Macworld From its introduction in iOS 18.1, Apple Intelligence has been an opt-in feature. Users had to decide to enable it, with Apple even going so far as to put people on a waiting list before they could use it. With iOS 18.3 and macOS 15. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Well-known leaker Majin Bu posted an image (above) on X of what he claims to be the casing for an iPhone 17 (in protective plastic wrap). if it’s real—and it’s far too early to know for sure—then the iPhone is about to go through some big changes. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Thanks to Apple’s feast-or-famine approach to product announcements, January can be a tedious month for the Macworld crew. The last batch of new products came out in the fall, and the next ones probably won’t be here until the spring; in between, we shiver and get bored. ...   Mac Central

Macworld If you still rely on email, help with sorting your messages on the Mac is coming. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman’s latest Power On newsletter (subscription required), the Mail app will feature new sorting features in an upcoming major update to macOS Sequoia. With the Sequoia 15.4 update, the Mail app will have the sorting features introduced with the Mail app in iOS 18. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Apple’s Thunderbolt cables aren’t something we usually recommend because they’re just so expensive, but they’re hard to pass up when they’re on sale. Target has Apple’s 1m Thunderbolt 4 cable down to $35 right now, which is a 50 percent discount and the lowest price we’ve ever seen. We know, we know—the newest MacBook Pro models support Thunderbolt 5. ...   Mac Central

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Free Simple to use Supports Passkeys and Verification codes Cons Apple-centric Very basic Doesn’t store payment details or other ID Our Verdict A simple, if somewhat basic, first step into the world of passwords managers. Best of all, it costs you nothing to use it. ...   Mac Central

Macworld There are multiple ways to take a screenshot on a Mac (or if you are arriving here from the PC world: print screen on a Mac). We’ll run through the different key combinations and the various refinements you can make to screenshots so that, for example, you can crop them to a particular size, or take a screen grab of an area that is bigger than your screen. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Last fall, Apple released an AirPods Pro update that brought an impressive new set of hearing protection features to the AirPods Pro 2. However, due to the regulatory approval process, some countries, including the U.K., missed out on certain features, including the ability to use the AirPods Pro as a hearing aid.  That’s finally about to change. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Taking a screenshot on your Mac is simple enough, but there are elements of the process that remain mysterious. Beginners may not realize where the screenshot is stored, since by default it goes to the desktop rather than to the pasteboard (as on Windows). ...   Mac Central

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Packed into a compelling Office package Full of options Focus mode is fantastic Cons So many tools may overwhelm some Our Verdict Microsoft Word remains king of the word processors, and while it definitely has some stylistic choices that may push some away, its combination of affordability and flexibility makes it tough to beat. ...   Mac Central

Macworld With about two months to go until the launch of the new iPhone SE, we thought we had learned everything about the upcoming budget phone. But a new leak claims it will be a lot different than we thought. According to longtime leaker Evan Blass on X, the iPhone SE 4 will have a Dynamic Island instead of a notch. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Thinking about forging a multi-million or even billion-dollar deal with Apple? Hey, we’ve all been there. You’re sitting around on a Tuesday afternoon, watching old episodes of Columbo in your underwear while eating string cheese that’s past its best-by date and you think, “I should do a big-time deal with Apple!” Well, hold on, Fabio (can the Macalope call you ...   Mac Central

Macworld We’re of the opinion that a new year means a new you, and the new you shouldn’t be paying subscription fees for cloud storage. Instead of giving Dropbox a chunk of change every month, why not own 10TB of cloud storage after just one payment? Yup, lifetime access to Internxt cloud storage is now only $244.99 (reg. $2,999) with coupon code STORAGE30. ...   Mac Central

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

Antelope Audio has announced their A4-1B, a digitally-controlled analog opto-tube compressor. The A4-1B is a recreation of a classic Danish tube compressor design, combined with modern... Read More   KVR Audio

Overloud has announced the release of Jensen Blackbird 15-100, the official Jensen Fluid IR capture of the 'Blackbird' 15/100 Signature Edition speaker, along with a Supercabinet IR Library Bundles... Read More   KVR Audio

FSK Audio has announced ModPlay, a 'revolutionary MIDI plug-in designed to inspire creativity and streamline music production workflows', coming out in Spring 2025 (pricing TBA).... Read More   KVR Audio

Heritage Audio has announced the release of a native plugin version of of HA1200 TapeSat, formerly only available as a DSP plug-in for i73 Pro family products. HA 1200 TapeSat is... Read More   KVR Audio

Plugivery Distribution, the worldwide distributor of MIA Laboratories audio plugins, has announced the launch of the new MIA Bundle, an updated and enhanced collection of plugins that replaces... Read More   KVR Audio

Waves has announced the release of Sync Vx, a plugin designed to simplify and enhance vocal alignment for producers and engineers. With Sync Vx you can manage entire vocal arrangements... Read More   KVR Audio

RTW has announced TouchMonitor 5 in two distinct versions, offering full compatibility with either Dante or RAVENNA /AES67/ST 2110 networked audio protocols. The TouchMonitor 5's... Read More   KVR Audio

Toontrack has released the Electronic Songwriter EZmix Pack, a new expansion for EZmix 3 featuring a collection of signal chain presets for anything from utilitarian to elaborate sound design... Read More   KVR Audio

Roland has announced V-STAGE, a new lineup of performance instruments for professional stage musicians. V-STAGE elevates the all-in-one gigging keyboard to a new dimension of creative... Read More   KVR Audio

Roland has announced the imminent release of version 1.5 of Galaxias, the latest update to the Super Instrument. Galaxias combines over 23,000 iconic sounds and dozens of legendary... Read More   KVR Audio

Novation and GForce have announced the release of the GForce Bass Station, a brand-new software version of the original analogue synthesiser. Bass Station is an iconic mono-synth,... Read More   KVR Audio

Muletone Audio has released a new graphic update on three instruments for Kontakt, Bongôs 1.1, Cuíca 2.4 and Timbal 1.3. The update consists of a new GUI and more resources. For... Read More   KVR Audio

APU Software has updated APU Loudness Meter, APU Loudness Compressor, APU Dynamics Optimizer, APU Loudness Limiter to version 3.2.8. Changes since version 3.2.2 include:... Read More   KVR Audio

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