Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Looks great Folder backup Media playback Cons Unlock process Our Verdict Up against the likes of OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox and more, pCloud stands out for its ease of use, colorful interface and flexible payment options. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Some iPhones are locked to single cellular networks, especially iPhones bought in the U.S., while others are unlocked, meaning you can use them with any provider. It’s important to know which sort you’ve got (or are getting), as it could mean the difference between an enjoyable or frustrating experience when you get a new (to you) iPhone or want to switch networks. ...   Mac Central

Macworld There are lots of reasons why you might find that your MacBook won’t turn on, or your Mac won’t start up, but you probably just want to get it working again. We’ll run through the various checks and changes to make to get your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, or other Mac to turn on so you can start using it again. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Apple Intelligence arrived on the Mac in October 2024, and if you’ve been looking for it on your Mac and can’t find it, you’re probably not alone. It’s not as if there’s an app called Apple Intelligence on your Mac–it’s a set of features and services throughout macOS. Here’s how you can turn on Apple Intelligence on your Mac and tap into the new features. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Unlike Sir Keir Starmer (who, rather ominously, says he wants to mainline the technology into Britain’s veins) I’m broadly pessimistic about AI. We may not be talking existential doom—if you ask me, the chances of humanity being wiped out by AI are no higher than 60 or 70 percent—but eliminating jobs and spreading misinformation is bad enough. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Ever felt like you understood something in class or a lecture only to come home and realize you actually don’t get it at all? You could find help online, but you’ll probably end up feeling even more confused. Instead, turn to SpeedTutorAI. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Tired of trying to make iWork, well, work? It might supposedly be a good alternative to Microsoft Office, but let’s be honest: it really can’t compare! It’s time to upgrade your Mac’s productivity apps in 2025 to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more, and now might be the best time to grab a license. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Life is hectic, and sometimes, it’s hard to find ways to step back, relax, and work on yourself when there’s so much on your mind. That’s why it’s nice to have something like Harmony on your phone. It’s a new type of relaxation app designed by a renowned hypnotherapist, and a lifetime subscription is on sale (but not for much longer). ...   Mac Central

Macworld Shooting music videos on iPhones is nothing new. Lady Gaga’s video for “Stupid Love” made a big deal about being shot “entirely on iPhone 11” almost five years ago. Olivia Rodrigo and Selena Gomez have shot music videos on iPhones, and most recently, The Weeknd’s “Dancing in the Flames” was shot in cinematic slow-mo on iPhone 16 Pro. ...   Mac Central

Macworld While the new M4 Mac mini has impressed us all with its small size and processing prowess, a USB-C connectivity problem has been baffling many early adopters. As spotted by AppleInsider, posts on several different forums by people who bought the Mac mini but have issues with connected USB-C devices. In many instances, the devices stop working or don’t work at all. ...   Mac Central

Macworld One of the best things you can get for your Apple gear is a power bank that will not only keep your iPhone powered up but also your MacBook. This 20,000mAh Anker portable charger can be just what you need. Since it’s 40 percent off right now, you can get it for a mere $110 at Amazon, matching the best price we’ve ever seen. ...   Mac Central

Macworld For a large number of Mac users who are still on Intel-based Macs, there’s one very good reason why they’re not switching over to Apple silicon. They do a good amount of work that requires them to switch over to Windows, and Intel Macs are best suited for that. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Every year, we are introduced to a new version of iOS (alongside Apple’s other operating systems) at the Worldwide Developers Conference in June. It then marches through an extended beta-testing period before being released in September. But some of the key features of iOS are often planned to be introduced in subsequent updates. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Apple added support for the Google-supported RCS (Rich Communication Services) message standard with iOS 18. RCS was created by the cellular industry to add advanced media and other features to messaging that would work across operating systems. Google adopted RCS in Android about five years ago, and it’s available for most phones that can run Android 5 (Lollipop, 2014) or later. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Have you ever wanted to chef up a dinner like Gordon Ramsay? Or, are you dreaming of a new job in tech or IT this year? You could just reach your goals—and impress everybody with new skills—with this e-learning platform. Meet EDU Unlimited by StackSkills, your one-way ticket to lifetime access to over 1,000 courses on almost any topic you might be interested in. ...   Mac Central

Macworld It’s fair to say that the Apple Intelligence features released so far have been met with mixed reviews. Among the more contentious features is AI-powered summaries of notifications on the lock screen and notification shade. It’s useful when you have a bunch of notifications from the same app or to quickly give you an idea of what updates to a Messages thread are all about. ...   Mac Central

Inear Display has updated Ephemere, an FM drum synth plugin for macOS and Windows, to version 1.6. Changes: Fixed potential DC offset issues with certain parameter configurations.... Read More   KVR Audio

PSPaudioware has released PSP Wobbler, a modulation effect plug-in inspired by and developed in collaboration with the legendary recording engineer, producer, and musician Alan Parsons.... Read More   KVR Audio

Witech has announced that version 3.0 of TheDrumSource is now available as VST3 and AU instrument plug-ins. TheDrumSource is a sample based drum machine with a built in browser and... Read More   KVR Audio

Overloud has announced the upcoming release of THU v2, the latest version of Overloud's flagship guitar amp simulation software. Launching in early 2025, this upgrade introduces a... Read More   KVR Audio

Synthblitz Audio has updated Deep One V2, the FM synth VST for Windows with 6 special operators designed to generate powerful sounds, to v1.1. New Features: Updated to VST... Read More   KVR Audio

Zynaptiq has announced the release of version 1.1.0 of Punch. New in v1.1.0: New SUB BOOST and AIR BOOST parameters, which allow applying up to +12 dB of gain to the audio... Read More   KVR Audio

Cognitone has updated Synfire, its music prototyping studio, to version 2.6.0. Feature Enhancements: Audio Engine 5.2.0. New 'symboly' type 'Intervals' for more consistent... Read More   KVR Audio

KV331 Audio has announced the release of SynthMaster v3.1 with new features and critical bug fixes. New Features New Skins: Added Dark and White skins designed by Levent... Read More   KVR Audio

Witech has announced that version 3.0 of TheDrumSource is now available as a VST3 and AU instrument plug-ins. TheDrumSource is a sample based drum machine with a built in browser... Read More   KVR Audio

Sonnet Technologies has announced the Echo 13 Thunderbolt 5 SSD Dock, the latest offering in the company's family of docking stations and the first to exploit Thunderbolt 5, the fastest external... Read More   KVR Audio

Glitchmachines has released Skein, an FM synthesizer focused on experimental sound design and electronic music production. Skein features 4 operators with skew controls and noise,... Read More   KVR Audio

TAQS.IM has announced the release of SOLO v3.2, introducing improved envelopes and an updated glide section allowing for more expressive response to your sounds. The update includes:... Read More   KVR Audio

Polarity Audio has released Kirana Drum Kit II, their latest VST / AU instrument plugin designed for musicians, producers, and composers in pop music, city pop, and related genres.... Read More   KVR Audio

Korg has announced the Multi/Poly Module, a rackmountable analogue modeling synthesizer along with a software version of the same instrument. The multi/poly module is a 19' rackmountable... Read More   KVR Audio

Acustica Audio has announced the release of Rice, a digital reverb plugin suite designed for creative sound design and mixing. Rice offers a hybrid approach, combining algorithmic... Read More   KVR Audio

Korg has announced the Handytraxx Play, a portable turntable co-developed with Toshihide Nakama that honors the original Handy Trax. The handytraxx play is a portable turntable designed... Read More   KVR Audio

Spitfire Audio has released Abbey Road Orchestra: Clarinets, the latest addition to its Abbey Road Orchestra series. The new library captures the sound of a world-class clarinets a2 section performed... Read More   KVR Audio

United Studio Technologies has announced the release of the UT Twin48, a studio microphone that delivers two venerable classic tube microphone designs of the late 1940s and 1950s in a single... Read More   KVR Audio