Macworld If you have updated to iOS 26, you have thoughts on the new features and the Liquid Glass look. You may also find, as I did, that your iPhone doesn’t run quite as smoothly as usual. For example, I wanted to send a screenshot via WhatsApp, and it felt like it took forever. ...

Macworld Apple’s latest batch of smartphones are due to go on sale tomorrow, but a few lucky journalists and influencers have been trying out the devices for some time. And while the verdict has been mostly positive, one reviewer spotted a strange problem with the camera on both the iPhone Air and the iPhone 17 Pro Max—a problem which Apple has now officially acknowledged. ...

Macworld Apple tends to be quite reticent about the battery specs of its products, preferring to talk about how long the battery lasts. Focusing, in other words, on estimated hours rather than exact watt-hours. ...

Macworld International roaming fees can turn a fun trip into a budget nightmare, but you don’t need a pricey phone plan to stay connected abroad. With aloSIM, you can add mobile data before you travel and use it in more than 200 countries without paying daily roaming charges. Right now, you can get an aloSIM Traveler’s Mobile Data Plan plus a $50 credit for only $24.97 (reg. $50). ...

Macworld The newest versions of Apple’s operating systems are now officially available. On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about what to expect from iOS 26, macOS Tahoe, iPadOS 26, and more.  This is episode 951 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross,  and Roman Loyola. ...

Macworld The Apple Watch Hermčs: you think of it either as a style flex for the rich, or an eye-rolling, embarrassing extravagance. But with the Series 11 version of the Apple Watch Hermčs, Apple has made the watch a badge of honor that any longtime, dedicated Apple user will proudly wear. ...

Macworld When Apple releases major updates to its operating systems, we here at Macworld usually advise people to hold off for a few days before installing, just in case. Though this time, following the release of macOS Tahoe last Monday, we didn’t feel as cautious as we did in the past, because the betas have been really stable. But it looks like we should’ve heeded our old advice. ...

Macworld The iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are available for ordering now, with shipments starting this Friday. The early reviews for the phones were posted on Wednesday, and the general consensus is that Apple has quite a lineup to consider. Here are some highlights from several of the reviews. Macworld plans to have full reviews of the new iPhones in the near future. ...

Macworld It never hurts to have an extra USB-C cable around, especially if it’s a lengthy, high-quality cable that can support fast-charging. Apple’s Beats brand USB-C cables are a fantastic option for $19, but today you can get one for a whopping 53 percent off: Amazon is selling a 5-foot Beats USB-C to USB-C Woven Cable for just $9, the best price we’ve ever seen. ...

Macworld For as long as Apple has been making iPhones, people have wondered when a touchscreen is coming to the Mac. And for as long as people have been wondering, Apple has firmly denied that it will ever happen. However, a new report by Ming-Chi Kuo raises the possibility that a touchscreen MacBook will arrive as early as next year. ...

Zero-G has announced the release of Epic Brass for Kontakt, a synthesized brass library for trailers, action, and hybrid scores. They say: Every sound in Epic Brass was synthesized from scratch by Ergo Kukke, through years of experimentation and meticulous design. There are no sampled horns here—just raw, custom-built aggression crafted to perfection. ...

Excite Audio has announced the release of Evolve Velvet, their newest sample-based synthesizer inspired by the smooth and luxurious character of Velvet. Evolve Velvet combines over 250 sound sources ranging from felt pianos and classic electric keyboards to timeless strings and sought-after classic synths from the 70's and 80's. ...

Sonic Cat has updated Purity, their workstation and PCM Sound Module / ROMpler software, to version 1.4.6.1. Changes: New Skin: White (Setup: Skin). Fixed: Parameter Direct Input now works correctly. Fixed: MIDI & Automation now display correctly. Price: $49.99. YouTube/koc-MxzOK1I SoundCloud.com/sonic-cat/sets/purity Read More

Mixwave has announced the release of D.W. Fearn VT-7, a Vacuum Tube Compression Amplifier Plugin for macOS and Windows. Here's what they say: Renowned in high-end studios around the world, the D.W. Fearn VT-7 is celebrated for its ability to enhance any signal with a subtle, musical touch, or bold tube character when pushed. ...

Minimal Audio has released Formant, a free vocal tone shaper plugin that enables the user to transform their vocal's character with pristine formant shifting and immediate controls. Here's what they say: New Characters - Change Your Identity. Discover new vocal characters and transformations. ...

Ueberschall has released a new version of their Ultimate Bundle. This bundle packs 195 full Ueberschall loop packs for the Elastik player. Here is what Ueberschall has to say about this new release: With 195 full Ueberschall loop packs, the Ultimate Bundle gets you a massive one-stop musical resource. ...

Node Audio has announced the release of Tonebank (VST3/AU/CLAP). A MIDI effect plugin for generating loops, melodies, basslines and multi-part textures, Tonebank provides an environment for creating harmonically cohesive groove music. ...

MolecularBytes has announced the release of AtomicReverbFree, a streamlined and completely free version of their flagship reverb plugin AtomicReverb 2. Built on the same algorithmic core, AtomicReverbFree delivers natural space, musical depth and a clean, controlled decay – without time limits and without registration. ...

Daniel Gergely has updated Spirals, a pitch-shifted delay/shimmer reverb plugin to v1.2. What's new in this update: A free version of Spirals (with the option to upgrade to unlock the full feature set). An improved preset browser that makes it easy to save, organize, and find your favorite sounds. An updated user manual is now available on the website to help you get the most out of Spirals. ...

Initial Audio has updated SourceLab to version 1.2.6. Improvements: Velocity Range Settings for All Six Sound Sources: Adjust the velocity minimum and maximum values at the bottom left of each sound source to fine-tune how your wavetables, loops and samples respond to dynamics. ...

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...