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Sunday December 22, 2024
07:00The ultimate PDF hack just dropped
Macworld PDFs are extremely common. It is kind of remarkable that files that can interact with them fully aren’t nearly as easy to come by. Sure, Adobe has Acrobat, but that’s a subscription that is, at its cheapest, still over $200 for a single year. ... Mac Central
Saturday December 21, 2024
10:49Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown review
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Stylish, colourful graphics Combat feels fast and fluid Multiple difficulty levels available Cons Only available on the Mac App Store No DLC packs currently available Works best with a controller Our Verdict The precise timing needed for the game’s combat and movement can be frustrating if you’re not used to arcade games, but it’s good ... Mac Central
07:00Here’s how you can ditch iCloud Drive for good—with FolderFort
Macworld You might think iCloud is the easiest cloud storage solution to rid your iPhone or MacBook of low-storage notifications for good. But think about how much you’ve spent on iCloud to date. Is it a couple hundred? Yikes. Instead of paying a recurring fee for the rest of your life, hop on this deal that gives you 1TB of lifetime cloud storage for only $59.97 (reg. ... Mac Central
Friday December 20, 2024
18:14M4 MacBook Pro drops to best price for the last time this year
Macworld It’s the last chance to get your hands on a new M4 MacBook Pro this year, and it’s the best time to do it because it’s down $200, for a total price of $1,399 over at Amazon, matching its best price so far. This is the powerful M4 model we’re talking about with 16GB of RAM, so it’s truly a geat deal. ... Mac Central
16:06Best iPad for kids 2024-2025: To go cheap or small, that is the...
Macworld Kids love iPads. The simplicity of tapping on the screen when they want things to happen means they can learn to use them in seconds, but there’s plenty that Apple’s tablets can do. Whether it’s educational games, entertainment apps, using them to create art with an Apple Pencil or just something to stop them getting bored on car journeys, iPads can be a godsend. ... Mac Central
14:36Get an unlocked iPhone 15 for over $300 off in this blowout sale
Macworld Finding an unlocked iPhone for less than Apple’s listed price is a rare thing unless it’s refurbished or otherwise used. But we found one today: Amazon’s Woot is selling an unlocked iPhone 15 in black for $580 (128GB), $610 (256GB), and $695 (512GB), a savings of $149, $189, and $304, respectively. ... Mac Central
12:37Wrap up your shopping with these low-price gift cards for Apple fans
Macworld If you haven’t checked the calendar lately, the holidays are nearly upon us, and if you haven’t gotten around to getting something for the Apple fans in your life, we have the perfect solution: an eGift card. You don’t have to spend a lot, you’ll get it immediately, and your recipient will love it. ... Mac Central
12:04Best Apple Watch: Which Apple Watch to buy in 2024-2025
Macworld Apple released only one new Apple Watch in 2024: the Apple Watch Series 10. It offers a refined design and a few modest upgrades over the Series 9. Apple did not update the Ultra 2, and instead just added a new color option. You can also still buy the Apple Watch SE from 2022. In this guide, we will help you decide which Apple Watch is best for you. ... Mac Central
10:15Apple has big plans for the smart home in 2025
Macworld Apple has big plans for the smart home in 2025. Having long struggled with limited device support and complex standards, the company wants to move forward with simplified platforms, deeper device integration and improved software. ... Mac Central
09:305 exciting products that will shape Apple’s 2025–and beyond
Macworld Apple has had a jam-packed 2024. From kickstarting its spatial computing era with the Vision Pro to finally embracing AI on its platforms—the firm has laid some solid groundwork that could reshape the tech industry in the coming years. Nevertheless, the iPhone maker still has some tricks up its sleeve. ... Mac Central
09:00Best AirTag key rings, luggage tags, wallets & accessories
Macworld Here at Macworld we’re extremely fond of Apple’s AirTag, which we consider by far the best Bluetooth tracker for an iPhone or Mac user. However, one complaint raised in our AirTag review was that it doesn’t have an attachment hole, which means you’re forced in most situations to buy an accessory to put it in. ... Mac Central
08:00OWC Envoy Ultra review: Super-fast Thunderbolt 5 storage for your new...
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Super fast 6GBps reading, 5GBps writing via Thunderbolt 5 Rugged and weatherproof Handsome design A bargain compared to Apple internal SSD upgrades Cons Expensive compared to Thunderbolt 3/USB Requires an M4 Pro/Max Mac for full 80Gbps performance Limited compatibility with older hardware and software. ... Mac Central
07:00That’s not an AirTag! That’s… cooler? Check out this Cyber Week deal
Macworld Picture your beloved AirTag, but so flat it actually fits in your wallet. Yup, no awkward bulge in your pocket to keep track of your cards and cash—just this wallet tracker in the shape of a credit card. Bold claim: These KeySmart SmartCards might be better than the AirTag. ... Mac Central
Thursday December 19, 2024
18:39The 10th-gen iPad’s incredible Black Friday pricing has returned
Macworld We know it’s the giving season, but sometimes it’s nice to get a little for ourselves. Like today’s deal: Amazon is selling the 10th-gen iPad for $250 when you click the coupon box, a cool $100 off its already-low MSRP and matching its amazing Black Friday pricing. ... Mac Central
17:5611th-gen iPad: Everything you need to know about the 2025 refresh
Macworld After skipping all of 2023, Apple updated its entire lineup of iPads in 2024 save one: the 10th-gen model. While it did get an aggressive price cut to $349/£329, Apple opted to leave its cheapest tablet with the same specs it’s had since its 2022 launch. But it shouldn’t be much longer until it gets an update: Here’s what we know so far. ... Mac Central
16:20The Mac in 2025: Small updates and big hopes
Macworld The Mac lineup ended 2024 with a bang, with Apple introducing the M4 chip series and upgrades to the MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac. Those releases brought the Mac a nice momentum swing as we enter 2025. ... Mac Central
15:17M4 Mac Studio: Everything you need to know
Macworld The M2 Max and Ultra Mac Studio were released at more than a year ago at WWDC23, and the M4 era of Apple’s System on a Chip has already started. So it’s time to start looking forward to the next Mac Studio. But just how long will we have to wait for the new Mac Studio? We’ll keep track of what’s being said in this article. ... Mac Central
11:33These are the Macs we’re looking forward to in 2025
Macworld The Mac lineup ended 2024 with a bang, with Apple introducing the M4 chip series and upgrades to the MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac. Those releases brought the Mac a nice momentum swing as we enter 2025. ... Mac Central
10:15In 2025, even Pro users will want Apple’s cheapest devices
Macworld The musician Stephin Merritt once joked that he would be happy to sell only a single copy of each album he makes, provided that single copy costs $100,000. Which coincidentally is pretty close to Apple’s marketing strategy for Vision Pro. I jest, of course: you can’t run a multi-trillion-dollar corporation that way. ... Mac Central
07:00Macworld Podcast: What’s in store for Apple in 2025
Macworld With 2024 closing, it’s time to look forward to 2025. What could we see from Apple in the new year? That’s coming up in this episode of the Macworld Podcast! This is episode 914 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman Loyola. ... Mac Central
Wednesday December 18, 2024
14:30You can still get this crazy AirPods Max deal in time for the holidays
Macworld There’s a new USB-C AirPods Max model out, but the older Lightning model is just as good, if not better—especially when you can get a killer deal on them. And today we’ve got one: We found the AirPods Max for $399 at Walmart or Best Buy for delivery in time to wrap and put under the Christmas tree. ... Mac Central
13:16Best Mac backup software 2024-2025
Macworld To many of us, backing up a Mac means setting up Time Machine to make incremental backups and signing up to various iCloud services so that we can keep copies of photos, music, files and more in the cloud. ... Mac Central
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Friday December 20, 2024
19:55Toontrack releases Thordendal Guitars EZmix Pack for EZmix 3
Toontrack has released the Thordendal Guitars EZmix Pack, a new expansion for EZmix 3 featuring a collection of guitar and bass tones based on Fredrik Thordendal's personal amp collection. This... Read More KVR Audio
18:23Wire Grind releases Honest Overdrive - Free Distortion Plug-in for...
Wire Grind has released Honest Overdrive, a new VST3 effect plug-in. Honest Overdrive's features include an adjustable clipping threshold, a settable maximum saturation point, status indicators,... Read More KVR Audio
16:53Orange Tree Samples releases "Rosewood Grand" for Kontakt Player with...
Orange Tree Samples has released Rosewood Grand, a piano sample library powered by Native Instruments' Kontakt Player. They say: Rosewood Grand includes four distinct sample sets... Read More KVR Audio
16:02Vienna Symphonic Library releases Synchron Duality Strings (fx) - Two...
The Vienna Symphonic Library is pleased to announce the release of the fifth installment in their Duality Strings series, Synchron Duality Strings (fx). The all-new library features two string... Read More KVR Audio
11:55Arturia releases Augmented Mallets Play - Free until 2025
Arturia has released Augmented Mallets Play as a free gift until January 2nd, 2025. In April 2022, Arturia launched the Augmented Series, blending rich sampled acoustics with advanced... Read More KVR Audio
09:08Ueberschall releases Ultimate Ueberschall Bundle (Elastik Loop Packs)
Ueberschall released their new Ultimate Ueberschall Bundle. Here is what they say about it: Featuring 180,000 loops, samples and sound FX and including over 2,200 complete construction... Read More KVR Audio
Thursday December 19, 2024
15:15Bjt2 updates free "Crescendo" Programmable VST Plugin to v1.0.146 for...
Bjt2 has updated the free Crescendo plugin to version 1.0.146 with various enhancements and bug fixes. Changes in 1.0.146 from 1.0.138: Bugfixes: Autophase, NaN protection,... Read More KVR Audio
14:22Nikolozi releases Mela v6.0 for macOS and iOS
Nikolozi has updated Mela, a modular AUv3 plug-in for iOS and macOS, to version 6.0. Here's what's new: Universal Lane: All lane types (Audio, MIDI, Instrument) are now unified... Read More KVR Audio
13:50Best Service releases Epic World - Cinematic Landscapes by Eduardo...
Best Service has announced the release of Epic World - Cinematic Landscapes by Eduardo Tarilonte for the free Engine Player, replacing the previous Engine version. With Epic World... Read More KVR Audio
13:44Musik Hack releases "Fuel" Saturating Maximizer Plugin
Musik Hack has released Fuel, a new 'Saturating Maximizer' plugin for macOS and Windows (VST3, AU & AAX), saying: Fuel is an all-in-one bass-enhancing, clipping, limiting saturator... Read More KVR Audio
13:29Tracktion Software releases BioTek 3
Tracktion Software has announced the release of BioTek 3 for macOS, Windows and Linux in VST3, AU and AAX plugin formats, saying: BioTek 3 represents a true evolution of our deepest,... Read More KVR Audio
11:51Arturia Updates MiniFreak to 3.0 Including New Granular Engines for...
Arturia has announced the release of Firmware Update 3.0 for its MiniFreak hybrid synthesizer. This free update delivers a significant array of new sonic possibilities and stability improvements... Read More KVR Audio
11:50Musical Sampling releases Gospel Choir for Kontakt with Intro Offer
Musical Sampling has released Gospel Choir, a new Kontakt Instrument that follows in the footsteps of the Anthem Choir series, bringing to life a performance style that is both deeply authentic... Read More KVR Audio
10:34Solid State Logic releases Digicrush - Digital Distortion Plugin
Solid State Logic has announced the release of Digicrush, a new plugin that delivers the gritty, lo-fi character of classic digital distortion, perfectly emulating the degradation and artifacts... Read More KVR Audio
07:58Sound Radix updates Auto-Align Post to v2.3 with Native DaVinci...
Sound Radix has announced the release of Auto-Align Post 2.3, featuring native compatibility with DaVinci Resolve Studio, and improved stability for Apple Silicon M4 machines. Here's... Read More KVR Audio
Wednesday December 18, 2024
23:00UVI releases PX WaveFrame for Falcon and UVI Workstation
UVI has released PX WaveFrame for Falcon and UVI Workstation. Here's what they say: PX WaveFrame bridges the past and present, bringing the rare and innovative spirit of the WaveFrame... Read More KVR Audio
18:13Orchestral Tools releases Berlin Solo Strings
Orchestral Tools has announced the release of Berlin Solo Strings, an inspired quartet of virtuoso soloists ready to join the brand's flagship Berlin Series. Here's what they say:... Read More KVR Audio
15:08Native Instruments updates Kontakt 7 to 7.10.7
Native Instruments recently updated Kontakt 7 to v7.10.7 which now loads up to 600% faster, optimizing system resources for peak efficiency, and features macOS 15 compatibility for smooth project... Read More KVR Audio
14:40Waves releases Immersive Wrapper - Turn Waves plugins into immersive...
Waves Audio has released Immersive Wrapper, a new plugin that transforms any Waves mono plugin into an immersive processor. Here's what they say: Immersive Wrapper is... Read More KVR Audio
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