Macworld The beta for iOS 18.2 has begun, less than a week before for wide release of iOS 18.1. While 18.1 is the first release with Apple Intelligence features for supported phones, many of the most exciting features are coming in iOS 18.2. This release includes Visual Intelligence, Genmoji, the Image Playground app, the new Mail app with AI-sorted categories, and integration with ChatGPT. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Charging up your iPhone is super easy when you have the right tools, and Apple’s Magsafe charger is one of the best, especially when it’s on sale. Today, Amazon is selling Apple’s MagSafe Charger for $27, a 31 percent discount from its $39 MSRP. Apple’s MagSafe charger is super tiny and immediately attaches itself to your device. ...   Mac Central

Macworld iOS is one of the largest gaming platforms in the world, and Apple makes a lot of revenue from third-party games sold through the App Store. But it doesn’t always do a great job of promoting (or preserving) high-quality games or encouraging innovation and creativity. That may soon change, according to a new report. ...   Mac Central

Macworld The 2024 iPad mini has just been updated for the first time in three years, and yet, for some of the product’s biggest fans, it’s a bit of a disappointment. The truth is, other than the processor, very little has changed from the 2021 model. ...   Mac Central

Macworld If you’re thinking of buying AirPods any time soon, you’ve got a few options to choose from. Apple currently has four models in the range, but how do they compare in terms of features? In this article, we take a look at which AirPods are the best for your needs, not to mention your bank balance. What types of AirPods are there? Apple sells various types of AirPods. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Apple has updated the firmware for several older AirPods models. The new firmware revision is 6F21, the prior firmware was 6A326. The affected models are as follows: AirPods Max (lightning only) AirPods 2 AirPods 3 AirPods Pro 1 It’s everything but the new AirPods 4, the AirPods Pro 2, and the USB-C version of the AirPods Max. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Charging all your devices at once can be a nightmare to manage due to all the cables you need and all the wall plugs. Well, not with this cute Anker portable wireless charging station that can easily handle all your Apple gear. And wouldn’t you know it, but the Anker UFO 3-in-1 charger is $72 at Amazon right now, 20% under its $90 MSRP. ...   Mac Central

Macworld We’ve been hearing for a while now that Apple is going to release new M4 Macs this fall. Well, now it’s fall (in the Northern Hemisphere) and we’ve now reached the stage of the news cycle where we’re all waiting for the news to drop, but instead we’re getting reports that the news is dropping soon. ...   Mac Central

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Baked into all Apple OS platforms. Additional features available. Simple way to sync the things you need so you can access them wherever you are. Cons Web app is a little sluggish. Low storage limit for free plan. Doesn’t work so well for collaboration outside the Apple echosystem. ...   Mac Central

Macworld While some people are surely loving their new iPhone 16, many users have been afflicted since their launch last month by a serious bug causing their phones to freeze, ignore touch inputs, and then randomly restart. But it looks like the end is finally in sight, with the rollout of a major software update which is understood to contain a fix. ...   Mac Central

Macworld When you log into a new service or website on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, the operating system will promptly suggest a ready-made password that you can accept or reject. This password will be quite long; it will not contain any recognizable words; and it will contain special characters such as hyphens and numbers. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Yes, it is time once again to ask the question, what makes Tim tick? Is it a bomb? Did he swallow an alarm clock? Where is that sound coming from?! IT’S DRIVING US CRAZY! The Wall Street Journal got some face time (actual faces, actual time) with Apple CEO Tim Cook: “Tim Cook on Why Apple’s Huge Bets Will Pay Off” Read on to find out if he says it’s because you Apple fans ...   Mac Central

Macworld In this article, we’ll run through the steps necessary to create a bootable installer of the Mac operating system, whether it’s so you can install the latest version of the macOS on multiple Macs, install the latest macOS beta, perform a clean install of macOS, or just to be prepared with an emergency disk if your Mac experiences problems and you don’t want to connect to the ...   Mac Central

Macworld It’s fair to say that iOS 18 is more highly customizable than any prior release. The big personalized lock screen update of iOS 16 definitely let us add some personality to our iPhones, but that’s nothing compared to the freedom to fiddle afforded in iOS 18. Unfortunately, that means you’re going to have to do a little work. ...   Mac Central

Macworld The Apple Watch Series 10 may just have landed, but we’re already seeing steady discounts. And today it’s lower than ever: Amazon is selling the Jet Black Apple Watch Series 10 for $370, a savings of $29 off its $399 MSRP. We’ll admit that it’s not a huge discount, but it’s the best we’ve seen. Amazon is also selling the 46mm for $399, also $29 off. ...   Mac Central

Macworld The wait for the first wave of Apple Intelligence features is nearly over. In reports that profile Apple’s upcoming AirPods Pro 2 Hearing Aid feature by The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) and The Verge, Apple confirmed that iOS 18.1 will become available to the general public next week. Apple revealed its Apple Intelligence features at WWDC this past June. ...   Mac Central

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Easy to use on all platforms. Affordable storage tiers. Lightning fast. Cons Plans can get confusing with the amount of extra features. Our Verdict Google Drive is a fantastic service that, if you’re anything like me, it’s hard to imagine being without. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Given the choice, Tim Cook would obviously prefer customers to spring for the most expensive versions of Apple’s products. The Ultra version of the Apple Watch, the Max version of the AirPods, the non-mini HomePod, and the Pro versions of everything else. The problem is that customers generally feel the opposite—and nowhere is this truer than in the tablet market. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Just when we thought we’d got a handle on next spring’s iPhone SE 4 launch, a hugely surprising leak comes along and throws everything into doubt. The 4th-gen SE has been the subject of numerous rumors ever since the iPhone 16 came out last month, from the return of the notch and the first Apple 5G modem to a lack of new buttons and lenses. ...   Mac Central

Arturia has released the MiniFuse update 1.5. It introduces new virtual input and output channels and a low-latency mixer that provides easy 'loopback' functionality for MiniFuse 1 and MiniFuse... Read More   KVR Audio

Blue Cat Audio has released Blue Cat's Spinal Vibe, a new 'augmented' rotating speakers simulation plug-in. Blue Cat's Spinal Vibe is a rotary speaker emulator that goes beyond the... Read More   KVR Audio

Tom Wolfe has released Sleep, a new soundbank for Spectrasonics Omnisphere 2 focusing on serene ambient presets. Here's what Tom says: Immerse yourself in a world of gorgeous ambient... Read More   KVR Audio

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Eventide has released H9000 v2.2. Here's what they say: Eventide's flagship H9000 is a meticulously designed multi-effects processor that provides unparalleled audio processing.... Read More   KVR Audio

Rast Sound has updated Motif, the generative music assistant plugin, to v2.1 with Standalone apps for macOS and Windows, improved performance and MIDI handling. *This is a free update... Read More   KVR Audio

Synthogy has released Ivory 3 American Concert D, the 2nd virtual piano for its Ivory 3 platform. Ivory 3 American Concert D features their classic recordings of a vintage New York... Read More   KVR Audio

XLN Audio has announced the release of the eagerly awaited v2.5 update for Addictive Drums 2. This update features workflow improvements and several new features: A brand new... Read More   KVR Audio

PotenzaDSP has announced the release of Amigo Sampler v2.0, a free update for owners of v1.x. Changes in Amigo Sampler v2.0: Serial Verification: You now have to authorise... Read More   KVR Audio

Native Instruments has updated Kontakt to v8.1.0, featuring AAX plugin migration, new effects, and an assortment of fixes. Kontakt Engine Improvements: Added: AAX Plugin migration... Read More   KVR Audio

MeldaProduction has announced the release of version 17.02, a free update available to all users of their plugin suite. This latest version introduces new plugins, addons, features, and improvements.... Read More   KVR Audio

JUCE, the organizers behind the 10th annual Audio Developer Conference (ADC), have announced ADCx Gather 2024, a one-day free online event open to everyone in the audio developer community taking... Read More   KVR Audio

Would you like to have a vintage Minimoog signed by music icon Peter Gabriel and help support and important archive of synthesizer history? Well you need to move fast because there's only a few... Read More   KVR Audio

Imaginando has released TV3, an acid bass synth and sequence generator designed for quick and easy bassline creation. With its distinctive interface, TV3 aims to provide a fun and... Read More   KVR Audio

Lichtbold has announced the release of MIntavalla, a Windows application that consists of an Interval circle and two keyboards underneath: an upper melody- and a lower harmony keyboard. It illustrates... Read More   KVR Audio

Sonicbits has released Exakt, an intuitive and easy-to-use FM synthesizer plugin designed to make FM synthesis more accessible. Exakt Lite, the free little brother of Exakt has been completely... Read More   KVR Audio

SonaMetro has updated Guitar Notebook to version 2.8 for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store, introducing the ability to print, save, and share PDFs with collaborators and friends.... Read More   KVR Audio

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...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Tools / Metronomes: Never miss a beat with this stylish and amazingly accurate metronome: it balances the functionality you need with the precision you expect, all in an intuitive interface that's designed to get you playing as quickly as possible. Introducing Modus, from the...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Portable Studio / Effects: This app is a music player that can process the following effects in real time. Pitch shift (-1 ~ +1 octave) 31 band equalizer (required In-App Purchase) AUv3 (Audio Unit v3) effects If you play a musical instrument or sing a song, this app should be...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Multi-Instruments: The best sounds, available to everyone. Announcing a new high-quality mobile sound module app for iOS! • Achieved the #1 position*on the App Store* in the Top Paid Music App category USA, UK, Japan, Germany, France, Italy, Canada and much more!...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Portable Studio / MultiTracks: Auria - Mobile Music Production. Redefined. 'This is the first mobile mixing (AND recording AND post production) app that I've ever used that is truly professional. Just Wow!' - David Kahne (Grammy winning producer/engineer for Paul McCartney, Tony...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Education / Games, Ear Trainig: Challenge your musical skill with Interval by determining which chord was played. For each puzzle, three chords are played with the musical notation displayed for the first two. The third chord will be one of four choices displayed - choose your...   440Software