Macworld It’s no longer true that the best games aren’t available to play on the Mac. Recently we’ve seen many many A-list games arrive on the Mac, including Assassins Creed: Shadows, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Civilisation V11, and Resident Evil.  You can see reviews of our favorite A-list games that are now on the Mac below. ...   Mac Central

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Good grip Automatic right-left detection Good sound Cons Fit and sound depend on the ear cups Our Verdict The Freeclip is an exciting alternative to open-ear headphones with a headband. They fit well and impress with a solid sound that is particularly effective with electronic music. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Keeping your iPhone or iPad backed up and organized can be more of a chore than it should be, especially if you use iCloud, iTunes, and your computer to store different things. Between scattered music files, old texts, and cloud backups that are hard to manage, it’s easy to lose track of what’s where, but there’s a new app that can help. ...   Mac Central

Macworld After a decade of development, the Apple Watch is basically the same as it was when it launched in 2015. Yes, the technology inside has gone through significant improvements its early days a dacade ago. Bigger, brighter displays. More powerful processors. An ever-growing suite of sensors to detect everything from your heart rate to incredibly fine movements. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Apple’s newest MacBook Air is already a great value at $999, but thanks to its current discount over at Amazon, it’s even more affordable as its price drops to $909, the lowest we’ve ever seen. This laptop features the super speedy M4 chip and a gorgeous 13. ...   Mac Central

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Enjoyable survival-horror action Modest system requirements Free demo available Cons Definitely not suitable for children Zombie-slaying can get a bit monotonous at times Our Verdict It might not be the best game in the series, but the zombie-slaying action is still good fun, and a new enemy called Nemesis adds a bit of variety. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Until the company was granted an exemption a fortnight ago, President Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs threatened to be a major headache for Apple. A large proportion of its products are manufactured in China, and the severe tariffs on that nation’s exports could have forced it to put up prices. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Whether or not the iPad can replace a MacBook often depends on what you do. For students and professionals, the iPad Pro’s superior display, Apple Pencil input, and portability have made it the ideal productivity device. It worked for me; I earned my college degree and worked as a TV script translator while relying solely on an iPad. ...   Mac Central

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros 6-in-1 charging High-capacity power bank Fast 15W for iPhone Solid stand Cons No Apple Watch fast charge Our Verdict The Alogic Roam is a solid power bank for those with mid-range travel or a long commute, with three power ports, a built-in USB-C cable and clever fold-out wireless charging points for iPhone, AirPods and Watch. ...   Mac Central

Macworld My 20-year-old didn’t like that when they typed “excited” in a text message on their iPhone, iOS automatically seemed to apply a Ripple effect, part of the set of somewhat pointless Text Effects that Apple added in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15 Sequoia. When I test this out, I see suggestions for certain words in the QuickType bar where other suggestions appear. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Printers are unreliable. Scanners are bulky. Filing cabinets? Ancient history. If you’re still jugging paperwork like it’s 1999, you’re working way too hard. iScanner turns your iPhone into an all-in-one document manager, and it’s at an all-time low price right now: $24.99 with code SCAN at checkout, but only through April 27. ...   Mac Central

Macworld The executive shakeups at Apple continue this week with a new Bloomberg report saying that the company’s robotics team will be under new management. The team, which isn’t public but isn’t exactly a secret, has been working under John Giannandrea’s machine learning and AI group. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Leaker Majin Bu has published a blog post with a few new details about iPadOS 19 and iOS 19, and how they’ll work to improve multitasking and productivity. The first rumor concerns iPadOS 19, which we have already heard will feature improved multitasking and more “macOS-like” capabilities, while not actually running or copying macOS. ...   Mac Central

Macworld There are so many reasons to love the Apple iMac—the incredible display, powerful processor, pretty accessories—but this deal has to be at the very top: B&H Photo is selling the M3 iMac in silver or blue with 512GB of storage for $1,099, a massive savings of $600 and the lowest price you’re ever going to find. ...   Mac Central

Macworld As we get ever closer to the iPhone 17 launch, we’re starting to see more solid leaks of the new phones, and today we have another up-close look at the enclosure of all four handsets. And once again, the iPhone 17 Air looks insane. It’s one thing to read that the phone is less than 6mm thick—it’s another thing to see it. ...   Mac Central

Macworld This is not a sponsored post. I am not being paid to promote this product. But it transformed my experience of using AirPods Pro so much that I want you to know about it. Comply foam tips, which generally sell for around $20 on Amazon, make my AirPods Pro 2 more comfortable, more secure, and better sounding. ...   Mac Central

Macworld On Wednesday, Senator Elizabeth Warren wrote a stinging letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook, highlighting what she describes as the “special carve-outs” which the company has been given by the Trump administration, and seeking clarification about the process by which these were secured. ...   Mac Central

Macworld For years, the Apple was infamous for offering users little control over their iPhone experience, especially compared to Android phones. Through recent OS updates, Apple addressed common user concerns by unleashing the system, letting you customize its functionality and appearance. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Apple provides one clue in macOS as to which of many windows you may see on screen is the current frontmost active one: the “traffic light” red, yellow, and green buttons for close, minimize, and resize are lit up in color. That’s it. You can use Mission Control (F3) to shrink all windows to fit across your displays, but it doesn’t provide clues about the active one. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Apple’s ecosystem is known for strong security and a smooth feel, but your Mac or iPhone aren’t immune to sneaky pop-ups, trackers, or phishing attempts. If you want to double down on your privacy without losing the Apple experience you love, the AdGuard Family Plan is the easy $16 upgrade when you use code FAMPLAN at checkout. ...   Mac Central

Macworld The smart home market seems like it’s an ideal fit for Apple, but what does the company have to show for its efforts so far? On today’s show, we’re talking about Apple and its approach to the smart home—what it does now and what we could see in the near future. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Update April 24: The White House slammed the fines as a “novel form of economic extortion.” Apple has been battling the European Commission over the Digital Markets Act since practically the day it was first passed in 2022. ...   Mac Central

Macworld The new iPad is already a great value at $350, but today’s deal drops the price by another $30. This means you can get the new iPad in blue or yellow for $320 at Amazon, the lowest price we’ve ever seen and a fantastic bargain. Launched just a month ago, the 11th-generation iPad is the most affordable iPad you can get right now. ...   Mac Central

Macworld We don’t yet know if Apple’s iPhone 17 Air will be a commercial success when it launches this fall, but the unreleased slimline handset already has one fan. ...   Mac Central

Macworld The Apple Watch Series 10 disappointed some users last year. After hearing about major design changes for a while, the new Apple Watch turned out to be more or less identical to the one sold over the last few years. The display was just a tad larger and the body was slightly thinner, but overall it was very similar to the Series 9. ...   Mac Central

Macworld With the ever-rising popularity of video content, fast and convenient video converters have become essential. HitPaw Univd is a professional cross-platform application that enables you to easily convert videos, audio and images on Windows, Mac, online, and mobile phone, making it appealing to content creators and viewers alike. ...   Mac Central

Macworld In this article, we’re going to show you how to perform a clean install of macOS, but before we get in to how to wipe your Mac and reinstall macOS we will discuss the difference between a clean install and a plain reinstall of macOS, and why you might want to do a clean install of macOS. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Rumors abound that Apple is about to redesign all its operating systems, dramatically changing the devices we use every day starting this fall. It would be a perfectly understandable reaction to wonder why Apple would focus on aesthetics while so many parts of its business seem to be in turmoil. But I’m here to propose the opposite. ...   Mac Central

Macworld If you like using Windows apps on your Mac through Parallels Pro, listen up. Microsoft is going to phase out Windows 10 in a few months. If you had a Windows computer, you might be able to upgrade to Windows 11 for free. Mac users, don’t worry. You can still upgrade for cheap because it’s now only $14.97 to get Windows 11 Pro, but it won’t stay that way. ...   Mac Central

Macworld A new leak suggests that Apple is gearing up for “trial production” of the iPhone 17e, which is due for release in the spring of 2026. The Chinese leaker, “Fixed Focus Digital,” operates primarily on WeChat and Weibo, and has his ear to the ground of the Chinese supply chain. ...   Mac Central

Deskew Technologies today announced the release of Gig Performer 5.1, the latest update to its live-performance audio plugin host. Gig Performer v5.1 This release introduces MIDI AutoPlay mode, improved handling of VST3 program change messages, workflow improvements and performance optimizations, making Gig Performer an even more powerful backbone for a musician's live rig. ...   KVR Audio

AIR Music Technology has introduced a new audio plugin in collaboration with MSXII Sound Design. Lo-Fly Dirt is a dynamic effect processor designed to deliver vintage sounds for the modern musician, allowing users to inject their tracks with the soulful dirt of yesteryears. The AIR Lo-Fly Dirt Plugin is a new take on the beloved MSXII Sound Design iOS app that shares the same name. ...   KVR Audio

Dotec-Audio has released DeeAttack, an Attack Enhancer VST, AU and AAX plugin for macOS and Windows. Features: Unique from transient shapers: delivers organic and impactful attack. Simple control with just two parameters: DEPTH and RATIO. Flexible usage: works great on both individual tracks and the master bus. ...   KVR Audio

Ample Sound updated Ample Bass to v4.01, covering 8 bass virtual instruments: ABP, ABJ, ABJF, ABY, ABTR6, AMR, ABU, and ABA. Bug fixed: Fixed audio crackling issues when buffer size is set to 256 or lower. Fixed host sync issues in the Tab Reader. Fixed tuning file problems across different instruments. Fixed a bug related to Round Robin sample cycling. ...   KVR Audio

VGTrumpet has released VG Jazz Tenor Saxophone Virtual Instrument as a VST / AU plugin, and standalone application. Features Five of the most common types of saxophone style sounds: Subtone, Warm, Smooth, Bright and Lead. ...   KVR Audio

UVI has updated Mosaiq to v1.5, now featuring an all-new Keyboard Mode. The update is available now as a free update with a special offer for new users. Fun, and instantly rewarding, Mosaiq lets users play a massive library of sound sources across 8 deeply customizable key tracks, tweak with 5 interactive effects, a powerful MIDI sequencing engine, and a modular effects engine, and explore ...   KVR Audio

Fanan team has released Truculentus, a comprehensive multiband multi-distortion VST effect for Windows designed for detailed audio processing. At its core, the plugin features a 10-band frequency filtering system that divides your incoming audio signal into separate frequency bands, each capable of hosting a different distortion type. ...   KVR Audio

Arturia has released V-Collection 11, a significant update to their flagship software instrument suite. V-Collection 11 introduces new instruments: the Jup-8000 V, a recreation of the Roland JP-8000; Pure LoFi, a hybrid sampler/synth focused on vintage sounds; Synthx V, based on the Elka Synthex; and MiniBrute V, a software version of Arturia's own MiniBrute hardware synth. ...   KVR Audio

Excite Audio has released Bloom Vocal Choir, a new instrument, saying: Excite Audio returns with Bloom Vocal Choir - a deeply expressive vocal instrument that brings the emotion and power of choral music into the hands of producers and composers. Stack harmonies using the intuitive sequencer all in key and in tempo with your projects. ...   KVR Audio

DamyFx has announced that Mr Jose, the AmpSim VST3 Plugin for Windows is now free. Mr Jose is an amp simulator inspired by the sound 1987 Marshall Plexy head with the modification made by electronics engineer Amp Guru Jose Arredondo modified guitar amps in the 80s for Eddie Van Halen, Slash, James Hetfield Steve Vai and many others... Read More   KVR Audio

FeelYourSound has released version 2.1.0 of its MIDI generator plug-in HouseEngine (VST + AU). HouseEngine is a specialized songwriting tool. It turns any chord progression into expressive piano rhythms, deep basslines, and catchy melodies. If you don't have your own chord progression yet, HouseEngine can generate one for you. ...   KVR Audio

Bitwig has released Bitwig Connect 4/12. It's more than an audio interface. It's a class-compliant, 4?in/12?out CV and MIDI-enabled audio interface with monitor- and DAW-control functionalities and a unique Bitwig Mode. As a bridge between software and external gear, Bitwig Connect is the perfect device to mark our debut into hardware. ...   KVR Audio

BlepFX has announced the release of filtrr, a nonlinear audio-rate modulatable 4-pole ladder filter. filtrr is not just a filter, filtrr is a nonlinear ladder filter that is capable of producing a large variety of sounds. It can be modulated at audio rate, either with internal modulators or by using an external CV signal. It's capable of self-oscillation. ...   KVR Audio

Toontrack has released updates for EZdrummer and Superior Drummer. Changes in Superior Drummer 3.4.0 General: Minimum OS requirements have been raised to macOS 10.13 and Windows 10. EZdrummer 3 user presets will now show up in the preset menu. Plug-in parameters are now named like the macros that they control. ...   KVR Audio

Sample Logic has announced the launch of GrainScaper, a granular synthesis audio processor. GrainScaper allows users to import audio from virtual instruments, analog inputs, or audio files and transforms them using granular synthesis. ...   KVR Audio

Musio has announced the availability of 'Mic Position Mixes', a new feature for their Musio instrument platform. This update introduces a built-in mixer allowing users to control levels and compare different sound sources, including bespoke mixes and various microphone positions. ...   KVR Audio

Cherry Audio has released Yellowjacket, a virtual synthesizer that pays tribute to the legendary 1978 EDP Wasp synthesizer. Yellowjacket perfectly replicates the Wasp's distinct buzzy tone and its hybrid analog/digital design, while incorporating modern features that enhance its creative possibilities. ...   KVR Audio

Coriolis Lab has released HyperSplash, a plug-and-play Max for Live device that generates glitches and foley sounds through randomized functions. Use the [Chaos] button to create a continuous stream of sounds that you can edit afterward, or trigger individual sounds via MIDI notes. When you find a sound you like, save it as a preset and easily integrate it into a Drum Rack or other setups. ...   KVR Audio

sonicLAB has updated PolyNodes to version 2.1. The update adds custom MIDI CC assignment directly on the application interface. Changes: Any PolyNodes slider can be assigned a MIDI CC number by using a MIDI controller hardware with an intuitive MIDI learn process. The MIDI controllers value range will be automatically matched to the range of the assigned PolyNodes slider. ...   KVR Audio

Audio Modeling has released Camelot 2.3.0. This update is packed with your most requested features, new workflows, and powerful enhancements to take your live performance and music production to the next level. Whether you're crafting the perfect set, managing layers and scenes, or performing on stage, this update makes everything faster, smoother, and more intuitive. ...   KVR Audio

Sonnet Technologies has announced the Solo5G USB-C to 5 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, a new budget-friendly addition to Sonnet's comprehensive array of Ethernet network adapters. Featuring NBASE-T (multi-Gigabit) Ethernet technology, the Solo5G adapter adds 5GbE, 2. ...   KVR Audio

Orpheus Effects has released PhiVerb, a reverb plugin that aims to cover all basic reverb use cases in one package. Its four distinct algorithms were designed with realism and high sound clarity in mind. PhiVerb features innovative UI design, as well as powerful tools to easily achieve the desired sound or quickly discover completely new ones. ...   KVR Audio

Toontrack has announced the release of the Beat Revamper EZmix Pack, a new expansion for EZmix 3 focusing on creative sound design and experimental mixing for drums. Here's what they say: If you're looking for ideas for whenever you stumble on a drum part or beat in need of a new suit, this collection of presets for EZmix 3 is what to reach for. ...   KVR Audio