Macworld If you have a new iPhone or Mac, there are plenty of reasons to go update to iOS 18.4 or macOS 15.4, but users of older devices might not be so quick to hit the download button. But these updates are especially important—Apple has patched a pair of vulnerabilities originally fixed in iOS 18.3.1 and 18.3.2 and five dozen fixes for newer phones and Macs. In iOS 16.7. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Apple’s AirTag does a fine job tracking stuff — but it just can’t fit into a wallet. That’s where this slim, credit card-sized tracker comes in. It works with Apple’s Find My app just like an AirTag, but without the bulky round shape poking out of your pocket. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Apple’s newest AirPods 4 are already an affordable way to get active noise cancellation without springing for AirPods Pro but this deal makes them a downright steal: The AirPods 4 with ANC are down to $149 at Amazon, a savings of $30 off its $179 MSRP and the lowest price we’ve ever seen. These are some earbuds we absolutely love, as the 4. ...   Mac Central

Macworld You are likely not planning a military action in another country, but the accidental inclusion of unintended invitees to a group text, email, or other discussion could still prove a problem—from embarrassment to losing friends, causing a family rift, or even being fired from a job. ...   Mac Central

Macworld At a GlanceExpert's Rating Pros Clean, friendly user interface with a good level of customization Good performance on large-volume scans Caught and quarantined almost all the test files thrown at it Cons Email Guardian allows you to visit questionable websites without warning about phishing, scams, or malware More advanced network tools needed for complete control over ...   Mac Central

Macworld Apple TV+, the streaming service from Apple, arrived at the end of 2019 so it’s been here a while now, but it’s only recently come into its own as more and more people have discovered the great shows on offer. ...   Mac Central

Macworld When Apple decides to open a new flagship Apple Store, it selects prominent locations and has visions of unique architectural concepts. Such was the case in 2017, when Apple announced its intentions for a new store in Federation Square, or “Fed Square” as the locals of Melbourne, Australia, put it. ...   Mac Central

Macworld iOS 18.4, Apple’s latest iPhone software update, appears to contain yet another major bug, or group of related bugs. Multiple users driving multiple brands of car say iOS 18.4 has caused serious problems with CarPlay, in some cases rendering it completely unusable. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Earlier this year, Apple officially introduced the Powerbeats Pro 2 after a near-six-year wait. Compared to their predecessor, these earbuds have shrunk in size, become lighter, and adopted smarter features. More importantly, though, they’ve incorporated a heart rate sensor for the first time on an Apple audio product. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Many of us are quite used to carrying around a handy power bank to top up our iPhone batteries during a long day away from a power socket, but these pocketable battery packs are usually not powerful enough to keep an unplugged and energy-hungry MacBook going all day. ...   Mac Central

Macworld iCloud.com’s Mail app hides a feature that can also trip you up. You can set rules at iCloud.com that affect incoming and filed messages on Apple’s servers before they reach the Mail app on your devices. These rules are separate from the Mac version of Mail and take precedence over any local filtering or sorting set on any mail software you use on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac. ...   Mac Central

Macworld You bought a Mac for its sleek design and smooth performance, not to feel locked out of your own system. If you’ve ever wished you could tweak your Mac without messing with code or digging through obscure menus, MacPilot is the answer, and it’s 70% off. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Leaker Majin Bu, who has accurately shared some details of upcoming iPhones in the past, has posted a new article with a little more information about the telephoto camera on the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro. As with the current iPhone lineup, only the Pro models are expected to feature the telephoto camera. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Maybe you didn’t realize this, but Microsoft is actually older than Apple. While Apple marked its 49th anniversary earlier this week on April 1, Microsoft will celebrate its 50th anniversary on April 4. To commemorate the event, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has posted the source code for Microsoft’s first-ever product, Altair BASIC. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Yes, yes, we know that MacBooks usually have great battery life, but does it ever hurt to have a backup power bank in your backpack? This 20,000mAh Baseus Blade model is powerful, fast, and nearly half-off at Amazon today. That means that instead of paying $100 for this handy battery, you can get it for $53, its lowest price yet. ...   Mac Central

Macworld If there’s a marquee feature for iOS 18.4, it’s the expansion of Apple Intelligence into the EU, along with Vision Pro compatibility and new language support for French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese. That’s tens of millions of iPhone 16 owners who can finally use the feature Apple says the newest iPhones were “built for. ...   Mac Central

Macworld With the fear of tariffs overtaking the U.S., Verizon on Thursday announced a new “three-year price lock guarantee on all myPlan and myHome network plans.” Verizon says the guarantee ensures your core monthly plan price for calling, data, and texting won’t change until at least 2028. On the surface, that sounds like a good deal. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Your Apple Account (previously known as your Apple ID) is a vital part of the Apple ecosystem. It does so many things, but because you have to log into it on so many devices, there’s always a risk of your account being compromised, even if you are careful. ...   Mac Central

Macworld With Apple having delayed its most ambitious Apple Intelligence features, you might find yourself thinking: it’s probably best if the company just focuses on other endeavors for the time being, like a rumored iOS redesign or even pushing forward its Vision Pro platform. Nope, not so much. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Apple’s latest mid-size iPhone software update, iOS 18.4, brings dozens of improvements. But as is often the case when an operating system changes in a significant way, it brings problems too. Including a newly reported and annoying-sounding bug that reinstalls users’ deleted apps. ...   Mac Central

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Three USB-A ports and SD card slot at the front Housing for NVMe SSD Fits perfectly with the Mac mini M4 Eases access to the mini’s power button Fair price Cons No Thunderbolt speed SSD not included or available in a bundle Our Verdict It’s hard to imagine a more elegant solution for getting more interfaces on the Mac mini M4. ...   Mac Central

Macworld At a glance Pros High-quality workmanship Large volume Good organisation inside Elegant design Cons Little stability No back padding Our Verdict If you’re looking for a stylish, high-quality backpack for everyday use that can also hold a lot, then the Harber London TotePack is the perfect choice. ...   Mac Central

Macworld On this week’s episode of the Macworld Podcast it’s all about your hot takes! You have thoughts about  WWDC25, iPhones without ports, iPads without Apple Intelligence, and more, and we talk about them on the show! This is episode 928 with Karen Haslam, David Price, and Roman Loyola. ...   Mac Central

Macworld It doesn’t take long for iPhone rumors to circulate. It’s one of the most iconic and influential tech gadgets of all time, and everyone wants to know what’s coming next. That Apple is so secretive only heightens the appeal of iPhone rumors and leaks. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Two days after the release of iOS 18.4, Apple has begun the iOS 18.5 beta testing cycle. The first developer release landed on April 2, and we expect a wide release in May (or possibly late April). The last few iOS versions had their x. ...   Mac Central

Macworld If you need a tablet that will fit into your pocket, then the new iPad Mini A17 Pro is your best bet, especially now that it’s on sale. You can snag this iPad mini for $399 at Amazon, a savings of $100 and matching the best price we’ve ever seen. ...   Mac Central

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Reasonable price points and speedy performance The 60-day trial offers a sufficient amount of time to know the program before being billed for it Good level of customization before each module is run Cons Program opts into special offers unless the Privacy tab is configured to prevent this Cleanup functions can be somewhat destructive if you ...   Mac Central

Macworld Update April 3: Apple has issued new firmware 7E101 for the AirPods Max. When iOS 18.4 arrived earlier this week, AirPods Max users were likely the quickest to update after Apple announced last week that a new AirPods Max firmware update released at the same time would bring lossless audio and ultra-low latency audio to AirPods Max for the first time via the bundled USB-C cable. ...   Mac Central

Macworld The Apple Vision Pro is a perplexing piece of hardware. It’s a technological marvel that stuns the senses but it lacks the killer app and content needed to overcome the initial cost of investment and awkward ergonomics. I’m fascinated by its potential and was brave enough to hold on to the Vision Pro beyond the return window. ...   Mac Central

Macworld While the iPad update schedule is somewhat unpredictable, Apple has established an 18-month cycle with the iPad Pro, and the current M4 iPad Pro was released in May 2024. Several reports state that Apple is scheduled to release an M5 iPad Pro in the fall, which would be right on schedule. ...   Mac Central

rncbc.org has announced the Early Spring'25 release of Qtractor version 1.5.4, and the Vee One Suite version 1.3.1 of old-school software instruments, for GNU/Linux. Changes for this Qtractor release: Fixed non-zero clip offset conversion on tempo(BPM) time-scale changes. MIDI clip step input and overdubbing now aggregated and fully undo/redo-able. ...   KVR Audio

Tone2 Audio has updated their multilayer-synthesizer-workstation Electra to version 3.3. The update is available for free for all Electra 3 customers. Electra v3.3 New features: It is more easy to see Soundsets in the patch browser. They have blue color. The patch browser shows hints how the sounds should be used. ...   KVR Audio

n-Track Studio has been updated to version 10.2.1, expanding the capabilities of the Loop Browser, Vocal Harmonizer and includes the release of n-Track Studio for Windows Arm64 PCs. The new features include: Vocal Harmonizer 2.0: Harmonize live or pre-recorded audio tracks via MIDI input. Added advanced voice modes and a new set of dynamic presets – ranging from R&B to indie. ...   KVR Audio

Numerical Audio has released ShockWave for macOS, an upgraded version of their popular iOS Synth. Shockwave - Phase Distortion Synthesizer ShockWave is a versatile synthesizer that merges Phase Distortion Synthesis with a powerful modular workflow. ...   KVR Audio

Best Service has announced that Eduardo Tarilonte's Celtic ERA 2 has been updated and is now available for the free Engine Player. Eduardo Tarilonte's Celtic ERA 2 Experience the musical tradition of Ireland with sounds that have shaped this culture for generations. ...   KVR Audio

EastWest has announced the release of Lo-Fi, a new Lo-Fi sample library plugin powered by EW's Opus. Here's what they say: Lo-Fi is a bold new producer toolkit designed to push the boundaries of traditional hip hop and EDM production. This collection is not just another sample pack—it's an invitation to explore the beauty of imperfection, distortion, and extreme sonic processing. ...   KVR Audio

The Unfinished has announced the release of Zebra Hyperion, saying: Zebra Hyperion is an expressive and explosive tour de force, bringing you dark, aggressive and atmospheric hybrid synth sounds for cinematic scoring. ...   KVR Audio

Nembrini Audio has released Rockdude X1000 Guitar Amplifier Plugin. Defined the sound of Boston, Def Leppard, ZZ Top, and countless '80s studio classics. Rockdude X1000, modeled after the legendary Rockman X100, aims to deliver iconic 80s guitar tones enhanced with advanced features like stomp effects, flexible cabinet emulation, and studio-quality post-processing. ...   KVR Audio

Rig:Sonics has announced the release of Level Meter 2, describing it as 'a powerful and highly efficient audio metering plugin for digital audio workstations (DAWs) '. Designed for recording, mixing, mastering, post-production, and streaming, Level Meter 2 provides precise True Peak, RMS, and Loudness measurements while complying with all major loudness standards. ...   KVR Audio

CARP Audio has updated Body Shifter. v1.1.3 (macOS): Fixed (data transmission) bug that could crash the plugin on load or when changing frame size on macOS. Fixed Interference noises when using multiple instances of Body Shifter on different busses/chains in some DAWs. v1.1. ...   KVR Audio

Sound Magic has released updates for Neo Piano, Acoustic Guitar and China Ensemble. Changes in Neo Piano v2.2: Fixes MIDI 2.0 issue under Latest Logic Pro X. Using Watermark system provides a more friendly protection. Fixes a potential crash under Cubase 14. Adjust some piano sets. Adjust some default parameters. Many minor changes. Changes in Acoustic Guitar v1.2: Fixes MIDI 2. ...   KVR Audio

WesAudio has announced the _MIMAS Gemini, a stereo 500 series FET compressor. The _MIMAS Gemini consists of two analog FET compressor units designed for linked stereo operation. Dynamic Link Technology dynamically adjusts sidechain signal levels, ensuring consistent performance and accurate stereo imaging across both channels. ...   KVR Audio

Softube has released two new plug-ins for vocal processing: Vocal Tuner and Deesser. Vocal Tuner offers both subtle pitch correction and hard-tuning effects, while Deesser provides transparent sibilance control. Both plug-ins are designed for ease of use and efficiency, with low latency and minimal CPU usage. ...   KVR Audio

Behringer has announced the 2-XM, a classic analog synthesizer designed for Eurorack systems, drawing inspiration from the Oberheim SEM. This new module aims to bring the rich, vintage analog tones to a modern modular format. The 2-XM features two synth voices, including a total of 4 VCOs, 2 multi-mode VCFs, 2 LFOs, and 4 envelope generators. ...   KVR Audio

The Vienna Symphonic Library has announced the release of Synchron Stage Reverb. It recreates the ambience of Stage A at Vienna Synchron Stage with 100% accuracy, using impulse responses captured with the same Decca Tree setup employed in hundreds of film and TV music recordings. ...   KVR Audio

Tracktion Software has released StageBox, a standalone plugin host and setlist manager for macOS and Windows for live keyboard players, designed to simplify performance and provide studio-quality sound on stage with no compromises. ...   KVR Audio

Reason Studios has announced that their game-changing sample tool ReCycle (originally released in 1994) will be made available for free. In celebration of this, Reason Studios is launching a community-driven campaign revolving around a beat battle hosted by Don Cannon (VP of A&R at Def Jam Recordings). ReCycle 2. ...   KVR Audio

FMJ-Software has updated Awave Studio, their multi-purpose instrument and audio editor and file format converter, to v12.9. New features: Added support for reading sound banks from several old E-mu synthesizers — the E-mu Emulator (.E1B/.E1H), Emulator II (.EII), Emulator III (.EB3/.E3B), Emulator IIIx (.E3X), ESI-32 (.ESI), Emax (.EB1/.EM1), and Emax II (.EB2/.EM2). ...   KVR Audio

HoRNet Plugins has just released version 1.1.0 of its automatic equalizer plugin, HoRNet BalancEQ. This update introduces a new High Pass control for refined low-end shaping, an EQ Amount and Brightness control for instant tonal adjustments, and significant improvements to UI stability. Users will also experience smoother audio transitions when adjusting plugin parameters. ...   KVR Audio

Noisebud has updated SubBB (Sub-bass Black Box) to version 2.52. SubBB is a sub-frequency toolbox designed to help producers and engineers manage the low end in their audio productions. It can be used to gently control sub dynamics or to add large amounts of sub-bass while maintaining clarity in the rest of the frequency spectrum. Changes in v2.52: Fixed DC offset bug on macOS. ...   KVR Audio

Shattered Glass Audio has updated Kompresor to version 1.6.0. This version includes a major new feature, a choice of five processing modes: STEREO - The conventional stereo (L/R) compression mode. MID - Compressing only the mid (sum) signal while leaving the side signal uncompressed. SIDE - Compressing only the side (diff) signal while leaving the mid uncompressed. ...   KVR Audio