A chip shortage can’t stop Apple—the company on Tuesday revealed another monster earnings report for the third quarter of 2021. Apple brought in a record $81.4 billion in revenue for 36 percent year-over-year growth. The $17. ...   Mac Central

Apple on Wednesday released macOS Big Sur 11.5, an update to the Mac operating system. The update includes a new Podcast Library tab in the Podcast app that displays the shows that you follow, fixes for play counts in the Music app, bug fixes, and more. Updated 07/26/21: Apple has released macOS 11.5.1 that includes a security fix. ...   Mac Central

If you’re concerned about recent reports of the Pegasus spyware reportedly installed by the Israeli NSO Group to hack journalists and world leaders, there’s a tool to check if it’s hidden on your iPhone. But you probably have nothing to worry about. ...   Mac Central

Just days after the release of the final beta of iOS 14.6, and before it is released to the general public, Apple began beta testing iOS 14.7. A point-seven release ties iOS 14 with iOS 13 for the most point releases of any iOS version ever. Even that is a bit of a technicality, as iOS 13.7 was released in September of 2020, many months after iOS 13. ...   Mac Central

It’s been over two years since the iPad mini had its last update, so the rumors of a new version are heating up. This article keeps track of the most credible reports of the upcoming iPad mini, so stay tuned to this page for the latest and greatest.  2021 iPad mini: The latest rumors July 26: According to Ross Young, CEO of Display Supply, the next iPad will have an 8. ...   Mac Central

Just days after the release of the final beta of iOS 14.6, and before it is released to the general public, Apple began beta testing iOS 14.7. A point-seven release ties iOS 14 with iOS 13 for the most point releases of any iOS version ever. Even that is a bit of a technicality, as iOS 13.7 was released in September of 2020, many months after iOS 13. ...   Mac Central

Update 7/27: The National Association of Broadcasters has removed Apple from the list of attendees and Apple has confirmed that its inclusion was in error. The original article appears below. As if Apple’s fall won’t be crowded enough, the company will apparently attend the video-focused NAB Show for the first time in a decade. ...   Mac Central

The 24-inch iMac was released not too long ago, but we’re still waiting for its bigger, faster sibling to replace the current Intel-based 27-inch iMac. ...   Mac Central

Apple’s Mac Pro was introduced in 2019, and updates usually come out in increments—new graphics options here, SSD module upgrades, there, etcetera. But the Mac Pro will undergo a major update when Apple releases its own System on a Chip (SoC) for the workstation. ...   Mac Central

Igor Vasiliev has updated their BeatCutter - Rhythm slicing and recombining app for iOS to version 1.4. They say: BeatCutter is an experimental multi-channel app for slicing... Read More   KVR Audio

Ample Sound has released Ample China Dongxiao. Ample China Dongxiao(ACDX) is built on the Woodwind Sample Engine, with 4.8 GB samples, including head and body articulations, FX sounds,... Read More   KVR Audio

discoDSP has updated Discovery Pro to release 7.3. What's new: New default Nordic Dawn skin by Ilkka Rosma. New edit menu skins selector. New Gate and Mod 0.5x / 1.0x... Read More   KVR Audio

Fanan Team has updated the Zoe drum-machine to version 1.5. Main changes: Switched to dark GUI. Improved compatibility with Reaper D.A.W. Added some new core sounds.... Read More   KVR Audio

Mod Sound has released Velvetverb, a Reverb plugin for Windows and macOS. They say: Velvetverb is a modern algorithmic reverb plugin designed to widen and liven up any sound,... Read More   KVR Audio