spring of 2026. Giannandrea will not be directly replaced by a Senior VP role, but by a Vice President: Amar Subramanya. ...

Macworld One of the most significant Apple announcements of recent years was the news, back in 2020, that the entire Mac lineup would transition from Intel processors to ARM-based chips of Apple’s own design. The result of this potentially risky move was a second lease of life for the Mac, and a moderate dip in Intel’s fortunes. ...

Macworld We’ve been reporting on the supposedly imminent launch of a foldable iPhone for years. There have been strong and reliable rumors of a foldable iPhone being just two years away, dating as far back as 2018, at least. Back then, reliable reports from the likes of CNBC said Apple was going to have a folding iPhone on the market in 2020. ...

Macworld Apple has worked hard to build a reputation for security and privacy: using iOS or macOS, the company has led us to believe, makes it much harder for hackers and other bad actors to steal our data or gain access to our accounts. ...

Macworld When Apple was still in the Lightning era and fought tooth and nail against USB-C, the common argument was that Lightning ports were significantly thinner than their USB-C alternatives. The USB-C connector is 1.1 mm thicker than Lightning (2.8 mm versus 1.7 mm). About five years later, Apple released its thinnest iPhone–with a USB-C port. ...

Macworld Apple had high hopes when it unveiled the iPhone Air back in September. But sales of the ultra-thin smartphone have been so underwhelming that it’s even affecting the launch plans of other companies. According to industry sources cited by Sina Finance and Jiemian. ...

Macworld The next iPad mini, surprisingly, appears to be on track to get an OLED screen before the more expensive iPad Air. But according to a new report from a prolific leaker, this still won’t happen until the second half of next year. The matter was discussed in a post this week by the Weibo account Instant Digital. ...

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. ...

A new minor version of JUCE is out now. Here are the highlights. New MIDI 2.0 UMP Demo JUCE now supports communication with MIDI 2.0 devices via UMP. Universal MIDI Packet is the new backwards-compatible MIDI 2.0 data format. The JUCE team has added a new demo that lets you inspect MIDI 2.0 endpoints and inspect incoming and outgoing messages. JUCE 8.0. ...

Igor Vasiliev has released ExoSphere, a generator of continuous ambient and meditative compositions, for iOS and macOS, built on five independent sound layers that blend into a seamless atmosphere. It provides an effortless way to create a foundation for ambient tracks or even a complete background piece with minimal adjustments. ...

Kush Audio has released Clariphonic Mk3, a new version of the parallel mastering EQ plugin for macOS and Windows. The sound of high-end analog EQ in plugin form, which tailors the brightness for every sound that needs it, exactly the way it needs it. The sound of Mk3 comes from the very cozy marriage of Magpha EQ's buttery algorithms with Clariphonic's uniquely gain-dependent shelving corners. ...

UJAM has announced the release of UFX Lofi and UFX Distort as the latest additions to the UFX series, joining Reverb, Delay, and Filter. UFX Lofi focuses on degraded, character-rich textures inspired by tape wear and early digital artifacts, while UFX Distort ranges from subtle saturation to aggressive clipping and foldback. ...

Psylus Audio has released Hard Kick, a kick builder plugin that features everything you need for your harder kick drums. Features: Timestretching, pitching, layering and editing to perfection. Always play in key and in sync with your track BPM. Six different sound sources: kick, attack, crunch, rumble, bass, SFX. ...

Goodhertz has released a new mastering compressor, VCME, along with VCME Soft Clip, and updated their whole plugin line to v3.13.2. Version 3.13 is a free update for all existing Goodhertz users on the download page. VCME (Vulf Compressor Mastering Edition) VCME is the mastering version of Goodhertz' original Vulf Compressor and is built for precise control, versatility, and analog coloration. ...

HOFA-Plugins has announced the release of Colour Saturator, a versatile saturation and distortion plugin designed to bring the full character of analog hardware into the digital studio. From silky harmonics and subtle warmth to aggressive distortion and extreme fuzz, Colour Saturator delivers all the colours of analog saturation with modern precision and control. ...

Cotorro Audio has announced the release of RIPUL-1 Analog Saturator, a stand-alone distortion tool for Windows that offers tons of analog character as well as a soft-knee limiter. Transform and enhance your drum mixes, vocals, and bass tracks with this fiery addition to your mixing arsenal. You can also create sheer sonic mayhem with this tool. ...

Psytrance Plugins has released Psytecher Machines, three new plugins that can be acquired individually. They are: Melt: Acid Synth with 7 mini-synts that create various types of acid sounds; Revolver: bass generator that creates instant bass by just cicking a button; A-Drums: full synthesized drum machine with special random controls; Price $15 each and can be acquired at psytranceplugins. ...

Aurally Sound has released Prism, describing it as 'a next-generation audio-to-MIDI engine designed for producers, musicians, and transcribers who demand accuracy and detail'. Built using advanced machine-learning techniques, Prism converts audio into MIDI with exceptional note recognition—capturing chords, single-note lines, and dynamic phrasing with clarity. ...

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...